I finally broke down and did it

I have for two years now been pondering the move to a dSLR. I have read up on everything I could in that time period. I have almost purchased a new camera on at least two occasions. All the time, I have been trying to justify the cost to myself. Trying to allow myself to hit the "Place Order" button. Finally, I did it today. The following are on their way:

Canon EOS 30D Body
Canon EF24-105mm f4L IS
Canon EF 28mm f1.8

Oh, happy day I've been using my trusty G3 for three years now. It's been a good camera, but some of the quirks of P&S have continued to annoy me: slow to turn on, slow to focus, and difficulty focusing in low light. I've been using the thing only in P, Av, Tv, and M mode for some time now and I recently started taking the time post process RAW pictures, so I think I'm ready to try the dSLR world.

Reading this forum has been very educational. Now that I'll own a 30D, I'll actually be able to apply more of what I read!

Looks like you will have the right kit to get started.

Enjoy...

Congrats on some choice equipment

Great equipment choices, that you wont regret. Congratulations and we look forward to seeing some shots as soon as the new gear arrives.

First DSLR and already a L, you do got educated well in here

Congrats and wellcome to the club.

Man of 1000 Ages wrote:
I have for two years now been pondering the move to a dSLR. I have read up on everything I could in that time period. I have almost purchased a new camera on at least two occasions. All the time, I have been trying to justify the cost to myself. Trying to allow myself to hit the "Place Order" button. Finally, I did it today. The following are on their way:

Canon EOS 30D Body
Canon EF24-105mm f4L IS
Canon EF 28mm f1.8

Oh, happy day I've been using my trusty G3 for three years now. It's been a good camera, but some of the quirks of P&S have continued to annoy me: slow to turn on, slow to focus, and difficulty focusing in low light. I've been using the thing only in P, Av, Tv, and M mode for some time now and I recently started taking the time post process RAW pictures, so I think I'm ready to try the dSLR world.

Reading this forum has been very educational. Now that I'll own a 30D, I'll actually be able to apply more of what I read!

24-105,
awesome choice of lens, one of the better walk around lens

If you do take action on this - you will have one of the best Summers ever.