I think whatever camera one chooses, it's always a matter of preference that suits your needs.
I really don't understand why some posters can get all fired up and defend one camera over the other like it's some universal truth.
Even if one feels that looks and weight matter all over other factors, so be it. I think that's a valid reason on a personal level.
I've so far been using the 40D and didn't bother to do a one-for-one comparison with the 450D until recently when I used it. I must say it's one nifty nice little cam with lots of similar features found in the 40D. In fact, whatever I usually do on the 40D, I can do it on the 450D! There's nothing lacking for my purpose.
But for my shooting, I think a 40D suits better cos of its built and also the controls available. If I'm on a budget, I'd definitely go for the 450D.
For newbies, as usual, be careful with whatever you read in CS. I really don't know how some can assert there are color cast issues for one cam compared with the other. I seriously think this is unfounded. And someone said the colours of the 40D are not as "contrasty" or "bright". :bsmilie: I'm puzzled.
Whichever cam you choose, you won't go wrong. What matters then is your personal needs and budget. In fact, when the cheaper 1000D is out, I'd say consider it! It has many functions that you can probably find in the 450D and 40D and heck, even on the higher end models.
I really don't understand why some posters can get all fired up and defend one camera over the other like it's some universal truth.
Even if one feels that looks and weight matter all over other factors, so be it. I think that's a valid reason on a personal level.
I've so far been using the 40D and didn't bother to do a one-for-one comparison with the 450D until recently when I used it. I must say it's one nifty nice little cam with lots of similar features found in the 40D. In fact, whatever I usually do on the 40D, I can do it on the 450D! There's nothing lacking for my purpose.
But for my shooting, I think a 40D suits better cos of its built and also the controls available. If I'm on a budget, I'd definitely go for the 450D.
For newbies, as usual, be careful with whatever you read in CS. I really don't know how some can assert there are color cast issues for one cam compared with the other. I seriously think this is unfounded. And someone said the colours of the 40D are not as "contrasty" or "bright". :bsmilie: I'm puzzled.
Whichever cam you choose, you won't go wrong. What matters then is your personal needs and budget. In fact, when the cheaper 1000D is out, I'd say consider it! It has many functions that you can probably find in the 450D and 40D and heck, even on the higher end models.
and I don't see any noise at this scale, so I think you don't need to worry about the noise unless you want print on very, very large print.