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Motivation
Back in November 2005 I bought a Canon 20D body and two lenses (an EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L USM and an EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens). I was extremely pleased with the camera and both lenses, and I started the Canon 20D lens.
After one year with the Canon 20D I moved up to the Canon 5D (full frame) but kept using the 20D--mostly for sports photography. Now I am replacing my 20D with the new Canon 40D.
The 30D is an improvement over the 20D, though it misses several nice features of the 40D: Digic III processor, self-cleaning sensor, liveview, 10 megapixels. However, the price of the 30D is coming down fast and you may want to save some money on the body, buy a 30D, and use the remaining $ to buy a better lens. The lens is much more important than the body!
Quick tips
- Since the 20D, 30D, 40D, and 5D all use the same battery, you can buy a couple of these cameras (for example, the combination 5D + 30D) and just buy one spare battery that can fit either camera.
Hardware reviews
- Canon 20D
- Lens on the predecessor to the Canon 30D
- Bob Atkins' review
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Digital photography tips
Equipment
Canon EOS 30D 8.2MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Amazon Price: $599.00 (as of 12/05/2009) 
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II 16.7MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Compare the 30D with the 1Ds Mark II
Amazon Price: $4,999.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Great lens for everyday situations.
Amazon Price: $1,277.55 (as of 12/05/2009)
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
Quite expensive, but beautiful lens! I can take sharp handheld photos at 200mm, or even 400mm with the extender below.
Amazon Price: $1,699.95 (as of 12/05/2009)
Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory
The extender will bring you down two stops (for example, from 2.8 in the above lenses to 5.6) but I have found the extender very worthwhile taking sports shots under well-lit conditions. The extender effectively transforms the 200mm lens into a 640mm equivalent of a 35mm camera.
Amazon Price: $309.00 (as of 12/05/2009)
Canon Speedlite 580EX Flash for Canon Pro1, Pro 90, G Series, and EOS SLR Digital Cameras
I've had a great experience with this flash the few times I have used it (I work with natural light much more often).
Amazon Price: (as of 12/05/2009)
Used Canon 30D
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by marcelo
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