I'd say go for the 7D as feedback from the web indicates that its the next go-to camera for those who have the 40D. I'm also in the same boat as you, just waiting for the price to drop somewhat before purchasing the 7D.
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I'd say go for the 7D as feedback from the web indicates that its the next go-to camera for those who have the 40D. I'm also in the same boat as you, just waiting for the price to drop somewhat before purchasing the 7D.
Canon 40D, 350D, 17-55 F2.8 IS, 70-200 F2.8 L IS, 100-400 F4.5-5.6 L IS, 580EX, 420EX and other gadgets that take my fancy.
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I had a 40d until it got stolen, i now have a 7d. both are great cameras and would love a 40 as a second body. The main reason i went this way is for sport shooting as booth have fast fps. I would keep the 40 untill you can afford a 7 and then keep the 40 as a second body.
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Cool to have so many replies within such a short period. I've decided to stick with my 40D and already purchased a new glass (60mm f/2.8 macro) from Jules. If an upgrade, it should be either 7D or 5dm2 like everyone has mentioned.
Anyone has heard anything about 3D?
Crumpler 5 Million Dollar + Canon EOS 7D + Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM, Manfrotto tripodPrevious owned gear: Canon EOS 400D, Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6, Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG, Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM, Macro Canon EF 35mm f/2, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8, Tamron 55-250m, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM Macro, EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
If you move to the 5D mkii you will have to sell your 60mm macro and purchase the 100mm. No biggy, lenses generally hold their value pretty wellOriginally Posted by jdreamer
3D?
Canon stuff5Dmk1 w/ 24-70 f2.8L, Canon 5Dmk1 w/70-200f2.8L, 100mm f2.8 macro, 50mm f1.4, 580exII
Alienbees B800, Lumopro 160, Manfrotto 155XPROB w/ 498RC2, Lowepro ProRunner X450AW
Phew!
Have a 40D and I find its a great camera. Work has a 50D and don't really think its much improved. But a 7D - as I shoot sports I am longing for the faster auto focus!
On a budget, go for a 5d mk1 on ebay for ~aud1200... much better iso, wonderful ff (put a 16-35 or something like that in front of it and you will see), a whole level above the 40D/50D, but older technology so a smaller, crappier screen, older menu stuff, but if you don't want or need video, its iso capabilities up to 1600 . You will take better photos with this ff than any crop in lower light. It is like going from a commodore/falcon to a beemer/merc. Just nice if you've got the money and want to spend it.
The 5D is not dissimilar to the 5d2 (I know about the video, but we are buying cameras, aren't we??) (google is your friend) and is simply a level above the 40/50d if you chase low light photography. If you go to a 40d/5d combo, you can share batteries and cards, which is nice.
The 40D is great if light is good and where higher iso above 800 is not required.
The 40D is fast in good light, but limited in low light. Put one of the 70-200s in front of it and see for yourself.
Paul.
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