Best IQ for under 2k

Honestly, for a stationary and well lit subject, you are going to be using a tripod and ISO 100. You aren't going to really notice an improvement going to anything from your 20D unless you want to print huge.

For shooting a bit of everything, including action, I'd have a hard time choosing between a new 7D and a used 1dmk3 if had up to $2000 to spend on a body. Although, I'd probably end up going with like a 50D and $1100 worth of glass instead.

D300s

drdiesel1 wrote in post #9838798
D300s

Dont get me wrong i would go over to Nikon. (I'll show some brand loyalty when Canon starts sending me free lenses lol) but it wouldn't be for anything under a d700. I used a d300 when they came out and i still worked at a camera store, I thought it was an awesome camera.

drdiesel1 wrote in post #9838798
D300s

If we are playing that game, I would pick Sony A850

What game are we playing? Am I allowed to suggest a medium format film camera? =)

themadman wrote in post #9838897
What game are we playing? Am I allowed to suggest a medium format film camera? =)

Only if it comes with a nice digital back and stays under the 2 thousand dollar budget lol... Goodluck

20D and a 85L/50L/35/70-200 f4 IS ect...

Image quality on well lit scenes are as much bout glass (if not more) than a body.

kensei wrote in post #9838916
Only if it comes with a nice digital back and stays under the 2 thousand dollar budget lol... Goodluck

Hey, whats wrong with film? You can always scan it =)

1DS Mark II or a 5D classic.

themadman wrote in post #9838923
Hey, whats wrong with film? You can always scan it =)

I dont have to pay my computer to unload a card onto it.

Since it hasn't been brought up what is the consensus on the 1d mkII (non S)

kensei wrote in post #9838933
I dont have to pay my computer to unload a card onto it.

You are planning to pay $2000 for a body, though, and the 'puter wasn't free. You can get a film MF setup for under $500. You just bought 'film' up front with digital!

kensei wrote in post #9838947
Since it hasn't been brought up what is the consensus on the 1d mkII (non S)

On What? IQ? I am convinced for under $2k the best IQ goes to the 5D. (As I stated in my first post, any post beyond my first post is mainly nonsense)

kensei wrote in post #9838834
Dont get me wrong i would go over to Nikon. (I'll show some brand loyalty when Canon starts sending me free lenses lol) but it wouldn't be for anything under a d700. I used a d300 when they came out and i still worked at a camera store, I thought it was an awesome camera.

D700's are only $2400.00

kensei wrote in post #9838639
1d mkIIIs have been very appealing to me lately, so has the 7d but ever since holding a 1d2 that was on consignment at a local camera shop i have "lusted" after a 1 series. The 7d would be nice as i don't have to go through the hassle of turning my 17-55 into a 24-70. Ive also looked around for 1ds mkIIs

For god sakes, people should know better then testing cameras at the store

Don't repeat my misstakes