Official Canon Gear Thread

[Rootster]

I'd also like to sell my Canon G9.  If anyone's interested, please send me an email.  Asking $350.

[Nick D]

Nick - so what do you think of the Canon compared to your E-3?

Well I only rented one over Memorial Day weekend. The one I purchased, I bought used and only just got some glass. There are things about both cameras I like, but 3 things I like with Canon are longer, faster lenses, more affordable lenses. Now I am not trying to start a lens argument here. The 3 things I miss are IS with every lens and weather sealing ( I posted the pic back when I was at Niagara Falls where everything was drenched), and the tilt screen. As far as build quality, ergonomics and button layout, they are both remarkably similar. I would give E3 edge on the first 2, the third is just a matter of getting used to.

I'll let you know more as I use it.

Nick

[diddee]

You echo my thoughts about Olympus...my major complaint is the cost of the quality lenses.  I have seen a trend on the secondary market for the cost of the lenses dropping.  Plus Olympus is starting to offer some bigger rebates....maybe they are getting the message about this being a tough economy.

[leelf62]

I'm loving my Olympus E30 (thanks for letting me hold yours, Judy, LOL!).  It's fast, light, and the buttons are in the right places.  Now, I need a 1.4 teleconverter so I can shoot the damn hummingbirds!

[jefg99]

Just picked up a Sigma 18-200 DC OS for my Canon. This might be my new walkaround lens.

[jefg99]

Now, I have a chance to pick up a used Canon 30D in excellent condition for $350. And, just when I thought I was done buying equipment, I'm thinking this might be a nice addition to my XTi, and I have a nice complement of lenses for both.

Pros? Cons?

[jefg99]

Looks like excellent and comprehensive information about using Canon equipment. Includes a section where you can check compatibility btween camera body, lenses and flash units, in great detail. The info on flash is really extensive.

http://photonotes.org/articles/

[karlg]

Now, I have a chance to pick up a used Canon 30D in excellent condition for $350. And, just when I thought I was done buying equipment, I'm thinking this might be a nice addition to my XTi, and I have a nice complement of lenses for both.

Pros? Cons?

Jeff, Did you end up picking up the 30D.  I have had mine for 3 years and have been very happy with it.  Only negative is that it does not have the "anti-dust" feature.

[jefg99]

Thanks Karl, yes I did. I'm still learning to use the XTi and my lenses, as I'm off to Scotland to shoot a wedding and I want to be somewhat proficient. It will be easier to lug around than the 30D. When I get back, I'll open up the 30D and give it a spin. I'm sure I'll find uses for both. At the moment I'm seeing no reason to ever get anything else. But then, that kind of talk has been used before.

[Nick D]

Hi All.

If anyone interested, I am selling my 50D and Canon 10-22.

50D $775 SOLD
10-22 $575