[All 40D Owners] What else did you buy to compliment your 40D?

kensei wrote in post #3874220
I'm gonna be lucky to swing the camera so..... i guess my 17-55 and 1 gb cf are just gonna have to migrate to the 40d for the time being, I'll slap an old 256k and the 17-85 on the 20d till i can swing another CF and hopefully a 70-200, then I'll flip a coin to see which camera gets which lense.

Surely if you are going to spend $1300 on the camera a 2GB card for $25-$30 is feasible.

I picked up an extra battery and a Canon 24-105 F/4L IS to compliment my 40D!

So far just picked up an additional 2gb of ultra II memory, and a 28-135mm IS (had no choice there cause Best Buy doesnt sell the body only )

In the near future I would like to pick up a grip (gonna wait on the bge2N to see the difference in price between it and the old grip before I decide on which one to get)

edit: Just wanted to confirm that all the xxD bodies do use the same battery, my 40D works fine with my stash of ebay batteries I have for the D60

CHRISTIAN

EF 85mm f/1.8 + hood, 3021BPRO + 488RC2, Canon 1.4x extender.
BG-E2N and spare battery are next in line.

Just a 4gb CF card.

In2Photos wrote in post #3874266
Surely if you are going to spend $1300 on the camera a 2GB card for $25-$30 is feasible.

you have a point... I probably will pick up a 2 gb card.

also where is a good place to find lense hoods?

Great that means an additional 3 batteries and charger for me. Unless the chargers are the same? Hmm...same contact points? Anyway, 3 batteries still.

Maybe 24-105L to compliment my 40D!

I'll likely buy a second 40D and grip. That way I'll get a second charger and battery.

Other stuff:

1. A handful of faster 2GB CF cards (120x/133x or better).
2. More eBay BP511s (four for $24, incl shipping, last time I bought em).
3. Tokina 12-24/4, unless I hit the Lotto, then a 14/2.8L II.
4. Handstrap E1s for both cameras.
5. One precision matte focus screen to try out, another if I like it.
6. Kirk or Wimberley QR plates for the bottom of the BG-E2s.
7. A nice, fresh, new sensor cleaning kit.

"also where is a good place to find lens hoods?" On every single one of my lenses

Online, try www.KEH.com and eBay. Also, check if there is a used camera store in your area. One in mine is the best source of small items like that. Finally, if you have a camera equip show or swap meet, that can be a good place.

kensei wrote in post #3874617
you have a point... I probably will pick up a 2 gb card.

also where is a good place to find lense hoods?

Check all the usual places. B&H, Adorama, Beach, etc.

nutsnbolts wrote in post #3874663
Great that means an additional 3 batteries and charger for me. Unless the chargers are the same? Hmm...same contact points? Anyway, 3 batteries still.

Maybe 24-105L to compliment my 40D!

The charger, just like the batteries, is not the same as the XTi. Only the 10D, 20D, 30D, and 300D are the same as the 40D.

In2Photos wrote in post #3874781
Check all the usual places. B&H, Adorama, Beach, etc.

The charger, just like the batteries, is not the same as the XTi. Only the 10D, 20D, 30D, and 300D are the same as the 40D.

That's what I was afraid off!

Did not get anything with the new 40D.... I really have all I need as you can see from my sig. I still want more though,.. just can't afford it though....

Mike

nutsnbolts wrote in post #3874021
Hmm is the battery the same for the XTI? I'm hoping or even the charger the same?

same battery as in 300d and 30d

EF-S 10-22mm. Needed my ultrawideangle back. 17-40 doesn't quite go as crazy wide on a 40D as it does on a 5D

-EF 300/2.8
-Gitzo Monopod
-Wimberly Acra-Swiss plate/clamp
-6 batteries (new ones for the 20D, as well)
-BG-E2

Blue cheese and the finest French wine. Presented them on a silver platter. But the damn camera ignored it all. No more compliments for the ingrate!