What is a good upgrade to my cannon 40d ? any suggestions would truly be helpful!
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I got cheep aftermarket batteries because I got mine used and the Cannon batteries wouldn't last that long. The cheep batteries work great, and I can shoot for hours without a recharge. I got a bigger memory card, and that was nice. The flash on the 40D isn't that great, so consider getting something that will let you use the bounce technique. Lenses are all about what you like to shoot, so it'd be tough to advise, but I like the prime 50mm f1.4 Cannon lens for photographs of people.
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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 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 had the 17-85 for a couple months and i already want to upgrade.. i want to sell it. i want the 17-40 f4 really bad. i would say unless dont mind about pictures that lack somewhat sharpness i would go with the 17-40. the 17-85 is hard to use i think.. of course unless you want mine ide sell it to you :)
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I too am torn between the Canon SX10 and this Nikon. I was 90% sure I was going to go with the Canon as it gets nothing but stellar reviews, but I tried them out side by side today and I have to say - the Nikon seemed more intuitive to use! My kids started going off the deep end before I could make a final decision, but I'll be watching this post to see how others chime in :)
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Thank you! I haven't heard of the sx40 i'll check it out. I really like the specs. On the sx230. The images looked better than the Sony hx9 I was gonna get. But the canon seem to beat it with quality of picture. Thanks again
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The 30D, as noted by others, is a much sturdier camera. In addition, keep in mind that it shoots at a faster rate (5 fps), has a more ergonomic set of controls, and shoots better in low light-- ranging all the way up to 3200 ISO after expansion.I wouldn't be surprised to see Canon offer a similar jump to 10.1 MP or higher in this price range soon, more to compete with Nikon's D80 and D200 than to compete with their own product.That said, I'm adding the XTi as a backup to my existing 20D.
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I'm a Nikon fan but Nikon needs to come out soon - now - with the upgrade for the D80. Canon is eating their lunch in that market area with the Rebel XSi and the EOS 40D. Other manufacturers are also jumping in. Go Nikon Go !
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Hi Could you please share your research, i'm trying to decide bet the 50D and the 40D.xavierucho2000[at]yahoo[dot]comThanks!!
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I've got a 18-55 that came with my D40 and I bought the 55-100VR. I don't really miss VR on the shorter lens. I love my D40 bur an itching to step up, so a body only option is welcome. Why is it camera companies assume people are always buying their first camera instead of stepping up? I'd look at the 3200 but it lacks support for the wireless remote, which I have found invaluable for getting into family shots or for long exposures. Cable release just doesn't cut it.
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Thanks for the response. Have you tried recording a movie in low light?What type of Cannon are you a fan of? I'm looking for something to take good action pics at gymnastics meets and to record some movies of routines as well.
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You get more bang for the buck with the XTi, however, that wasn't the reason I went with the 40d (originally purchased a 20d a few years ago). The size of a Rebel is a bit too small for my hands and it felt really uncomfortable when I held it. Also, after using a 20d/40d, I couldn't give up the two wheel selectors for speed of adjustments without going through menus. But as with any item like this, it all goes back to what you are comfortable with and what works for you.
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This lens is a little noisy compared to Canon USM lenses, although not as much as an older Tamrom 17-50 I use with a 40D. If any doubts, you can always go a camera store nearby and try a display Tokina 16-28.
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For what it's worth: I called Canon with a question about my 30D camera. I asked the employee which camera I should look at if I were to upgrade, and would my current lenses be compatible. He suggested the 70D, and said that my current two lenses will work with the 70D. He also mentioned that I could consider buying the 70D in a "kit" with the 18-135 STM lens, which he said is a good general-purpose lens that has some beneficial technology that takes more full advantage of the 70D than my two current lenses would.
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.
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All my gear is Canon & the only Nikon I have is an AW100 that is great for carry around, underwater, etc. shots! It takes great pictures but I have always had Canon & can't start over with Nikon although I actually think that it is just as good if not better. Sorry I couldn't help any more than this. I did read some reviews on Adorama & B&H;'s website & most said that it worked on their D90 so if you feel lucky about what others have said, I would get it! I have this for my Ultra Wide Angle on my Canon & I love it!
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Any idea if the same is true for the 40d?(5 minutes later) Never mind. I just looked it up. No, it isn't. Bummer.
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I was able to find a D40 kit for $400 a year ago. If you are going to pay $650 you might as well get a D3000, or even better a D40, a second lens, and maybe some accessories. The XS is a decent camera as well, it really depends on what ecosystem you want to get into. Both Canon and Nikon make nice cameras, I think you'll be happy with a camera from either.