It was my polite way of saying "only a retard would pay more for something used than they can get it for brand new with warranty. "
I'm looking at 30d's now too, but not someones used overpriced one. Can I sell you some used $180 sombrio shorts ?
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if you're flip flopping between Rebels and 30D's maybe you should take a step back a bit, because it really sounds like you don't have a clue. That's ok, but when guys like Midas and Nelson give you advice, it's a pretty good idea to listen to it.
That fancy lens you want will probably cost as much as the Rebel, if not more.
James' 30D and 50mm 1.4 lens is a pretty high end starter kit for $840
B[HTML_REMOVED]H has wicked pricing on 30D's right now, I think the best I saw was around $700 for a body with 2g card. Of course that's US and shipping will bring you around $730US or around $900 canadian. Then you need a lens. That 50mm 1.4 will hit you around $300US, but if all you want is that wide angle, count on spending $500-600 for something decent, and you'll still need an every day lens on top of that too. Don't bother with anything less than 2.8 for shooting bikes in the woods, it's just too slow.
James' 30D and lens is sounding pretty good now isn't it?