Anyone using a 50D

[fairy bombs]

Hi Folks

Just wondering if anyone here is using a 50D body?,I have a few new L lenses,and I love them,I currently have a 450D body,and I am happy with the results,But another L coming next week,I need another body,I thought of a second hand 40D,I checked out prices-around $700 to $800 for a good copy.I nearly bought one,But a friend mentioned 50D at DDP for $1089.

I am wondering what a 50D is like,I don't mind spending a few hundred dollars more for a brand new camera,over a 2 year old thats got up to 10000 acutations.

so if anyone has a 50D,what is the noise like,is it an improve model over the 40D?

The L lenses I would be using are 400mm L F5.6, 70-200 L F 2.8 and a EF-s 17-55 F 2.8

thanks in advance for any advice.

regards FB