Equipment New camera,400D. [edit] now 30D :)

Hahah came to post exactly this.

Congrats on the new camera, the 30D's a lovely piece of kit.

 

congratilations Brett, next it's the 5D when the new one comes out and the prices drop

 

Sounds like you're much happier with this choice

I made pretty much the same decision. Feature-wise, the xxxD was fine for my needs, but the 30D just feels so much nicer, a joy to use. I'm happy with mine (30D), sure you will be too. It does look stupid with that kit lens though, haha.

 

Congratulations...told you you'd like her

Only thing left to do is to run over return the sigma and replace it with a lens that works *Cough* Tamron 17-50 *Cough*

 

Stop posting like this... you're tempting me. Awful time for payment to come in for this freelance job.

 

It is not the gear that matters, but the skill of the photographer.

It pays to go a step up if you can. the Nikon D80 is just significantly nicer than a D40x; the Canon D30 has a significant edge over the EOS 400. However good ability is much more important than a great camera.