Upgrade from 300D to 20D

[Triumph]

My 300D is getting a little long in the tooth, it doesn't focus well, has only 3 fps shooting capacity (and that's it, 3 frames and the buffer is full), and the startup is super slow. What do you guys think about upgrading to a 20D? They're going used for about $500 on fredmiranda.com. I know the 40D is out, and thought about the 30D, but the 40D is $$$ and the 30D was only a minor update to the 20D, so that brought me to the 20D.

I know some would recommend an XTI, but I simply hate the small body. Feels like a toy in my hand, not comfortable to shoot.

Opinions?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Either 20D or 30D would be your only real upgrade paths. How much are used 30D's going for? I would also keep the 300D around as a backup body, depending on what you shoot and how important it is for you to be able to keep on shooting.

 

[Triumph]

Used 30D's are going for 750 +/-, not sure if the extra $250 is worth it over the 20D, probably not. That could be good money towards another new lens.

 

[randomlinh]

I dunno, how much of an improvement is the 30D's focusing over the 20D, especially w/ fast glass? The larger LCD is always a nice benefit. That and you're likely to get something w/ less clicks on a 30D.

What glass do you already have? If there's something you're after, then go w/ the 20D.

 

[Triumph]

My primary lens is a Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 EX which is really quite good, and also an el-cheapo Tamron 70-300, the cheapest zoom lens you can buy, which really isn't that bad.

I'll have to look again at the upgrades on the 30D. I thought the larger LCD didn't come out until the 40D. That is definitely a plus.

 

[randomlinh]

The 40D is even larger It's nice, but not necessarily worth the $250. My thing was I couldn't really find a 20D with low mileage on it, so it kind of forced me onto looking at the 30D. Unfortunately for me, a few things came up that has now force me back to a 20D if I want something in the near future, heh. Until then, my trusty 300D till she keels over, again.

 

[DBL]

The 20D is a large improvement over the 300D. The build, functionality and responsiveness are much better. The 30D is only a minor improvement over the 20D. I can't see it being worth the 50% premium. $500 for a 20D in good shape is a very good deal.

 

[rudder]

Originally posted by: Triumph
Used 30D's are going for 750 +/-, not sure if the extra $250 is worth it over the 20D, probably not. That could be good money towards another new lens.

I went from the 20D to the 30D primarily because of the larger LCD and better FPS. I use the spot metering on the 30D occasionally as well but at the time did not consider that in my reason to upgrade.

But now is a great time to pick up either the 20D or 30D on Fred Miranda. I have even seen a few 40D's for sale... but no money to take advantage of that. I have also noticed prices on the 5D are well under 2K now.... so hmmmmmmm.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Triumph
My 300D is getting a little long in the tooth, it doesn't focus well, has only 3 fps shooting capacity (and that's it, 3 frames and the buffer is full), and the startup is super slow. What do you guys think about upgrading to a 20D? They're going used for about $500 on fredmiranda.com. I know the 40D is out, and thought about the 30D, but the 40D is $$$ and the 30D was only a minor update to the 20D, so that brought me to the 20D.

I know some would recommend an XTI, but I simply hate the small body. Feels like a toy in my hand, not comfortable to shoot.

Opinions?

Actually, I think the 30D has several useful updates from the 20D. The larger LCD being a major one.

I didn't like the XTi either which is why I own a 30D. I upgraded from a 300D to a 30D, faster startup time is a huge benefit along with the brighter viewfinder and faster shooting. It's a great camera, you'll love it.

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Actually, I think the 30D has several useful updates from the 20D. The larger LCD being a major one.

I didn't like the XTi either which is why I own a 30D. I upgraded from a 300D to a 30D, faster startup time is a huge benefit along with the brighter viewfinder and faster shooting. It's a great camera, you'll love it.

I have a 20D and while a larger LCD would be nice, the new LCD on the Nikon looks awesome. It's got size and the resolution to go with it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Actually, I think the 30D has several useful updates from the 20D. The larger LCD being a major one.

I didn't like the XTi either which is why I own a 30D. I upgraded from a 300D to a 30D, faster startup time is a huge benefit along with the brighter viewfinder and faster shooting. It's a great camera, you'll love it.

I have a 20D and while a larger LCD would be nice, the new LCD on the Nikon looks awesome. It's got size and the resolution to go with it.

Well, if you already own a 20D then IMO upgrading to the 30D is not worthwhile. If you are upgrading from a 300D though I think it's worth getting the 30D.

 

[DBL]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: DBL

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Actually, I think the 30D has several useful updates from the 20D. The larger LCD being a major one.

I didn't like the XTi either which is why I own a 30D. I upgraded from a 300D to a 30D, faster startup time is a huge benefit along with the brighter viewfinder and faster shooting. It's a great camera, you'll love it.

I have a 20D and while a larger LCD would be nice, the new LCD on the Nikon looks awesome. It's got size and the resolution to go with it.

Well, if you already own a 20D then IMO upgrading to the 30D is not worthwhile. If you are upgrading from a 300D though I think it's worth getting the 30D.

Agreed. If you notice, that is exactly what I said further up in the thread. I was just making a general comment that while the increased LCD size is nice, increased resolution is just as important. Hopefully, Canon will get the idea since Nikon just figured this out.

 

[Triumph]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Triumph
My 300D is getting a little long in the tooth, it doesn't focus well, has only 3 fps shooting capacity (and that's it, 3 frames and the buffer is full), and the startup is super slow. What do you guys think about upgrading to a 20D? They're going used for about $500 on fredmiranda.com. I know the 40D is out, and thought about the 30D, but the 40D is $$$ and the 30D was only a minor update to the 20D, so that brought me to the 20D.

I know some would recommend an XTI, but I simply hate the small body. Feels like a toy in my hand, not comfortable to shoot.

Opinions?

Actually, I think the 30D has several useful updates from the 20D. The larger LCD being a major one.

I didn't like the XTi either which is why I own a 30D. I upgraded from a 300D to a 30D, faster startup time is a huge benefit along with the brighter viewfinder and faster shooting. It's a great camera, you'll love it.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos30d/

Eh, not too much that seems worth it to me. I think I will look for a 20D.