used 20D or new 30D

Kai · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Will a used 20D be just as good as a 30D. Anyone own both? I am needing a second body, well it will become my main body, and another lens. Currently I have the Rebel xt, 17-85 f/4-5.6and 70-200 Is 2.8. I am looking at 30D and 17-55 f/2.8 that everyone talks well about. I was wondering if a used 20D would be just as well. I have never purchased used and come to think of it have have never owned a lens that didn't have IS. Any suggestions. Thanks

picturecrazy · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I have both a 20 and 30D. They are basically the same camera, the 30D just has a couple extra features that I don't use. A search will explain the differences.

Basically, they are so similar that when I am running out and need a camera I just grab the closest one and don't even bother to check which one it is. Image quality is exactly the same.

If you can get a good deal on a 30D, go for it. If you can get a good deal on a 20D, get it.

Atl-Fotos · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I bought a refurb 20d as a second body instead of the 30D to save a little money. I am pleased for now. Sometime I wish I gotten the 30D but with all of the hype about the 40D "coming soon" I just chose to wait...

Kai · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Thanks for your input. From B&H I can get a used 20D for 719.00 or a new 30D for 924.00 after rebate. $200.00 difference.

Toogy · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Does the used 20D have any sort of warranty? A one year warranty on the 30D might be worth the $200 for piece of mind?

italianfemmy · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I, 100 percent agree about the warranty!

Kai · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

It does come with a 1 year warranty.

italianfemmy · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Then get the 20D

Toogy · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I'd agree, for $200 saving, the 20D is fine! And I actually prefer the LCD on it, sure it's smaller, but it has better contrast than the 30D.

Thunder_cb · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

For only $200, I'd go for the 30D for the warranty and features. But really, a used 20D should be significantly cheaper than a 30D. I got a used 20D a couple of months ago for $700 with a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens. That was something like $700 cheaper than the cheapest 30D and the lens that I could find.

If you haven't found a used 20D for at least $500 cheaper than a new 30D, then you haven't looked much. Check out other sites. Sorry to say the prices people are asking for used equipment on this site tend to be ridiculous. I come here for the great forum discussion.

(Please don't ban me

just my opinion.)

Kai · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Thanks, I have only looked at B&H. I am kind of scared to buy used.

NitherWise · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

If you're willing to buy a used camera, check craigslist for what might be available in your area.

I purchased the following used equipment from seller a few months ago for only $800. So far everything is working fine.

-Canon 20D DLSR body
-Canon 18-55mm lens
-Canon 50.8mm lens
-Prime Tripod
-Lexar 1GB memory card
-B&w UV filter ($80 value)
-Samsonite Camera bag
-Original box with all software (Strap, battery, charger, everything else are all included)

Kai · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Ok, so I have searched a lot of places. If it was a better buy than B&H then it was on the list of scams. No Canons on the craigslist anywhere in Kansas (thanks for that idea). So basically what I am down to is B&H. I can buy the used 20D only 200.00 cheaper than the 30D. I'm thinking I should go knew. I need to buy it today I think to get the rebate. Any last advice.

tim · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

I love the bigger LCD on my 30D, i'm not going to trade the 20D up just for that though.

mizuno · 29th of June 2007 (Fri)

Spot metering is very handy.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#1
Kai Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,127 IMAGE EDITING OK	used 20D or new 30D Will a used 20D be just as good as a 30D. Anyone own both? I am needing a second body, well it will become my main body, and another lens. Currently I have the Rebel xt, 17-85 f/4-5.6and 70-200 Is 2.8. I am looking at 30D and 17-55 f/2.8 that everyone talks well about. I was wondering if a used 20D would be just as well. I have never purchased used and come to think of it have have never owned a lens that didn't have IS. Any suggestions. Thanks

