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Canon vs Others, 400D vs 30D?

 
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Old 07-09-2007, 10:55 AM
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[QUOTE=hyb,Jul 9 2007, 06:03 PM] I would seriously recommend buying from Digital Rev in Hong Kong. I've bought 4 DSLR's from there with superb service. My last order was a 70-200mm f2.8 lense..Ordered Saturday and it was here Tuesday morning, saved over
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Old 07-09-2007, 11:01 AM
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I sold a 30D & lens, in immaculate condition, on ebay yesterday for
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Old 07-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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Nice deals. Depends on what lenses you already have I guess. The Sigma 18-200 uk price is
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Old 07-09-2007, 11:09 AM
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Got a Canon 28~80 and a Sigma 70~210.
With the 1.6 x mag effect that'll mean I have a good short to mid lense in the pack and a mid to long lense in my existing sigma i guess.
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Old 07-09-2007, 11:13 AM
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Choices choices
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Old 07-09-2007, 11:17 AM
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Yeah, tell me about it
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Old 07-09-2007, 01:35 PM
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I don't see what the big deal with the FPS is. Most won't even use the FPS once they get their timing and skill improved. Going into machine gun mode results in more photos to sort thru at the end of the day. There are a few instances where a good burst is worth it, but 99% of the time, one shot bursts do just fine. Otherwise, you get a bunch of shots that all look the same.

The 2nd wheel, larger viewfinder, 1/3rd ISO adjustments, and magensium body on the 30 make it an easy choice for me if I ever had to choose between the two bodies. The 400D doesn't really have much going for it other than 2 extra MP, which isn't a huge factor for most unless they tend to crop excessively.
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If I went with Canon, I'd choose the 30D over the 400D because the 400D just seems too small for me. It's a bit cramped.
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Old 07-09-2007, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by got rice?,Jul 9 2007, 09:35 PM
I don't see what the big deal with the FPS is. Most won't even use the FPS once they get their timing and skill improved. Going into machine gun mode results in more photos to sort thru at the end of the day. There are a few instances where a good burst is worth it, but 99% of the time, one shot bursts do just fine. Otherwise, you get a bunch of shots that all look the same.

The 2nd wheel, larger viewfinder, 1/3rd ISO adjustments, and magensium body on the 30 make it an easy choice for me if I ever had to choose between the two bodies. The 400D doesn't really have much going for it other than 2 extra MP, which isn't a huge factor for most unless they tend to crop excessively.
Only that the fps was the most obvious difference that would apply to the sort of stuff I take (i.e. motorsport)

Guessing the main reason for magnesiom body is strength?
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IF I went Canon ( I am a nikon guy) I would get he XTi. And If I wanted to upgrade later, I would get the 5D for the full CMOS sensor w/o crop.
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