30D

Yes, it's official. My first DSLR is a Canon 30D.

I picked it up today at Service Photo in Baltimore, after a recent stumble over forgotten savings bonds knocked my brain loose. They didn't have the battery grip, but that's nothing an order can't take care of.

This camera so far has been nothing but amazing. The focusing system is amazing (at least compared to the dinosaur 10Ds I'm used to using...), and the size and weight are comfortable. Except for the awkward print button (which isn't really all that badly placed), the backpanel display and layout is ergonomic and convenient. 5fps, ISO settings that hit 1/4 stops, and the luscious 2.5" LCD screen top this off as an exceptional piece of work.

More to come on my assignments. Stay tuned!