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I know one can easily get tired of these long-winded "Nikon D70s vs EOS
350D" type of posts, so I hope I'm not adding to the crap-heap. My post is a
bit different.

I am an amateur at BEST, only recently the last year or so have I really
taken any quality types of shots. Regardless, all along, I shot Nikon
totally until last year when I sold all my film gear--lenses and all--and
got the Digital Rebel. Got it used for $565 w/lens back last Nov when they
were typically $675 or so used, and $900 or so new. Quite a deal. At the
time, I really coveted the D70 but couldn't get it as cheaply--in large part
because Nikon didn't have the cheap (but pretty good, I'm told) 18-55 lens
at that time, Canon did--and I shoot way more wide-angle than telephoto.

Prior to that, the same year, I had purchased a Nikon Coolpix 5700--my 1st
"serious" digital after a 2MP Nikon CP775--and got much better results than
I ever had with my Nikon N80. I LOVED the N80 but apparently I was just more
suitable for digital than film-work; perhaps the instant review let me know
what I had or hadn't done and/or free film costs (as it were) allowed me a
chance to really practice. Whatever, I'm much better now--and loving
digital, that's the reason I sold the Nikon N80 & all its accessories (which
was only a $50 Sunpak flash and the 28-100 and 70-300 G-lenses anyway).

That said, my "heart" belongs to Nikon as it were, and I'm tempted to sell
my EOS 300D and go with the Nikon D50. I only have the 18-55 and 70-300
Tamron lens, the wired remote, extra generic battery (works better than the
Canon-one) and a SanDisk Ultra II 512 megabyte card. So I'm not heavily
"vested."

But I'm tempted to "come back home to Nikon" via the D50. Someone would take
all my gear off my hands for $600--my Af-sensors don't illuminate (but they
AF fine) since I had a local guy fix the mirror box & I think he forgot to
reconnect those wires or something--and I found the D50 selling for $850
new. So only $250 away, and I could have the D50.

Meanwhile, someone is selling the D70 body-only for $650 shipped, about
5,000 shutter uses.

It is all tempting, especially the D50. The D70 is tempting and its
viewfinder grid-lines would help as I do sometimes shoot crooked shots--and
it will do wireless flash if I ever go that route (not likely to, nice
capability though it is) and does CF cards instead of SD. And it would be
cheaper to get initially. But I think the D50 is going to improve on the D70
in terms of low-noise and such, and when I handled it I really liked it.
Plus, as the D50 comes with a lens and the D70 deal doesn't, the initial
savings is apt to be lost once I get whatever lens I get.

All that said, I have gotten good photos out of the 300D--except for the
ones that have been crooked--and it does have the advantages of:

* ISO 100
* Wired remote instead of wireless (I do take quite a few night-shots from
behind the camera)
* Illuminated LCD control panel (D50 doesn't)
* Mirror lockup (don't use it much though)
* Easier to go from "all-AF-points" mode to user-chosen AF-point mode (Nikon
uses menus for that)
* CF cards, not SD (vs D50)

And, there would be no more financial investments.

But I am REALLY enticed by the D50, largely to "come back" to Nikon--but
ALSO because

*300D browses too slow in playback mode, big pain in the neck if you're
trying to delete "duds" to make room for more shots if the card nears
fill-up
*D50 is better in "burst" mode
*Probably better high-ISO performance vs D70 OR EOS 300D
*Easier to change user-chosen AF-point on-the-fly (Nintendo-pad for that vs
push-button/turn wheel)
*Flat-out newer technology overall
*I also have Nikon CP5700, could do more software integration (then again, I
have a Canon S50 w/RAW ability)

At some point, I am telling myself--stay with what you have, you're getting
good photos with it, why change just because you like Nikon? (My 300D photos
are at http://www.pbase.com/larrytucaz/canon_eos300d) But then I do see
those other advantages, and it occurs to me--if I don't sell now, next year
I won't get diddly-squat with my 300D, so I should sell now if I do intend
to "come back" to Nikon.

Any tips? Sorry if the post was long.

