Reviews Written by EricP

Great features

Pros: 2.5" LCD, depth of field preview, 3 or 5 fps

Cons: Still expensive, mine didn't come w/ Photoshop

I decided between this and the Canon 20D, but chose the 30D after finding out about Canon's rebate program. When buying a lens and a camera body, the rebate came to $300, making the 20D and 30D comparable in price. The 20D had no rebate.

The main benefit over the 20D is the larger LCD. Another benefit is being able to shoot at 3 or 5 frames per second, as opposed to just 5 fps for the 20D.

I recommend spending extra money to get one of the Canon "L" series lenses. I have been happy with my 24-70 f/2.8L. The color is bright and warm, and consistent throughout the zoom range. With the large aperture, I can shoot in available light most of the time. Don't waste money on slow (f/4) lenses. You will end up with blurred photos or you will shoot with a flash most of the time.

If the Canon rebate is not in effect when you read this, or if you are not buying a lens simultaneously (which decreases the rebate), then I would recommend getting the 20D. It is basically the same camera, for about $250 less. Can't go wrong with either one. ...