Is it worth the extra investment on buying a Canon D30 instead of a Rebel XTi?

Answer 1

Theres no huge difference between the XTi and the 30D. I mean the 30D is more prosumer and is build to last. Here are some major differences between the two:
30D vs 400D
Metal vs Plastic Body
Large Grip vs Small Grip
8MP vs 10MP
Spot Meter vs No Spot
2nd LCD (Status LCD and Previewing LCD) vs One Large LCD

Also the 30D has a thumb wheel which makes it easier to change settings during shoots but of course if you can do without it, the XTi is a great camera. Overall I would choose the XTi over the 30D just because I can do without the spot meter and thumb wheel (of course theres other things hte 30D has but hte XTi doesnt but I didnt need it)

Get the XTi if you do not need the all the prosumer features the 30D has or if you do not plan on using the SLR for heavy use. If you plan on getting down and dirty with your camera and need the durabilty then I would get the 30D.

Answer 2

That depends on what you need it for...
The main attractions of the 30D vs. the XTi / 400D are:
* better build quality (metal body vs. plastic)
* shutter reated for 100.000 actuations vs. 50.000
* 5 frames per second vs. 3.
* goes up to ISO 3200 vs. 1600.
Other that that, they're pretty much equal. The Rebel XTi has the same AF system as the 30D, and it actually has more megapixels (10 vs. 8)
If you plan on shooting in rugged conditions, or if you shoot a lot of sports, get the 30D. Otherwise, spend the price difference on lenses.
For more information and the full specs, I list two great review sites in my profile info.

Answer 3

I would go for a Nikon camera. I wouldn't believe everything you read on this site about Canon is a better camera it's BS.

Answer 4

go with the D50, just picked one up myself and its great, plus it can use a wider variety of lenses compared to other models.

i also used the rebel, but found it a bit clunky at times, even in manual mode

Answer 5

here's a link on ebay where you can read reviews of them by ebay members