Originally posted by eagl
The comparison shouldn't be between the D50/D70 and 20D anymore... The D200 is the Nikon to compare to the Canon 20D and whatever replaces the 20D in the next few months.
I'm eager to see a good matchup especially after nikon figures out the banding problem with the D200s.
For most people though, the fact that you can get a D50 plus a very good lense and flash for the price of just the 20D or D200 body, makes the D50 a better option.
Get D80 and 18-200 VR2, thats more then you need add SB 800 or SB 600 and you are good for another 5 years, of course if you like nikon.
D50 is really starter camera(too much limitations), D70s is better (both are too old now)
Forget about D40 and D40x unless you look for compact DSLR. D40x got nice 10.2 MP sensor, but its more point and shoot to me.
you should consider 30D is in your price range, nice camera, very comfortable in use, fit perfect and canon make stabilized lens for it.
there is rule, get best lens you can afford and second body from the line
Im under process of choosing next camera, D200 is too expencive
So im thinking 30D or D80 if ii have more money i will choose 30D, if less D80
One worry, 30D design is almost 3 years old.
RIps , i think you could do better pictures of your equipment, shame on you