LRH

"Larry R Harrison Jr" <> wrote in message
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<Snip of amazingly bizzare train of thought...>

> At some point, I am telling myself--stay with what you have, you're
> getting good photos with it, why change just because you like Nikon? (My
> 300D photos are at http://www.pbase.com/larrytucaz/canon_eos300d) But then
> I do see those other advantages, and it occurs to me--if I don't sell now,
> next year I won't get diddly-squat with my 300D, so I should sell now if I
> do intend to "come back" to Nikon.
>
> Any tips? Sorry if the post was long.

Re-read the first sentence of the above paragraph.
It's the only part of your thinking that makes much sense.

If you were basing it on your desire for a higher-end transition for more
serious work...or some other specific need...sure.
But you're talking about trading in your low end Canon for a low end Nikon.
Your biggest gripe is that you can't take a shot that's not crooked.
Wow.

Nikon is great.
Canon is great.
But come now.
You're thinking of getting rid of your nicely-producing gear...JUST for the
name on the front???
Again...Wow.

Last thing:
Never buy digital cameras for their re-sale value.

> Any tips?

Sounds like this is eating you up ... it's just a camera, so ease your
mind and sell the Canon and return to Nikon. From your post that seems
to be where your heart is

Bill
(Canon user)

Maybe you're right. Sometimes it takes someone saying something like that to
shake you straight.

Then again...

....I do know that the D50 does do SOME things I want & later on if I do
"move up" to a fancier model (like a junior version of the Nikon D2x) I'm
apt to want to do so in the Nikon camp then, so why not transition over now?

Both points make sense I guess. Decisions, decisions.

LRH

"Larry R Harrison Jr" <> wrote in message
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> Maybe you're right. Sometimes it takes someone saying something like that
> to shake you straight.
>
> Then again...
>
> ...I do know that the D50 does do SOME things I want & later on if I do
> "move up" to a fancier model (like a junior version of the Nikon D2x) I'm
> apt to want to do so in the Nikon camp then, so why not transition over
> now?
>
> Both points make sense I guess. Decisions, decisions.
>
> LRH

At this point, you don' have THAT much invested.
So...to contradict myself...if you're going to switch, now's better than
later.

I really think you might do well to take a serious look at the whole lens
system, and over-all feel for handling, etc., because regarless of which
body you end up with, the lenses from that system will stay with you far
longer than any body likely will.
Next, think seriously about your future intentions regarding investment of
big $$. If you pland to spend big $$ in the future, then the fact that
you're not all that invested at this poing means you stand to lose ONLY if
you make a hasty decision. I used to be the king of the returned item.
Now, I'm a very good shopper, and rarely take things back--because I'm VERY
careful before the purchase. Not slow...just selective and thoghtfully
careful.

BTW--There is no "jr. version of the D2x," and it's pretty iffy strategy to
bank on what you hope might exist in the future.
Look at the two lines now. Who has what you need? What will you want to
spend? What sort of lenses will you want and at what level of performance?
Is Image stabilization important to you? If so, both offer them, but only
Canon gives you both low and high-level options for IS. Do you want spot
metering? Canon has it at the high end, but not low.

The fastest drop-off in what your camera will sell for has already happened
(the minute you opened the box). You'd be amazed at what you can get for
two-generation-old cameras on e-bay. Think of it in terms of how much value
you'll lose from here going forward...BUT...also how much value there is in
**waiting until you're sure you make the right decision.** While you might
get an extra $50-100 by selling it right away...you might regret the switch,
and end up with a much greater loss later...either monetary or simply in
dissatisfaction. I say...when in doubt...wait a bit. A week or two (or 10)
isn't going to see your value drop that much.

Whatever you do, get over the name on the front of your camera.
I'm a Canon user because I like what Canon offers me for my needs.
Until you can clearly identify yours (NOT just what the differences
are...but which system meets YOUR needs), you're shooting blind. Many
people here (myself included) can rattle of advantages on BOTH sides, but
few or non of those might be important to YOU.

Rambling over...
-Mark

I think too many times we get caught up in brand/technology envy. I
thought about upgrading our 300D to a newer model but when I really
thought about it is seemed a waste. Instead I just decided to improve
MY ability to be more creative and to recognize great shooting
opportunities. I can do far more to improve the quality of the pictures
I produce by increasing my skill than by having the latest wiz-bang
equipment.

When it comes to photographers and their equipment, I equate it to
taking two golfers, one a tour professional and the other a mediocre
weekend hacker, and having them compete head to head. Do you think the
outcome of the match would change if the professional used a $300 set of
clubs and the hacker used a $10,000 set? To a large extent the same
logic applies to photographers, IMHO.

