William Combes
Does anyone own or have any comments on the Canon 30D? Is it worth the price if you compare it to the Rebel XTI?
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After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.
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Ryan McGinnis
EF5
I shoot with the 20D currently and have had an exceptionally good experience with it. The 30D is a slightly updated version of the 20D (the addition of spot metering and a longer shutter life being the biggest change.) It depends somewhat on what your application is. The 30D slightly closer to being a professional camera with a faster frames-per-second rate, a brighter viewfinder, and spot metering. However, the XTi has slightly higher resolution. There's a good web page here that compares the two cameras:
http://canon30d.dpnotes.com/canon-30d-vs-rebel-xti/
http://canon30d.dpnotes.com/canon-30d-vs-rebel-xti/
Tom Mitchell
EF1
I use both. The image quality is almost identical. The extra 2mp of the Xti shouldn't make enough of a difference to affect your purchase decision. The functionally of of both cameras is similar, meaning you can change settings just as quickly on one camera as the other. The 30D is slightly easier to use because of the big control wheel in the back, but as I said, the difference in actual operation is minimal. The 30D is sturdier, but the XTi is pretty tough; I have dropped mine from about 2 feet onto concrete and had no problems. The XTi has a dust removal function, but I have never had much of a problem cleaning my sensor on other cameras without it. That may just be me however; after working 6 years on a nuclear submarine, cleaning a camera sensor doesn't bother me in the least.
Actual performance is very similar on both cameras, as they have the same autofocus system. I have noticed very little difference in the capabilities of the AF on both cameras.
The main benefit shooting-wise for the 30D is 5fps and spot metering. I personally don't need 5fps most of the time, but when I do (sports events), is is useful. Spot metering on the 30D is useful, but I use matrix metering more often despite the larger metering area because the meter ties to your current af point.
Ultimately, the most important factor is price and how the camera feels in your hand. If you want to save some money for better lenses or a flash, get the XTi if it feels right in your hand. Otherwise I would recommend the 30D. I have found that after holding the camera for several hours, my hand is much more tired holding the XTi (or a Nikon D80/D200 for that matter) than the 30D.
My main complaint with the 30D is the rear LCD is pretty much useless. It will show you the picture, but it won't give a clear enough image to check focus. For this point alone, I would recommend that you check out the 20D, which can be had for very cheap prices. Functionally, it is a 30D without spot metering and a smaller LCD.
Whichever camera you decide on, you will be happy. I know that dosen't help your decision, but it's true.
Have fun and keep us posted on which you decide!
Actual performance is very similar on both cameras, as they have the same autofocus system. I have noticed very little difference in the capabilities of the AF on both cameras.
The main benefit shooting-wise for the 30D is 5fps and spot metering. I personally don't need 5fps most of the time, but when I do (sports events), is is useful. Spot metering on the 30D is useful, but I use matrix metering more often despite the larger metering area because the meter ties to your current af point.
Ultimately, the most important factor is price and how the camera feels in your hand. If you want to save some money for better lenses or a flash, get the XTi if it feels right in your hand. Otherwise I would recommend the 30D. I have found that after holding the camera for several hours, my hand is much more tired holding the XTi (or a Nikon D80/D200 for that matter) than the 30D.
My main complaint with the 30D is the rear LCD is pretty much useless. It will show you the picture, but it won't give a clear enough image to check focus. For this point alone, I would recommend that you check out the 20D, which can be had for very cheap prices. Functionally, it is a 30D without spot metering and a smaller LCD.
Whichever camera you decide on, you will be happy. I know that dosen't help your decision, but it's true.
Have fun and keep us posted on which you decide!
bvassmer
EF1
I have both the 20D and the 30D, and the larger screen of the 30D is nice, but like Tom said, it is not useful for checking focus.
I like the 5fps on the 20D and 30D, dont know if I could like without it. If you could find a used 20D somewhere, they can be had for fairly cheap.
A place I got a lot of my equipment is fredmiranda.com 's buy and sell pages. You have to register (free) to see them, but it has been a very good experience for me in the past.
I like the 5fps on the 20D and 30D, dont know if I could like without it. If you could find a used 20D somewhere, they can be had for fairly cheap.
A place I got a lot of my equipment is fredmiranda.com 's buy and sell pages. You have to register (free) to see them, but it has been a very good experience for me in the past.
J Gontesky
EF0
The 30D was my first dSLR purchase and I've been very satisfied with it. Granted, I don't have the perspective that some others here have of using other models/brands, but I can't imagine any feature or spec that I'd change about my 30D.
I bought it with the 17-55mm kit and am pleased with the lens for all-around shooting.
I also purchased the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS (note: not the 75-300mm that has been plagued with problems) and love it.
I bought it with the 17-55mm kit and am pleased with the lens for all-around shooting.
I also purchased the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS (note: not the 75-300mm that has been plagued with problems) and love it.
Eric Flescher
EF5
Greeting
I realize this model on this forum area is supposed a higher grade in the professional realm . Since I have photographed for many years etc nature, astronomy, travel I was looking for a better resolution digital for snapping pics , publishing and blowing up pics. My minolta digital bit the dust ( I had great pics with Yellowstone, nature traveling) and I needed something with more resolution then my older kodak 290.
I've been eyeing the rebel digital eos rebel for quite a long time. I decided to go with the xt instead of xti because I got a good price (saved $200) and used the money to buy a tamron 28-200mm telephoto (it had better specs that I could see when I looked at reviews of different photo online mags).
I like the automatic functions and the way it handles. The one thing that drives me batty is that it is difficult to see all the setting at once and changin them. But I am getting through it.
I used the camera yesterday with stormchasing 5/5-6 in KS and OK . I got some good shots. The more I use it the more I can figure else what to do with it and learn more about all its bells and whistles.
I realize this model on this forum area is supposed a higher grade in the professional realm . Since I have photographed for many years etc nature, astronomy, travel I was looking for a better resolution digital for snapping pics , publishing and blowing up pics. My minolta digital bit the dust ( I had great pics with Yellowstone, nature traveling) and I needed something with more resolution then my older kodak 290.
I've been eyeing the rebel digital eos rebel for quite a long time. I decided to go with the xt instead of xti because I got a good price (saved $200) and used the money to buy a tamron 28-200mm telephoto (it had better specs that I could see when I looked at reviews of different photo online mags).
I like the automatic functions and the way it handles. The one thing that drives me batty is that it is difficult to see all the setting at once and changin them. But I am getting through it.
I used the camera yesterday with stormchasing 5/5-6 in KS and OK . I got some good shots. The more I use it the more I can figure else what to do with it and learn more about all its bells and whistles.
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