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Aug 15, 2006 22:23 | #1

I made the plunge today and upgraded from the XT to the 30D. :lol:

After I held this thing in my hands a few days ago I was hooked. It feels so nice! Definitely fits my large hands better.

Don't get me wrong, I love my XT and have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. I just felt like after a year I was ready to move up. The XT will be a great backup.

The 30D just feels so solid.

My local store price matched B&H (with Shipping) so I got it for $1239 just down the street. I can't wait to get out and give it a proper welcome.

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Aug 15, 2006 22:31 | #2

congrats. im sure it wont let you down. great news on the deal aswell

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Aug 15, 2006 22:40 | #3

30D and an XT will be a good combo for double barrel shooting.

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Aug 15, 2006 22:56 as a reply to @ Tee Why's post | #4

Great buy! You will love your 30D! Such a great camera for the price!

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Aug 15, 2006 23:32 | #5

I'm already falling in love!

I knew I bought that 2nd POTN strap a few months ago for a good reason! Pulled that pretty green strap out of the drawer and boy does it look sharp on the 30D!!

Can you tell I'm in a state of euphoria?!

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Aug 15, 2006 23:42 | #6

And with good reason.. Congrats for sure.

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Aug 16, 2006 00:41 | #7

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Congrats on the new body! I'm sure you'll love it.

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Aug 16, 2006 00:45 | #8

Turnerzdad wrote:
I made the plunge today and upgraded from the XT to the 30D.

Congrats! You'll love it!

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Aug 16, 2006 01:03 | #9

Turnerzdad wrote:
After I held this thing in my hands a few days ago I was hooked. It feels so nice! Definitely fits my large hands better.

Just wait till you get a grip for that thing..............

You'll love it even more.

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Aug 16, 2006 04:36 | #10

Congrats. I tried to buy mine local but all the shops here are on crack. They were all right at $1400, body only. I wanted to buy local but to save $200 + tax, I ordered from B & H and its in transit.

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Aug 16, 2006 18:50 | #11

The 30d is Great!!! Its my first DSLR and only a month old but I have found it to be an exellent choice. Show some of your first pics?

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Aug 17, 2006 21:39 | #12

Thanks everyone. sp00ks, that's too bad. I emphasized repeatedly to mine about how I like buying locally, but prices have to be competitive. They would match any authorized Canon reseller. So they said yes to B&H, but no to Newegg.com. Ironically, B&H had the better price (with the PSMAY code).

I will get some pics posted soon.

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Aug 17, 2006 21:47 | #13

Great grab, my 30D is delivered tomorrow! I am as stoked as you.

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Aug 17, 2006 21:50 | #14

Awesome. Congrats and give it a nice workout this weekend.

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Aug 17, 2006 21:54 | #15

Stop doing this. You guys are making me want one. Especailly after breaking Nifty.
Congrats on your purchase. Enjoy it! Be sure to share some shots!
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