My advice is to not put so much emphasis on equipment and just enjoy
honing your skills and capturing images that have great content. Just
last night I was taking pictures of our neighbor's boy having fun
lighting left over fireworks from the Fourth. I managed to take a shot
with the 300D that many would find technically flawed but the look of
excitement on the boy's face in one shot was priceless. I gave his
mother a large print of it today and she loved it. Now, to me anyway,
capturing this type of picture is what makes photography rewarding. To
her it didn't matter what equipment I used. She was impressed by the
content, which IMO, is as it should be.


Larry R Harrison Jr wrote:
> I know one can easily get tired of these long-winded "Nikon D70s vs EOS
> 350D" type of posts, so I hope I'm not adding to the crap-heap. My post is a
> bit different.
>
> I am an amateur at BEST, only recently the last year or so have I really
> taken any quality types of shots. Regardless, all along, I shot Nikon
> totally until last year when I sold all my film gear--lenses and all--and
> got the Digital Rebel. Got it used for $565 w/lens back last Nov when they
> were typically $675 or so used, and $900 or so new. Quite a deal. At the
> time, I really coveted the D70 but couldn't get it as cheaply--in large part
> because Nikon didn't have the cheap (but pretty good, I'm told) 18-55 lens
> at that time, Canon did--and I shoot way more wide-angle than telephoto.
>
> Prior to that, the same year, I had purchased a Nikon Coolpix 5700--my 1st
> "serious" digital after a 2MP Nikon CP775--and got much better results than
> I ever had with my Nikon N80. I LOVED the N80 but apparently I was just more
> suitable for digital than film-work; perhaps the instant review let me know
> what I had or hadn't done and/or free film costs (as it were) allowed me a
> chance to really practice. Whatever, I'm much better now--and loving
> digital, that's the reason I sold the Nikon N80 & all its accessories (which
> was only a $50 Sunpak flash and the 28-100 and 70-300 G-lenses anyway).
>
> That said, my "heart" belongs to Nikon as it were, and I'm tempted to sell
> my EOS 300D and go with the Nikon D50. I only have the 18-55 and 70-300
> Tamron lens, the wired remote, extra generic battery (works better than the
> Canon-one) and a SanDisk Ultra II 512 megabyte card. So I'm not heavily
> "vested."
>
> But I'm tempted to "come back home to Nikon" via the D50. Someone would take
> all my gear off my hands for $600--my Af-sensors don't illuminate (but they
> AF fine) since I had a local guy fix the mirror box & I think he forgot to
> reconnect those wires or something--and I found the D50 selling for $850
> new. So only $250 away, and I could have the D50.
>
> Meanwhile, someone is selling the D70 body-only for $650 shipped, about
> 5,000 shutter uses.
>
> It is all tempting, especially the D50. The D70 is tempting and its
> viewfinder grid-lines would help as I do sometimes shoot crooked shots--and
> it will do wireless flash if I ever go that route (not likely to, nice
> capability though it is) and does CF cards instead of SD. And it would be
> cheaper to get initially. But I think the D50 is going to improve on the D70
> in terms of low-noise and such, and when I handled it I really liked it.
> Plus, as the D50 comes with a lens and the D70 deal doesn't, the initial
> savings is apt to be lost once I get whatever lens I get.
>
> All that said, I have gotten good photos out of the 300D--except for the
> ones that have been crooked--and it does have the advantages of:
>
> * ISO 100
> * Wired remote instead of wireless (I do take quite a few night-shots from
> behind the camera)
> * Illuminated LCD control panel (D50 doesn't)
> * Mirror lockup (don't use it much though)
> * Easier to go from "all-AF-points" mode to user-chosen AF-point mode (Nikon
> uses menus for that)
> * CF cards, not SD (vs D50)
>
> And, there would be no more financial investments.
>
> But I am REALLY enticed by the D50, largely to "come back" to Nikon--but
> ALSO because
>
> *300D browses too slow in playback mode, big pain in the neck if you're
> trying to delete "duds" to make room for more shots if the card nears
> fill-up
> *D50 is better in "burst" mode
> *Probably better high-ISO performance vs D70 OR EOS 300D
> *Easier to change user-chosen AF-point on-the-fly (Nintendo-pad for that vs
> push-button/turn wheel)
> *Flat-out newer technology overall
> *I also have Nikon CP5700, could do more software integration (then again, I
> have a Canon S50 w/RAW ability)
>
> At some point, I am telling myself--stay with what you have, you're getting
> good photos with it, why change just because you like Nikon? (My 300D photos
> are at http://www.pbase.com/larrytucaz/canon_eos300d) But then I do see
> those other advantages, and it occurs to me--if I don't sell now, next year
> I won't get diddly-squat with my 300D, so I should sell now if I do intend
> to "come back" to Nikon.
>
> Any tips? Sorry if the post was long.
>
> LRH
>
>

