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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
Using the same lens; lets say the 18-85mm IS Canon lens.
Forget about weight and durability. Which will produce the best image quality or would they be about the same? What are the advantages of the 450D other than a cheaper price which is obvious? What are the advantages of the 40D other than better seals? There is a big difference in price between these camera and the cheapest full frame Canon, the 5D soon to be replaced. We also know that the EF-S lenses will not work on a full frame. With that in mind, and no moderately price full frame camera announced and not trend to see would it be more prudent to purchase EF-S lenses that are smaller, lighter and less expensive than the EF counterpart or pay more for the lens and carry around more size and weight as insurance that there soon will be a less expensive full frame that the 5D/replacement or in the event that the small sensor DSLRs will soon disappear and give way to only full frame? In the film world there was a complete lineup of full frame SLR but they all took the same film and lenses. |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
"measekite" wrote in message ... Using the same lens; lets say the 18-85mm IS Canon lens. Forget about weight and durability. Which will produce the best image quality or would they be about the same? What are the advantages of the 450D other than a cheaper price which is obvious? What are the advantages of the 40D other than better seals? There is a big difference in price between these camera and the cheapest full frame Canon, the 5D soon to be replaced. We also know that the EF-S lenses will not work on a full frame. With that in mind, and no moderately price full frame camera announced and not trend to see would it be more prudent to purchase EF-S lenses that are smaller, lighter and less expensive than the EF counterpart or pay more for the lens and carry around more size and weight as insurance that there soon will be a less expensive full frame that the 5D/replacement or in the event that the small sensor DSLRs will soon disappear and give way to only full frame? Different formats, different cameras, different reasons for choosing one over the other. The 40D is faster with a better AF system and better high ISO performance. And more durable. Different beasts for different uses. The 5D will be replaced, eventually, but that doesn't mean you'll need to move from sub-frame, nor does it mean that you'll need to do anything. Your equipment will continue to function as it did when you purchased it. So, with that in mind, here's my answer: If you want to save size and weight, go sub-frame and don't worry about EF-S lenses becoming obsolete. They won't. Sub-frame cameras are here to stay, and will present a smaller and lighter alternative to FF cams. The only reason NOT to buy sub-frame is if you want or need something that you can get only in a FF cam. So get the smaller cam if it suits your needs and don't worry about it. |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
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measekite wrote: Using the same lens; lets say the 18-85mm IS Canon lens. Forget about weight and durability. Which will produce the best image quality or would they be about the same? What are the advantages of the 450D other than a cheaper price which is obvious? What's your definition of "best?" My suggestion is simple. Try each camera in a camera store and read the reviews on http://www.dpreview.com then you'll know which model fits your needs best. Both cameras are superb though. |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
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measekite wrote: Using the same lens; lets say the 18-85mm IS Canon lens. Forget about weight and durability. Which will produce the best image quality or would they be about the same? What are the advantages of the 450D other than a cheaper price which is obvious? I had the same question back when the 20D and the 350 XT were newish. The 20D was main and the 350 XT was "auxiliary backup" and "second unit". After a few weeks use I decided I should have saved up and bought another 20D. The XT's images were nearly identical to the 20D with same lenses and similar or same conditions. Getting those images was much more laborious on the XT. The 20D removed several menu-layer and other control obstacles present in the XT, and represented a facilitator of better photos rather than a hindrance. I'd hope that by now Canon had resolved those differences, but wouldn't be surprised if some version of them still resided in the less expensive camera, if not by design, by some weird idea of "necessity". Any road, my experience in this kind of choice is: Go for the more advanced - even if more expensive - item, and you'll not be kicking yourself about your decision. Money is not all that significant in the relationship between you and your camera. Knowing the camera is "best" can make a real difference. -- Frank ess |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
I had the same question back when the 20D and the 350 XT were newish.
