Decided to go Canon 20D

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D. Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings (the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit? Thanks for the help!

Dave

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'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto, Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

I have a A2 and I was looking at the 20D for my next camera, but didnt know if I should go ahead and step up to the high mp cameras, or if it would be plenty for me. I'm glad to hear you enjoy it so far.

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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Chris C
KM DiMage A2, Oly Stylus 400, Pentax k1000

Dave,
How about offering a price to us here on the board? I am definitely interested!

Navin

Chris Casto said:

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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--
Chris C
KM DiMage A2, Oly Stylus 400, Pentax k1000

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do it at your own risk

"For Sale - We don't allow for sale messages (at all), anyone trying to sell, linking to auctions or suggesting swaps will be banned."

navinpinto said:

Navin

Chris Casto said:

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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--
Chris C
KM DiMage A2, Oly Stylus 400, Pentax k1000

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I know that it is not allowed to hawk goods on this forum, but if you drop me a line I will discuss it with you.

Thanks,

Dave

navinpinto said:

Navin

Chris Casto said:

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

Click to expand...

--
Chris C
KM DiMage A2, Oly Stylus 400, Pentax k1000

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http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto, Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

it is a rule for a reason!

Dave

marc baumser said:

"For Sale - We don't allow for sale messages (at all), anyone
trying to sell, linking to auctions or suggesting swaps will be
banned."

navinpinto said:

Navin

Chris Casto said:

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

Click to expand...

--
Chris C
KM DiMage A2, Oly Stylus 400, Pentax k1000

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http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto, Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

sorry everyone,

i didnt know the rules when i made that post, i guess the word is out that i am a newbie! I have been reading on here for the past month or so while I am pondering purchasing a z3 for a trip to Africa and India.

I had a 10D already when I bought the A2. They complement each other nicely. The A2 is convenient and produces nearly the same quality in most circumstances, and it's a heck of a lot less to carry around. I tend to use the 10D more for when I need high ISO for low light conditions (with 28/1.8 and 50/1.4 lenses mostly) and better responsiveness for sports (with 100/2 and 300/4L IS lenses). It's a more sensitive camera than the A2.

Enjoy the 20D. I'm currently still finding the 10D satisfactory, but I know they made some very nice improvements in the 20D model, with regard to both speed and high-ISO image quality.

Godfrey

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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I like the 10D allot too and I thought when I bought the Nikon D70 that my A2 would be retired but I use it more than the D70 because it is much much easier to lug around and in most cases it can produce images equal to that of the DLSR except in high iso situations and where I need the fast bursty modes of the DLSR. My D70 with Sigma 28-300 is a PITA to lug around and on a recent trip to the Asia it was very inconvenient. I did bring home some wonderful shots though but trying to hide it from prying eyes was just too much of a hassle.

Godfrey said:

Enjoy the 20D. I'm currently still finding the 10D satisfactory,
but I know they made some very nice improvements in the 20D model,
with regard to both speed and high-ISO image quality.

Godfrey

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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Hi Dave

I also own an A2 and am iterested in acquiring a DSLR. Why did you decide for the Canon 20D as opposed to the Nikon D70? Courious about your arguments, which hopefully could help me making a decision.

D M T

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

Click to expand...

Well the rational is somewhat practical, somewhat subjective:

1. I have had Canon's and have had no problems with them mostly S20, G3, G6 and now the 20D

2. 8.3 versus 6.x pixels, and very strong resolution, Canon cameras seem to provide the best resolution most of the time

3. huge assortment of high quality lenses available for Canon AF, just got an incredible Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lense that is amazing!
4. 5 frames a second performance, can you say baby 1Dx

5. Many of the features of the A2, less AS, but at 1600 ISO the images are very clean giving me a lot of handheld flexibility (goes upto 3200)
6. Very nice, and high, Speedlight, no shadowing on most lenses
7. VERY fast Digic II processing
8. VERY fast AF, .1 to .2 seconds...feels like that
9. 9 point AF, very nice and seems accurate so far

10. very sturdy build quality for a $1500 camera, got the kit which included an 18-55mm lense, good at 6-10 feet it appears
11. I got 2 year same as cash financing at Best Buy - nuff said

Dave

D M T said:

I also own an A2 and am iterested in acquiring a DSLR. Why did you
decide for the Canon 20D as opposed to the Nikon D70? Courious
about your arguments, which hopefully could help me making a
decision.