Thanks for your creative reply. It is food for thought.

LRH


"Michael Johnson, PE" <> wrote in message
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>I think too many times we get caught up in brand/technology envy. I
>thought about upgrading our 300D to a newer model but when I really thought
>about it is seemed a waste. Instead I just decided to improve MY ability
>to be more creative and to recognize great shooting opportunities. I can
>do far more to improve the quality of the pictures I produce by increasing
>my skill than by having the latest wiz-bang equipment.
>
> When it comes to photographers and their equipment, I equate it to taking
> two golfers, one a tour professional and the other a mediocre weekend
> hacker, and having them compete head to head. Do you think the outcome of
> the match would change if the professional used a $300 set of clubs and
> the hacker used a $10,000 set? To a large extent the same logic applies
> to photographers, IMHO.
>
> My advice is to not put so much emphasis on equipment and just enjoy
> honing your skills and capturing images that have great content. Just
> last night I was taking pictures of our neighbor's boy having fun lighting
> left over fireworks from the Fourth. I managed to take a shot with the
> 300D that many would find technically flawed but the look of excitement on
> the boy's face in one shot was priceless. I gave his mother a large print
> of it today and she loved it. Now, to me anyway, capturing this type of
> picture is what makes photography rewarding. To her it didn't matter what
> equipment I used. She was impressed by the content, which IMO, is as it
> should be.
>
>
> Larry R Harrison Jr wrote:
>> I know one can easily get tired of these long-winded "Nikon D70s vs EOS
>> 350D" type of posts, so I hope I'm not adding to the crap-heap. My post
>> is a bit different.
>>
>> I am an amateur at BEST, only recently the last year or so have I really
>> taken any quality types of shots. Regardless, all along, I shot Nikon
>> totally until last year when I sold all my film gear--lenses and all--and
>> got the Digital Rebel. Got it used for $565 w/lens back last Nov when
>> they were typically $675 or so used, and $900 or so new. Quite a deal. At
>> the time, I really coveted the D70 but couldn't get it as cheaply--in
>> large part because Nikon didn't have the cheap (but pretty good, I'm
>> told) 18-55 lens at that time, Canon did--and I shoot way more wide-angle
>> than telephoto.
>>
>> Prior to that, the same year, I had purchased a Nikon Coolpix 5700--my
>> 1st "serious" digital after a 2MP Nikon CP775--and got much better
>> results than I ever had with my Nikon N80. I LOVED the N80 but apparently
>> I was just more suitable for digital than film-work; perhaps the instant
>> review let me know what I had or hadn't done and/or free film costs (as
>> it were) allowed me a chance to really practice. Whatever, I'm much
>> better now--and loving digital, that's the reason I sold the Nikon N80 &
>> all its accessories (which was only a $50 Sunpak flash and the 28-100 and
>> 70-300 G-lenses anyway).
>>
>> That said, my "heart" belongs to Nikon as it were, and I'm tempted to
>> sell my EOS 300D and go with the Nikon D50. I only have the 18-55 and
>> 70-300 Tamron lens, the wired remote, extra generic battery (works better
>> than the Canon-one) and a SanDisk Ultra II 512 megabyte card. So I'm not
>> heavily "vested."
>>
>> But I'm tempted to "come back home to Nikon" via the D50. Someone would
>> take all my gear off my hands for $600--my Af-sensors don't illuminate
>> (but they AF fine) since I had a local guy fix the mirror box & I think
>> he forgot to reconnect those wires or something--and I found the D50
>> selling for $850 new. So only $250 away, and I could have the D50.
>>
>> Meanwhile, someone is selling the D70 body-only for $650 shipped, about
>> 5,000 shutter uses.
>>
>> It is all tempting, especially the D50. The D70 is tempting and its
>> viewfinder grid-lines would help as I do sometimes shoot crooked
>> shots--and it will do wireless flash if I ever go that route (not likely
>> to, nice capability though it is) and does CF cards instead of SD. And it
>> would be cheaper to get initially. But I think the D50 is going to
>> improve on the D70 in terms of low-noise and such, and when I handled it
>> I really liked it. Plus, as the D50 comes with a lens and the D70 deal
>> doesn't, the initial savings is apt to be lost once I get whatever lens I
>> get.
>>
>> All that said, I have gotten good photos out of the 300D--except for the
>> ones that have been crooked--and it does have the advantages of:
>>
>> * ISO 100
>> * Wired remote instead of wireless (I do take quite a few night-shots
>> from behind the camera)
>> * Illuminated LCD control panel (D50 doesn't)
>> * Mirror lockup (don't use it much though)
>> * Easier to go from "all-AF-points" mode to user-chosen AF-point mode
>> (Nikon uses menus for that)
>> * CF cards, not SD (vs D50)
>>
>> And, there would be no more financial investments.
>>
>> But I am REALLY enticed by the D50, largely to "come back" to Nikon--but
>> ALSO because
>>
>> *300D browses too slow in playback mode, big pain in the neck if you're
>> trying to delete "duds" to make room for more shots if the card nears
>> fill-up
>> *D50 is better in "burst" mode
>> *Probably better high-ISO performance vs D70 OR EOS 300D
>> *Easier to change user-chosen AF-point on-the-fly (Nintendo-pad for that
>> vs push-button/turn wheel)
>> *Flat-out newer technology overall
>> *I also have Nikon CP5700, could do more software integration (then
>> again, I have a Canon S50 w/RAW ability)
>>
>> At some point, I am telling myself--stay with what you have, you're
>> getting good photos with it, why change just because you like Nikon? (My
>> 300D photos are at http://www.pbase.com/larrytucaz/canon_eos300d) But
>> then I do see those other advantages, and it occurs to me--if I don't
>> sell now, next year I won't get diddly-squat with my 300D, so I should
>> sell now if I do intend to "come back" to Nikon.
>>
>> Any tips? Sorry if the post was long.
>>
>> LRH

