Is 300D still good buy?

[jasperm]

Hi -

I'm seriously considering getting a 300D. I was a long-time film SLR user, but in the last few years have switched entirely to high end P&S digitals, including powershot G line. Really miss the SLR, and my lenses are collecting dust.

I would love the 20D (of course) but don't have the bucks. Here's my question: now that other options exist in the lower end digital SLR world, do folks STILL think the 300D is a good choice? The question for me is wait till I can afford the 20D - at least a year, maybe longer - or go for the 300D now when it is priced very reasonably (at least as digitals go...).

Thanks!
Michael

[Persian-Rice]

uuh ya............................

Just because the 300d is a little older, and not that old anyways, it doesn't mean the quality of the thing is going down the hole, y'know?

Hack it and have fun, the 10D and 300D are still almost the same Camera's as a 20D, the images will most definitely not lack any quality compared side-by-side to something like the 20D. If you were talking 1 series then ya there is a diff, but from a 20D to a 300D? No.

If you want one, go ahead and get one. You will be a happy camper. Find a nice mint used one.

Cheers

[timmyquest]

I think it's the best bang for your buck out there really...

[mdude85]

The 10D is probably going to decrease in price to 300D levels in the next few months. I'd suggest picking up a 10D if you had the choice between the two.

[Persian-Rice]

The 10D will never be the same price as the 300D...where is the logic in that?

And if your implying that a 10D will soon be had for $600 in a few months because of the 20D then i think you've got another thing coming. D60's were selling for 800-900 up until a few weeks ago.

Your right, if the 10D comes down, so will the 300d, there is no sense for it to work out any other way. The 10D is a better camera, it will be more expensive, considering they are pretty much a same gen Camera.

I just don't get why people are asking for $1100 on a used camera that can be had for $1200 new............. At this point a used 10D is worth no more then $950 in pretty good condition. People think since they paid 1400-1500 for their camera it's worth more then the other used 10Ds, depreciation people, gotta live with it.

[MrKickalot]

Kind of depends on what you are shooting!! Portraits, weddings, about anything not action related... 300D all the way!!! But after having mine for almost a year there have been many times I wished the AI servo was active in all modes and that I had the larger buffer!! I'll be looking into a used 10D as soon as the market is flooded with 20D's (that is unless the Russian hack comes through by then!!)

[rraman]

As MrKickalot said, if you're not into action photography, rebel may be a great deal. Based on current b&h prices, you can buy D-Rebel + 18-55 kit lens + 70-200 f/4L lens for less than the price of 20D body itself!

[jasperm]

Hi-

When you folks say not for sports/action, do you mean "serious action photog"? I ask because I have no interest in photographing professional sports, car racing, etc., but I do have a strong (critical) interest in photographing my young, active kids, who may be doing some sports (eg kindergarten soccer!).

One of my key reasons for going to a 300D from a G3, would be to get the faster focus/shutter response, and lose that horrible P&S delay. I probably don't need super fast burst/continuous shooting - never used that much in the past - but still would need reasonable performance for these kinds of subjects, so as not to lose the critical expression or moment.

Would the 300D disappoint?

Thanks,
Michael

[jasperm]

Hi-

When you folks say not for sports/action, do you mean "serious action photog"? I ask because I have no interest in photographing professional sports, car racing, etc., but I do have a strong (critical) interest in photographing my young, active kids, who may be doing some sports (eg kindergarten soccer!).

One of my key reasons for going to a 300D from a G3, would be to get the faster focus/shutter response, and lose that horrible P&S delay. I probably don't need super fast burst/continuous shooting - never used that much in the past - but still would need reasonable performance for these kinds of subjects, so as not to lose the critical expression or moment.

Would the 300D disappoint?

Thanks,
Michael

[mdude85]

The 10D will never be the same price as the 300D...where is the logic in that?

And if your implying that a 10D will soon be had for $600 in a few months because of the 20D then i think you've got another thing coming. D60's were selling for 800-900 up until a few weeks ago.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48539&item=3838009 323&rd=1

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PLUS, people are seeing the 20D as a REPLACEMENT for a 10D, not a replacement for a 300D. Therefore the 10D is going to go down in price because demand for it will be lower, but demand for the 300D will stay constant because the markets don't intersect as much. It's just like saying that just because the 10D goes down in price, that the s500 will go down in price too. Of course that's not true.

[Mogwyth]

Hi jasperm,

I have been more than happy with the 300d's performance for shooting shot's of my wife and duaghter playing amataur football. I have even sold shots to other parents, but I would not use it for more serious sports work.

[xuxu1]

Well somebody on this forum posted that after the 20D is coming it´s way, the 10D won´t be worth much anymore. :shock:

Considering this statement the 300D won´t be worth anything at all in the near future. :shock: :shock: :shock:

So if i were you i would´nt buy a 300D now . Just wait and get one of those 300D´s "FREE" sooner or later! 8)

Regards
Ed

[MediaMagic]

Well somebody on this forum posted that after the 20D is coming it´s way, the 10D won´t be worth much anymore. :shock:

Considering this statement the 300D won´t be worth anything at all in the near future. :shock: :shock: :shock:

So if i were you i would´nt buy a 300D now . Just wait and get one of those 300D´s "FREE" sooner or later! 8)

Regards
Ed

They'll definately be worth something, but can be attained for less money. If you are going to buy a 300D, it would definately be best to waith until after the release of the 20D and see how the market value adjusts (if at all) to the release.

I'd guess that the market value of the 10D's will be affected more simply because this camera is within the same market share as the 20D. The DRebel is going after a different market so while values will probably change, it may not be as drastic. Overall, people who purchased the 300D are less likely to be dumping their 300d's to pick up a 20D while many of the 10D owners are likely to buy the new and sell the old creating more of a market flood in used equipment for a short period.

It would probably be a good idea to wait a few weeks until after the market makes a move and then buy the 300D. You may be able to save some extra bucks at that time though probably not as much savings as would be realized if you were going after the 10D.

[timmyquest]

dsfg

[robertwgross]

I think the original question is whether the camera is a good buy.

It depends on what price has to be paid.

---Bob Gross---