400D vs 30D

[M. Worthington]

Which one would you buy? The prices aren't that far apart?

[Mr. Pickles]

30D.

[JDArt]

Why, Pick?

[Mr. Pickles]

I did NOT like the size and feel of the one the 400 replaces, and I did the 20D, and the 30D is about the same.

[Andy_T]

Or wait for what's most likely around the corner ... the 40D rumours are already active. Maybe Photokina (2 weeks from now)?

Best regards,
Andy

[Réjan]

Hi all !

I was just looking for some discussion on this same question: 400D or 30D*

I've spent the two last days reading all there is to read about these two Canons, and still I am not sure of what I should do. (I must confess that my heart goes with the 30D)

Anyway, I've found somewere at another forum, that claims to have "connections"* and says that a new 50D* is about to get out in a month or two ! Maybe at Photokina.

I think I'll wait a few days to buy my new camera...after all I do have a 300D to hold on to...


My best regards to all*

[jfrancho]

If I had a need to get a new camera, and the choice was between these two, it would be the 30D. I need the wheel, I need the wieght, I need the size, I need the durability, and deep down, I would think I needed the .2 MP.

[Réjan]

Hi !

The 30 has actually 2Mpxs less than the 400D. And does not fit the cleaning system, which is a must, I think. This features are my biggest problem when it comes to decide. But as I said before I think I'll wait a few days to know if the is a new "30D featuring a cleaning system", and then if nothing happens I'll go for the 30D.

Thank you for your help.

[Max@Home]

Originally Posted by Réjan

...the 30D... does not fit the cleaning system, which is a must, I think.

Hi Réjan,

how on earth do you manage with that old and slow 6MP dustbuster

Honestly, a cleaning system is only 'highly conveniënt', but IMHO hardly a 'must'...

...but if you are living somewhere in a windy desert, YMMV...

To answer your original question: I would pick up a 30D instead of a 400D, mostly for the same reasons jfrancho has given:

size, weight, wheel and durability, higher ISOcapability, ISO in viewfinder, etc

And the battery fits my Pro1 and G3 better

...*my* €0.02 worth...

Kindest regards,

Max@Home

[Réjan]

No, I don't live in the desert...but I change lenses a lot unfortunelly !

Still, there is the "10Mpx factor", it's very convinient for the crops.

I can wait a few days or a month. If a 30D with dust cleanng and 10Mpx comes along, I'll jump on it.

The thing is: I don't buy cameras every day, so I might as well buy the best in it's class.