Trying to choose 30D or 40D: Is there anyone who can recommendation for correct choice for that including lens?
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There is no "correct" choice, it is all up to you. The 30D is a good camera at a lower price, but uses previous generation technology. The 40D is the 30D's replacement and has the latest technology and higher cost. If your more concerned with money, go with the 30D. If you are more concerned with having the latest technology, get the 40D. Beyond that, look at each model and choose based on the features you want or need most.
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this question is a very hard to ansewer , there is no much diference of the image quality between the two,the 50D has 5 more mp but it won't make huge dif. un less you print all your pict. poster size ,the ergonomics are very similar as well, at the end is the price who makes the diference, at this moment the 40D is a better deal, You can get one for less than 300..if you want to spend more, try to get the 60D instead.
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I have a 20D. The answer is, it depends on what you want to do. The EF 24-70 and the 70-200 both have the "red stripe" and are top-of-the-line, awesome lenses. They rely on big optics with the 77mm objective lens to produce their images. They are great at all times, especiallhy in low light. They are also very heavy and quite expensive. Get them if you are going for absolute, uncompromising photos. Get a tripod or monopod, too, unless you do arm curls in your spare time! If you want excellent photos with less weight and expense, I recommend you get the EF 17-85 IS as your base lens for light weight and convenience. (If you get the "base" 18-55, you will find you quit using it the day you get a newer lens. We have a Digital Rebel that came with that lens, and we never use it. Never. Did I say "Never?" Buy a body or a kit with the 17-85 unless you are going the 24-70 route. The 18-55 only adds about $50 to the camera price, which isn't much compared to the price of the camera bodies, but why waste $50?) For telephoto zoom, the 70-300 IS is an excellent lens, about the same weight and size as the 24-70 but of course much more versatile. Then you will need a wide-angle, and again you have two ways you can go. I have a 10-22 lens that was less costly than Canon's red-stripe wide angles, and I am well-pleased. You get some parallax below a focal length of 12-14, but it's kind of a neat effect if you like it. I hope this helps.
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In same boat, Bob. I'm buying the D80. Cheaper, and less weight/bulk. I test drove a 30D and did not like the ergonomics. Have been waiting for a D70s replacement, and it's here!
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Leica v lux 30. Older model but should take the same quality photos. The 40 is amazing. I would think the 30 would be too except not as long a zoom
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You did the right thing with the D40. See the Lew Rockwell site.I have had mine for several months, and the more I learn about it,the better I like it.I recommend you buy the 55-200 VR lens to go with it.Unbelievable.
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Both works fine. But I think a 24mm focal length is too angular for these uses. I would go for the 40 mm.
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POTN is the best Canon-centric (sortof!) site on the internet! Great post, Norman!Oh, and I took a ton of shots with the 70-200mm f/4L (non-IS) lens and my 40D at a friend's kid's football game. You can see one of them here: http://kalla.net/POTN/_MG_0938-Edit.jpgIt was my first attempt at a sporting event, so my composition left something to be desired, but you can't fault the quality of the lens!
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I do not have a FF DSLR, (I have a 50d and 10-22mm) but what I know is that they have the same field of view, so I think the 60D and 10-22mm combo will be great.
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Yes. I have a 40D and both cameras use the same lenses. The most important item to check is the diameter of the lens you want to attach the filter to. It's expressed in millimeters right on the lens usually preceded by a greek symbol that looks like a zero with a slash through it. You need a set of filters that match the lens diameter for each lens you want to use the filters on.
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Yes, it matches with 40D... I've used it with several old 300D and D60 as well as with 5D mk.II - but there is no good focusing screen for these cameras. I've tried standard focusing screen Eg-A, Eg-S and 180split screen. Even Eg-S was the best I've missed a lot of shoots. At the end I've had to sell this great lens and buy EF 50/1.2 - just because of weak focusing. Glass itself is amazing in term of sharpness and 'film-like' colors. If you are videographer then it's no.1 for you - because you will use loupe on your LCD for focusing for sure. But if you want it for stills I recommend something different with good AF. Specially for a crop format sensor. I have EF 50/1.2 - what it's good (just wide open f1.2 is a bit softer with strong vinetation on full frame but from 1.6 it's a great lens). Standard EF 50/1.4 has perfect value for that price. EF 50/1.8 is 2years lens - it's plastic so after this period mine couldn't focus correctly. I've also tried Sigma 50/1.4 - it's the same level as EF 50/1.4 for me - but I prefer Canon. EF 50/1.2 is my choice because of build, focus and optical quality. For Canon bodies you can't find nothing better. BUT if you love Zeiss glass - change to Sony, you'll see why ;) Note: I use 50mm for about 90% of time and I work as a wedding and lifestyle photographer. You can find my work at www.marianmajik.com
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If you shoot sports or any other fast moving objects (such as small children), get the 7D. 8fps (7D) can really get you the shots that 5 fps (T4i) might miss. Don't expect big differences in image quality (dynamic range, etc), they are very close. I have a 40D (2007 vintage) myself, and rented a 7D last weekend to see how it performs. With the same 70-300L lens, there really wasn't much difference in image quality. T4i with it's tilting touch screen could be very useful. I have no comments on its focusing accuracy or speed though.
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I was able to find a D40 kit for $400 a year ago. If you are going to pay $650 you might as well get a D3000, or even better a D40, a second lens, and maybe some accessories. The XS is a decent camera as well, it really depends on what ecosystem you want to get into. Both Canon and Nikon make nice cameras, I think you'll be happy with a camera from either.
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I would go with the 19mm... I've got both and the 30mm is a little bit too "long"... I use the 30mm for portraits and the 19mm for all yhe rest. :)
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Thanks everyone for your help. You've explained a lot and it really helps. After your explanations, I looked at my past photos. I'm thinking that maybe the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 will fill my needs. Thanks again.
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It should be compatible with all Canon mounts. I don't know whether the 40D has IS, so you may want to double-check that before buying. It will still work and might be worth having for future compatibility (I had an IS lens with my 20D for a long time, but wasn't able to use IS until I got my 7D).
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I was trying to make this very desicion, I did tons of research and found that the 40D was the better option. Repeatedly I read that the upgrades to the 50D just didn't justify the cost upgrade.