Canons EOS 400D or 30D?

Which camera is the more current one? This is probably one of the dumbest questions you have ever heard here, and I appologize, lol. I was planning to get the 30D for shooting concerts, and I saw some GREAT photos with the 400D.

The 400D is newer. The 30D is probably better for shooting in low light, like concert venues, because it has ISO 3200; the 400D tops out at 1600.

They are both great cameras. The 30D felt better in my hands. The 400D is the newest camera but not as well built as the 30D. The 400D has a bigger megapixle count in the same sensor size. Go handle the cameras and buy the one that feels the best for you. Which ever one you buy will be the best one for you.

Mike

Great Photos = Great Photographer , not camera.

The 30 is a beast of a camera. I couldn't be happier. Well, I guess i could, but not with the 400D

Thank you

depends on how much you have to spend (including lens). for low-light situations I'd definitely recommend the 30d, but if you only have $1200 or so to spend, I'd buy the 400d and better glass (oh wait, I did. ).

The big difference is they are two different leagues.

400D is entry level with a plastic body. 30D is a prosumer body that has a metal "cage" inside and is much more rugged.

They both take awesome pictures though and are good cameras

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Brandon James wrote in post #3135441
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Awesome choice! I just put in the order for mine as well. Horay for the 30D

I'd struggle to make the choice between those two, but to tell the truth in your shoes I'd probably go for the 400D and spend the extra on some good glass.

good choice on getting the 30D. that would have been my recommendation.

I would definitely go for the 30D. If you haven't held both of them, it might be a good idea to do so and see which one feels better to you. The 400 is lighter and a little smaller, also less money. My hands are larger and the 400 seems too small in mine.

i'm using a 400D, but never had my hands on the 30D yet. my question is does the 30D produce less noise than the 400D at ISO1600, using the same lens and setting ?

From everything I have read/seen, yes a bit less as it is better with handling noise.

Camera is only part of the story. The biggest difference will come from the lens. If you are thinking about 30D+kit lens, it will not be any where close to what 400D+a better lens (so that total cost is the same) will produce.