[laxx]

Using a mount adaptor for your Nikon lenses?

 

[millionmonkeys]

Dear Canon Headfiers

I am still stuck in a timewarp with my EOS650 (and happy!) but my wife wants a new camera.

I've had a look at the 40D and the 50D.

My question: is the 50D worth the extra? (better LCD and 3200 ASA is not all that important).

Thanks very much

Ian A

 

[martook]

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Originally Posted by millionmonkeys /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dear Canon Headfiers I am still stuck in a timewarp with my EOS650 (and happy!) but my wife wants a new camera. I've had a look at the 40D and the 50D. My question: is the 50D worth the extra? (better LCD and 3200 ASA is not all that important). Thanks very much Ian A

Coming here and asking that question as a first post is like going to a computer forum and asking what headphone amp to buy - I'm sure there are people here that can answer, but why not go to the Canon forums and sign up there instead? The link is:
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Personally I would probably get the 40D. The 50D feels like a 30Dish (as compared to the 20D which is what I still have) sort of upgrade, not quite big enough to be really worth the extra money, and some say 40D actually gives better pictures.

To be honest, if I was you, I would try to find a 5D in good shape instead; a huge and bright viewfinder, no crop so lenses are what they are supposed to be and with image quality that is still one of the best at lower ISO settings (compared to D700 here: Nikon D700 Review: 28. Compared to (RAW): Digital Photography Review ) it's a great deal today. IMHO.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Using a mount adaptor for your Nikon lenses?

Yep. I've had it for a few months now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by millionmonkeys /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dear Canon Headfiers I am still stuck in a timewarp with my EOS650 (and happy!) but my wife wants a new camera. I've had a look at the 40D and the 50D.

I just sold my EOS650 to a photo student recently.

I say get the 40D. $ is better spent on lenses. At least you can share lenses if they're EF.

 

[laxx]

So how are you like the 5D Mark 2 lan?

 

[millionmonkeys]

Quote:

Coming here and asking that question as a first post is like going to a computer forum and asking what headphone amp to buy

I know it looks odd but I've been lurking and enjoying the headfi forums and the Canon question is somewhat opportunistic.


Thanks for your comments.

 

[vibin247]

If you can go for the 5D, I do it. Those wide angle lenses will love you for it, with the small price of vignetting at the corners. However, the 40D is a great value in comparison to the newer 50D. It's 3.5 fps faster than the 5D, built-in sensor cleaning, and more water and dust-resistant seals.

 

[lan]

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Originally Posted by laxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif So how are you like the 5D Mark 2 lan?

I haven't opened it out of the box yet. I want to get past the first round of bug shenanigans first and see what they come out with first firmware update. I'm still evaluating manual focus lenses so no big rush here.

 

[csroc]

I intend to get the 5D Mark II, but I have no idea when. I was originally thinking in the next three or four months but now I suspect it will wait until summer or maybe a bit later. I'll just keep truckin with my four year old 1D Mark II for now until the shutter dies (early indications of problems at higher shutter speeds which I don't use often and so I don't care yet). When it does die, I'll send it in for a repair.

 

[lan]

Depending on what you do, a 5D isn't always a step up from a 1D especially when dealing with fast moving things.

 

[csroc]

Obviously, but for what I do it will be.

My intention is to keep the 1D for when I do want those capabilities, however that's relatively infrequent for me. Maybe a couple times a year.

 

[lan]

Ah so you're going to keep nice. Nice.

It's always good to have different multiple cameras around.

 

[raptor84]

Finally took the plunge after hunting for a used set.. new baby on the left

 

[lan]

Nice. Congrats on getting a fine camera. Can you tell the difference?

 

[onform]

Congrats on the new toy you will love it and i can't wait to see the results..