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 05/01/2003 04:43:15 PM · #1
With the arrival of the OES-10D, there are some pretty good deals out there for a used D30. Is it worth buying one, or should I start saving up for the 10D? Also, what are the main differences, other than the resolution?

I currently use my Fuji S602Z and love it, and I think I am getting some pretty good results (comments welcomed), but I have been itching to make the move to a DSLR. I don't know why, but I feel I will get better results from it. Will I or is it just my "gadget guy" personality talking. What are the main advantages of going DSLR?

I know these are many questions, and pretty vague, but I have learned so much from all the great photographers on DPC, that I'm sure some of you can help me out. ANY help is very much appreciated.

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 05/01/2003 04:46:47 PM · #2
Important thing is to select the right "system", i.e. Nikon or Canon, as bodies change but the lense remain the same.

Assuming you want the Canon system, it's up to you whether a used body is better or not. The biggest risk that i can see which prevented me from buying a D30 is that you're trusting someone on the web about what tehy're saying about their D30... if for example, you get a body with a broken sensor, you're SOL.

Also, the prices of D30 is still above $700 on Ebay, that to me is too much as 10D can be had for $1400 nowadays, even $1350 if you want to wait through Dell's 10% off program.

The differences between 10D and D30 besides resolution:

1. Autofocus is much faster and low light autofocus is better.
2. Adobe RGB space
3. Magnesium body.

05/01/2003 04:53:17 PM · #3
Tony, I appreciate that you can get a 10D for $1350-$1400 but I am in Canada. That means $2100 compared to $1050 for me. That's a big difference, so there has to be alot of difference to justify that amount.

With regards to the autofocus on the D30, is it poor, or just not as good. With the manual focus and the TTL viewer, can't you work manually in lower light? Also, what is the Adobe RGB space?

Thanks for your comments.
05/01/2003 05:33:58 PM · #4
Manual focus = a pain with autofocus lenses. The focus screen isn't penta-prism types for manual focus.

Adobe space = better than sRGB :)

Originally posted by mariomel:
Tony, I appreciate that you can get a 10D for $1350-$1400 but I am in Canada. That means $2100 compared to $1050 for me. That's a big difference, so there has to be alot of difference to justify that amount.

With regards to the autofocus on the D30, is it poor, or just not as good. With the manual focus and the TTL viewer, can't you work manually in lower light? Also, what is the Adobe RGB space?

Thanks for your comments.

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