Re: 30D Vs Rebel XT help newbie!!

The 30D body is bigger than the Rebel. For me, I can grip the 30D much
better. The 5fps does come in handy shooting sports, animals on the move,
etc. The spot metering is nice. I would put the 30D (and 20D) as the serous
amateur photographer's step towards the pro series DSLR camera. As you know
the prices of the Canon 5D, 1D Mark II n, and 1Ds Mark II start to double
and triple respectively, as well as the bells and whistles on each.

I think you'll be pleased with the Canon 30D or a 20D. The prices are slowly
falling on the 20D. Just not the lenses :(



<javamaan@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi folks,
I am currently using a Elan 7 film camera. I am thinking of
switching to Digital camera. I am debating between a 30D and Rebel XT.
I understand they are different animal. From my little research as far
as i can decipher the differences is as follows:
1. Spot metering
2. 5fps vs 3fps.

Nothing else pounces on me. I like spot metering. But this feature
alone is not worth $600 odd difference. Please let me know why you
would choose/chose one over the other? thanks.



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