When to Upgrade the DSLR?

My primary camera body is a Canon EOS-300D, the original Digital Rebel. I purchased it right after Christmas. It’s served me well. The shot counter (er, file numbering) has been reset a few times but I figure I’m in the 12,000 image range and I haven’t had any technical problems with the camera.

Yet, I’ve been wanting to upgrade. The newer bodies such as the 20D and 30D provide a better-built camera, better sensors, higher frame rates, and a bigger shot buffer.

Unless you have an unlimited budget, you can’t buy every new body that comes onto the market. Thus far I’ve held off, instead spending my photography money on good-quality glass and other accessories.

The 20D was a notable upgrade from my camera.  The 30D was another incremental change.  I struggled with the decision as to when to drop the $1000+ on a new body.  What would get me to that point where the number of improvements justified the cost?

Tonight I purchased a Canon 40D from Pro Photo Supply, my favorite local camera shop.  It was time.

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October 2, 2007 | Filed as Equipment

 

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4 Responses to “When to Upgrade the DSLR?”

  1. KeithAlanK on October 3rd, 2007 2:04 pm

    Congrats on the new body.
    Waiting until enough new versions have been released to make a truly big leap in quality and features is wise. So is buying good glass instead of constantly upgrading the body.

  2. Fist on October 9th, 2007 10:38 pm

    So does that mean you’re looking to sell your old DSLR soon? :)

  3. Paul Petersen on October 10th, 2007 3:56 am

    Wow you finally upgraded! A 40D, nice I always wondered if you were holding out for a 5D with all the nice glass you have been collecting over the years.
    Looks like its a great new body. I know I am tempted to upgrade since my body is almost as dated as yours.
    Thank goodness the D300 is not shipping yet.
    Paul

  4. Kevin Hubbard on November 13th, 2007 11:33 am

    Nice shots with the new body! I recently updated my old Digital Rebel for the new Digital Rebel XTi as I was planning a cruise to Alaska and wanted a new body for all those spectacular shots and because Canon wasn’t quite sure the 40D would be out in time.

    I just love what we can do with digital photography these days!! Keep those jaw-dropping shots coming!!

    Kevin

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