If the definition of a snob includes caring deeply about what one drives, eats, owns and uses, in most cases in life my wife is right and I am a snob. (although, to her chagrin, I could care less about what I wear.) After buying this camera, I noticed I have a fairly consistant habit of getting a new SLR every 4 years--I bought the 10D, the 40D and now, the T2i. I considered the 7D and the 5D Mark-II but the cost has always been just a bit high--and I missed the sale on the 5D so I took it as a sign not to spend that much cash on a new camera. Going from just what I know from the 10 and 40, this camera is quite amazing. Very well made, takes awesome photos (you'll need fast SD cards though...) and is super lightweight compared to my older D cameras. The downside to the light weight build of the T2i is, if you own some L lenses, this will make the camera feel a bit odd. I don't think I'll be going out with my 24-70L or the 24-105 attached to it--the balance is just too far gone. Final downside is Canon dropped support of their old batteries--for years they used the same pack from the D30 to the 40D--then they changed for the Mark II 5D and everything else that followed it. It was one of the best bright sides to owning both the 10D and 40D--I could pull from the same source of battery packs.However, with a prime or a 17-40L, this is a jewel of a camera. Plus, by selling the kit lens, it's not that much more than a very good point and shoot. Tired of lugging around that boat anchor of a 5D II? Get this as a back up--it's probably cheaper than most of the glass you own anyway.
Review by Mopar guy
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