Canon EOS 30D Body Only Digital Camera

First of all i will tellyou that in the past ive used most of the canon eos range of film and digital cameras over the past few years. two years ago i was using a 10d and i was more than happy with it. i then upgraded to a 20d and things were slightly better. going up from 6.3 mp to 8.2mp isnt really a huge step. to double the resolution of 6.3 mp you would require 25mp, so 8.2mp is only a slight increase based on resolution. i then moved onto a eos 1ds mk1 coupled with L series lenses. its nice having that sort of kit if youre a pro but for most of us enthusiasts its a bit of an extravagance. so, i sold my 1ds and bought a 30d. i was expecting to be disappointed, but once i'd set up the 30d to my style i was more than pleased. especially considering that you could purchase four 30D's for the price of a 1ds. the main reason i went for the 30d was due to its 2.5 inch screen, same as on the 5d but the 5d goes for about £900. my 30d cost me £300 for a mint item, and i must say that for my photography requirements it is more than sufficient. its not a pro body but it does have a magnesium chassis so its pretty tough.i coupled it with a BG-E2 battery grip just to give a bit of bulk when using large lenses. ive no regrets at all about selling my 1ds. the key to good pics is in my opinion down to the quality of the lenses attached. theres no need to buy higher res cameras unless ur a pro and you need the robustness. instead, invest in some decent glass like the 24-105mm IS USM for about £600 for the lens. Im happy anyway and have no complaints about the 30D