The 20D was main and the 350 XT was "auxiliary backup" and "second unit". After a few weeks use I decided I should have saved up and bought another 20D. The XT's images were nearly identical to the 20D with same lenses and similar or same conditions. Getting those images was much more laborious on the XT. The 20D removed several menu-layer and other control obstacles present in the XT, and represented a facilitator of better photos rather than a hindrance. I'd hope that by now Canon had resolved those differences, but wouldn't be surprised if some version of them still resided in the less expensive camera, if not by design, by some weird idea of "necessity". Any road, my experience in this kind of choice is: Go for the more advanced - even if more expensive - item, and you'll not be kicking yourself about your decision. Money is not all that significant in the relationship between you and your camera. Knowing the camera is "best" can make a real difference. Hi All: The main difference for me between the 2 cameras is the viewfinder and the reason I bought the 40D over any of the lower priced Canon cameras. The 40D has a pentaprism all the others have pentamirror. To me the brightness and clarity of the 40D is all over the digital rebel series cameras. Of course I like some of the other features of the 40D but the viewfinder made me plunk my credit card down. John Passaneau |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
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John Passaneau wrote: I had the same question back when the 20D and the 350 XT were newish. The 20D was main and the 350 XT was "auxiliary backup" and "second unit". After a few weeks use I decided I should have saved up and bought another 20D. The XT's images were nearly identical to the 20D with same lenses and similar or same conditions. Getting those images was much more laborious on the XT. The 20D removed several menu-layer and other control obstacles present in the XT, and represented a facilitator of better photos rather than a hindrance. I'd hope that by now Canon had resolved those differences, but wouldn't be surprised if some version of them still resided in the less expensive camera, if not by design, by some weird idea of "necessity". Any road, my experience in this kind of choice is: Go for the more advanced - even if more expensive - item, and you'll not be kicking yourself about your decision. Money is not all that significant in the relationship between you and your camera. Knowing the camera is "best" can make a real difference. Hi All: The main difference for me between the 2 cameras is the viewfinder and the reason I bought the 40D over any of the lower priced Canon cameras. The 40D has a pentaprism all the others have pentamirror. To me the brightness and clarity of the 40D is all over the digital rebel series cameras. Of course I like some of the other features of the 40D but the viewfinder made me plunk my credit card down. The choice of a camera is not much different then choosing a pair of shoes. What's good for you, may not be good for the next person. I bought an XSi in April and I love it. What convinced me to go with it instead of the 40D was the live view feature and lighter weight. I can't compare my XSi to a 40D because I don't own a 40D, but I am very happy with the photos I am getting out of it and I have received lots of favorable comments. |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
Shawn Hirn wrote in
: The choice of a camera is not much different then choosing a pair of shoes. What's good for you, may not be good for the next person. I bought an XSi in April and I love it. What convinced me to go with it instead of the 40D was the live view feature and lighter weight. I can't compare my XSi to a 40D because I don't own a 40D, but I am very happy with the photos I am getting out of it and I have received lots of favorable comments. because of the live view feature? |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:12:17 -0400, Shawn Hirn
wrote: In article , SamSez wrote: Shawn Hirn wrote in : The choice of a camera is not much different then choosing a pair of shoes. What's good for you, may not be good for the next person. I bought an XSi in April and I love it. What convinced me to go with it instead of the 40D was the live view feature and lighter weight. I can't compare my XSi to a 40D because I don't own a 40D, but I am very happy with the photos I am getting out of it and I have received lots of favorable comments. because of the live view feature? Live view was a significant criteria for me. With it, I can hold the camera above my head or low to the ground and get shots that I would have previously not been able to do. Sure, but the 40D also has Live View. One criterion, two criteria. The singular is criterion. Funny, huh? J |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
? "Jeannie" ?????? ??? ?????? ... On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:12:17 -0400, Shawn Hirn wrote: In article , SamSez wrote: Shawn Hirn wrote in : The choice of a camera is not much different then choosing a pair of shoes. What's good for you, may not be good for the next person. I bought an XSi in April and I love it. What convinced me to go with it instead of the 40D was the live view feature and lighter weight. I can't compare my XSi to a 40D because I don't own a 40D, but I am very happy with the photos I am getting out of it and I have received lots of favorable comments. because of the live view feature? Live view was a significant criteria for me. With it, I can hold the camera above my head or low to the ground and get shots that I would have previously not been able to do. Sure, but the 40D also has Live View. One criterion, two criteria. The singular is criterion. Funny, huh? That's because it's a greek word. -- Tzortzakakis Dimitrios major in electrical engineering mechanized infantry reservist hordad AT otenet DOT gr |
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Canon 40D vs Canon 450D (XSi)
Shawn Hirn wrote: In article , SamSez wrote: Shawn Hirn wrote in : The choice of a camera is not much different then choosing a pair of shoes. What's good for you, may not be good for the next person. I bought an XSi in April and I love it. What convinced me to go with it instead of the 40D was the live view feature and lighter weight. I can't compare my XSi to a 40D because I don't own a 40D, but I am very happy with the photos I am getting out of it and I have received lots of favorable comments. because of the live view feature? Live view was a significant criteria for me. With it, I can hold the camera above my head or low to the ground and get shots that I would have previously not been able to do. Yes but to make live view really effective don't you think that Canon should offer an articulating LCD like on the S5? |
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