upgrading to 40D or 50D?

[Sivakis]

IMO anything above 6400 on the 50D is useless. In fact 6400 is already pushing the limit.

Lol, I try not to even touch 3,200 and cringe when I have to use 1,600 unless it's absolutely necessary (ie. no flash allowed and in dim light conditions).

Wonder if TS has explored flash or faster lenses as an option since he is into indoor photography instead of just banging on ISO.

 

[Cartman2000]

Actually I do use 1600 often when I shoot with just ambient light. Different people have difference tolerance for noise I guess.

 

[Sivakis]

Actually I do use 1600 often when I shoot with just ambient light. Different people have difference tolerance for noise I guess.

That's definitely true

 

[izerkudie]

nope, i dont use flash, again the differences between 450D and 500D is almost the same, no point having both body which has almost the same assets? hmm.. did try out my friend 40D compare with my 500D. surprised 40D iso quality is :thumbsup: than 500D indoor or outdoor, purchased 500D not long ago

 

[TheStig]

There's not much difference between 40D and 50D. I have a 40D, but I've shot with my friend's 50D too. Yes the LCD is better, but that's kinda the only thing I noticed. Noise control is not that much different, although I did hear that 40D has better noise control. I hardly shoot at iso 1600 anyway, let alone 3200. I choose to use either flash or tripod lol. I use high iso only for emergencies. If you want a real upgrade, go with 7D. I know the price difference is ridiculous, but for that, you get a lot. HD videos, 19-point AF, great noise control - which is what you're looking for, etc. I was tempted to upgrade to 7D, but decided I want an FF. I'm waiting for the 5dm2 replacement hahaha

 

[izerkudie]

got what u mean buddy, maybe should really consider 7D, though the price is kinda :cry:...

 

[lsl03]

40D user here, me never think of upgrading to 50D because of minor difference, save more money and get a 7D.

 

[TheStig]

got what u mean buddy, maybe should really consider 7D, though the price is kinda :cry:...

I know... photography is a very expensive hobby. When I was still living in the US, I ate instant noodle for a month straight after I bought the 70-200 f2.8 IS :bsmilie:

 

[izerkudie]

imo any model higher than the xD series is more for pro photographer, as im actually more into hobby for snapping..hmm guess ill have to water parade myself for a few weeks..:sweat:

 

[ahlionel]

izerkudie，

maybe you like to hold onto your 450D/500D for the time being.. make total full use of it. so u wun haf to water parade for few weeks.. Hee

 

[tomyumgoong]

yea just hold on for awhile longer 1st, who knows a new model will come out?
but if you really want to get xxD, get the 40D. the price difference btw the 40d and 50d is not justifiable for the improved functions. unusable high ISO? 50% more megapixel over 40D in a same size sensor? Recently I upgraded to 7D. never regretted since

 

[ixat]

I just started with DSLR and went for the 40D. I try to avoid latest/current model and especially when the 50D has very subtle difference and are in area of little importance to me like LCD, MP, natural choice was to go for the 40D.

And to make the decision easier, used 50D body is arnd 1.2-1.3K. I got my used 40D + Tamron 17-50 for around 1.2K.

Just my 2cents.

 

[Chrix Chua]

I just upgraded from my 40D to 50D so I think as both user you would like to hear my take on this.

After using 40D for a short while, somehow I find that many shots I took didn't focus so well. I thought it was the camera and lens problem , so i sent it to canon immediately after I bought. They said they calibrated it but some how the shoots are never what I expected from a Canon 40D. (I must admit I was using the Kit lens).

Now that I am using the 50D, WOW! Blind me brother! I feel like a pro. Every shot is like what I expected in a Semi Pro DSLR. very Sharp. I spoke to one other 40D user and he experienced the same thing.

But Mainly, the 50D LCD is like 3 times clearer.. that really is a huge difference to me, cause it is so morale boosting to see great shots on the screen.

If you can afford it.. 50D hands down.

 

[TheStig]

I just upgraded from my 40D to 50D so I think as both user you would like to hear my take on this.

After using 40D for a short while, somehow I find that many shots I took didn't focus so well. I thought it was the camera and lens problem , so i sent it to canon immediately after I bought. They said they calibrated it but some how the shoots are never what I expected from a Canon 40D. (I must admit I was using the Kit lens).

Now that I am using the 50D, WOW! Blind me brother! I feel like a pro. Every shot is like what I expected in a Semi Pro DSLR. very Sharp. I spoke to one other 40D user and he experienced the same thing.

But Mainly, the 50D LCD is like 3 times clearer.. that really is a huge difference to me, cause it is so morale boosting to see great shots on the screen.

If you can afford it.. 50D hands down.

Really? I've used the 40D for 2 years now. Never experienced that focusing problem. I've used my friend's 50D, and the difference in LCD is not very important to me. It's still gonna be the same when you upload the pics to the PC.

 

[dolina]

I have a 40D and considered upgrading to the 50D for the higher resolution LCD. But I decided to keep the 40D as that was the only improvement that I saw on the camera. I saw crop comparisons between the 40D and 50D and at higher ISO sensitivity noise is more evident on the 50D than the 40D.

Now I am considering upgrading to the 7D as the ISO noise is comprable to the 40D with improvements other a higher LCD that I find really useful.

 

[TheStig]

I have a 40D and considered upgrading to the 50D for the higher resolution LCD. But I decided to keep the 40D as that was the only improvement that I saw on the camera. I saw crop comparisons between the 40D and 50D and at higher ISO sensitivity noise is more evident on the 50D than the 40D.

Now I am considering upgrading to the 7D as the ISO noise is comprable to the 40D with improvements other a higher LCD that I find really useful.

If you really want good noise control and bright, high-res LCD, go 5dm2

 

[dolina]

If you really want good noise control and bright, high-res LCD, go 5dm2

I agree that's why I have a 5D2. But I was comparing 1.6x crop to 1.6x crop.

 

[TheStig]

I agree that's why I have a 5D2. But I was comparing 1.6x crop to 1.6x crop.

Damn you have 5d2 and considering adding 7D. I only have 40D :cry:

 

[dolina]

Damn you have 5d2 and considering adding 7D. I only have 40D :cry:

I also have a 40D which I wish I could upgrade the LCD screen and change the firmware to allow for a 7D or 1D4-style Auto ISO. Because the Auto ISO implemented on the 40D is just so "beta". It would also be nice to be able to capture standard definition video on it as well without resorting to a 3rd party firmware.

When I set my shooting mode to "M" I want my ISO to move between ISO 100-800. As implemented on the 40D the ISO is fixed to ISO 400 under "M". Kinda stupid if you think about it.

7D Auto ISO under "M" is 100-3200 while the 1D4 auto ISO under "M" is ISO 100-12,800

 

[Anthony Lee]

Just words, totally irrelevant, unless supported by specific photos of what each feature can do. DSLR are about taking good photos, so post some.

Photo shot in 'M' mode, MF lens ($120), with old fashioned 5D, handheld wide open, no auto ISO, just my pair of eyes.