I've been dithering for some time whether to upgrade from my 350D to a 30D and would love for anyone who has done this or is pleased with their 30D to give me a final push.I take birding pics and use a 400f5.6 lens.
I've got the cash and would like to take advantage of the Canon cash back which ends I think in a few weeks.I've got a seller in mind at what seems a good price for a new camera (not E-bay/Hong Kong) at £630 less the cash back but still would like a final push.Pretty pathetic Eh!!!!!
As an aside are the batteries and CF cards interchangeable between the 2 cameras?
Max.
[QUOTE=senatore;890581]As an aside are the batteries and CF cards interchangeable between the 2 cameras?[/QUOTE]
Hi Max, the CF cards that you use in the 350D will be fine in the 30D (just make sure you format them on first use), but the batteries will not be compatible (they're a different size).
Other than that I think you'll see some advantages to the 30D, it has a bigger bufer (big plus if shooting RAW), a better AF system, faster frame rate, spot metering and a larger LCD on the back. However only you can know if these improvements are enough to convince you to upgrade. A while ago I went through a similar process and ended up getting a 400D. It a much cheaper 'upgrade' and does have the larger buffer, bigger LCD and better AF system. I decided I could live without spot metering and 5fps, also all my accessories from the 350D (batteries, cable release and battery grip) work fine with the 400d but would not work with a 30D.
Ask yourself this......are you pleased with the results from your current camera? Do you feel you have outgrown this camera? Can you afford the upgrade comfortably?
Your 350D has won awards, it is still a good entry level camera....how do you imagine that upgrading to a camera with the same amount of pixels is going to achieve much better results.
I own the Nikon equivalent of your DSLR....the D50 and have had it for about a year. I still have a great deal to learn about photography before I will invest in a top end camera. I have seen some of your good work
senatore and you dont need an expensive piece of equipment to improve,
just a little more patience.
Also there is a Canon 40D due out this year so if you are dead set on owning a 30D, then wait till the inevitable price drop.
PS Loved the nuthatch