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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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http://www.questionphoto.net/documents/40d.pdf

Who's getting one?

My first foray into DSLR was the XTi and got it soon after release. But it seems like I'm going to have to upgrade to the "prosumer" model. Alot of compelling features like LIVE VIEW, which lets you shoot like a point and shoot camera, using the LCD screen as your viewfinder.

BTW, rumours of the stock EF-S 18-55mm now having 4 stop image stabilization like on the newer Canon IS lenses like the 70-300 and 70-200 L. Damn. Ever since I got the 28-135, I am spoiled by IS. I don't think we'll ever see in-body IS by Canon. They'll lose too much on the IS lenses. But what if you put an IS lens on an IS body. Handheld shots in night situations? I can dream.

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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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sell me your xti when you get this lol
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:12 AM
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I'm jumping from my 20D to a 5D at the end of the year.

I have no reason jumping to a new camera with another 1.6 crop. FTL! I'm so sick and tired of this stupid crop. Brought my 24-70 L yesterday at Nisei and I'm so disappointed how a 1.6 crop kills a 24mm. That thing should be wide already.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Nah, got my 30D and love it.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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just got a 30d few months back, but damn only 1.3 for it, i was expecting 1.5 but i guess its still up for speculation
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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The EF-S 18-55mm IS is only going to be $199 at amazon!!!



I guess Canon is following Nikon's lead in making an affordable stabilized lens. If you're a newbie to DSLR's, you must try an IS lens, you will hardly have any shots that have unwanted blur.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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As fun as this may be, this camera isn't real yet, nor the lens. Not until I see it on the Canon Eos website.

The 40D has been rumored about ever since the 30D was rumored about. No matter what the case, I've had my Rebel XT for a little over 2 years, and it is definitely time for an upgrade. So while I do expect most of the features that are listed in that link, I'll just wait and see.

ctwentytwo, not to burst your bubble about Live View, but it doesn't work just like a point and shoot. It is designed for landscape photographers and still life photographers, and it only works while using Manual focus and certain settings. Read up on the 1DMK3 for more details.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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My Rebel XT recently stopped working (damn error 99 code) so I may be upgrading to something like this in the very near future as well. But given my recent problems with the canon I may look into getting a Nikon.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by PurelySwift
As fun as this may be, this camera isn't real yet, nor the lens. Not until I see it on the Canon Eos website.

The 40D has been rumored about ever since the 30D was rumored about. No matter what the case, I've had my Rebel XT for a little over 2 years, and it is definitely time for an upgrade. So while I do expect most of the features that are listed in that link, I'll just wait and see.

ctwentytwo, not to burst your bubble about Live View, but it doesn't work just like a point and shoot. It is designed for landscape photographers and still life photographers, and it only works while using Manual focus and certain settings. Read up on the 1DMK3 for more details.
the 40D should be in stock at retailers around Labor Day weekend (~ 9/2). Canon should be announcing the 40D at the Canon Autumn Collection launch London Sept 21. Canon has been discouraging retailers in select locations from ordering the 30D, 5D, and 1Ds MKII.

For those waiting on the next Canon FF camera, it should be a good one especially with the upcoming sRAW mode that will allow the use of EF-S lenses. ETA for the 5D replacement, first quarter of 08.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Looks good... but I think that my next camera is going to be a Mark III
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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Ive taken night shots with my 70-300 IS lens and no tripod-and I did it with high winds from the top of the Stratosphere in Vegas. Came out good surprisingly...that 40D is a nice camera Im more than happy with my XTI
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by InZpire
I'm jumping from my 20D to a 5D at the end of the year.
That's a helluva leap! Excellent choice. 5D is a remarkable camera.
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by PurelySwift
As fun as this may be, this camera isn't real yet, nor the lens. Not until I see it on the Canon Eos website.

The 40D has been rumored about ever since the 30D was rumored about. No matter what the case, I've had my Rebel XT for a little over 2 years, and it is definitely time for an upgrade. So while I do expect most of the features that are listed in that link, I'll just wait and see.

ctwentytwo, not to burst your bubble about Live View, but it doesn't work just like a point and shoot. It is designed for landscape photographers and still life photographers, and it only works while using Manual focus and certain settings. Read up on the 1DMK3 for more details.
Here's the OFFICIAL specs... same as the one that was on Amazon (which they had to take down because of an NDA). it's been officially announced by Canon. I made up my mind. I'm getting one on day one.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07...anoneos40d.asp
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
That's a helluva leap! Excellent choice. 5D is a remarkable camera.
It is a leap, but not a big big leap. I just want to climb up the ladder so maybe I can reach for the Mark series in a few years.

My decision's based on the frame pretty much. No need to use a 16-35 L for wide shots.

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http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...&modelid=15653

Okay, now we're talking! I'll probably go for it around Christmas, after the first wave of people jump on this one. Damn, this is going to be an awesome cam.

Holy cow, I just saw that new Wireless Grip attachment. That is going to be killer too!

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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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I am SO glad I didn't buy the 30D a couple of weeks ago!!!
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Old Aug 20, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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AHHHH!!!! My 20D is now very outdated...
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