Thanks to the 40D upgraders

20D's are even more of a bargain. They go for $500US in great condition. Take just as good of photos as the 30D.

I don't trust ebay and I will definitly think twice before I decide to buy something on it. MY friend buy 200mm f2.8L and when he got it it looks like it pass war in Iraque in what condition it was... (on pictures was normal), so if I wanna buy something I buy localy or new in USA

Marulianus wrote in post #4047539
I don't trust ebay and I will definitly think twice before I decide to buy something on it. MY friend buy 200mm f2.8L and when he got it it looks like it pass war in Iraque in what condition it was... (on pictures was normal), so if I wanna buy something I buy localy or new in USA

I agree with you, buying on eBay can be a gamble. However, I wouldn't completely rule it out. I've bought plenty of camera toys from there... all at a fraction of the price you'd find at any store. You just have to know how to use it and do your homework. There are actually authentic camera stores (i.e. Canoga Camera) that have turned to eBay and if you know how to look, you can find true stores selling their products at a great price. Also, did your friend use PayPal? PayPal is a secure way of sending money online... he probably could have contacted PayPal about her purchase and they would have gotten his money back from him.

Well I have it in my posession, it's as described, works (tho i've not pixel peeped yet). Viewfinder, lcd and handling seem miles better than the 350D.
Obviously only time will tell but on initial impressions I'm very happy!

Congrats!

Mr B Snappy wrote in post #4037710
Just ebayed myself an 18 month old 30D for £370 posted. Thats Half the price of a 40D and less even than a new 400D! Thank you all very very much.
Now who wants a used 350D????

Mr B Snappy wrote in post #4057318
Well I have it in my posession, it's as described, works (tho i've not pixel peeped yet). Viewfinder, lcd and handling seem miles better than the 350D.
Obviously only time will tell but on initial impressions I'm very happy!

Wow that took forever to receive. That was over a month ago that you first posted about it!


20Ds and 30Ds are a mega bargain now, especially considering their performance. I'm glad I got out of mine early so I lost MUCH less on the sale. Might pick up another one someday soon though.

EmmyLou wrote in post #4049677
I agree with you, buying on eBay can be a gamble. However, I wouldn't completely rule it out. I've bought plenty of camera toys from there... all at a fraction of the price you'd find at any store. You just have to know how to use it and do your homework.

I agree. I still use it to get the minor stuff...old M42 lenses, cheap eBay triggers, etc. I check here first though for EOS stuff.

cdifoto wrote in post #4296301
Wow that took forever to receive. That was over a month ago that you first posted about it!

3 days isn't forever...i think you missed when he posted he received it on the 3rd of october...o.p. was on sept 30th

Oh yeah I thought that said November 3rd. How'd I find this thread then? I don't go deep in the pages...

Blimey I thought this thread was lost in the mists of time, anyway an update. I'm very happy with the 30D... the 350D was a very good camera, this ones just nicer to use!