how noticable is 1/2 pound?

I'm thinking of downgrading my 30D to one of the rebels due to the weight of the camera. How noticable is the weight for those who have used both?

I noticed the size difference - not so much the weight difference. Of course, I'd had almost a year by that time to get used to the weight of Digital Rebel+Grip+24-70mm f/2.8L.

EDIT: Oh, you're wanting to go in the opposite direction. The Rebel seems very small now (as does the viewfinder), but I don't really think much about the weight difference.

1/2 lb is about what my bracket weighs. It's nothing.

That's what I worry about. The weight is bothering me (health problems) and I can't bring myself to downgrade to a P&S as my only camera. After 30 minutes of shooting with my 30D and 100 macro I had to rest. It's depressing the crap out of me.

Yeah when I went from XT to 30D it was the size and ergonomics that impressed me. The weight didn't even enter my mind.

the xt series is teenie weenie - size is much smaller, and i couldnt live without the wheel.

Well the size would still be better then a P&S, it's not the size it's how much it weighs. I need something lighter.

I have no idea what lenses you use, but the 35mm f/2.0 and XTi would be a very lightweight combination. Most of the time it's the lenses that cause fatigue, not the body itself.

I think the XTi's are noticeably smaller & lighter than a 30D; its not a huge difference at first but after a little while it might become more noticeable.. Have you considered moving from the 100 Macro to the 60? The 60 is about half the size of the 100. Might make more of a difference than switching the body.

Aye, if you're wanting weight savings I think much more about the lenses involved. I've used the 50mm f/1.4 at times specifically because I wanted to give my hands a break. Light lenses make a lot of difference.

Get a half of pound of Boars head pepper Ham at your local Grocery store....emm...Boars head.

That way, you can tell approx how much 1/2 pound is and you have LUNCH!!

What about a better shoulder strap, or a harness that distributes the weight more?

XTi and the 60mm macro is a pretty light combo for sure.

i'de suggest hitting the gym if the camera weighs too much... to be honest, i got used to a 1d with 70-200 and now i can't seem to hold a rebel level anymore... you'll see it's harder to shoot with a lighter body when it's that small

edit: for those who do not like light humor, the point is that you get used to cameras weight after a few weeks of repetition, as you learn how to work around problems (like handholding a 300mm means holding it up for a few seconds at a time, then letting it slack when not needed, or getting a monopod instead of handholding)

^ It's not a strength issue.