Bob Meyer wrote:
> an EOS 20d.

Same for me, + the BG-E 2 grip with it. Body only, since I have a
couple of EF-lenses (24-85 USM, 17-35 2.8L, 50 1.8 and 75-300 IS USM)
already for my Elan IIe.
I though of buying in the US instead of Germany, however I don't want
to hassle with warranty problems, when I buy (e.g. from B&H) in the US.
There is always a chance that the earlies series exhibits some
problems, so I hope to get better support when buying from a domestic
dealer.

Since I like my 24-85 very much for landscape I will look definitely
into buying the upcoming 10-22 EF-S, if quality will match it's price.
Otherwise I would most probably miss the 20-24mm range with the current
lense set. I found out that I did not use the 17-20mm much with the L
zoom on my Elan IIe. However I think that this (although being a
L-class zoom) might be one of the weaker lenses for the digital body.
Anybody got experience with this lense on the D60 or the 10D?

> The only downside I can see to it is the 6 frame
> buffer limit for RAW files but, frankly, I can't see
> that impacting me very often.  I rarely shoot more
> than 5 to 6 frame bursts anyway, and when I need to
> (sports) I think large/fine jpegs will work fine.

I definitely don't consider this being a limitation for me (don't do
much sports / action up to now).


> The key elements in my decision to upgrade are (in
> order of importance, I think):

Resorted in the order of my priorities:
- improved servo AF (especially with fast lenses--anyone got a 300 2.8
for sale <g> or a 70-200 2.8 (IS / non-IS) <bg>
- lower noise at high ISOs
- EFS 10-22mm lens (if performance is what I hope)
- instant on
- E-TTL II
-9 way multi controller
- 5 fps

Other, but less important factors (in no particular order):
- faster write speeds
- shorter shutter lag & mirror blackout
- USB 2.0
- better pop-up flash
- smaller, lighter
- 8.2 MP resolution(6 MP really is adequate for most of what I do, but
the higher resolution will make for better cropped results)
- EFS 17-85 lens (but I wish it were a stop faster)
- .cr2 raw format and improved software

Things I wish it had:
- an ISO display in the viewfinder or on the LCD
- true spot meter
- ECF
- larger, brighter viewfinder
- better weather sealing

Best regards
Thomas

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