[Roy C]

I am looking to get a second body to save keep changing lenses in the field. At the moment I use a 350D with 400mm f5.6 for birds and 17-40 f4 for landscapes - I am looking at two options:-
a) Get a 30D for birding (5fps and Spot) and keep 350D for Landscapes
b) Get a 5D for Landscapes and keep the 350D for birding
What would you go with?

[canonshooter4life]

I personally would go with option a... as this is what I am doign also except the landscape body will be a 300D...


Brandon

[nigelblake]

Wait a few weeks lots of new Canon stuff due up with the new 1D MkIII being announced today see this link http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos1dm3/index.html

[Photovisions]

Originally Posted by Roy C

I am looking to get a second body to save keep changing lenses in the field. At the moment I use a 350D with 400mm f5.6 for birds and 17-40 f4 for landscapes - I am looking at two options:-
a) Get a 30D for birding (5fps and Spot) and keep 350D for Landscapes
b) Get a 5D for Landscapes and keep the 350D for birding
What would you go with?

Depends on whether your emphasis is on birding or landscapes. If the former, go for a and if the latter, go for b.

Adrian

[pauliev69]

Originally Posted by Roy C

I am looking to get a second body to save keep changing lenses in the field. At the moment I use a 350D with 400mm f5.6 for birds and 17-40 f4 for landscapes - I am looking at two options:-
a) Get a 30D for birding (5fps and Spot) and keep 350D for Landscapes
b) Get a 5D for Landscapes and keep the 350D for birding
What would you go with?

Hi Roy,
I have the 20D/100-400L for birding
Just got the 5D/17-40L for landscapes
I find these the perfect combo
Keep the 350D and check out the 5D, its outstanding

[Austin Thomas]

Originally Posted by nigelblake

Wait a few weeks lots of new Canon stuff due up with the new 1D MkIII being announced today see this link http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/eos1dm3/index.html

I'm with you Nigel, There is more news / announcements from Canon expected over the next couple of months.

If your not in a hurry Roy, I'd wait...

[baillieswells]

Originally Posted by Roy C

I am looking to get a second body to save keep changing lenses in the field. At the moment I use a 350D with 400mm f5.6 for birds and 17-40 f4 for landscapes - I am looking at two options:-
a) Get a 30D for birding (5fps and Spot) and keep 350D for Landscapes
b) Get a 5D for Landscapes and keep the 350D for birding
What would you go with?

I had the same problem, continually changing lenses on my 350D, I have solved it by getting a 400D. The cameras are sufficiently similar to make ease of changing from one to the other simple. I have a couple of EFS lenses, which precludes changing to a full frame camers such as the 5D. Personally I think the 400D a better buy than the 30D, and I suspect the 30D will be replaed before the 400D.

[Roy C]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I intend to wait a week or to to see what Canon may come up with. At the moment I do mostly birds/wildlife but am getting more into landscapes now that I have the 17-40 which is where the 5D came into it. I shall keep pondering a while.

Cheers
Roy

[postcardcv]

Personally I'd get a 400D or even another 350D if you can get a good deal on one. I use one of each and as they have basically the same layout and controls it's very easy to switch from one to the other without having to think about it. I also like the fact that all the accessories work on both cameras - saved me buyng more spare batteries and another cable release. I also like only having to take on charger away with me.

Personally I don't think there is anything to choose in IQ between the 20D, 30D, 350D and 400D... the only reason to spend more on a body is if you want full frame or really want spot metering and faster frame rate. But if you're happy with the 350D I'm sure you'd be happy with a 400D.

[Ageinghippie]

Hello,

Tinternet been down for ten days, just back on.
I have the same dilema, got EOS400D with kit lens
Just bought the 17-85 IS USM Canon. also have Sigma 70-300 APO DG MACRO.and Kenko 1.4 300 pro TC.
Soon hope to get Canon 100-400 IS.
Deliberating as to whether to purchase a 350d to use as a carry around with the Sigma and TC, and when out on reserve or a specific visit somewhere to use it with the 17-85 Wish I hadn't gone DSLR at Chrismas Only Kidding,
or do I need another lens over and above what I have and what I intend to have to cover all eventualities.

any comments.

Cheers,

Les