20d

milou · 06-09-2005, 15:09

Hmmm...saw the 20D for £799 [body only] yesterday in Jacobs' Bloomsbury shop window. A hundred quid less than when I looked a couple of weeks ago. Might wander in to see the comedy price they'll offer for a 300D in p/ex.

SammyC · 06-09-2005, 15:30

Next step up the rung there I guess?

Bachs · 06-09-2005, 15:55

I'm holding out for the 1d MKII so I can take shots of my retirement do.

SammyC · 06-09-2005, 16:00

Not the s model?

Cheapo!

busterboy · 06-09-2005, 20:57

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Originally Posted by Bachs

I'm holding out for the 1d MKII so I can take shots of my retirement do.

Mine should be here tomorrow..

The 20D has now gone..

dod · 06-09-2005, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterboy

Mine should be here tomorrow..

Enjoy

busterboy · 06-09-2005, 21:31

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Originally Posted by dod

Enjoy

Cheers mate, Had it in my mind for a while I wanted one so why wait..

The extra speed at focusing when at airshows etc will help things along..

milou · 07-09-2005, 09:43

Doesn't the Mk II have full weather proofing? My camera and a 17-40L got a tad splashed by seawater the other week - all seems ok but was a bit worried about the corrosive effects and gritty sand getting in all the places it shouldn't do (/childhood memories of sandy sarnies on Swange beach).

busterboy · 07-09-2005, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by milou

Doesn't the Mk II have full weather proofing?

Yes mate full weatherproofing..

In fact for the extra money you pay for the 1d series it should be able to swim.. :lol:

milou · 07-09-2005, 22:16

£150 p/ex for a 9 month old 300d black-bodied version. Hardly worth it.

***Steve*** · 08-09-2005, 00:05

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Originally Posted by milou

£150 p/ex for a 9 month old 300d black-bodied version. Hardly worth it.

Yes thats a bad deal however if the 20D really calls your name consider selling your 300D privately. I am sure it will return much more than the poor offer Jessops have put on the table and may then put the 20D within your reach.

**stepheno** · 08-09-2005, 07:51

When I got my 20D I was ready to sell my S602 to help finance it. But.... £100+ was all I would get either Jessops or Ebay. So having had the experience of the 602 going back to Fuji for FOUR WEEKS for a new optical unit (warranty job) I've decided to keep it as backup - plus it's great for pick-up and go. I mean when you're spending a grand+ on a new camera and lens whats a hundred.

regards

milou · 08-09-2005, 19:31

I think I'll sell the 300d privately. I wasn't sure about needing a second camera. Must admit very tempted by the Mark II due to the weather-proofing although obviously that'll deplete the savings account a little more. A bit of me thinks "Get it, enjoy it" and worry about topping up the account over the next few months.

Gandhi · 08-09-2005, 20:18

If you do decide to sell privately can you give me a nod? I'm in the market for a new camera and it may be just what I'm looking for.......

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06-09-2005, 15:30	#2 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Next step up the rung there I guess?

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Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	I'm holding out for the 1d MKII so I can take shots of my retirement do.

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SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Not the s model? Cheapo!

07-09-2005, 09:43	#8 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	Doesn't the Mk II have full weather proofing? My camera and a 17-40L got a tad splashed by seawater the other week - all seems ok but was a bit worried about the corrosive effects and gritty sand getting in all the places it shouldn't do (/childhood memories of sandy sarnies on Swange beach).

07-09-2005, 22:16	#10 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	£150 p/ex for a 9 month old 300d black-bodied version. Hardly worth it.

08-09-2005, 07:51	#12 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,637	When I got my 20D I was ready to sell my S602 to help finance it. But.... £100+ was all I would get either Jessops or Ebay. So having had the experience of the 602 going back to Fuji for FOUR WEEKS for a new optical unit (warranty job) I've decided to keep it as backup - plus it's great for pick-up and go. I mean when you're spending a grand+ on a new camera and lens whats a hundred. regards

08-09-2005, 19:31	#13 (permalink)
milou Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 583	I think I'll sell the 300d privately. I wasn't sure about needing a second camera. Must admit very tempted by the Mark II due to the weather-proofing although obviously that'll deplete the savings account a little more. A bit of me thinks "Get it, enjoy it" and worry about topping up the account over the next few months.

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Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	If you do decide to sell privately can you give me a nod? I'm in the market for a new camera and it may be just what I'm looking for.......