Funny you know,..I was 'sucked in' by that Post's Title.
I recently purchased a Canon (Booh,..Hiss!!,..lol), EOS 50 in Mint condition for $50.00AUS and along with the Placky 'Cheapo' f1.8 50mm (Which IS actually Damn Sharp).,..all to help a friend out 'Learning' and also Gave me access to some Nice 'L' series lenses!,..lol
But,..I have found that I have tended to use this Camera in Much the same way as Many here would use a more 'Natural' P&S type camera.
With the accessory Battery Holder/Grip, the Camera Handles Much better than Without it.
I would Really like a Proper f1.4 50mm as I think it would Improve the Focusing Speed and accuracy, but I Regularly use this camera without EVER looking through the Viewfinder,..It's On,..you just Aim and Go "Schlitzka' !!,..
Works for Me !!