I'm still in the search for a good starter camera. Can anyone say anything about the 20D compared to the 30D?

I would purchase the 20D used.

thanks!

the 30 replaced the 20d. basically the same camera.

i know a few for sale...

Could you send me the link/info of the ones for sale?

Thanks!

I'm selling a 30D.

i'm on a budget(of course) I really don't want to spend more than $700 on a body

<whispers something about the used photo gear section on here>

Hi Jessica,

I went through the same buying experience about a year back. It was around the time the 40D came out and a lot of people were unloading both 20Ds and 30Ds. I picked up a 20D here on OSP after a lot of researching between the 20 and the 30. I know some may disagree (usually the 30D owners) but they're virtually the same camera. Back at that point, the 30 was still bringing in a good price and so I went with the 20. I've been extremely happy with the images. When I made the switch I had a lot of folks beating on me about it being all about the glass and less about the body, so I tried to get as competent a body as I could and then I tried to put some money into some quality glass. Like I said, I was real pleased with everything. I'm sure the used prices on the 30D have come down as well so you should be sitting in a good spot. I think the 20D is a great camera though. just my .02

Jake Rush

Well that's perfect then because that's what I'm asking for it! Email me if you're interested!

stevie at the url of my website in my sig.

Thank you very much! That helps me out A LOT! I'm still kinda "camera dumb" but i'm learning. I found a 20d for $500 so i'm lookin at that one, if it hasn't sold yet. I'm trying to stay low so i can invest in the lenses more.

that's really smart actually, lenses are basically the most important thing.
i definitely agree with what JakeR said.
if you can go with L series glass, you won't regret it, the lenses will stick with you and last through many body upgrades.
the first lenses i bought when i was starting out were the 24-70mm f/2.8L for a good general purpose lens, and a 50mm f/1.4 for low light situations.

I'm debating renting another 5D for a few big weddings coming up, or using my mom's 20D, here's my question, Can I use my L-series lens on a 20D, I remember hearing some issue with compatiablity and just wanted to check... Does anyone using a 20 or 30D know, also should I rent the 580 flash? I haven't tried her pop up but that idea scares me, I love my primary set up- thanks! Appreciate it

i own a 20d at the moment(trying to sell it,) compatibility is the same as the 5d, the lenses i use with it are: 50mm 1.4, 24-70 2.8L, 70-200 2.8L IS.
and if you need a flash a 580 will work a whole lot better than the pop up. i own a 580exII for all my flash needs.

definitely do some test shooting before the event to make sure you're happy with how things turn out with the camera.

Great thanks, Yeah I love my 580, just wanted to make sure before I order my rentals that those will work- thanks so much!