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Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

11/17/2009 03:40:48 PM · #1

Got the repair estimate from Canon on my 20D. They say it needs the shutter replaced. I have the same upgrade offer from them that some others have received.

-Repair my 20D for $252 (US) (Can afford this)
-Get a refurb Rebel XS for $359 (Stretching a bit more, but can still afford this option)Would have to replace memory cards and batteries)
-EOS50D for $629. (Seriously tempted but it's stretching the near future budget and I can't really justify the expenditure.)(can use existing memory cards and batteries)

Any opinions or suggestions?

Message edited by author 2009-11-17 15:42:55.

scarbrd

Leica M10

11/17/2009 03:44:17 PM · #2

Fix the 20D or go for the 50D. Pass on the XS.

David Ey

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

11/17/2009 03:44:25 PM · #3

is the 50 new?

get the 50

Message edited by author 2009-11-17 15:45:23.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

11/17/2009 03:47:36 PM · #4

The 50D is also a refurb.

Leo

Apple iPhone Xr

11/17/2009 04:03:47 PM · #5

Op for the 50D if you can stretch and part with 6 bills...
or fix the 20D if you were happy with the 20D features/performance etc. (Probably the most reasonable thing to do.)

Message edited by author 2009-11-17 16:06:04.

pamelasue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/17/2009 05:37:26 PM · #6

Go for the 50

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

11/17/2009 07:58:19 PM · #7

Does Nikon do this????

I could send my D70s back and maybe get a deal on a D300, right?

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

11/17/2009 08:12:14 PM · #8

I just spoke to them and I can take a month to make up my mind, so that gives me time to scrounge up the $$ for the 50D. In the meantime, my S5 IS will be happy to get regular usage again.

Thanks for the input and I agree, the better choices were fix the 20 or spring for the 50.

Jeb, you can call 'em and ask, I suppose.

Message edited by author 2009-11-17 20:13:02.

vawendy

Sony Alpha a1 II

11/17/2009 08:14:14 PM · #9

I was never happy with my 20D. I would go for the 50. (Do they have a 40D refurb option? Even though I had a problem with my 40D, I still love it. Might be a cheaper option if you can talk them into it.)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/17/2009 08:36:57 PM · #10

No offer of a 40D, or I would probably take them up on that.

franktheyank

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

11/17/2009 08:48:09 PM · #11

50D

photodude

11/17/2009 08:55:18 PM · #12

Canon is offering refurbed 50D's for $629?

How can I get in on that?