Although I'm not familiar with the Canon brands (shoot Nikon), I think the main difference you'll find with the more expensive Canon is speed. It will likely have a much higher frame/second rate with a larger buffer and quicker focus. Depending upon the kind of shooting you do, this may or may not be a factor. (If you shoot air shows as I sometimes do, the high frame rate can be handy).Duncan Bristowhttp://www.pbase.com/duncanbristow..

When I went through the technical details of these cameras, it looks as if the 30D has the highest frame rate (5 fps). The other 2 are both 3 fps. Probably best to check them all out personally and see what you think. Build quality is typically better with the more expensive models but also tends to add to the weight.Duncan Bristowhttp://www.pbase.com/duncanbristow..

Pros of 30D. Bigger, more comfortable grip to hold. Faster continous shooting mode (5fps vs 3fps). Weather proof metal body. Some people prefers it's user interface. Second screen for shooting parameters, separate from the preview screen.



Con of 30D. Smaller resolution (8MP vs 10MP)..

Thanks for the reply. I think 3 fps is probably fine for what I want to do but I suppose 5 increases your chances of capturing "that moment". And per other discussions it doesn't seem that there is much difference between 8 and 10 MP pictures. So far 30D is looking better...

Are great cameras. If you can get one cheaper than the other, buy the cheaper one and apply the money saved toward a lens..

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I am in the same situation. I have canon lenses and want to stick with canon. I am leaning toward the 30D. All these posts are very helpful. Thank you for all the advise.- Melissa.

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Pros of 30D. Bigger, more comfortable grip to hold. Faster continous shooting mode (5fps vs 3fps). Weather proof metal body. Some people prefers it's user interface. Second screen for shooting parameters, separate from the previewscreen.



Con of 30D. Smaller resolution (8MP vs 10MP).

Thanks Dylan. Melissa.

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Yes thanks very much for the info. Still tossing around thoughts in my head but this has been a big help. I just need to find that balance between money and quality. When I browse through the samples I can see a clear difference between the 5D and the other 2. I imagine lenses can play a part in this as well. Is it tougher or more expensive to purchase EF mount lenses as opposed to EF-S?..

Balance between money and quality. When I browse through the samplesI can see a clear difference between the 5D and the other 2..

Really? I don't see much of a difference at all. The only difference I see is less grain at very high ISO. Some people say full frame look more 3D, but I don't see it..

I imagine lenses can play a part in this as well. Is it tougher or moreexpensive to purchase EF mount lenses as opposed to EF-S?.

EF-S are supposed to be cheaper, but from what I've seen, they're not much cheaper. However, if you need a very long zoom, then using cropped sensor has it's 1.6X advantage. Look up the price of 400mm+ lenses and you'll see their expensive pricetags...

Really? I don't see much of a difference at all. The onlydifference I see is less grain at very high ISO. Some people sayfull frame look more 3D, but I don't see it..

Yes the images just seem sharper to me. Details are more defined, edges more crisp. Again this could be a lens issue..

EF-S are supposed to be cheaper, but from what I've seen, they're notmuch cheaper. However, if you need a very long zoom, then usingcropped sensor has it's 1.6X advantage. Look up the price of 400mm+lenses and you'll see their expensive pricetags..

That was going to be another question. Seeing as a I prefer landscape shots I'll probably be dealing more with wide-angle photos as opposed to zoom. A 1X multiplier does better in these situations right?..

That was going to be another question. Seeing as a I preferlandscape shots I'll probably be dealing more with wide-angle photosas opposed to zoom. A 1X multiplier does better in these situationsright?.

Yes, definitely...