| POLL: "Why are so many 30D's for sale?" |
 Upgrading to a 5D or 1 series | 40 46% |
| Too much camera for the photographer | 5 5.7% |
| Money issues | 4 4.6% |
| Not what was expected | 16 18.4% |
| Changing systems IE (Nikon, Sony, Pentax, ) | 1 1.1% |
| Cause they can | 21 24.1% |
steved110 Cream of the Crop  5,776 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2005 Location: East Sussex UK More info | I didn't go for a 30D because I had a 20D that i bought right before the new camera was released - I got it for a good price to. In my eyes the 30D was not that great an upgrade so i'm holding out for the 40D - or perhaps a 5D mark II? I'd love full frame. Canon 6D
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steveathome Goldmember  2,204 posts Gallery: 19 photos Likes: 128 Joined Mar 2006 Location: From London UK living in Northampton UK More info | Dec 12, 2006 17:34 | #17 why is there so much negativity about? The 30D is a great camera, and still will be after it has been superceded. It's as if there is a need for a product to be slated.
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Dec 12, 2006 17:40 | #18 52k wrote in post #2390155  It also for me will make an excellent 'travel light' camera where the 1D might be a problem. Very smart! I have encountered too many people who simply want the 'top of the line pro camera' and they forget about the need to go on vacation with it and walk around all day with the wife while lugging a 1DsII with a 24-70 f/2.8L mounted and a 70-200 f/2.8L IS in the bag! You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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vdao1972 Member 212 posts Joined Jul 2006 Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia More info | Dec 12, 2006 18:12 | #19 I think that there weren't enough upgrades from the 20D to push sales. Some of the new features were nice such as spot metering, a bigger LCD and Picture Styles but I don't think it warrants spending the extra cash when I can pick up a 20D for alot cheaper and get (basically) the same camera.
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calicokat Cream of the Crop  14,720 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Southern California More info | Dec 12, 2006 18:14 | #20 People think there is always something better that they need "You are going to fall off a cliff trying to get a better shot someday"- My hopeful and loving wife
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Broncobear Goldmember  2,415 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada More info | Dec 12, 2006 18:32 | #21 LOL this from a guy whose gear is worth more than my house ROFL "The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." "
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TomW Canon Fanosapien  12,749 posts Likes: 30 Joined Feb 2003 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee More info | Dec 12, 2006 19:13 | #22 I can't say why they are being sold, but I do know that I got a very nice camera for a good price because of it. The guy that sold me mine simply lost interest in photography. Tom
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grego Cream of the Crop  8,819 posts Likes: 2 Joined May 2005 Location: UCLA More info | Dec 12, 2006 23:37 | #23 Rebates. Always around the time of rebates, you will see new cameras with the box missing the UPC, but never used. Go UCLA
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LaniKai "blissfully unaware"  2,136 posts Likes: 5 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut More info | Dec 13, 2006 02:10 | #24 There seem to be cycles in the buy/sell forums here and at FredMiranda; every now and then you'll see that everyone wants to sell a particular item. The 70-200mm f/4L, for example, seems to have a short cycle period, as does the 200mm f/2.8L. Website
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calicokat Cream of the Crop 14,720 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Southern California More info | Dec 13, 2006 02:55 | #25 Broncobear wrote in post #2391316 LOL this from a guy whose gear is worth more than my house ROFL  only kidding Kali This is a good point you make "You are going to fall off a cliff trying to get a better shot someday"- My hopeful and loving wife
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calicokat Cream of the Crop 14,720 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Southern California More info | Dec 13, 2006 02:56 | #26 grego wrote in post #2392579 Rebates. Always around the time of rebates, you will see new cameras with the box missing the UPC, but never used. They decide to buy their lens so they can get double or triple. Also a great point "You are going to fall off a cliff trying to get a better shot someday"- My hopeful and loving wife
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52k Senior Member  339 posts Joined Jun 2006 More info | Dec 13, 2006 07:50 | #27 Wilt wrote in post #2391110 Very smart! I have encountered too many people who simply want the 'top of the line pro camera' and they forget about the need to go on vacation with it and walk around all day with the wife while lugging a 1DsII with a 24-70 f/2.8L mounted and a 70-200 f/2.8L IS in the bag! Or go on vacation and don't take a camera with them at all... I couldn't do that to myself. Canon EOS 1D MkIII, EOS 1D MkII N, EOS 30D
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05Xrunner Goldmember, Flipflopper.  More info | Dec 13, 2006 07:54 | #28 Permagrin wrote in post #2389903 Well mine was none of the above. I sold it (it was my backup) to fund a lens purchase. Liked it just fine, actually. I bought it from you and ever so pleased with it My gear
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