When I shot film, I carried my Rebel 2000 as a backup for my -3. It was mostly used as just a backup, but I occasionally used it so I could have two speeds of film, or (mostly) to have two different lenses mounted so I could switch quickly. But the difference in performance between the two bodies (especially in terms of focusing accuracy and speed) was enough that it was difficult to switch back and forth.
When I first got my 10D, I carried my -3 as a backup, more in case something happened to the 10D. Like you, I realized after a few months that having the -3 just added extra weight to my bag (I literally haven't shot a single frame of film since getting my 10D), so now it stays at home. Although if I did ever switch back to the -3, I think the -3's superior AF accuracy and speed as compared to the 10D's would frustrate me when I had to switch back. The only reason I'd consider having a second digital body now is to keep two lenses mounted. But not for $1500, and certainly not with the relatively poor AF abilities of the 10D. Pattie * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