Personally I think all the consumer price cameras from all the manufacturers
are so close in results that it does not matter which one you have. The most
important thing is to get the one that handles best for you. If you prefer
the D70 over the 20D then that is the right choice for you, if you like the
E300 then get it, if you need a particular feature like mirror lockup then
make sure that is included. There is a couple of features I find important,
mirror lockup and cable release, gotta have both or I will not look, what is
important to you???

"Larry R Harrison Jr" <> wrote in message
news:3XiAe.70870$go.68436@fed1read05...
>I know one can easily get tired of these long-winded "Nikon D70s vs EOS
>350D" type of posts, so I hope I'm not adding to the crap-heap. My post is
>a bit different.
>
> I am an amateur at BEST, only recently the last year or so have I really
> taken any quality types of shots. Regardless, all along, I shot Nikon
> totally until last year when I sold all my film gear--lenses and all--and
> got the Digital Rebel. Got it used for $565 w/lens back last Nov when they
> were typically $675 or so used, and $900 or so new. Quite a deal. At the
> time, I really coveted the D70 but couldn't get it as cheaply--in large
> part because Nikon didn't have the cheap (but pretty good, I'm told) 18-55
> lens at that time, Canon did--and I shoot way more wide-angle than
> telephoto.
>
> Prior to that, the same year, I had purchased a Nikon Coolpix 5700--my 1st
> "serious" digital after a 2MP Nikon CP775--and got much better results
> than I ever had with my Nikon N80. I LOVED the N80 but apparently I was
> just more suitable for digital than film-work; perhaps the instant review
> let me know what I had or hadn't done and/or free film costs (as it were)
> allowed me a chance to really practice. Whatever, I'm much better now--and
> loving digital, that's the reason I sold the Nikon N80 & all its
> accessories (which was only a $50 Sunpak flash and the 28-100 and 70-300
> G-lenses anyway).
>
> That said, my "heart" belongs to Nikon as it were, and I'm tempted to sell
> my EOS 300D and go with the Nikon D50. I only have the 18-55 and 70-300
> Tamron lens, the wired remote, extra generic battery (works better than
> the Canon-one) and a SanDisk Ultra II 512 megabyte card. So I'm not
> heavily "vested."
>
> But I'm tempted to "come back home to Nikon" via the D50. Someone would
> take all my gear off my hands for $600--my Af-sensors don't illuminate
> (but they AF fine) since I had a local guy fix the mirror box & I think he
> forgot to reconnect those wires or something--and I found the D50 selling
> for $850 new. So only $250 away, and I could have the D50.
>
> Meanwhile, someone is selling the D70 body-only for $650 shipped, about
> 5,000 shutter uses.
>
> It is all tempting, especially the D50. The D70 is tempting and its
> viewfinder grid-lines would help as I do sometimes shoot crooked
> shots--and it will do wireless flash if I ever go that route (not likely
> to, nice capability though it is) and does CF cards instead of SD. And it
> would be cheaper to get initially. But I think the D50 is going to improve
> on the D70 in terms of low-noise and such, and when I handled it I really
> liked it. Plus, as the D50 comes with a lens and the D70 deal doesn't, the
> initial savings is apt to be lost once I get whatever lens I get.
