canon 30d for $800

[SaoFeng]

the camera is basically brand new and comes w/a battery grip.

is it a good deal?

i have an xti right now..

should i just go for a 40d?

tia!

 

[rudder]

Used ones are selling for $550-650 depending on condition. The grip is worth ~$100 or more depending on if extra batteries are included. The 40D is under $1000 now. You can do some pricematching on kits and by selling the kit lens and using rebates you can get one for a decent price.

It would also depend on what your use of the camera would be to say whether you should ditch the Xti or go for a 40D. The price is not the best for a used camera, and it has the same digic II sensor as the XTI. So unless you need the stronger body, thumb wheel, or increased fps, you may not have a need to upgrade.

I recently sold my 30D and got a 40D and immediately noticed the difference in the new Digic III sensor.

 

[ElFenix]

40D is only $940 from j&r through amazon. battery grip isn't that necessary.

 

[punchkin]

Not a good deal IMO.

 

[SaoFeng]

ok, now there is a used 30d for $650 - body only.....

 

[corkyg]

Not a good deal. $450 would be OK.

30D

 

[Deadtrees]

Terrible deal.
Brand new $940 40D is the deal!

 

[punchkin]

Originally posted by: corkyg
Not a good deal. $450 would be OK.

30D

No, that's too low-- it's unreasonably low. Those are scam sites.

 

[corkyg]

Originally posted by: punchkin
No, that's too low-- it's unreasonably low. Those are scam sites.

OK - let me rephrase. I would not pay over $500 for a used 30D body. It is still a bad deal.

 

[xchangx]

Adorama has a refurbished one for $650

 

[angry hampster]

I just sold my 20D for $450. A 30D for $800 is a terrible buy, even witha grip. Frankly a 30D is a bad buy any way you look at it, it's the awkward incestuous stepchild of the 20D and 40D.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
I just sold my 20D for $450. A 30D for $800 is a terrible buy, even witha grip. Frankly a 30D is a bad buy any way you look at it, it's the awkward incestuous stepchild of the 20D and 40D.

I think you are just bitter.

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: angry hampster
I just sold my 20D for $450. A 30D for $800 is a terrible buy, even witha grip. Frankly a 30D is a bad buy any way you look at it, it's the awkward incestuous stepchild of the 20D and 40D.

I think you are just bitter.

Why? I've got a 5D now

Seriously though, the 30D is a 20D with picture styles and a larger LCD. certainly not worth the premium.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
Why? I've got a 5D now

Seriously though, the 30D is a 20D with picture styles and a larger LCD. certainly not worth the premium.

I needed it for the buffer.

 

[punchkin]

Originally posted by: angry hampster

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: angry hampster
I just sold my 20D for $450. A 30D for $800 is a terrible buy, even witha grip. Frankly a 30D is a bad buy any way you look at it, it's the awkward incestuous stepchild of the 20D and 40D.

I think you are just bitter.

Why? I've got a 5D now

Seriously though, the 30D is a 20D with picture styles and a larger LCD. certainly not worth the premium.

There is little to no premium. It also had spot metering, a longer-rated shutter, better buffer, improved AF tracking, and several other improvements. Well worth the several to zero extra dollars these days over the 20D.