lennyl
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Any reason not to? 30D and 40D both have 100k shutters.
50D features vs Older 40D worth the money to you?
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Any reason not to? 30D and 40D both have 100k shutters.
wootsk
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The 50D have a function that is very useful for users like me with many third party or mount on using adapter lens.
Copied from http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos50d/page3.asp
AF Microadjustment
The 50D now offers the AF microadjustment feature seen on high end EOS models. You can adjust all lenses by the same amount or up to 20 lenses individually (+/- 20 steps in each case).
Copied from http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos50d/page3.asp
AF Microadjustment
The 50D now offers the AF microadjustment feature seen on high end EOS models. You can adjust all lenses by the same amount or up to 20 lenses individually (+/- 20 steps in each case).
This function from the Digic4 is useful, but probably more useful on a FF (i.e. 5D MkII). If I am not wrong, this helps to alter things like vignetting etc; which may be more susceptible on a FF sensor.
I will get the 50D for its higher sensitivity!
I'm interested to just share some information and not to create any conflict. My 'relay' of information about Camera Labs conclusion that a better lens would make the most out of the 50D is re-confirmed in Dpreview.com's review of the 50D as well.
In my opinion, IF I had a 40D I would not consider the 50D based on comparisons and reviews. However, if you ain't got a 40D then you could consider the 50D. Then again it all depends on several other factors.
Yup only use L to get the best out of your 50D
Maybe those who can wait ... prices of 50D may drop early next year .... and some users may even be 'dumping' their 50D soon to go for the 5D Mark 2 ....can grab it at a steal then. :bsmilie:
lennyl
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Thought you responded more than a week ago?
Yeah, pretty much my opinion too. But I'm waiting for the 5D2 before deciding. Besides, with world economy in such a sunny state, maybe some retailer will get desperate and offer a good discount.
IF the price of the 50D goes free-falling, it's definitely a better buy than the 40D. Not because the 50D LCD is good, but because the 40D LCD is plain horrible. Also, AF microadjustment is fantastic. Something the DPReview team failed to test is the sRAW1 noise level. ISO 3200 suddenly becomes useful again.
Personally, I will wait for the 60D. :bsmilie:
Personally, I will wait for the 60D. :bsmilie:
Thought you responded more than a week ago?
Yeah, pretty much my opinion too. But I'm waiting for the 5D2 before deciding. Besides, with world economy in such a sunny state, maybe some retailer will get desperate and offer a good discount.
Yes I responded a week ago about CameraLabs. My previous post is just to confirm CameraLabs review by dpreview.com which released the 50D review recently only.
By the way, I don't think camera retailers would get desperate. In fact if you're looking at a product like 5DMk2, a premium luxury product; seriously doubt the good discount hopes.
solasido
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World wide recession is looming.. especially next year..
So, wait and see next year, when consumer confidence is very low, manufacturers and shops have no choice to throw good bargains.. :think:
So, wait and see next year, when consumer confidence is very low, manufacturers and shops have no choice to throw good bargains.. :think:
In the end is down to 2nd handed 40D vs new 50D or the much awaited 5D......Look like the price from 1x to 1.5x to 3x.....
Pyromaniac
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I'm a 450D user and am seriously considering the 50d as an upgrade. I have some decent L lenses on me at the moment. Do you think its worth it?
lennyl
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It is near impossible for us to say if the upgrade is worth it for you. What features of the 450D do you find limiting?
Pyromaniac
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I am thinking in terms of the IQ & AF Servo.
I find the AF on the 450D is not that great. Besides this i shoot quite a bit of nature/birds so i would ideally like higher FPS.
I find the AF on the 450D is not that great. Besides this i shoot quite a bit of nature/birds so i would ideally like higher FPS.
lennyl
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Do you think the 50D can deliver in those areas? I'm not sure if you'll get better AF performance with the 50D (compared to the 40D) though the higher MP might come in useful.
Why not borrow or rent a 50D (if you haven't already) to see if it is a significant improvement from your 450D?
I'd get it for the better ergonomics and brighter viewfinder, but that's important to me, might not be as crucial to you.
Pyromaniac
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Oh yea thats another problem i'm facing. I've got big hands, the 450d is really uncomfortable for me. I tested the AF servo seems a lot better than the 450d.
digital601
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40D and 50D noise compared.:thumbsup:
http://www.pbase.com/jkurkjia/50d_vs_40d_resolution_and_noise
http://www.pbase.com/jkurkjia/50d_vs_40d_resolution_and_noise
50D is like a curtain-raiser or "smoke screen" to distract potential buyers from other brands maybe? The period between the 40D and 50D release is so much shorter than the expected usual 18 months. Perhaps Nikon and even Sony are now clearly overtaking Canon in certain respect so Canon need to throw out the 50D to distract?
Maybe also its Canon's clever marketing ploy to satisfy buyers while everyone waits in anticipation for the 5D II. So to me 50D is just like an appetiser only. The real gems will be the 60D and of course, the more expensive than expected 5D II.
Maybe also its Canon's clever marketing ploy to satisfy buyers while everyone waits in anticipation for the 5D II. So to me 50D is just like an appetiser only.
The real gems will be the 60D and of course, the more expensive than expected 5D II.- Status
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