40D noise reduction vs. 1D MkII

[will_wrobel]

<p>I have a 40D and a 1d MkII that I use regularly, and the high ISO noise reduction seems to be in a similar range. Does one top out over the other, because the 40D is newer, but the 1D mkII is higher end? I have to shoot a concert tonight and want to put lenses on the cameras that will suit the quality of the high ISO noise reduction.</p>

[bobatkins]

DPP will apply the same high ISO noise reduction algorithm to images from both cameras if you shoot in RAW mode. I believe that the 1D MkII should give you slighly less noise.

[steve_crist]

<p>I agree with Bob. If for no other reason the logic that the pixels of the 1D3 are over 26% larger due to the larger sensor size (7.2 micron square pixels vs 6.4 micron square). </p>

[btmuir]

<p>I have a 1D2 and <strong><em>had</em> a 40D</strong><br>

<strong>I prefer the files from the 1D2 in all respects.</strong></p>

[keith reeder]

<p>40D noise performance is <em>easily</em> better than the 1D Mk II.</p>

[mathew_gardella]

<p>1D mkii....</p>

[will_wrobel]

<p>After shooting and processing images (all 1200) I found that the quality is almost indiscernible between the two...go figure.</p>

[mathew_gardella]

<p>however, the 1D mk ii has 45 af points and dual memory cards to provide instant back ups. hence, my response 1D mk ii. if you are using a tripod, then the 40D, as the 1D mkii does not have live view.... good luck with the shoot.</p>