EOS50D vs EOS500D which one do i go for?

[rampix]

<p>Except for the speed, is the 50D really worth the price difference?</p>

[phule]

<p>Has the 500D been tested by anyone yet? The camera is not supposed to be released until very late April or early May. I don't know how this could be answered without making some rather questionable assumptions.</p>

<p>However, as with any choice, what works for you may or may not work for someone else. Your needs should dictate your choice, and price is obviously one of those considerations.</p>

<p>You can compare the specs side-by-side here: http://lnk.nu/dpreview.com/ul5.asp</p>

[rampix]

<p>I did the comparison on Canon between my 450>500>50D<br>

The specs are mostly similar with loads of additional optional settings on the 50 which i prolly wouldnt understand. i do like the 1/8000 and 6+/second speed though. But then maybe bigger isnt always better :)</p>

[rampix]

<p>Prices quoted locally is 10.5k for the 500D and 13.5k for the 50D</p>

[joshroot]

<p>You aren't going to get any good answers on this question until the 500D/T1i comes out. There are simply too few people who have any real experience with that camera.</p>

[rampix]

<p>I guess, just worried i will regret my order on the 50D if the other is close enough to make the price difference senseless. but then the 450 isnt a disappontment either.</p>

[anders_carlsson]

<p>What Josh said. However, choosing a camera is not only -- or not even primarily -- about features and specs. These two cameras are fundamentally different as far as grip and handling are concerned and if you'll use heavy lenses the choice is quite easy (IMHO).</p>

[tdigi]

<p>I believe the 1 big obvious difference is the 500D will shoot video. Its always worth it ( if possible ) to handle a camera live to check how it feels in your hands. I prefer the larger feel and faster speed of the 40/50D series but I have no problem with the 400/500D's they all perform very well. </p>

[jack_nordine]

<p>Riaan.... Not sure if this matters to you, but I don't believe the 500D has the AF Micro Adjustment feature, which the 50D does have.</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>As Josh says, but I personally would always prefer the 50D control system to those on the "Rebels". Tastes differ, of course. I use a 20D, 5D, and an XTi.</p>

[arthur_reyes1]

<p>I agree with Anders. I've held both and have had chance to use the digital rebels. I prefer the grip of the 50D. If you need the smaller camera then definitely consider it. But for me, the small grip/size of the rebel would become uncomfortable after awhile.</p>

[c jensen]

<p>I agree with JDM with respect to the controls. Also, if you have big 'ol ham hands like me you'll like the bigger feel of the 50D.</p>

[stephend]

<p>I just moved from a 300D to a 50D and don't regret the purchase even with the new model just coming out.</p>

<p>For me the frame-rate and number of mega-pixels had little bearing on my decision. I don't think the spec sheet really shows the major differences between the two models. Without even seeing the 500D we know that the 50D will have a better view finder, better weather sealing, the rear command dial and the nubby, joy-stick thing and more customisations. It's quicker and easier to use the 50D because of these features.</p>

<p>If those things are useful to you then the 50D is well worth the extra.</p>

[rampix]

<p>Thanks one and all , D50 ordered, having to wait 5 days sucks though.<br>

I am planning on using my Sigma 18mm-200mm for now as the D50 bundle with the Canon 18mm-200mm is just too costly.</p>

[joshroot]

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<p>Thanks one and all , D50 ordered, having to wait 5 days sucks though.</p>

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<p>Well, you would have been waiting much longer if you had decided to get the 500D.</p>

[rampix]

<p>Love the D50 - just have to hold the ISO back though as on auto it tends to go very high ISO at the drop of a hat and even though it allows for a higher shutter speed i prefer the 450 which is more conservative and still works well as i use a mono or tripod often. <br>

I need to experiment with manual ISO ... 4 week trip to UK coming up so no stranger on the street is safe :) </p>