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    Canon 1DmkII Shooter rylan's Avatar
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    Smile Decided to upgrade my camera!

    As the title says, i have decided to upgrade my camera. I have used a Canon Rebel XT for the last year and some. I bought mint condition Canon EOS 30D the other day I think it will be a nice upgrade for me, As i found the XT to be very small bodied. I have large hands, as i am a bigger guy. I have played with the 30D at a local shop and loved the feel of it back then. Im waiting for it to arrive by USPS and then ill have to get out and do some shooting with it! I plan to keep the XT in my bag as a backup, just incase haha. I would of loved to buy a 40D or 50D but im currently unemployed and going to school, so my funds arent as available as i wish they were. Im sure i will love the 30D though.

    I also will be picking up the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L once i recieve my income tax return!
    I have loved that lense ever since the time i used my friends!
    Canon EOS 30D | EF 70-200mm f/4L | EF 85mm f/1.8 | EF 50mm f/1.8 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4 EX | Strobist gear galore

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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    Quote Originally Posted by rylan
    As the title says, i have decided to upgrade my camera. I have used a Canon Rebel XT for the last year and some. I bought mint condition Canon EOS 30D the other day I think it will be a nice upgrade for me, As i found the XT to be very small bodied. I have large hands, as i am a bigger guy. I have played with the 30D at a local shop and loved the feel of it back then. Im waiting for it to arrive by USPS and then ill have to get out and do some shooting with it! I plan to keep the XT in my bag as a backup, just incase haha. I would of loved to buy a 40D or 50D but im currently unemployed and going to school, so my funds arent as available as i wish they were. Im sure i will love the 30D though.

    I also will be picking up the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L once i recieve my income tax return!
    I have loved that lense ever since the time i used my friends!
    Congrats! :thumbsup:

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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    Don't be thrifty, get a grip for it and you will like it even more! You will like the body!
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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    Congrats! I recently upgraded to a 5D. I'm pleased as punch!
    Jim R

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    Canon 1DmkII Shooter rylan's Avatar
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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    Thanks everyone! Im sure it will take some getting used to compared to the XT, but ill adapt quite fast im sure. Quite excited to get it!
    Canon EOS 30D | EF 70-200mm f/4L | EF 85mm f/1.8 | EF 50mm f/1.8 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4 EX | Strobist gear galore

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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    EDIT: bought the 70-200mm f/4L tonight got a great deal on this! im the happiest guy in the world as of right now!
    Canon EOS 30D | EF 70-200mm f/4L | EF 85mm f/1.8 | EF 50mm f/1.8 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4 EX | Strobist gear galore

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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    Quote Originally Posted by rylan
    As the title says, i have decided to upgrade my camera. I have used a Canon Rebel XT for the last year and some. I bought mint condition Canon EOS 30D the other day I think it will be a nice upgrade for me, As i found the XT to be very small bodied. I have large hands, as i am a bigger guy. I have played with the 30D at a local shop and loved the feel of it back then. Im waiting for it to arrive by USPS and then ill have to get out and do some shooting with it! I plan to keep the XT in my bag as a backup, just incase haha. I would of loved to buy a 40D or 50D but im currently unemployed and going to school, so my funds arent as available as i wish they were. Im sure i will love the 30D though.

    I also will be picking up the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L once i recieve my income tax return!
    I have loved that lense ever since the time i used my friends!
    Congratulations! It is always nice to get new gear. Even used gear, if is new to you!
    I have a Nikon D300, and I have my D200 as my backup camera. Never hurts to have a backup.
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    Re: Decided to upgrade my camera!

    Thanks speed, yeah you never know when one of the cameras might conk out on you
    Canon EOS 30D | EF 70-200mm f/4L | EF 85mm f/1.8 | EF 50mm f/1.8 | Sigma 10-20mm f/4 EX | Strobist gear galore

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