20D-- would you buy one? - DPChallenge Forums

10/21/2004 07:47:59 PM · #1

Even if someone returned it because it froze up?

Tim Ferrell

digistoune

10/21/2004 07:50:00 PM · #2

What do you mean? Is it being offered used?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

10/21/2004 07:56:59 PM · #3

buying as new, with the registration card and everything.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

10/21/2004 07:58:55 PM · #4

Buy it, then return it if it freezes up :)

feetstink

Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D

Konica Minolta AF D 28-75 f/2.8

10/21/2004 07:59:08 PM · #5

if it's the same price, why wouldn't you just get a truly brand new one? if it's not, how much cheaper is it?

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX DG HSM for Canon EOS

10/21/2004 08:02:16 PM · #6

$100 cheaper and if it freezes up I can still return it. Are they still freezing up or did the firmware fix it? I have decided to buy and been waiting for weeks.

Originally posted by feetstink:

if it's the same price, why wouldn't you just get a truly brand new one? if it's not, how much cheaper is it?

Message edited by author 2004-10-21 20:03:52.

Pioneer

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

10/21/2004 08:09:29 PM · #7

Is it worth your time to take a chance for $100, and the trip back and possible lost images that you might never replace. If it was 30-50% cheaper then take the chance, but for the frustraition I would pay the extra $100 for new

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

10/21/2004 08:18:48 PM · #8

The firmware upgrade supposedly fixed it. If i was buying a 20d and had the opportunity to take that one and save $100, I probably would.

digistoune

10/21/2004 08:21:11 PM · #9

Originally posted by jmsetzler:

The firmware upgrade supposedly fixed it. If i was buying a 20d and had the opportunity to take that one and save $100, I probably would.

Ditto that - so long as the dealer is reputable.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/21/2004 08:40:25 PM · #10

So I can fess up to having bought it then? And of course a set of studio lights. :)

Tim

mariomel

Canon EOS-5D

10/21/2004 08:45:22 PM · #11

Originally posted by Niten:

So I can fess up to having bought it then? And of course a set of studio lights. :)

Tim

Way to go! I would have done it too.

What version of the firmware does it have? 1.0.2 or 1.0.5. If you still have 2 then install the new firmware and it's problems should go away.

Good luck!

BTW, if you bought it, then change the camera next to your name. Then you'll be more badasser! LOL!

Message edited by author 2004-10-21 20:46:17.

BooZon

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/21/2004 08:59:18 PM · #12

Yes

Jacko

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

10/21/2004 09:03:00 PM · #13

Mr Slide man is thinking DSLR. :) That rocks.

Yes ... absolutely. Get one. Mine froze a couple of times, but the bottom line is that it's a badass camera and the new firmware will fix the problems.

10/21/2004 09:09:36 PM · #14

Originally posted by Jacko:

Mr Slide man is thinking DSLR. :) That rocks.

Yes ... absolutely. Get one. Mine froze a couple of times, but the bottom line is that it's a badass camera and the new firmware will fix the problems.

Slide man has the 20d in hand, trying to figure out the firmware upgrade thing now. I'm still going to use slides for landscape stuff though. Not that I dont think I can get good enough with the 20d but just because I like it. :)

Tim

graphicfunk

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/21/2004 09:27:05 PM · #15

Please: will somebody buy my Minolta Dimage 7hi(syncs with flash at any speed) so I can go for the 20D and use my D10 for back-up.

Natator

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/21/2004 09:36:30 PM · #16

Originally posted by Niten:

And of course a set of studio lights. :)
Tim

Hey hey, welcome to the 20D :)

What lights did you get, and what did they cost, as it is something I want to look into myself.

10/21/2004 10:22:54 PM · #17

Originally posted by Natator:

Originally posted by Niten:
And of course a set of studio lights. :)
Tim

Hey hey, welcome to the 20D :)

What lights did you get, and what did they cost, as it is something I want to look into myself.

I waited for a cheap kit for a couple of weeks and finally gave up and our local store put together a kit for me. 2 M-300 Novatron, 2 SP stands and umbrellas. for $750. I think the m300s go for about $380 each so I came out good. With what appears to be better stands than come with the standard novatron kits. So I basically spent $750 to do a $500-$600 job. ;)

Tim

//www.precision-camera.com/page/PCV/PROD/NOVLE/37717

Message edited by author 2004-10-21 22:23:52.

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