D M T

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

Click to expand...

Click to expand...

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto, Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

Phil just posted a full review for the 20D. At the very end of the review he basically states the 20D is the best camera in its class.

dmjbrown said:

1. I have had Canon's and have had no problems with them mostly
S20, G3, G6 and now the 20D
2. 8.3 versus 6.x pixels, and very strong resolution, Canon cameras
seem to provide the best resolution most of the time
3. huge assortment of high quality lenses available for Canon AF,
just got an incredible Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lense that is amazing!
4. 5 frames a second performance, can you say baby 1Dx
5. Many of the features of the A2, less AS, but at 1600 ISO the
images are very clean giving me a lot of handheld flexibility (goes
upto 3200)
6. Very nice, and high, Speedlight, no shadowing on most lenses
7. VERY fast Digic II processing
8. VERY fast AF, .1 to .2 seconds...feels like that
9. 9 point AF, very nice and seems accurate so far
10. very sturdy build quality for a $1500 camera, got the kit which
included an 18-55mm lense, good at 6-10 feet it appears
11. I got 2 year same as cash financing at Best Buy - nuff said

Dave

D M T said:

I also own an A2 and am iterested in acquiring a DSLR. Why did you
decide for the Canon 20D as opposed to the Nikon D70? Courious
about your arguments, which hopefully could help me making a
decision.

D M T

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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Randy

I think the 20D is a beautiful camera and I may rid my D70 for one, OR the new KM 7D. I have allot of Nikon glass but frankly I find the D70 without a grip to be annoying since for me the grip is very important. My A2 with grip is a pleasure and just as nice to use as my DLSR.

rkodama1 said:

dmjbrown said:

1. I have had Canon's and have had no problems with them mostly
S20, G3, G6 and now the 20D
2. 8.3 versus 6.x pixels, and very strong resolution, Canon cameras
seem to provide the best resolution most of the time
3. huge assortment of high quality lenses available for Canon AF,
just got an incredible Tamron 28-300mm XR Di lense that is amazing!
4. 5 frames a second performance, can you say baby 1Dx
5. Many of the features of the A2, less AS, but at 1600 ISO the
images are very clean giving me a lot of handheld flexibility (goes
upto 3200)
6. Very nice, and high, Speedlight, no shadowing on most lenses
7. VERY fast Digic II processing
8. VERY fast AF, .1 to .2 seconds...feels like that
9. 9 point AF, very nice and seems accurate so far
10. very sturdy build quality for a $1500 camera, got the kit which
included an 18-55mm lense, good at 6-10 feet it appears
11. I got 2 year same as cash financing at Best Buy - nuff said

Dave

D M T said:

I also own an A2 and am iterested in acquiring a DSLR. Why did you
decide for the Canon 20D as opposed to the Nikon D70? Courious
about your arguments, which hopefully could help me making a
decision.

D M T

dmjbrown said:

After waiting a long time to move to DSLR I bought a Canon 20D.
Though I have been very happy with my A2 with all the trimmings
(the battery grip, accessory lenses, and the 2500D flash), I knew I
needed more, so I got just the right financing to get the 20D and a
couple new Tamron lenses. I must admit, there is a very obvious
quality difference in the pictures, mostly in sharpness and just
dynamic range. Much of what I was hoping for. Was going to wait
for the D7D, but the deal I got was just too good to pass up.

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

Click to expand...

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--
Dave Brown
http://homepage.mac.com/dmjbrown
'Experiencing the world, one image at a time...'

Canon 20D, Canon G6, KM A2, Casio QV-R51, PhotoShop CS, iPhoto,
Canon 9900,
Apple
PowerMac/PowerBook

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Randy

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dmjbrown said:

Any suggestions on the best place to get rid of my Dimage A2 kit?
Thanks for the help!

Dave

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Yep I will give you 20 quid. Now go away and join the Cannon forum..

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Gor