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Title: worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: Eggtastico on January 08, 2011, 14:11:54 PM
wondering what peoples thoughts are.
I can get a body local for £350
I guess I can get £200 at a push for my 400D if I throw in a kit lens or something...
Is it worth going for? 50Ds are around £450 on ebay, but from the reviews I see the 40d
is better unless you got really good glass.
Title: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: zpyder on January 08, 2011, 14:24:36 PM
I did exactly that. Admittedly I only had the 40D for a few months before caving and upgrading to a 7D.

Its a tricky one. At the time I wasnt 100% sure I made the right choice, in terms of on the face of things not really getting much more out of the upgrade (same mp etc). I dont doubt that IQ was still better though.

However now, I would maybe downgrade to a xxD body, but I doubt Ill ever have a xxxD again. When I use them at uni it just feels wrong. Theres something very satisfying about the size, weight and feel of the xxD bodies, and the extra buttons and controls etc are a godsend once you get used to them.

Id maybe be tempted by the 50d now the 60d is out though, I dont think there really is that much difference in IQ unless youre a pro. I know Id have been less likely to upgrade to the 7D if Id have had better live view features and the ability to record video. They arent a massive deal, but I still use them on occasion, as opposed to not being able to use them on the 40d, if that makes sense.
Title: Re: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: Eggtastico on January 10, 2011, 12:34:45 PM
well ive gone for the 40d
hopfully I'll get £200ish for my 400d if I throw in a cheap lens & some other junk.
Title: Re: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: Eggtastico on January 11, 2011, 12:51:21 PM
got the camera 10mins ago.. makes my 400d look like a toy.
Title: Re: Re: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: Eggtastico on January 30, 2011, 15:01:53 PM
sold the 400d - £270 locally to guy. 2 kit lenses, 4 batteries & a cheap wireless remote trigger.
:oD
Got a few lens for sale on Ebay, so hopefully I will be ordering a pro lens next week
Title: Re: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: zpyder on January 30, 2011, 16:04:44 PM
Might as well post the links to the lenses you have for sale, never know someone might be looking for a new lens :)
Title: Re: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: Serious on February 14, 2011, 01:14:59 AM
Quote from: zpyder on January 30, 2011, 16:04:44 PM
Might as well post the links to the lenses you have for sale, never know someone might be looking for a new lens :)

Unfortunately the rules in FS&W would apply - No Auctions or links to Auctions  http://www.tekforums.net/for-sale-wanted/for-sale-wanted-forum-guidelines/
Title: Re: Re: Re:worth upgrading to a 40d from 400d?
Post by: Eggtastico on February 14, 2011, 10:03:20 AM
Quote from: Serious on February 14, 2011, 01:14:59 AM
Quote from: zpyder on January 30, 2011, 16:04:44 PM
Might as well post the links to the lenses you have for sale, never know someone might be looking for a new lens :)

Unfortunately the rules in FS&W would apply - No Auctions or links to Auctions  http://www.tekforums.net/for-sale-wanted/for-sale-wanted-forum-guidelines/

bit late.. all got sold a few weeks ago