Canon40 D vs Canon 50D: Which one is better
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I think the 50D based on the preference of a professional photographer I knew.
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I was trying to make this very desicion, I did tons of research and found that the 40D was the better option. Repeatedly I read that the upgrades to the 50D just didn't justify the cost upgrade.
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this question is a very hard to ansewer , there is no much diference of the image quality between the two,the 50D has 5 more mp but it won't make huge dif. un less you print all your pict. poster size ,the ergonomics are very similar as well, at the end is the price who makes the diference, at this moment the 40D is a better deal, You can get one for less than 300..if you want to spend more, try to get the 60D instead.
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I think I was misunderstood? When I bought my 50D, it was a toss up between the 5D and the new (at that time) 50D with a couple of kit lenses. I chose the 50D (newer tech wise and more stuff) and I'm satisfied for now. If and when I upgrade, it would be the latest (tech wise) full frame Canon like the 5DMkII. I was just thanking John M. and ED F for validating my non-researched decision to go 50D instead of older 5D at the time.Bob
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Depends on if you want video or not. If you don't care about video, the 50D is a much superior camera for taking photographs. Magnesium body, better weather sealing, gapless microlenses, micro focus adjustment, faster frame rate, etc.
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In a nutshell, the 40D is a bit more rugged and has a faster 6.5 frames per second burst rate compared to the Xsi's 3.5 fps. The Xsi's construction and burst rate are still quite respectable and may be quite adequate for your applications. Spending a bit more on a lens such as a fast f2.8 telephoto lens (necessary for freezing action in bad light) vs. the camera body will probably make a much bigger difference in your results.
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I don't own a 40d, but a 40d has the same lens mount as all the other eos canon dslrs, so there is no reason it wouldn't.
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I have D40, it works great, except for AF, since it lack internal motor. Manual focus is a snap, even at 300mm / F5.6. Maybe even faster than AF-S for $350 less... Use Tripod/Monopod when Tele, since no VR. Overall, its an excellent buy.
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Hi K. Johnson-I have been mulling over this very same thing.....I have decided on the 24-105 for a 50d. You may find this website helpful: www.the-digital-picture.com Has a nice review of canon lens recommendations which helped me to decide. Good luck!
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I will say that I think the 40D is a great camera, if anything you might look into getting another good quality lens for it.
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I use this bracket with my 40D and 60D so it should work fine with the 50D. It is, however very snug when use with the optional Vertical Grip/battery pack but it does still fit and work.
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I finally bit the bullet & purchased the Canon Pixma Pro 9500. It's a little spendy, but if your budget allows it's a good choice. Myself I invested in a New Desktop & display, because all I've been using is a 15 inch Macbook Pro, & I wanted to actually do justice to the amazing images I get with the 50D.
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I have a 40D that I use all the time. I did buy a 60D but I find myself still using the 40D for most of my photos. Unless the 40D is broken I'd keep using it. Of course if like me, you just want a new toy, there are a lot of 60D's on the market. I don't us my cameras for video so I can't speak to their abilities. Hope this helps.
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I have never owned a 50D, but the EF 24mm lens is excellent, and I don't know how it could be too much, whatever that means.
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It all depends.....video clips and a high resolution lcd. screen will be the few reasons to upgrade for a 60D. because the 50D is basically the same ..well has better Resolution on the Lcd but no much...and a lot a reviews say that the 15mp increased somehow the noise at low light...and also the HD. is better on the 40D. ...so I will sugest you to go for the 60D !
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You can read my text review of D90 here: http://prashchopra.blogspot.com/2009/01/nikon-d90-review-video-and-text.html . I returned a week old Nikon D90 to get a Canon 50d. The reason was simple: D90 boasts many advanced features, but it lacked some basic tools needed for good imaging, e.g. the live view is a gimmick, it doesnt let you see exposure simulation AND the live view image at large zooms is extrapolated from smaller images, hard to get accurate focus assessment. Hope that review helps. Edit to add (1/28/09): I have since owned and reviewed a Canon 50d camera (http://prashchopra.blogspot.com/2009/01/canon-50d-vs-nikon-d90-review.html). Remember: I am not a professional photographer. But I work in the field of imaging, and thus have a little practical sense of the end result quality. Despite the higher speed and better live-view and the lens autofocus micro0adjustment feature and the 3 extra mega pixels, the 50d failed to match with teh D90 I owned before it in terms if end result quality (ignoring any post processing.. somparing just out of the camera RAW results). I found the 50d to be more noisy as compared to the D90. I found myself going back to the D9 results to compare the 50d images more than often. My copy of 50d also gave me mount problems aith a brand new lens... I have since returned it and am very very happy with a D90. I have tried three cameras then... and my personal winner is Nikon D90 now... its low light and high ISO performance is unbeatable in its category I think. No matter what lab tests say, D90 produced much cleaner images for the same shot settings than the Canon 50d. Good luck!
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Not if you'd like the flexibility of upgrading to a full-frame sensor camera body down the road.The 50D has the smaller APS-C size sensor so it won't be using the full extent of the this lens, but there isn't a smaller EF-S lens that's f/1.4 so if it's fast glass you want, then this is the 24mm to get.
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I would start with the kit lenses. These would be two good lenses to start with, considering the fact that I am assuming the lens that came with the camera is the 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G. Just keep in mind that the 50mm f/1.8D will not autofocus on the D40, D40x, or the D60 so you will have to manually focus it.
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In same boat, Bob. I'm buying the D80. Cheaper, and less weight/bulk. I test drove a 30D and did not like the ergonomics. Have been waiting for a D70s replacement, and it's here!