Convince me to get the 30D instead of another 350D

[Su-Hannie]

Hi

I'm thinking of getting a second Digital camera, not just for back-up (have my film for that) but for shooting, I don't want the fuss of changing lenses the whole time.

Now I'm very happy with my 350D, but see most of you have 20D's

Now if you don't consider cost , convince me why the 30D is a better buy than the 350D. I want a list of pro's and con's if you'd please take the time :)

2nd question, do you format your CF card after each wedding? and why?

[Padawan Dad]

Hi

I'm thinking of getting a second Digital camera, not just for back-up (have my film for that) but for shooting, I don't want the fuss of changing lenses the whole time.

Now I'm very happy with my 350D, but see most of you have 20D's

Now if you don't consider cost , convince me why the 30D is a better buy than the 350D. I want a list of pro's and con's if you'd please take the time :)

2nd question, do you format your CF card after each wedding? and why?

Can't really comment on the 350D, I never owned one, but I do use two 30D's at my weddings: (1) has my 17-55mm, the other, my 85mm. No time to change lenses, and I have my back-up.

As for the formating... I format my cards everytime I dowload the images onto my computer, and back-up drives... Just habbit; and it doesn't take any effort. My question would be: why not?

[Merle]

When the 30D first came out I read Canon' s announment and the features. If my memory serves me the LCD is just short of being twice as big (You can acutually see if everyone in the wedding group's eyes are open) The shutter life of the 30D is 3-5 times greater. One thing that sounded good to me is The 30D places a 1000 image files into 1 folder where previous models a new folder was made for every 100 images.
;) :) :D
Good Shooting to ya !!

Merle

[Phil V]

For ease of use, it's better to have 2 bodies the same.
Once you start using a 30d you'll wish the control layout on the 350d was the same, the 30d doesn't do a great deal that the 350d doesn't (spot metering - better high ISO performance). But it does it all so much easier, I have a 20d and a 300d, I rarely use the 300d, but when I do it frustrates me a lot, just not so easy to change things.

[cmM]

you need a 5D. Full frame is heaven ! :twisted:

[Ronald S. Jr.]

Instead of blowing more money on a 30D, why not upgrade your 350 and get two 20D's?

[Big Mike]

Go to a store and hold a 30D (or 20D) in your hands. Feel the controls and how you would use them. The thumb wheel on the back is worth it's weight in gold. It may be too big for you...if the 350D in the right size.

[Su-Hannie]

OK, OK, nobody is convincing me???

[MichelleM]

It's better.
It's more professional looking.
It's better.
It's more professional looking.

You should not need more convincing than that. ;)

[bpuppy]

It's faster, better viewfinder, better focus and it's built better. One bad drop and the 350 is done ... the 30D is more robust. Basically the 350 is a toy, build-wise.

And I format my card after every photo dump and I try not to delete photos as I go. I've never had any corrupt images (knock wood).

[Su-Hannie]

It's faster, better viewfinder, better focus and it's built better. One bad drop and the 350 is done ... the 30D is more robust. Basically the 350 is a toy, build-wise.

And I format my card after every photo dump and I try not to delete photos as I go. I've never had any corrupt images (knock wood).

Thanks

[jamiewexler]

How about ISO 3200... Your XT won't go there. Allows you to turn your flash off sometimes:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y216/jamiewexler/0ff6a0ec.jpg

[Big Mike]

I wouldn't call the 350D a toy...it does have an alloy chassis. But the 30D is certainly built much better.

Auto focus is a big one...the AF is supposed to be much better = faster = good for weddings.

Higher ISO and less noise when you do use 800 or 1600.

[tim]

The only con is price. If you're a professional forget the rebel and get the 30D, the cost difference is irrelevant in the context of wedding income. Also I do find it useful to have better cameras than the guests, the more respect and co-operation you get the better.

[LuisE]

I just got a 350D as a backup for my 20D. After having the 20D for most than a year I do not really like the former. I wanted to get the 30D but my wife adviced me to get the 350D and the 70-200L IS which now give me more photo opportunities than a new 30D. If I were you, I would go at least for a used 20D.

LuisE

[cmM]

Also I do find it useful to have better cameras than the guests, the more respect and co-operation you get the better.

Can't really tell these days... you never know when uncle bob pops out with a 1DsMkII :confused:

[Su-Hannie]

Thanks, think Ill go for the 30D then, Jamie I think it was your nice and sharp image at 3200 ISO that convinced me :)

[Su-Hannie]

Can't really tell these days... you never know when uncle bob pops out with a 1DsMkII :confused:

This is not an issue in SA, most guests only have point and shoot cameras, not DSLR's, haven't had any guests with the same camera as I have. (or better)