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#2
picturecrazy soft-hearted weenie-boy Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Alberta, CANADA Posts: 6,385	Re: used 20D or new 30D I have both a 20 and 30D. They are basically the same camera, the 30D just has a couple extra features that I don't use. A search will explain the differences. Basically, they are so similar that when I am running out and need a camera I just grab the closest one and don't even bother to check which one it is. Image quality is exactly the same. If you can get a good deal on a 30D, go for it. If you can get a good deal on a 20D, get it. __________________ -Lloyd 40Dx2, 1D Mark III, 1Ds Mark III, Nikon D700, Nikkor 35 F2, 50 F1.4, 135 F2 DC, 28-70 F2.8, EF-S 10-22, 17-55, 60 macro, Tokina 11-16, Sigma 30 1.4, EF 24-105L, 70-200 F2.8L IS, 200 F2.8L, TS-E 24L, 85 1.8, 75-300 USM III RIP: 10D, 20D, 30D, 5D, 50 1.4, 35L, 85L, 24-70L, 16-35L, 17-40L Night and Day Photography - Edmonton Wedding Photographers

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#3
Atl-Fotos Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atl GA Posts: 148	Re: used 20D or new 30D I bought a refurb 20d as a second body instead of the 30D to save a little money. I am pleased for now. Sometime I wish I gotten the 30D but with all of the hype about the 40D "coming soon" I just chose to wait... __________________ Ron It's all fun & games until the shutter stops working.... My Website

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#4
Kai Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,127 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D Thanks for your input. From B&H I can get a used 20D for 719.00 or a new 30D for 924.00 after rebate. $200.00 difference.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#5
Toogy "I like pictures of myself!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,210	Re: used 20D or new 30D Does the used 20D have any sort of warranty? A one year warranty on the 30D might be worth the $200 for piece of mind? __________________ Toogood Studios *Good Light and Shoot to the Right....*

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#6
italianfemmy User is banned from forums Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D I, 100 percent agree about the warranty!

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#7
Kai Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,127 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D It does come with a 1 year warranty.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#8
italianfemmy User is banned from forums Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D Then get the 20D

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#9
Toogy "I like pictures of myself!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,210	Re: used 20D or new 30D I'd agree, for $200 saving, the 20D is fine! And I actually prefer the LCD on it, sure it's smaller, but it has better contrast than the 30D. __________________ Toogood Studios *Good Light and Shoot to the Right....*

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#10
Thunder_cb Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vail, Arizona Posts: 25 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D For only $200, I'd go for the 30D for the warranty and features. But really, a used 20D should be significantly cheaper than a 30D. I got a used 20D a couple of months ago for $700 with a Canon 50mm 1.4 lens. That was something like $700 cheaper than the cheapest 30D and the lens that I could find. If you haven't found a used 20D for at least $500 cheaper than a new 30D, then you haven't looked much. Check out other sites. Sorry to say the prices people are asking for used equipment on this site tend to be ridiculous. I come here for the great forum discussion. (Please don't ban me just my opinion.)

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#11
Kai Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,127 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D Thanks, I have only looked at B&H. I am kind of scared to buy used.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#12
NitherWise Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Thomas, KY, USA Posts: 2 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D If you're willing to buy a used camera, check craigslist for what might be available in your area. I purchased the following used equipment from seller a few months ago for only $800. So far everything is working fine. -Canon 20D DLSR body -Canon 18-55mm lens -Canon 50.8mm lens -Prime Tripod -Lexar 1GB memory card -B&w UV filter ($80 value) -Samsonite Camera bag -Original box with all software (Strap, battery, charger, everything else are all included)

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#13
Kai Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,127 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D Ok, so I have searched a lot of places. If it was a better buy than B&H then it was on the list of scams. No Canons on the craigslist anywhere in Kansas (thanks for that idea). So basically what I am down to is B&H. I can buy the used 20D only 200.00 cheaper than the 30D. I'm thinking I should go knew. I need to buy it today I think to get the rebate. Any last advice.

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#14
tim Light Bringer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 35,561 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D I love the bigger LCD on my 30D, i'm not going to trade the 20D up just for that though. __________________ NZIPP Qualified Professional wedding photographer. Camera and Lens Reviews ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer Wellington Wedding Photographer (site2) ~ Wellington Wedding Photographer (site3) Read all my FAQs (wedding, printing, lighting, books, etc)

29th of June 2007 (Fri)	#15
mizuno User is banned from forums Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobart, Australia Posts: 1,694 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: used 20D or new 30D Spot metering is very handy.

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