>
> All that said, I have gotten good photos out of the 300D--except for the
> ones that have been crooked--and it does have the advantages of:
>
> * ISO 100
> * Wired remote instead of wireless (I do take quite a few night-shots from
> behind the camera)
> * Illuminated LCD control panel (D50 doesn't)
> * Mirror lockup (don't use it much though)
> * Easier to go from "all-AF-points" mode to user-chosen AF-point mode
> (Nikon uses menus for that)
> * CF cards, not SD (vs D50)
>
> And, there would be no more financial investments.
>
> But I am REALLY enticed by the D50, largely to "come back" to Nikon--but
> ALSO because
>
> *300D browses too slow in playback mode, big pain in the neck if you're
> trying to delete "duds" to make room for more shots if the card nears
> fill-up
> *D50 is better in "burst" mode
> *Probably better high-ISO performance vs D70 OR EOS 300D
> *Easier to change user-chosen AF-point on-the-fly (Nintendo-pad for that
> vs push-button/turn wheel)
> *Flat-out newer technology overall
> *I also have Nikon CP5700, could do more software integration (then again,
> I have a Canon S50 w/RAW ability)
>
> At some point, I am telling myself--stay with what you have, you're
> getting good photos with it, why change just because you like Nikon? (My
> 300D photos are at http://www.pbase.com/larrytucaz/canon_eos300d) But then
> I do see those other advantages, and it occurs to me--if I don't sell now,
> next year I won't get diddly-squat with my 300D, so I should sell now if I
> do intend to "come back" to Nikon.
>
> Any tips? Sorry if the post was long.
>
> LRH
>

Pete,
Going with the theory that the stupid question is the one not asked,
I'll have to show my ignorance and ask why do you need mirror lockup?
How is it a benefit?
Paul


Pete D wrote:
> Personally I think all the consumer price cameras from all the manufacturers
> are so close in results that it does not matter which one you have. The most
> important thing is to get the one that handles best for you. If you prefer
> the D70 over the 20D then that is the right choice for you, if you like the
> E300 then get it, if you need a particular feature like mirror lockup then
> make sure that is included. There is a couple of features I find important,
> mirror lockup and cable release, gotta have both or I will not look, what is
> important to you???

Paul,
So that when you shoot a scene with a long shutter interval, the mirror will
not jitter and perhaps "move" the camera...
My 2 cents,
Marcel


"Paul Schilter" <> wrote in message
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> Pete,
> Going with the theory that the stupid question is the one not asked,
> I'll have to show my ignorance and ask why do you need mirror lockup?
> How is it a benefit?
> Paul
>
>
> Pete D wrote:
> > Personally I think all the consumer price cameras from all the
manufacturers
> > are so close in results that it does not matter which one you have. The
most
> > important thing is to get the one that handles best for you. If you
prefer
> > the D70 over the 20D then that is the right choice for you, if you like
the
> > E300 then get it, if you need a particular feature like mirror lockup
then
> > make sure that is included. There is a couple of features I find
important,
> > mirror lockup and cable release, gotta have both or I will not look,
what is
> > important to you???