I will not break down (repeat several times)

[col4bin]

Well, I broke down and bought the 30D. After holding it in my hand, I could not resist. Stupid sexy body.

[cdifoto]

Nice. Congrats. I refuse to hold anything I can't afford to buy on the spot.

[saravrose]

he he.. i've held the 30D.. strangely enough I wasn't overcome... not sure why, but I only attempted it once.. available credit is an evil thing... however, I never look at the
5D in the store.. nope.. can't. and I'm damn glad that stores in Idaho don't carry L

sari

[kevbailey]

Congratulations! I know the feeling!

Kevin

[calicokat]

Congrats, your going to love it :)

[nancypics]

he he.. i've held the 30D.. strangely enough I wasn't overcome... not sure why, but I only attempted it once.. available credit is an evil thing... however, I never look at the
5D in the store.. nope.. can't. and I'm damn glad that stores in Idaho don't carry L

sari

Ah yes... credit!!! Mastercard, meet the 5D ;-) (btw - worth every interest-accumulating penny!!!)

[billmob]

congratulations, is an amazing breakdown, fun for 100000 actuations or more:)

[Lotto]

Congrats! I fondled the naked 30D and 5D many times at local Fry's, good thing that they don't have any lens on:lol:

[MichaelC]

I did exactly the same thing myself on Memorial Day week-end. Walked out with a 30D instead of the XT I went in there for. So far, I'm plenty pleased. I specifically asked the saleman NOT to take that Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L off the shelf. Holding that sucker could have been my ticket to the guest bedroom.

[JohnnyG]

You know, you're right! Never hold anything you can't buy or can't afford!

Last summer I went to the camera shop and held a 20D! That did it! I ordered one a month later.

A month ago I went to the same shop: I held a 100-400 and a 70-200 f/2.8 IS. I instantly wanted both. I didn't want to leave without one. But, I didn't have the available cash so I left and went home. I didn't sleep much without thinking, I want a white lens!

3 weeks later I ordered the 100-400 and WOW, I love it!

That's what I get for holding camera equipment!

[DMacIntyre]

I fell in love with it before I even held it just from reading about it and seeing pictures of it. When it was in my hands....well you know. :)

Congrats!

[stephaniebarnes]

I held it at best buy today, could have been dangerous since i had my moms credit card on me too lol, but yes, if i ever did decide to buy something like that i will make sure i have the money ready and available first, i learned that the hard way since i bought my xt for $1100 in december :( and then with all the stuff i got im still paying my mother off

[tdaugharty]

Now if you can just stay away from that red L ;)

[theflyingkiwi]

Now if you can just stay away from that red L ;)

That's the hardest part. Once you know how good L is then trust me you don't want anything less.

You know I have seen the 30D and that nice large screen on the back and I think hmmm perhaps a upgrade is worth it. But na, the 10D still works well for me.

[musclepump]

I once held a 1DMIIn and I about mortgaged the house...

[aparmley]

I held the 30D a few weeks ago at best buy - It had the kit lens on it. You know as much as I hear people complain about the XT's small size, that 30D is pretty small itself.

I want one and I'm going to get one - I just don't have the money yet.

[col4bin]

Now if you can just stay away from that red L ;)

Too late for that. I caught the L bug several months ago.

[Reyno]

Congrats. With your Ls, you'll Love it even more. When I had mine over the weekend, I forgot I had a Rebel XT in my bag.

[YosemiteJunkie]

Ya'll sure make me glad that the two camera stores in this town don't carry most this stuff in stock. Every time I go in I get an "I can order it for you". Gives me time to regain my sanity.