I spent over 2 years deciding.
In the meantime, I spent several hours each week learning. I upgraded my P&S in the meantime as well.
When the 20D was released, I wanted it BAD. But I had to be patient. I spent a big chunk of money going back to visit my parents for almost two months.
When I got back to Taiwan and started working again, the possibility came up to have my eyes lasered, so I spent my camera budget on that... I still feel that this was a great tradeoff as I was starting to have some problems with constant use of contacts...
But as time went on, I got to learn a lot more about cameras and I came to find appreciation for the other brands. There is a lot that I love about the Nikon series and I even drool a bit at the D80...
Having started using a camera with IS, I've since become quite interested in cameras that have this built in to the body.
But in the end, I wanted to buy something that had an excellent sensor with the possibility of moving upwards... The opportunity came up to pick up some cheap second hand L glass and I made my decision.
A couple of months later, I impulsively went out and paid 100 bucks US more than I could have if I had waited a month and a half for a 30D.
The low noise for long exposures attracted me, as did the 5 fps and availability of 2nd hand quality glass where I lived.
I've spent approximately 3500 bucks (Canadian) so far on camera gear and I've got a few more purchases to go.
Unfortunately, an unexpected root canal and a crown is going to have to replace one of my desired lenses.. :( Income is limited because I just started school again.
If I were to get a second body, I'd consider a D80 or a Sigma SD14, as a lower grade body, but if I had cash, and wanted to upgrade, I'd probably upgrade to having a full frame. Maybe a second hand 5D in a year or two. Or four.
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