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Photographers!: camera question

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snowsnowsnow
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im looking to upgrade to digital. im going to keep my 35mm, obviously, but its just sucking my money with cost of film, developing, not always getting the shots you want, etc...

i'm going to stick with canon since thats what i trust and know, and i have 2 really great lenses for it already. but i'm trying to decide between the 20D and the D60. anybody have any input?
Mar 22 2006 12:22AM
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Mrkguru12
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I say 20 D. That is dope shit. Its hella professional too. But lenses are the big deal really. If you have good lenses, you have a good camera. They are both nice.
Mar 22 2006 12:26AM
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snowsnowsnow
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yeah i've got two nice lenses, a Tamron 28-200 aspherical, and a tamron 200-400.
Mar 22 2006 12:31AM
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pmills
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i'd say to actualy get the 30d, the more upto date version of the 20d. chose either nikon or canon, either way you'll win.

however
i wouldent give up my big spin wheel for the world.
Mar 22 2006 1:36AM
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mauii
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I'd normally reccomend a d60 if your just starting out, but the price of a 20D is within reason nowadays, so id say go for it. Its a great camera and will give you room to grow into.

However, more important than the camera (IMO) are the lenses. Ditch those tameron lenses (theres about 1 tameron lens of respectable quality in existance) and grab some L glass. The difference is night and day.
Mar 22 2006 3:07AM
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snowsnowsnow
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yeah i think im gonna sell the 28-200 and get a new one. and ive decided on the 20D
Mar 23 2006 12:19AM
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Latch
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20D is great. Good continuous drive, high resolution, but not so high that it's noisy. That's what I'd do.
Mar 23 2006 12:52AM
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truckerhucker
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noo canon is a rip get olympus e-500
Mar 23 2006 9:55AM
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samck89
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fuck you stick with film, if theres no negative its not photography
Mar 23 2006 10:28AM
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pmills
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shoot with RAW its the digital negitive
Mar 23 2006 10:40AM
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snowsnowsnow
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^thats my plan
Mar 23 2006 4:44PM
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Dilla
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im not sure that you know what youre talking about

go with the 20d
Mar 23 2006 5:50PM
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max3907
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go with the cannon EOS DIGITAL REBEL I HAVE IT AND ITS ILL
Mar 24 2006 10:31AM
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bitterwithin
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^ agreed.
Mar 24 2006 2:55PM
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Skipig25
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dude, he's getting a 20D. it's better. Rebels are sick tho for beginning. I have a rebel xt myself, but if I could get a 20D, I'd rather get that
Mar 24 2006 4:29PM
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hugeairkid
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I just looked at Canon's site and there seems to be no more 20D, it has been replaced with the 20D A (astromy camera). Now, I was looking at the 30D, and it seems to have pretty much the same specs as the old 20D. Does anyone know any other differences there are?
Mar 24 2006 8:49PM
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johnwiechecki
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The 30D has a spotmeter and ISO in 1/3 stops...same sensor and everything as the 20D...I'd get the 20D if you can, it'll save you some cash. I think www.bhphotovideo.com still has them in stock.
Mar 26 2006 9:43PM
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prophet
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you use a mac or a pc? cause uploading raw to PC with the EOS program they give you is such a huge pain in the ass.
Mar 26 2006 10:52PM
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eastcoastskier
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20d for sure.
Mar 27 2006 7:28PM
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Freestyla_01
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It sure is. But sometimes I really wish I'd shot with raw instead of high fine.
Shit shit.
Mar 28 2006 1:32AM
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Spitzer
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I second that. The L-series lenses are great, but pricey. If you can afford it, get prime lenses. They're not as versatile as zoom lenses, but their quality is much better (and they're faster lenses too).
Mar 28 2006 3:20PM
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