Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?

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  Thread Started By:   charliebuoy   On:   Wednesday 03/09/2008 @ 12:51:11 Show Newest First    
charliebuoy
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  #1  Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  03/09/2008 @ 12:51:11
I'm considering upgrading my 400D to a 40D now that the 50D is out and causing the price of the 40 to plummet. I'm scraping the barrel money wise (I'm buying a 24-70 L soon as well) so anything else more costly isn't an option. So, is it worth my shelling out a couple of hundred extra quid for a 40 or should I be hanging onto my pennies for something better to come along? I just need a few opinions. Cheers
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  #2  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  10/09/2008 @ 17:11:56
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i answered my own question by trying one. It'll be arriving this week! :D
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  #3  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  10/09/2008 @ 17:43:37
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care to expan on why your upgrading ?
im still using my 400d i love it but an upgrade would be nice someday.

QUOTE (charliebuoy - 10/09/2008 @ 17:11:56)

i answered my own question by trying one. It'll be arriving this week! :D
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  #4  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 10:08:07
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I'd be interested for you reasoning's also.

Other than a few functions/features and a couple of meggi-mitchell's what's the difference?
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  #5  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 10:45:40
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Faster frame rate, better ISO...
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos40d%2Ccanon_eos450d&show=all
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  #6  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 10:51:09
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Isn't that a comparison between a 40D and a 450D?
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  #7  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 11:12:56
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Oooops
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos40d%2Ccanon_eos400d&show=all

Better ISO, Higher ISO, faster frame rate, larger LCD, .095x magnification in viewfinder vs .8x
Has cross type sensor - better for AF.

Not much, but there may be handling and ergonomic considerations.
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  #8  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 11:59:44
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Yeah, I can understand choosing the 40D over the 400D, but upgrading to it seems a little... pointless?
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  #9  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 16:49:40
Ok, I'm upgrading because the lower noise at higher ISO means I can get better shots at gigs. Faster frame rate means I can get more shots at gigs and better sequences snowboarding. Better autofocus means I can get the focus right more times at gigs so an improved hit rate.

It also feels nicer to hold :D
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  #10  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 16:50:27
Plus I got a good price!
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  #11  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/09/2008 @ 18:08:41
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Kewl, so I take it to take a lot of pictures at giggs?
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  #12  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  12/09/2008 @ 01:22:19
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Yes, I'm not sure i mentioned the word "gig" enough times
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  #13  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  11/02/2009 @ 10:40:28
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I went from a 350d to the 40d and the difference is amazing. So i would say yes its worth the upgrade but you have to weigh the cost up against how much use it will get. I also have the 24-70L and its an awesome lens. I dont know what ur currently using but that lens on its own will make a huge difference. If your on a tight budget then get then lens and try it on you 450 body and see if your happy with the results. One warning though, once you have an L series lens you will not use anything else and thats expensive
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  #14  Re: Upgrading from a 400D to a 40D - worth it?  26/06/2009 @ 08:06:15
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I know this is a little late and all - but how did you get on with the upgrade, did you see much difference? Is there really much diff in the ISO performance from the xxxd series to the xxd series? I thought they were much of a muchness... just cased in a sturdier body? I've seen awesome photography from the 350d upwards, including this years world nature photog award winner.
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