Canon 30D Digital SLR

[125reef]

Just wondering if anyone knows the actual release date for the new Canon 30D. I hear late March to early April or not until May. I wast just about to purchase the 20D, but I'm willing to wait it out for the 30D.

 

[louist]

Unless you feel there are features of the 30D that you must have, it would be an excellent time to hunt for good 2nd hand 20D bargains!

 

[aural]

they should have called it the 20Ds (like the nikon D70s)
its not really a new model, just a jazzed up 20D

Louis has the right idea. look for a low-cost 20D or if you really want something more cutting edge, wait for the inevitable release of the 35D that cannon is already working on.

 

[PoukieBear]

My BF has a 20D and he is totaly impressed with it.

I would do as Louist suggested and you may be able to get a great deal!

 

[reewik]

I would get the 30D... I like alot of the new features too... I have the Rebel (original) right now myself. i am on the fense.. 30D or 1D MK IIN... We will see what happens...

 

[aural]

as i said - wait for the 35D - it will be on par with the Nikon D200. in the 10MP range.

 

[reewik]

Ok...OK... I still love my 300d.. Great shots from it like this one...

 

[125reef]

Aural, isnt the 5D more in the range of the D200. Then again there is a pretty big price difference. 10mp is nice, but only really useful for making very large prints. I dont think I'll be printing anything over 11 x 16. Aural, any info (link) on the 35D? I checked Canon's website, but no luck.

 

[125reef]

reewik, very nice! What lens did you use for that shot?

 

[this is me]

When you first start SLR or DSLR, dont go with a very expensive camera. Get like an entry level and learn from it and start to invest in good lenses.
New camera usually comes out every two-four years. A high quality lenses will easily last you a decade. Most important factor in photography is the person behind it. I've seen pretty hedious images from a 2400bucks equipment.
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1021&message=17373730&changemode=1
Just my two cents.

 

[125reef]

Thanks, this is me. I'm actually moving over to digital. I've been a film user for a few years now. Changing film speed can become a pain with film. Digital is just so much more convenient. I already invested in a few "L" series lenses. I'm no pro, more like a serious amateur.

 

[reefrunner69]

wait for the 35D - it will be on par with the Nikon D200. in the 10MP range.

I agree, I think it's coming, and pretty soon. The 1.3X crop sensor is the only one of the three canon sensors sizes that doesn't have a "budget" model. I think the 35d is going to be a 1.3X crop sensor in the 10-12 MP range.

Aural, isnt the 5D more in the range of the D200

Hardly, one is $1600 and one is $3200. At this time the 20D/30D are in the same "range" as the D200.