What is the best Camera 1Ds or 30D

Only you can answer that question.

I own both... but monye is an issue... so one has to go!

I just got the 1Ds so i am not familliar with the differences of both camera's.

So again... one has to go.....

Macro 10%
sports 20%
portrets 20%
landscape 30%
family 20% (indoors)

The 1Ds is obviously the better camera in very many ways, but you should sell 1Ds based on the fact that you'll have 1 useless lens, and you need the money.You've got your wide covered with your 10-20, and you've got your EF-S lens. The resale value of the 30D just took a nosedive, whereas the 1ds still can get you over $2000.

Amongst the applications that you listed, how often do you shoot at really high ISO, such as 1600 or 3200?

The 30D would cover all the applications well and you have the lens setup to back it up. The 1Ds is obviously an awesome camera though I've used the 30D before and it's really good in its own way. Personally, I would keep the 1Ds, but my usage breakdown differs markedly from yours:

Landscape- 60%
Portraits/ Family- 10%
Macro- 30%

Judging by your setup and your applications, I'd say you might be happier with the 30D. Also, selling the 1Ds may still fetch you a good bit of money whereas this might not be the case with the 30D (unless you can get a good deal out of selling your APS-C lenses also).

This reminds me of a student site I moderate. In the Relationships forums, you always get kiddies make polls like 'Should I break up with him/her?'

I really don't get how an internet poll should even be relevant to your decision here.. I'm sure you know your own needs well enough to decide right?

30D yay!

Get rid of the 1Ds and upgrade to the 1Ds III

EOS Man wrote in post #4126248
Get rid of the 1Ds and upgrade to the 1Ds III

Goes to show how important it is to read the fine print.

Hmmm i think i will post my question on a Sesamestreet Form and hopefully a kid
between the age of 2 - 4 can help me with my dillema!!

I'd have to agree about the 5D. The 1Ds is ancient in the digital world and the 30D is a fine machine just lacking some of the operating advantages of the 1D series. The 5D would be a fine compromise.
If I had to choose, I'd keep the 30D. Too much has improved in a fundamental way since the 1Ds was current. These aren't the days of film when the 'sensor' was equal and the only thing that mattered was spec.

That's why only you know what is best for you.

if youre about to run out the door to take pics of a car accident or an amazing flower that just bloomed outside; which one would you grab?

neil_r wrote in post #4122155
Is this a first? 3 simultaneous posts all agreeing

No,


.......but agreeing with you? YES!

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #4141953
No,


.......but agreeing with you? YES!

ouch !

This is the most senseless poll I have ever seen on this site. Have you ever taken pictures with both of them?

Bamamike wrote in post #4143336
This is the most senseless poll I have ever seen on this site. Have you ever taken pictures with both of them?

Then you've got some reading to do . . .
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