JSolie
14th of March 2005 (Mon), 16:43
After lurking on this forum for the last few days (and others for even longer), and reading and learning what I could, I just took the plunge and purchased a 20D with a 70-200mm f2.8L IS lens and the 17-85mm IS lens for a walkabout. I also got the BG-E2 grip, so hopefully this will be a functional one. I ordered from B&H by phone, and went through their 'verification' process. My wife was home at the time, and was a bit startled by their phone call. Guess there's no sneaking this one in... :) They say everything will be here on Wednesday.
This is quite a step for me--first DSLR. My current digicam is a Minolta 7Hi, and I'm ready to move up. I guess this is quite a bit of a move up. I'm really looking forward to see the speed differences between these two cameras. The 7Hi sometimes takes its sweet time whilst focusing at full zoom (200mm equiv). I'm also looking forward to the IS capability of the lenses, as well as comparing the amounts of noise between the two cameras (I expect it to be like comparing a Ferrari and a cement truck).
Thanks to all who have posted questions about this equipment in the past, and especially to those who have taken the time to repond.
-- John Solie
This is quite a step for me--first DSLR. My current digicam is a Minolta 7Hi, and I'm ready to move up. I guess this is quite a bit of a move up. I'm really looking forward to see the speed differences between these two cameras. The 7Hi sometimes takes its sweet time whilst focusing at full zoom (200mm equiv). I'm also looking forward to the IS capability of the lenses, as well as comparing the amounts of noise between the two cameras (I expect it to be like comparing a Ferrari and a cement truck).
Thanks to all who have posted questions about this equipment in the past, and especially to those who have taken the time to repond.
-- John Solie