50D or 60D,, Tight budget ??

OK will do,,i just looked and they are showing refurb 60D body at $799 and i don,t currently have a non working camera to trade in ?? Ron

Look at the link in the Market Watch Section. The first post provides the direct links to refurbs and gives you the coupon codes for 20% off and free shipping. 60d's are available.
Code: 20SLR612 - 20% Off
Free Shipping Code: June612

Ends today I believe!

Ronnie H wrote in post #14652712
OK will do,,i just looked and they are showing refurb 60D body at $799 and i don,t currently have a non working camera to trade in ?? Ron

People sell non-working Canons in e-Bay for $5-10 expressly for this purpose (CLP)

Definitively go for a Refurbished 60D from CLP, I upgraded my 30D to a 60D and is a huge upgrade in every way, the ONLY thing you'll miss is the Joystick separate but otherwise is a wonderful camera

People if he acts today using the coupons it is the same price as CLP and all he has to do is add to the cart and pay.

GregoryF wrote in post #14652737
People if he acts today using the coupons it is the same price as CLP and all he has to do is add to the cart and pay.

Υep!

Canon's CLP program will get you a 60d for about $640 +tax. Within your budget.

borism wrote in post #14652732
Definitively go for a Refurbished 60D from CLP, I upgraded my 30D to a 60D and is a huge upgrade in every way, the ONLY thing you'll miss is the Joystick separate but otherwise is a wonderful camera

Could you elaborate a little bit on this? I am considering an upgrade from my 30D to a 60D, if for no other reason than simply because I have upgrade fever. I'm pretty sure my 30D is a better camera than I am a photographer, but I would still like to know what real benefits you saw after making the upgrade.

Ronnie H wrote in post #14652628
OK Gerry you sold me,,,can you provide a quick link to Canon 60D refurb link,,at Canon USA ?/ Thanks

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …uct_10051_10051​_276387_-1

It is not complicated. It is a web-site. They have them in stock now. Use this link to order one, if you wish.

MakisM1 wrote in post #14652686
It's slightly more complicated...you have to call them!

Read this carefully...

https://photography-on-the.net …ght=Canon+Loyal​ty+Program

Canon refurbs are available to anyone who can click a hyper-link. Here it is:

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …uct_10051_10051​_276387_-1

sambarino wrote in post #14653269
Canon refurbs are available to anyone who can click a hyper-link. Here it is:

http://shop.usa.canon.​com …uct_10051_10051​_276387_-1

And use these codes, you pay $640.01 + tax total

Code: 20SLR612 - 20% Off
Free Shipping Code: June612

If you're not into video, the 50D is a better stills camera. More speed, AF joystick, and so on. I'm curious what you don't like about the 30D's AF. The 40D-60D have a somewhat improved system with cross points on the edges, but they're all a long way down from the 1D II.

KnightRT wrote in post #14653559
If you're not into video, the 50D is a better stills camera. More speed, AF joystick, and so on. I'm curious what you don't like about the 30D's AF. The 40D-60D have a somewhat improved system with cross points on the edges, but they're all a long way down from the 1D II.

i agree that there is probably nothing wrong with the 30d
I disagree that the 50d is a better camera.
the only things the 50d wins at is 1 more frame per second, easier to use joystick for SOME people and micro focus adjust.

60d wins everywhere else.
sensor, ISO performance, battery life, option for flip screen, wireless flash control.

they tie in AF performance.

so, if RonnieH needs that 1 more frame per second and wont be able to live without the joystick then get a 50d. its a great camera.

if he doesnt need those then the 60d is a clear winner.

I think the 60D is a better camera overall, but I'm faster with the joystick and wouldn't want to give that up. I'm led to believe you can map the 60D's buttons to somewhat similar effect.

In my opinion, go for the 50D for the Micro Focus Adjustment alone.