sanjay_chugh1 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I hadn't been following any news in the world of Cameras at all for the lastmany months. I have just been having fun taking pictures with my 20D for for about 2.5 years. Then one morning last week, I saw a big picture of the 40D in a flyer anddeveloped the fever. :-) Just sold my 20D today with my Tamron 28-75/2.8.Took a bath on the sale off course.And purchased the 40D body only. Just going through post sale/purchase remorse wondering, "did I really need todo that? How is this going to help me?". Will it make me a better photographer. Off course not. But please, someone just tell me, just to make me feel better, if for no otherreason, that I did good to trade up. :-) I enjoy taking pictures very much and learning but unfortunately for my walletand my wife I am also a gear nut. -- Sanjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson_d. Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The 40D is a great camera. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_moravec1 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I`m no Canon expert, but two generations newer should be better. What you should have done is kept the older lens and camera as a back up if nothing else. If all you do is put pics on the computer or get 4x6 from a non pro source, you made a mistake. You upgrade after 5 years without a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 nice body, but kinda tough to take pix w/no lens.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3rdpwr Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 As long as you had a lens left over so you could take pictures... :) -Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock-Photos Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Who, on their deathbed was ever heard to say, "I wish I had more money in the bank." ? You deserve the 40D. You earned it. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Kahn Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Well, Sanjay, since you've already done it.....Sure, good move! Me, I'll hang on to my 20D a while longer.... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The 40D is a kickass rig and dances circles around the 20D in most ways. If you don't have enough money to by another lens, consider a pinhole for now. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot1 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 The only way to feel better about your decision is to go out and buy more gear! Enjoy your new camera! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve santikarn Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 From 20D to 30D was no big change, but 20D to 40D is definitely a step up. If I had got very little for the 20D I would have kept it as a 2nd body, always handy to have as a backup camera. I hope you have other lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinsouthern Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I recently moved on from my 20D - never regretted it for a moment :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_amberson1 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I have a 40D and its fantastic. You will find a definite difference it focus accuracy and speed compared to the 20D. I noticed a decent increase in my keeper ratio with mine as well. The bigger view finder is nice and you coming from a 20D must love the bigger screen. Dont beat yourself up, 20-30D is crazy, but like the others said, 20-40D, not a bad move. I havn't heard any say they wish they hadn't. Just go out and enjoy this new machine. If you have a lens, it will make you feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_myers Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Go get a 50/1.8 for $75... then enjoy your new camera! Add some other great lenses later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Now that you have a great camera I am sure you can skip a few dinner outings and get a few lenses. How about getting the 5EF 50mm f/1.8 for starters or even kit zoom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_bellenis Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I'm with J Harrington - Life is short, enjoy your new camera - it's definitely a worthwhile improvement on the 20D. Just remember that photography is about images, not equipment, and use it to take some wonderful pictures and learn to exploit it's abilities to the full... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_hall4 Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Let me just say, I have a 30D, and I am little green with envy. :o) I think once you really get to useing it, you will be so happy you did the deed. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 I now have two 20Ds,having surrendered my XTi to my daughter for her film study course and got her 20D in exchange. I really like the 20D mind you, but unlike the 30D (nothing against it at all) this is a real upgrade in many ways. The dust reduction feature really works (as I found out in Egypt with the XTi), the higher pixel count is less important, but it has a nicer viewfinder, the ability to change (officially) the screens, and many other features that make your move one I would do in a second if I didn't have a kid in college right now :_( Maybe next year for me, but you done good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hmmm, gonna need 'L' lenses, CS3, nice tripod, a notebook for that Live View, big CF cards, a nice bag, maybe some lights, a studio, a photo trip, hire an exhibition hall...:-)<br><br> You did a good thing - ask your bank manager - as a wise photographer once said 'my accountant told me not to buy a mercedes - but I bought one anyway - it made me work harder, made me more focussed and it felt good - and the accountant still has his beaten up wreck.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadtel Posted October 8, 2007 Share Posted October 8, 2007 It will make you a better photographer too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanjay_chugh1 Posted October 8, 2007 Author Share Posted October 8, 2007 Thanks for all the good words. I feel better now. My wallet is still lighter than when I woke up today, but I feel better. :-) I do have other lenses, so I am ok on that end. I really liked my Tamron 28-75/2.8 which was my main lens on the 20D for about almost two years, but it wasn't wide enough for everyday. I purchased the 17-85 IS about 6 months ago and am using that for everyday shooting. Prior to that I had purchased the 10-22 EF-S and the 70-300 Canon lenses. And I still have my trusty 50/1.8 which I've had since my film days for many a year. I don't know how much I am going to miss the Tamron yet, so I will have to wait and see. I may switch the 17-85 for the 17-55/2.8 next year, but it's just so expensive. Again thanks for the support! :-) -- Sanjay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 <wife rant> You did the wrong thing! What was wrong with your 20D? Didn't it gave you excellent pictures? Will the new one make you a better photographer? No! You should have listen to the voice of reason (that is ME) and use the money to go on a holiday with your loving wife or buy her a nice necklace, or earrings, or a ring, or a dress, or something nice for the house, or something..... </wife rant> But then again, which one of us does that? :-) Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 PKF Puppy, "The 40D is a kickass rig and dances circles around the 20D in most ways..." And the 40D compared to the 10D, the 10D is exactly like a pinhole camera from the stone age! In fact only two current EOS really trump the 40D: the 5D (barely, and there are many things about the 40D that are much better than the 5D) and the 1DM3. I don't mention the 1DsM2 because it's already rather old tech. The 1DsM3 is still 2 months away from anyone's hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelance Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Congratulations! 40D is a good camera. But the most important aspects of buying new things is to feel happy. Life is short! Enjoy the 40D and forget the 20D. You are not going to miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelance Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 I have to tell you something. I am trying to convince myself that I need the 40D to buy it. But I am not a professional and have no much time to use the cameras I alredy own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'm in the exact same situation but that hasn't stopped me.... :-) Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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