Kodak DCS 520 vs. D30 ???

[Andy_T]

Hi,

does anyone have an opinion on how the Kodak DCS 520 compares with the Canon D30?

It's a digital SLR based on the Canon EOS 1N with a 2 MP Kodak sensor with 1,6 crop factor.

The 2 MP is less than the D30's 3 MP, but my best guess is that the EOS 1N body should have its advantages in build quality and Autofocus performance.

Any comment would be highly appreciated, as I am pondering a used one that's on sale!

Best regards,
Andy

[cardigan1979]

Hi there Andy,

Having used both I prefer the Kodak DCS520,better handing and I've printed up to 20" square and there good.

There better used for sports etc. that's why I first bought one.

[CyberDyneSystems]

Aren't they really awkward to get parts and service for though? (the Kodak)

[Andy_T]

Actually, I'd be dreaming of the DCS 560 (6 MP, only 1,3 crop factor).

About a month ago, a used DCS 560 sold for about 1500 $ on eBay ... seemed a great price for a D1 competitor with a larger sensor.

Best regards,
Andy