Learning curve of the 30D vs my Rebel

I am thinking of upgrading to the 30D (have been for some time now). I was wondering how steep the learning curve is compared to my 350D.
Any thoughts/experiences with this upgrade would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

There really isn't that big of a difference between the two. They layout is a bit different and there are a few extra controls and some of the things are in different places but from a picture taking perspective, it's not what I would call a learning curve but more of an adjustment period. Kind of like driving a rental car. It's all there in front of you but not in the same places as your own.

I also am upgrading from an XT and I get my 30D on Monday.

Main difference will be the rear wheel, which you will love. Bigger difference going to a 1 series, I just tried that and went back to the XXD series, just to keep from having to learn two bodies, but shooting with a 1D is awesome.

I have a rebel and a 30D. You have to perform the same tasks. You just use different methods to do the same thing.

I went from a 300D to a 30D, then about 4 months later my 30D went into a lake thanks to my 3y/o daughter. I ended up choosing to upgrade, and I must admit that I'm glad I did. I personally find the 40D to be quite a bit better than my 30D, and worlds better than my 300D.

That said, the 30D is a great camera and it will be very easy to learn to use. I thought it was going to be harder as well, but once I got going with it I couldn't believe just how easy it was to fly through the menu screens and get it set up the way I wanted.

I find the learning curve on all canon cameras, regardless of series to be very simple (took me a couple of minutes to figure out 1-series coming from xxD). It takes quite a bit longer when going between brands (Pentax K10D = ridiculous, I actually had to read the manual!). Don't let the fear of a "learning curve" deter you from buying a camera.

Its very easy really, much more intuitive, although getting used to checking the small screen rather than the LCD for settings takes a day or two to get used to.

Thank you all.

DDan-you raise a good point. The 30D will have the same functions as my rebel----duh:o.

I just want to be able to use it and not get frustrated. I've heard that the 5D has a learning curve. I know it's a ff camera and very different than mine or the 30D. I just wanted some reassurance that I'll be okay.

I've mastered most everything on my rebel except my WB bracketing (I'm clueless and don't want to even attempt it), so I'm hoping that it will be a smooth transition

I did notice that the 30D doesn't have a B&W option? Is this the case? Not that it's a huge deal, I convert pp most of the time anyway.

Okay, I'm rambling now.........

Thanks!

mama2girls&boy wrote in post #3986093
Thank you all.

DDan-you raise a good point. The 30D will have the same functions as my rebel----duh:o.

I just want to be able to use it and not get frustrated. I've heard that the 5D has a learning curve. I know it's a ff camera and very different than mine or the 30D. I just wanted some reassurance that I'll be okay.

I've mastered most everything on my rebel except my WB bracketing (I'm clueless and don't want to even attempt it), so I'm hoping that it will be a smooth transition

I did notice that the 30D doesn't have a B&W option? Is this the case? Not that it's a huge deal, I convert pp most of the time anyway.

Okay, I'm rambling now.........

Thanks!

It is in the Picture Styles options. Just select Monochrome, and make any other adjustments you may want.

Dan, just out of curiousity, in what instances do you use your rebel and in what instances do you use your 30D?

sheawyatt wrote in post #3986069
(Pentax K10D = ridiculous, I actually had to read the manual!).

Sir! That's cheating!

-js

mama2girls&boy wrote in post #3986183
Dan, just out of curiousity, in what instances do you use your rebel and in what instances do you use your 30D?

I keep the rebel in my truck with the 50mm 1.4 mounted all of the time so I always have a camera if I need one. If someone breaks into my truck I don't want to lose the 30D and an L.

If I am at an event I use the 30D and 400D for the main subjects (racecars, boats, etc.) and the 300D for snapshots of the people, pits, scenery, etc.

I also like to grab the 300D and walk in the backyard just to shoot for practice or experiments. The IQ is surprisingly close between all 3 cameras. The main difference is in the AF, and low light IQ.

Got my 30D and night and day difference! I loved my XT, but the 30D just feels so much better. Controls are easier and more natural to operate when at eye level...trouble is my pictures are still turning out the same...hmmmmm