bmcd308 0 #1 March 20, 2006 I have been waiting to get a DSLR forever. I wanted a 10D. But they were brand new, and the price was sure to come down after other people bought them. Then, it was almost time for the Canon rebates. But by rebate time, everyone was talking about the 20D. Then the 20D came out, but its price was sure to fall after it had been out a while. Then the rebates came, and I thought about it, but there was a 5D coming out. The 5d Was way out of price range, so then I decided to get a 20D. Then I started hearing rumors about a 30D. Then the 30D got announced. It is clear that 20D prices will fall quickly once 30Ds are available in the US. However, I have been waiting forever, and if you wait for the prices of consumer electronics to bottom out, you will be aiting forever. So I bought a 20D. Even though I would have rather had a 30D. And even though the prices are about to fall. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #2 March 20, 2006 I am happy with my new 350D (XT) because of how small and light it is, but I am also happy that prices are falling on everything and maybe in a couple years I'll upgrade to something bigger, heavier, and cheaper. I got it for around $800 and within a week it was available for more than $50 less... prices are indeed dropping.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #3 March 20, 2006 My biggest regret is that I have been without the damn thing for the whole time. I am becoming my father, who is still waiting for the prices of PCs to bottom out before he buys one. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #4 March 20, 2006 I know exactly what you mean. Whenever i am in the market for a new piece of electronics, i just pick a date that i want it by, and accept the fact that it will be cheaper the next day. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carpediem 0 #5 March 21, 2006 ya man. i just always buy 1 year (and sometimes 2) year old tech on everything. It's still really good, and if you REALLY needed that extra quality for what you were doing, then you wouldn't question picking it up. Buy it and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing your work Those who do, can't explain. Those who don't, can't understand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #6 March 21, 2006 Quoteya man. i just always buy 1 year (and sometimes 2) year old tech on everything. It's still really good, and if you REALLY needed that extra quality for what you were doing, then you wouldn't question picking it up. Buy it and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing your work I do the opposite. I try and buy top end because you get to hang onto it longer. I got the 10D when it first came out, and it's still OK. I'm waiting on the Rebel version of the 5D. Right now I think the Rebel XT is the best camera for the money for general skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #7 March 21, 2006 Hey JP - what does that mean? What will the Rebel Version do that the current one doesn't? Cheers mate. Hoboman's sidekickNever try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cj1150gs 0 #8 March 21, 2006 Quote It is clear that 20D prices will fall quickly once 30Ds are available in the US. However, I have been waiting forever, and if you wait for the prices of consumer electronics to bottom out, you will be aiting forever. So I bought a 20D. Even though I would have rather had a 30D. And even though the prices are about to fall. Never mind. I did exactly the same thing Anyway, besides spot metering the 30D won't do much more than the 20D (and there seem to be some software hack to allow this on the 20D). Carlos Martins Portugal www.cj.smugmug.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #9 March 21, 2006 As an FYI, I ordered it with a Dell 20% off online deal and took the free shipping. I ordered it on the 20th, and the DHL website shows its expected delivery date as tomorrow (the 22nd). I have heard from others that Dell will screw you if you use their promotions with really slow ship times, but I did not have that experience. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #10 March 21, 2006 What was total price after shipping and everything, using the online deal?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #11 March 21, 2006 $1,039.20 ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #12 March 21, 2006 Hmm, that is a good deal, better than my tried and true pricegrabber.com method. How do you get it? Even on Dell.com I can't arrive at that price... but I also see no 20% thing anywhere... www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #13 March 21, 2006 http://dealmac.com/online-stores/Dell-Home/638/ Expires 3/22 or after some number of uses. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #14 March 22, 2006 QuoteHey JP - what does that mean? What will the Rebel Version do that the current one doesn't? Cheers mate. Hoboman's sidekick Hey, Stumps. There is no Rebel version of the 5D yet. When the 20D came out, shortly afterwards the Rebel 350xt (I may be getting them model wrong, the current rebel) showed up, and it performs in-between the 10D and the 20D and is WAY lighter. I'm waiting on a plastic-bodied slightly detuned full-frame Rebel version of the 5D. It's not out yet, but I'm pretty sure it's coming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #15 March 22, 2006 Hmmmmmm OK i see what you are getting at, but i didn't think the 350 was a detuned 20, more a tuned up 300 - i.e. a different model line. So essentially what you are hoping for is something in between the 30 and the 5? Interesting..... What i want is a full frame CMOS, 5 fps minimum with 50 shot buffer all for 500 quid. Think i am being unreasonable?! Actually, if the price of the 20 came down a ton or so that would be nice.....Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
