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Hi all =)

I did it.. i sold my 350D and bought a 30D! What can i say.. i cant be more happy about the choise i made.

The camera is everything i hoped it would be and more! Still got some testing to do before im sure its 100% but it looks that way.
I bought a Sigma 17-70 as well.. Great lense!!
Here a few picks i took during testing







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Photos @ http://www.bassel.se/photo
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Camera:
Canon 350D

Lens:
Canon 400 F/5.6L
Canon 70-300/4-5,6 IS USM
Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter MC4
Kitlens

P&S Camera: FinePix F11
 
Good for you!
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Bruce
 
First of all.. the autofocus is ten times better then on my 350D. Now i can acually use my 400 F/5.6L plus Tamron 1.4x TC and autofocus on birds in flight without any problem.. that wasnt to easy with the 350D.

Second.. the LCD is seksi! Its superb compared to 350D LCD.

Third: The build.. having this camera in my hand gives it a more REAL seriouse feeling while the 350D felt more like a plastic toy.

The way the buttons are placed and functions.. is alot more easy and user friendly then 350D.

Alot more.. have to think about it and give it a few more days.. But i can tell you that the feeling of owning this camera is great :)
Jurgen Larssson said:
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Jürgen aus Boden, Schweden.
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Photos @ http://www.bassel.se/photo
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Camera:
Canon 30D

Lens:
Canon 400 F/5.6L
Sigma 17-70 Macro
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter MC4
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Canon 70-300/4-5,6 IS USM
Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX
Kitlens

P&S Camera: FinePix F11
 
Why not get the 20D for a good $300 cheaper?

im going through decision making process also right now so looking for input.

R.
 
Bassel said:
First of all.. the autofocus is ten times better then on my 350D.
Now i can acually use my 400 F/5.6L plus Tamron 1.4x TC and
autofocus on birds in flight without any problem.. that wasnt to
easy with the 350D.
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I thought Danny said 350D does better than 20D focusing with a minimal aperture?

20D is supposed to have the edge when you go wider than 2.8.

Anyways.. good it is working out for you.

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AdityaDatta said:
Why not get the 20D for a good $300 cheaper?

im going through decision making process also right now so looking
for input.

R.
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Larger LCD and spot-meter probably worth $300, unless you're on a budget -- then stick to 350D.
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Sam Kanter, NYC
 
That is a fair point. For me the decision is wether strech the budget $400 to get the 20D or get the 350D. For me personally, the bigger lcd and spot meeting is worth the $300 in savings.

Regards.
skanter said:
AdityaDatta said:
Why not get the 20D for a good $300 cheaper?

im going through decision making process also right now so looking
for input.

R.
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Larger LCD and spot-meter probably worth $300, unless you're on a
budget -- then stick to 350D.
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Sam Kanter, NYC
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It's hurting me to look, it's a veritable noise factory, oh hang on no it isn't.

Sorry all had a lousy day at work and couldn't resist, cracking pics, well impressed with the lens clarity too.

Tell me did you shoot them with the special 'shoot without noise' button :)

Oooooh naughty me.

Regards,

Mike
 
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lol yeye.. 350XT is a fine camera, we all know that.
But its a giant step to the 30D in build quality.
Patsy Murphy said:
Now you have a real camera and not a plastic toy ?

Regards Patsym1
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Photos @ http://www.bassel.se/photo
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Camera:
Canon 30D

Lens:
Canon 400 F/5.6L
Sigma 17-70 Macro
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter MC4
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Canon 70-300/4-5,6 IS USM
Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX
Kitlens

P&S Camera: FinePix F11
 
One more thing.

The 350D and 30D share the same sensor. With that fact i wasnt expecting better pictures out of the camera.

But the thing im seeing looking through pictures from today is that i have ALOT more keepers. Better quality over all of my shoots straight out of the camera.. This is a good thing indeed ^^
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Photos @ http://www.bassel.se/photo
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Camera:
Canon 30D

Lens:
Canon 400 F/5.6L
Sigma 17-70 Macro
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter MC4
-----------------------------
Canon 70-300/4-5,6 IS USM
Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX
Kitlens

P&S Camera: FinePix F11
 
Patsy Murphy said:
Now you have a real camera and not a plastic toy ?
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That one always makes me laugh...

All the time these people have their 350D they constantly tell everyone it's the best thing since sliced bread....The day after they get their new camera the 350D gets relegated to a "plastic toy" status.

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Best regards,

Del
  • Canon 350D *
 
Not sure how 30D AF is better with 400mm f5.6 than 350D , i read here that both are about same , if there is difference maybe i will make same decision as you did , but i am not sure as only thing that bothers me with 350d is auto focus...

all best
kristian
Bassel said:
Second.. the LCD is seksi! Its superb compared to 350D LCD.

Third: The build.. having this camera in my hand gives it a more
REAL seriouse feeling while the 350D felt more like a plastic toy.

The way the buttons are placed and functions.. is alot more easy
and user friendly then 350D.

Alot more.. have to think about it and give it a few more days..
But i can tell you that the feeling of owning this camera is great
:)
Jurgen Larssson said:
--
Jürgen aus Boden, Schweden.
http://art.microsaft.com
Click to expand...
--
Photos @ http://www.bassel.se/photo
----------------------------------------------

Camera:
Canon 30D

Lens:
Canon 400 F/5.6L
Sigma 17-70 Macro
Tamron 1.4x Teleconverter MC4
-----------------------------
Canon 70-300/4-5,6 IS USM
Sigma 18-50 2.8 EX
Kitlens

P&S Camera: FinePix F11
Click to expand...
 
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