10D vs. 20D vs. 30D

I'm a newby and would like to know the differances between 10D, 20D and 30D. I'm looking to step up but need some guidance.

Thanks.....

First off, welcome to the forum! Secondly, what exactly are you looking to step up from? Thirdly, if you haven't already, do a search for this comparison as it has been discussed many times already. The information you are seeking may already be lurking and you won't have to wait for responses.

This should help:
http://www.dpreview.co​m …d%2Ccanon_eos30​d&show=all

10D, 6 mp, slower AF.
20D, 8 mp, fast AF
30D, same as above. Same camera but with a larger LCD screen and like 2 extra features.
All very capable and all depends on budget. They are in order by 'age', the newer being better (either way you look at it.)

Ves wrote in post #2705524
10D, 6 mp, slower AF.
20D, 8 mp, fast AF
30D, same as above. Same camera but with a larger LCD screen and like 2 extra features.
All very capable and all depends on budget. They are in order by 'age', the newer being better (either way you look at it.)

I never had one bit of issue with any 7pt Canon AF system, I've shot autoracing and other sports for years with that system clear back to my Elan 7 & Rebel.

The 20D would be the bargain of the bunch for the high iso performance but that aside any and all will do a wonderful job.

Thanks everyone.

I will search for any previous thread. That website link helped a bunch too. Very much appriciated....

something that wasn't mentioned...shutter noise.

10D - very quiet
20D - LOUD
30D - don't know
5D - in between

I own 2 out of the 3 you've listed. With only minor upgrades to the 30D, the 20D might be a smart way to start out. It's a great camera that can be had for a reasonable price. Look at www.keh.com for decent used ones.

orisky wrote in post #2706389
something that wasn't mentioned...shutter noise.

10D - very quiet
20D - LOUD
30D - don't know
5D - in between

30D = halfway between 10D and 20D but not as quiet as 300D

Sam

One thing I did not see in the DPReview chart (in the link above) is the startup time. The 20D (and newer models) start up almost instantly after turning the camera on. Older models, including the 10D, take a while to be ready to use after turning them on. I don't know exactly how much time the 10D takes, but it is significantly slower than the 20D.

Yes, Skip. This is one of the best features of the 20D from the 10D, the wait to turn on time. That's why many of us keep our 20D's on all the time. It does not drain the battery to do that. And if you see a shot, point and shoot. The 10D is still great, about $350 on ebay. The 20D is an upgrade worth considering and for not very much more. I saw a few at the B&H website used. Very nice.

SuzyView wrote in post #2706809
Yes, Skip. This is one of the best features of the 20D from the 10D, the wait to turn on time. That's why many of us keep our 20D's on all the time. It does not drain the battery to do that. And if you see a shot, point and shoot. The 10D is still great, about $350 on ebay. The 20D is an upgrade worth considering and for not very much more. I saw a few at the B&H website used. Very nice.

I think Adorama really puts BHphoto so shame in terms of selection for used gear. They had 20Ds a plenty not that long back.

SkipD wrote in post #2706800
One thing I did not see in the DPReview chart (in the link above) is the startup time. The 20D (and newer models) start up almost instantly after turning the camera on. Older models, including the 10D, take a while to be ready to use after turning them on. I don't know exactly how much time the 10D takes, but it is significantly slower than the 20D.

It seemed like an eternity....

It's amazing how 1/2 a second in photography is actually a long time. When we deal with 1/800 of a second for a shot, 1/2 of a second can seem like an eternity.

orisky wrote in post #2708729
It seemed like an eternity....

Ain't it the truth...