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I just accidentally bought a 40D

 
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Jul 14, 2012 04:44 |  #31

Mine was only $325, I don't see how anyone can have trouble justifying that!




  
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Jul 14, 2012 05:17 as a reply to  @ parodying's post |  #32

this one was taken at iso 1600 and hand held with the 16-35 mk2 open at 16 and f2.8

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Jul 14, 2012 05:39 |  #33

Grats on the 40d, one of the all time greats. Only advice would be, don't pull one of these https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=430473

*ducks* *just teasing, LightRules*...but it had to be done! :)


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Jul 14, 2012 07:48 |  #34

I love my 40D. All my pictures on my website have been taken with it so far.


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Jul 14, 2012 07:50 |  #35

A friend of mine has one, he loves it. Been using it for 5 years now. Sure it's getting a weee bit dated, but still a very good Camera.


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Jul 14, 2012 21:21 |  #36

i'm looking at one of them or a 60 to upgrade from my 20 but just cant pull the trigger i'm just a fun shooter and the 20 dose great for me but would like the live view and video of the 60


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Jul 14, 2012 21:50 |  #37

40d is a very good valued camera
i sold my first, second one was broke, and i m on my third one now


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Jul 14, 2012 21:57 |  #38

I had one as backup to my 5D2 and it took a dive to some rocks 30 ft below, so it was replaced with another 40D. It's a good enough camera, I couldn't see spending the extra money to jump up to a 60D. It's reasonably fast and I typically keep the 17-50/2.8 or the 70-200/2.8 on it. Great combo!


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Jul 15, 2012 00:40 |  #39

i got a used one with 2500 clicks about 2 yrs ago with grip for 600ish and another last year with 21k and grip for 550

1 has the 17-55 while the other has 15-85 and both print well at 24x36 you will love it


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Jul 18, 2012 04:06 |  #40

Well I finally got it...and I'd love it...if the battery wouldn't stop dying. Looks like either the battery is really old, or I just haven't charged it long enough (thought an hour would be enough just to play with it a bit, but after about 10 minutes it died again). Any idea where I can get some really cheap BP-511A batteries (Canon or aftermarket?)




  
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Jul 18, 2012 17:26 |  #41

parodying wrote in post #14733346 (external link)
Well I finally got it...and I'd love it...if the battery wouldn't stop dying. Looks like either the battery is really old, or I just haven't charged it long enough (thought an hour would be enough just to play with it a bit, but after about 10 minutes it died again). Any idea where I can get some really cheap BP-511A batteries (Canon or aftermarket?)

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I have purchased for my XS and T3i and have had no problems. Quick delivery, also. Check them out.


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Jul 19, 2012 01:52 |  #42

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Don't you hate it when that happens!?

I got it with a 55-250mm for less than $500 total. Seemed like a good deal, hoping to love this camera. I've always wanted one!

Any advice, 40D users!?

I bet your wife doesn't believe you "accidentally" bought it for even a second. :lol:


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Jul 24, 2012 12:19 |  #43

I just recently picked one up mainly because it uses pentaprism and I thought my old glass would work better with it. It DOES! LOL. Actually, I find the 40D + Tamron 17-50 F/2.8 to be quite a fantastic combo.


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Jul 24, 2012 13:56 |  #44

How do you accidently buy a camera?

Step 1 - Buy the camera.
Step 2 - Tell your wife.
Step 3 - Explain to wife. "Honey. It was .... ummm ... an accident.


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