Holy Cow! This 30D is complex.

I went from the 300D to the 30D 4 months ago, I actually found it easier. I love that wheel on the back of the camera, makes life so much easier

Parker1332 wrote in post #1956452
I made the mistake of picking one up tonight and shooting it in the store, I didn't want to hand it back, now I'm thinking upgrade. OR should I wait for the next full frame sensor model?? HMMM.

LOL. That's how I wound up buying a 7-foot grand piano when I had just gone into the store to rent a cheap spinet. ("As long as I'm in here, I'll just sit down and try this one out.")

Obviously, the only solution is to go back to the same store and pick up a 1D Mk II. Just to try it out.

aladyforty wrote in post #2006320
I went from the 300D to the 30D 4 months ago, I actually found it easier. I love that wheel on the back of the camera, makes life so much easier

Agreed.
After getting this camera, and using it a little bit today, I can't say it's overly complex. Just skimmed through the manual for how to adjust like aperture and I was good to go.

you spent a lot of money on that gear. take the time to get to know it. in addition to, as others suggested, shoot and post, i'd suggest the magic lantern guide for the 30d. it's a more user friendly manual.

Mine just arrived today - stupid me, didn't realize that the batts are a different size...

Ordered a two-pack from Sterlingtek... looking forward to playing around with the cam, though!!

I upgraded from XT to 30D, I find it 30D more userfriendly...

pelowell wrote in post #2004257
I switched from a Nikon D200 to Canon, so far I'm finding the 30D to be a pretty sweet camera

Me too.

Me too..!



Moving from Nikon to Canon (and having never handled a Canon DSLR of any sort before getting my 30D in June) I found myself comfortable with the ergonomics and functionality of the 30D within about an hour of my first trip out with it.

malla1962 wrote in post #2004292
Does it handle high iso a lot better than the nikon D200.

Not only is the D200 not in the same game, it's not even on the same planet, Malla.

Unless you want pictures that look like watercolours!

I'm enjoying the 30D immensely. Unfortunately, I'm away from my own computer and cannot PP anything yet. I'll try to post some pictures and get some advice when I get back from this vacation.

When I say "complex", I didn't really mean "complicated" or "overwhelming" or anything along those lines. It's just that for someone used to film photography and digital point and shoot, it's a whole new world of complexity (and capabilities) to enjoy and learn. So far so good.

I have an XT with a battery grip, a Canon 18-55mm kits lens, a Canon 28-90mm with 90mm macro lockout, a Canon 28-135mm IS lens, and a Canon 75-300mm lens and I really like my XT. But, I too have been thinking about upgrading to a 30D someday soon. I only wish I could do it now. But, in due time, in due time I will I am sure.

dbahn wrote in post #1956441
I just received my new 30D today, along with 17-85 IS and 70-200 f/2.8 IS lenses plus a 580EX flash. In its automatic mode, it seems about as simple as an SLR gets, but the options for customizing settings and functions is almost limitless. Although I scanned the downloaded manual before I even ordered the camera and was familiar with using a borrowed 20D, I'm not sure I was quite ready to absorb all of the choices available for modifying the settings. I'm really looking forward to using it, but I wonder if I'll ever utilize most of its full potential.

Its taken me AT LEAST 6 complete reads of the manul any MANY more dips into it

Dbahn, looking at the photos of the Cub, it appears that you have dust on your sensor. It shows up in the lower right quadrant of the images with the background sky.

pelowell wrote in post #2004306
Oh my god the D200 starts to lose at 400 and above, when I test shot the 30D I didn't even know the camera was set at 1600 until the salesman ask how I liked the shot at 1600. There is no way the D200 can keep up

My buddy takes absolutely awesome photos (as he did with his D100). There are a lot of little things I like better about his D200 than my 20D( the grid screen option, grip/feel) but I didn't know there was THAT much difference in the noise factor.

I received my 30D a week ago and used it for a 6 hour large event shoot (as official photog) and I found it to be the most intuitive body I've used in years. It performed flawlessly, and despite changing between my 17-50 and 70-200 multiple times, there's no dust on the sensor (knock on wood).

You cannot go wrong with the 30d...

try swtiching from Nikon to Canon and you'll know that "frustration" really means

I got used to it though, now it's all good and I can change settings without thinking too hard about it.