Where can I buy a Canon 20d?

October 24, 2006 4:28 PM

Help! B&H Photo discontinued the Canon 20d (body only) right before I was going to buy it.

Amazon is still selling the 20D through a 3rd party vendor, but the negative reviews of the vendor have me concerned. B&H has a used 20D rated 10, but I think I would rather have new. Any experiences with used equipment from B&H? Any recommendations for other reliable online photography stores?

posted by geeky to media & arts (12 comments total)

Why not the 30D? It really isn't that much more, it's current wrt. accessories and such, and there's a $100 rebate on it.
posted by kcm at 4:50 PM on October 24, 2006

I've bought new from B&H but not used. You might consider the 30D since it's now $1049 at B&H after $100 rebate. I presume you've considered that though. I've had good dealings with Calumet as well (bought my 30D through Calumet). Most photogs agree that KEH.com is the way to go for used equipment. I've bought and sold through them with nothing but good experiences. I checked and they have used 20D's for $850 or so. There ratings are accurate.
posted by beachhead2 at 4:55 PM on October 24, 2006

I've had nothing but good experiences with Adorama.com but I've never bought anything used from them.
posted by FlamingBore at 4:57 PM on October 24, 2006

Sorry guys, but I really don't want the 30d. I only have Photoshop CS which won't open RAW photos from the 30d.
posted by geeky at 4:57 PM on October 24, 2006

You sure about that?
posted by kcm at 4:58 PM on October 24, 2006

Guess you're right - but I still think you're better off upgrading since the 30D is a better camera in the long haul (as is not being limited by CS).
posted by kcm at 5:01 PM on October 24, 2006

You might be able to open the RAW files from the 30D with Lightroom (a free beta until March). Yes, I realize it's a workaround...
posted by clevershark at 5:19 PM on October 24, 2006

Check out feedback ratings of sellers on eBay
posted by Maia at 5:58 PM on October 24, 2006

Thanks for the suggestions guys, but I decided to just buy the 20d body with the kit lens from B&H.
posted by geeky at 5:58 PM on October 24, 2006

ugh. i think you're going to be sorry... the larger display on the 30d is really, really worth it.

in fact i would have sold you my 1 year old 20d, just so i can get my hands on a 30d!
posted by joeblough at 11:06 PM on October 24, 2006

I've got a 20D and am holding out for the 40D, which should be coming in the next few months.
posted by kindall at 7:57 AM on October 25, 2006

yeah, that's probably smart. i'd do the 30d if i could get it reasonably cheap after selling my 20d.
posted by joeblough at 10:23 AM on October 26, 2006