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First, it's important to understand that there are three parallel generations of Canon SLRs:
* 10D and Rebel 300
* 20D and Rebel 350 XT
* 30D and Rebel 400 XTi
Within each generation, the cameras use the same (identical) image processing chip and internal electronics, so are the same in some important ways: start up time, focus and exposure time, image quality. Non-Rebel and Rebel within each generation differ in two main ways: metal vs. polycarbonate bodies, and some software functions are disabled in the Rebel, making the metal version a bit heavier, and also a bit more durable. Otherwise, they take the same lenses, take the same pictures and are all great, great cameras.
It was clear that there was a big leap in performance between first generation and second. The 20D and 350D were blockbuster cameras -- they completely wowed the reviewers and the people who use them. Perhaps the most important change is the 2-/12 LCD, which is a good thing. While the third generation is not so dramatically better than the second -- a bit faster, better high-ISO performance, bigger LCD: generally reviews come down to something like "even better".
So I'll take a slightly different position than Andrew and recommend the 400D (XTi) over the 20D, unless you are doing a lot of photography in bad weather or rough conditions.
The 20D is no longer being made, so what you buy is either old stock, returns, or refurbished -- all of these are fine as long as you're sure you're getting the genuine article ... but even so, prices are still around $850 (the 30D is around $1050). The 400D is around $700.
Are your going to be taking your camera in rough conditions on a regular basis? If you'll be hiking, climbing, river wading, snow storms and other non-camera-friendly adventures, the more durable metal body is worth the extra money, even if it's heavier. Otherwise, save your money for a nicer lens and go with the Rebel and get one incredibly blazing fast and great camera.
* 10D and Rebel 300
* 20D and Rebel 350 XT
* 30D and Rebel 400 XTi
Within each generation, the cameras use the same (identical) image processing chip and internal electronics, so are the same in some important ways: start up time, focus and exposure time, image quality. Non-Rebel and Rebel within each generation differ in two main ways: metal vs. polycarbonate bodies, and some software functions are disabled in the Rebel, making the metal version a bit heavier, and also a bit more durable. Otherwise, they take the same lenses, take the same pictures and are all great, great cameras.
It was clear that there was a big leap in performance between first generation and second. The 20D and 350D were blockbuster cameras -- they completely wowed the reviewers and the people who use them. Perhaps the most important change is the 2-/12 LCD, which is a good thing. While the third generation is not so dramatically better than the second -- a bit faster, better high-ISO performance, bigger LCD: generally reviews come down to something like "even better".
So I'll take a slightly different position than Andrew and recommend the 400D (XTi) over the 20D, unless you are doing a lot of photography in bad weather or rough conditions.
The 20D is no longer being made, so what you buy is either old stock, returns, or refurbished -- all of these are fine as long as you're sure you're getting the genuine article ... but even so, prices are still around $850 (the 30D is around $1050). The 400D is around $700.
Are your going to be taking your camera in rough conditions on a regular basis? If you'll be hiking, climbing, river wading, snow storms and other non-camera-friendly adventures, the more durable metal body is worth the extra money, even if it's heavier. Otherwise, save your money for a nicer lens and go with the Rebel and get one incredibly blazing fast and great camera.
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