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Canon EOS 400 D vs Canon EOS 40d
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Hi there,
Just asking quickly for advice & opinions…
I know those two Canon have different performances, but it’s a question of budget at this stage…
Would you get a CANON EOS 400D + 18-55 + Sigma 55-200 900 euros (knowing that I just started photography)
or the CANON EOS 40D (no lenses included) 1349 euros… (I ve been told, in shops and by a friend, the 40D is for professionnals)
I went through few magazines and websites, but still struggling to make a final choice ;)
Thanks for your help in advance
U.Lens take pictures. Get the 400d and lens, get to know them, and see if the lens suit your requirements, and if need be add to your collection.
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Buy a cheap body(to start) and the best lens you can afford.
That would be my advice.
Price difference isn’t insignificant as you have said. You’ll get better pictures with 400D and good lenses than a 40D with a cheap lens. As constantine has said, the lens is what makes the pictures.
40D has a few nice upgrades which I’ve sure you’ve read about – handles a bit nicer, better built, af-on button, and has faster 6.5 fps…unless you’re shooting sports to need the 6.5fps, I’d go with the 400D and get some nice lenses with the difference.
I’ve had a 400D for the past year and it was a huge step up from the p&s fuji I had before that. It has been an awesome learning tool. I’m actually selling it… I’d take 500 euro – the exchange is pretty good in your favour at the min!
What’s this AF-ON button all about? Is that the same as the AF/MF switch on the lens?
Canon DSLRs have a custom function that allows you to set the AE-lock button to autofocus – instead of half pressing the shutter to focus. Canon have recognized how popular this is and have now provided a dedicated button.
This is popular especially with sports shooters as they can begin AI-servo focus to track the subject and then just pop off frames as needed. It is also useful to auto focus on a still subject and then shoot frames without needing to autofocus for every shot.
I’d normally say cheap body and good lenses, but the 40D is so far ahead of the 400D in handling that I’d make an exception if you like to capture spontaneous shots or shoot a lot in changing light (which seems to be the norm in Ireland ;).
I find the 350D/400D very difficult to use (mainly because it’s missing the incredibly useful rear thumbwheel and you have to do lots of button twiddling instead) which is why I plumped for a secondhand 30D instead of a new 400D.
Also the kit lens/Sigma 55-200 combo looks like a lot for the money but neither lens is especially fast in terms of aperture or handling, and you may find yourself yearning for some f/2.8 at least to get proper depth of field control. My recommendation would be a good condition used 30D and one of the 17-50 f/2.8 zooms plus a 50mm f/1.8 prime for portraits/low light.
Well Ulinka how did it go? You asked this before Xmas and the answers came before the main event, so did it help you in any way?
SteveFE wrote:
My recommendation would be a good condition used 30D and one of the 17-50 f/2.8 zooms plus a 50mm f/1.8 prime for portraits/low light.
In case you’re still thinking stuff over or haven’t yet parted with your money, I’d suggest something along the lines of what Steve said. 30D is still a very good camera; the emphasis being on buying a quality used item and not necessarily always buying brand new, though you would have the advantage of warranty and that brand new electronics smell if you like that kind of thing (personally I can’t stand it!) :lol:
And lens wise it’s important to grasp that it really does pay to get the best glass you can afford, not only will it perform where others won’t, and this will largely depend on the kind of photography you do, and what range(es) you most commonly work in (wide, normal or tele) but you’ll also keep them for your next camera body when you upgrade. Unless of course for the pedants out there you decide to go full frame and have cropped sensor lenses. Ho hum. Steve’s lens suggestions are also good and the very affordable 50mm f1.8 is almost a given in anyone’s kit.
Whichever, I hope your new year is off to a good start.
I got my 40D from 7dayshop.com in the Channel Islands. Check them out. You’ll get it for less than E900 including a lens. Covered by full Canon Europe warranty, you pay UK VAT. I ‘ve bought loads from them. No Problems.
or hold out until the 50D comes out and pick up a 40D on the cheap when stores are clearing out old stock ;)
Here all canon equipment! fantastic articles!
40d is faster and weatherproofed
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-40D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Review.aspx
Just got my 40d last week. There is no comparison. Held onto my 400d for team shots. Not a patch on the 40D.
Got mine for £490 off Kerso.
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