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<p>Why don't you consider a used 5D for your trip? After shooting with a 5DII, do you think you will be satisfied with the product from a crop body? I don't, and the 5D is still a very fine camera that can be found at very affordable prices. A 50D would not cut the mustard in my view. Good luck!</p>

<p>I bought mine new and you are right - this is a great lens! My 70-200 f/2.8L IS was bought reburb and I love that one too. In fact, all of my Canon lenses are great. How can you go wrong with this brand? Good luck!</p>

<p>I have the MK3 and a 30D. For sports, the MK3 is AMAZING. Low light - high ISO performance is excellent. The camera is fast as well which I understand in the 5D is an issue (too slow for sports). My 30D sits in my bag - it is a toy in comparison although I still use it for backup purposes, so I'm not going to "get rid" of it.<br>

I am sure that the image quality of the MK3 holds up very well against the 5D unless you are going to print poster size.<br>

As far as waiting for the MKIV to come out - when it does - I doubt it will be at today's price for the MK3.<br>

I'm delighted with my MK3 as it may be the best camera in the world for shooting indoor sports which is my favorite imaging activity.<br>

Good luck!</p>

<p>The 20D is an excellent camera and an outstanding choice for a first digital camera. Take the money you save and buy the best glass that you can afford - a 50 f/1.4 makes a great all around lens. The Rebels don't have nearly the build quality, plus most everything is menu driven in the lcd on the back of the camera. Have fun!</p>

<p>Shoot stills Man! Who is going to want to sit there and watch THAT video?! Stills capture the moment. Enjoy and congrats - having a child is wonderful moment in life. And, remember that before you know it, your baby will be a teenager!</p>

I feel your pain and I too prefer to use DPP for processing my RAW files.

 

1. XP is a huge memory hog. 2 gig of RAM is not enough when you are processing large RAW files. Add more memory.

2. Although it is a pain in the rear end, you might think about reinstalling your XP operating system.

3. Consider the purchase of an iMac. The operating system is much more stable, requires much less memory and DPP runs fine. I have

been using DPP on my iMac for two years with absolutly no problems. You too can end your Microsoft addiction! :^))

 

Good luck!

The blokes that suggest that the pros were shooting crop cameras in Bejiing are absolutly right!

 

In the "Cube" the only cameras that I saw were IDM3s, an APC-H crop camera.

 

40D? 50D? Forget about it. Any of the EFS lenes are minor league compared to the L lens line. Keep dreaming guys.

 

Swim Fast!

Then I wouldn't recommend buying a 40D or 50D. The upgrades and improvements aren't worth the cost in my view -

assuming your 20D is in good working order of course. The 20D remains a world class camera. Just compare it to the

new Nikon junk out on the street. OK, a 50D give you a better LCD, yada, yada.

 

A better investment is some new "L" glass!

 

If you are really considering upgrading your working camera - then I would look to upgrading your sensor to the "H" size

in the 1DM3 or go full frame (5D, 5DM2 or 1DSM3). As one that now uses my 30D as a backup - using a 1DM3 is a

HUGE upgrade in image quality, viewfinder, speed and build. I'll keep my 30D as a backup, but the 1DM3 is the one I

grab out of the bag.

 

Good luck! Go buy some new glass to scratch that itch!

This lens is a tank. The clunk sound is normal. Don't worry about the cosmetics - as long as the parts inside are good - you are good to

go. This may be the best lens that Canon makes for general use. At $1,100 for a lens less than one year old - you got a very good deal.

Enjoy!

It will cost you about $1000 - when you find out you need to junk your 30D body and then get a 40D! (Just kidding).

 

I once had a problem with the CF card on my 30D. I bought a new card, reformatted and that fixed the problem. The interesting thing is

that I now use the first card in my 1DM3, and it delivers outstanding results. Go figure.

 

Good luck!

I have both the 85 f/1.8 and the 24-70mm f/2.8L. Both make excellent portrait lenses on my 1D Mark III. The 85 is a

bargain which makes it easier. the 24-70 "brick" is a wedding shooters dream. Either one will give you outstanding results

with your 1D.

 

Good luck!

Don't be cautious. Any of the four Canon 70-200 lenses are fantastic and should be a welcome addition to any kit. I use the f/2.8 IS.

the largest and heaviest of the four - with both a 1D Mark III and a 30D. I need the f/2.8 for indoor sports, otherwise the f/4 would be the

way to go. That lens is sharp with excellent color and contrast. It is also an outstanding portrait lens.

 

IS works for subjects that are not moving. For action, forget it, you need higher ISO or a f/2.8 lens. If you can afford the IS get it. If

you can afford the f/2.8 get it. If you can afford both, then just do it - you won't be disappointed. The 70-200 Canon "4 pack" may be the

best lenses that Canon makes.

 

Good luck!