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Concerns about 40D 1st generation
As with any 1st generation product it is not unusual to find problems.
Even adding 1st generation new features to a mature product frequently generates problems. In reading some of the early releases, I haven't seen anything that talks about how much, and what kind of testing has been done to the 40D. Often times companies are in such a rush to get a product to market they don't do as thorough a job in testing instead relying on the customer. What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Any thoughts? |
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Concerns about 40D 1st generation
On Aug 24, 9:12 pm, fordcrew wrote:
As with any 1st generation product it is not unusual to find problems. Even adding 1st generation new features to a mature product frequently generates problems. In reading some of the early releases, I haven't seen anything that talks about how much, and what kind of testing has been done to the 40D. Often times companies are in such a rush to get a product to market they don't do as thorough a job in testing instead relying on the customer. What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Any thoughts? |
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Concerns about 40D 1st generation
On Aug 24, 9:12 pm, fordcrew wrote:
As with any 1st generation product it is not unusual to find problems. Even adding 1st generation new features to a mature product frequently generates problems. In reading some of the early releases, I haven't seen anything that talks about how much, and what kind of testing has been done to the 40D. Often times companies are in such a rush to get a product to market they don't do as thorough a job in testing instead relying on the customer. What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Any thoughts? Jump brands and avoid it? Given the issues with the release of the 20D (banding, lots of errors) your fears could be correct, but I don't think so. Really, how much different is the 40D from the 20D? Now Nikon with their new focus system, etc, is more of a question. |
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Concerns about 40D 1st generation
On Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:12:19 -0700, fordcrew
wrote: As with any 1st generation product it is not unusual to find problems. Even adding 1st generation new features to a mature product frequently generates problems. In reading some of the early releases, I haven't seen anything that talks about how much, and what kind of testing has been done to the 40D. Often times companies are in such a rush to get a product to market they don't do as thorough a job in testing instead relying on the customer. What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Any thoughts? My Rebel XT has worked flawlessly since buying it a year and a half ago, but two brand new Canon lenses (out of 3) have had problems that required sending them in for service. That is a pretty bad ratio, so I have to agree with your concerns. I will wait until late winter or spring before (maybe) buying the 40D. Initial reports will be in then, and prices will probably have dropped. While two duds out of three is not good, so far my experience with Canon service has been excellent. My 70-300 came back promptly with all new glass. The other one was the 2.8/17-55mm, which had autofocus problems. It is still out---I'm expecting its return in a week. KS |
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fordcrew wrote:
What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, Almost a certainty. and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? Chronic and severe focusing problems, if previous models are a guide. So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Wait for a year. By then, Canon will have sorted the problems. Or buy a Nikon instead. Nikon products seem to have a far higher chance of working better straight out of the box, even when newly introduced. |
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Concerns about 40D 1st generation
"fordcrew" wrote in message oups.com... As with any 1st generation product it is not unusual to find problems. Even adding 1st generation new features to a mature product frequently generates problems. In reading some of the early releases, I haven't seen anything that talks about how much, and what kind of testing has been done to the 40D. Often times companies are in such a rush to get a product to market they don't do as thorough a job in testing instead relying on the customer. What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Any thoughts? Hi! One thing that might be of concern is the new Digic III. Another thing is the focussing with the LCD, which by the way is not the best approach. I remember the Canon Pro 1 which allowed me to take photos through the eyepiece. I used that approach only, because generally, the LCD is useless in the sun. Then, of course is the "automatic" sensor cleaner... I prefer cleaning my 30D sensor myself rather than having the camera doing a half **** job of it. Beside, the mechanism of automatic cleaning must be sensitive, rendering cleaning with Eclipse and swab a more dangerous process. My 2 cents. Marcel |
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Celcius wrote:
30D sensor myself rather than having the camera doing a half **** job of it. That's "*****". Learn to spell. |
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On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:54:43 -0400, Alan Browne wrote:
30D sensor myself rather than having the camera doing a half **** job of it. That's "*****". Learn to spell. Nah, it was just a typo that the spell checker didn't catch. If repeated often enough it could become the accepted spelling. |
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Concerns about 40D 1st generation
"fordcrew" wrote in message
oups.com... As with any 1st generation product it is not unusual to find problems. Even adding 1st generation new features to a mature product frequently generates problems. In reading some of the early releases, I haven't seen anything that talks about how much, and what kind of testing has been done to the 40D. Often times companies are in such a rush to get a product to market they don't do as thorough a job in testing instead relying on the customer. What is the likelyhood that Canons soon to be released 40D will have some inherent problems, and if so what can we as new owners expect from Canon? So far I like what I have read but I don't want to spend this kind of money to be a test bed for canon, I don't need the hassle. Any thoughts? So wait a few months and read the user forums to find out what problems the beta testers are encountering ;-) Mark |
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"Alan Browne" wrote in message ... Celcius wrote: 30D sensor myself rather than having the camera doing a half **** job of it. That's "*****". Learn to spell. BG I was tired this morning after 4 days intensive feasting. Thanks for the laugh! Marcel |
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