anders_carlsson Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'm borrowing a 50D over the weekend and of course I want one. However I have some issues with some aspects of the body, comparing it with my 20D. So, to 40/50D users: 1) How do you all protect such a gigantic LCD screen from being scratched? 2) Can you carry the camera over the shoulder without accidentally pressing the buttons below the screen (with whatever human body part the camera rests against)? 3) The battery slot door looks and feels flimsy (again, comparing with 20D). Is this a problem at all? Thanks for input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryantan Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>1. There's a plastic cover over the LCD. If you ever scratch it, you can replace it. But I've never scratched an LCD cover.<br> 2. Yes.<br> 3. Maybe, but I don't have a 20D. But mine still works fine after hundreds of opens and closes.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>1 - Dont' worry about it<br> 2 - Yes<br> 3 - Don't worry about it</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcolwell Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 What Bob said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zml Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>#2 From my own experience with the 40D, it gets a bit iffy: if your lens is heavy enough to keep the camera angled and away from your body, you won't press any buttons while carrying the camera on the shoulder, but if the lens is light and the camera body is not angled out but it's "rubbing" against your body instead, you'll most likely accidentally activate the buttons below the LCD and/or the SET button. No biggie, though.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_glucksman1 Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>I used to have a 20D and now have a 50D and in the early days it seemed to me that I would occasionally accidentally flip the power switch off while the camera was slung over my shoulder and would hit my hip or something. However, that has not happened since the first few days with the camera (I don't know what happened to stop it). Re the screen, I would not worry about it, though I have attached a plastic cover over the screen to afford it some modicum of protection. And the battery door appears to me no different from the 20D's, so don't worry about it.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregf Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>Also, it should be noted, that (at least the 5-Series Camera's) have an auto power-off setting. When it power's off, you have to manually power it off, then power-it on again. Not only does it save battery, but also from accidently hitting a buton.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgpinc Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>I usually carry my 40D or XSi with the lens in toward the body and the LCD out away from the body. Seems more comfortable and to work better all around. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyjo Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>I don't think I've ever hit a button or switch while carrying either my 30D or 50D. My 30D screen is still perfect and the 50D screen is as well. Although, the 50D LCD does have a protectoive skin over it.<br> The 30/50D powers off at a user set interval, but wakes almost instantly when the shutter is half pressed. I often leave the cameras on for extended periods, like days.<br> No issues with the battery door on either body.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Eckstein Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 <p>I've had 6 different XXD Canon cameras with over 150,000 images total and zero scratches on the LCD covers. BTW the LCD covers are user replaceable and only cost about $10. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin_sibson1 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 <p>2) As others have said, a non-problem.</p> <p>3) Having moved from 20D to 40D to 50D, I can't say I'd noticed any deterioration in the quality of the battery doors. They are all flimsy, and rather let down the solid build quality of the camera body, but I have never had any trouble with them.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 <p>I've owned the 20D, 40D and 50D and had no problems with LCD scratches. However I use an E-1 hand strap and topload Lowepro so you'd have to try really hard to scratch it. Hate neck straps...<br> Yeah, the 20D battery door has a metal hinge whereas the 40D/50D is plastic. Don't think it's prone to breaking but might fall off more easily. With the BG-E2 it's a moot point.</p> 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...
steven_moseley1 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 <p>Hi,<br> The 40D design team clearly forgot to test the ergonomics for a left eyed shooter. I am constantly setting off the live view when looking through the viewfinder.....very annoying and the same thing happens when the 40D is over my shoulder....<br> cheers Steve.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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