william_wrobel Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 OK, so. This is a hypothetical question for now, but for only a few months. I'm hoping after the holiday seasons that Canon bodies will drop prices. Whether they do or not, I will be looking at 40Ds and 50Ds as an upgrade from my 30D. I looked at the specs for both and they seem to be pretty much the same aside from resolution and ISO capabilities. So is there a reason to buy the 50D or should I just go with the 40D, price aside of course. I have a fairly spread out photojournalism regimen; sports, speeches and indoor events with poor lighting. I'm looking at these cameras that have all around quality. I think the 5D is out of the question with sports on my plate. 4 FPS just isn't fast enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 "they seem to be pretty much the same aside from resolution and ISO capabilities. So is there a reason to buy the 50D or should I just go with the 40D, price aside of course." Yes - resolution and ISO capabilities for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willhl Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 For me the AF micro adjustments are a big plus as I have a few 3rd party lenses that are just a touch out, one is calibrated to my current camera so is fine but might not be with a new camera (though I'd be worried if they were much different). Anyway just saying that for me this feature makes a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akajohndoe Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I will sell you my 40D and buy myself a 50D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_wrobel Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Haha, no thanks. I will be purchasing from B&H as always! What are the micro adjustments? I haven't heard anything about that, and two of my lenses are Sigmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhut-nguyen Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 do you have a good lens? the difference between the two camera can help financing a nice lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willhl Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 basically it allows you to adjust the front and back focus for your lenses. I think you set-up a chart on a computer screen and tweak the adjustments it till is properly focused. If your lenses are fine then I wouldn't worry too much about it but I guess it is a bit of and added benifit particularly if using 3rd party lenses. But two things to say, one, people have done fine without it for a long time, and two, I've seen more posts about ppl adjusting canon lenses than I have for other brands but, I wouldn't expect someone using a 1D III to have many non-canon lenses, at least not for cost reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
images_in_light_north_west Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Yes you will need very good glass to take advantage of 15mp, if you don't have it I would say get the 40D, my 300f4 is not holding up real well, when on my40D it did very well and on my 5D it does very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 What's wrong with the 30D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_hall4 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I got a 40D last Nov. When I heard that the 50D was coming out, I got excited. Excited that the price of the 40D will come down and I can afford to pick up a second body. I love this camera and it is my opinion that we have been oversold on the megapixel. I guess the real question is what can a 50D do for you that a 40D can not. If you are a patient type, you can wait till next summer and decide between the 50D and the 60D:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torin_olsen Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I'm a huge fan of the 50D's silent shooting mode. I do indoor performances where minimal noise is best. ISO performance is great for the poor lighting there as well. Micro adjustments were a selling point for me. And I do love the rear screen. =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyjo Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I still have my 30D. But... I sold my 50mm 1.8 II,( I have a 1.4) and a Tamron 28-75mm ( I have the 17-55mm IS) and my XT, and a 18-55mm IS, and a set of Kenko extention tubes, and an angle finder C, and shot a couple of students senior pictures, and then I bought a 50D. It arrived today. The XT was the back up to the 30D which is now the backup to the 50D. My first impression of the 50D? Very nice. I like the new menus, but haven't tried live view yet. I've never seen a 40D but this seems like a large leap over the 30D yet ergonomically they are very similar. Did I need the 50D? Nope, as an amateur I don't need the 30D (or the 70-200mm 2.8 IS!) but I have loved owning it and think the 50D will keep me happy for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael j hoffman Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm still happy as can be with my 10D. Michael J Hoffman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saifai_wong Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Compared the price and ISO, 40D is better, no need to buy the 50D, no more different between both camera. Save your money to buy next model xxD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_wrobel Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Theres nothing wrong with the 30D, but I'm selling my 20D and some lenses and all the accessories I have for the 20D, and I really am set on lenses, so I thought a camera upgrade would be a nice way to reinvest my money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_bosowicz Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Both are fine camera's. I own a 40D and love it. Sure the added resolution and bigger lcd would be great, but for the extra money Its not worth it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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