just get a XSI and wait for a 50D when it's available? If so why? I'm considering the XSI now that their getting cheap. I just sold my XT recently. I will mostly use it for people, landscape, macro and concerts. Thanks for your time.
actorlife Senior Member  509 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY More info | Aug 20, 2008 10:11 | #1 just get a XSI and wait for a 50D when it's available? If so why? I'm considering the XSI now that their getting cheap. I just sold my XT recently. I will mostly use it for people, landscape, macro and concerts. Thanks for your time. Cameras: Fuji S3(SOLD)/Nikon D70s(SOLD)/
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krb Cream of the Crop  8,818 posts Likes: 8 Joined Jun 2008 Location: Where southern efficiency and northern charm come together More info | Aug 20, 2008 10:17 | #2 actorlife wrote in post #6144276  just get a XSI and wait for a 50D when it's available? As opposed to what? -- Ken
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mrklaw Senior Member 678 posts Joined Jan 2006 More info | Aug 20, 2008 10:17 | #3 wait a week, see what Canon have to say, read the 14,000 thread on the news here, and then make your mind up. _______________
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elysium "full of stupid banter"  11,619 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Harrow/London/UK/GB/That Part Of The World/Next To France More info | Aug 20, 2008 10:24 | #4 You sig says you have a D70, personally I would stick with that. If there is a 50D on its way, you can bet you lenses that it will cost way more than the XSI. I would just go for the XSI or another XT especially for concerts knowing it would get bashed around at times. Everyday, a programmer finds a way of creating an idiotproof program. Everyday, the universe spits out another idiot.....So far, the universe if winning
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jr_senator Goldmember  4,861 posts Joined Sep 2006 More info | Aug 20, 2008 10:45 | #5 I don't know just how seriously you take your macro, but both the SXI and D70 have small, dim viewfinders. If you want to do macro as a large/important part of your photography experience, then a 40D should be the lowest in the line camera you should consider.
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prinspaul Senior Member 475 posts Joined Jan 2008 Location: Holland More info | Aug 20, 2008 11:31 | #6 wait for next week indeed...if there is no news for the 50d I'd rather go with the 40d instead of the XSI. but that's just my opinion, because I like the xxd bodies more than the xxxd bodies (size, grip, etc.)
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Aug 21, 2008 16:08 | #7 jr_senator wrote in post #6144460 I don't know just how seriously you take your macro, but both the SXI and D70 have small, dim viewfinders. If you want to do macro as a large/important part of your photography experience, then a 40D should be the lowest in the line camera you should consider. Not big into macro, but maybe some flower shooting once in a while. XSI is suppose to have a brighter viewfinder from what i've read. Well I went ahead and ordered the XSI with extended warranty from buydig after seeing it a best buy last nite. I will wait and see what the 50D has to offer...Thanks for the help guys! Cameras: Fuji S3(SOLD)/Nikon D70s(SOLD)/
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Aug 21, 2008 16:36 | #8 actorlife wrote in post #6144276 just get a XSI and wait for a 50D when it's available? If so why? I'm considering the XSI now that their getting cheap. I just sold my XT recently. I will mostly use it for people, landscape, macro and concerts. Thanks for your time. If you already own a camera, it seem rather foolish to buy a new body as an interim solution, when the economic half life of dSLRs is about 2 years You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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JeffreyG "my bits and pieces are all hard"  More info | Aug 21, 2008 17:24 | #9 actorlife wrote in post #6144276 just get a XSI and wait for a 50D when it's available? If so why? I'm considering the XSI now that their getting cheap. I just sold my XT recently. I will mostly use it for people, landscape, macro and concerts. Thanks for your time. Which features on the 50D do you need? Oh wait..... My personal stuff:http://www.flickr.com/photos/jngirbach/sets/
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Aug 21, 2008 19:42 | #10 Wilt wrote in post #6153559 If you already own a camera, it seem rather foolish to buy a new body as an interim solution, when the economic half life of dSLRs is about 2 years (after 2 years, worth 50% of new; after 3 years, worth 33% of new; after 4 years, worth 25% of new) I Sold my XT, so I don't have anything right now(I travel with my job)so I just wanted to get the XSI and the 40D at best buy was too bulky and heavy. I don't mind upgrading my cameras every 3 years + the XSI was a steal. If the 50D appeals to me the XSI will be my backup. Cameras: Fuji S3(SOLD)/Nikon D70s(SOLD)/
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Aug 21, 2008 19:45 | #11 JeffreyG wrote in post #6153806 Which features on the 50D do you need? Oh wait.....  It's kind of hard to compare the XSi with a camera that is unlikely to be announced until next February. 12 MP APS-C vs who knows? 3.5 fps vs. who knows? etc etc The 40D isjust 12 months old. Canon has not replaced a prosumer dSLR in 12 months since the D60. Not comparing I know the 40D is one hell of a camera as should be the 50D. I just don't need one right now. I don't shoot sports, so I don't need anything that fast and HEAVY. Cameras: Fuji S3(SOLD)/Nikon D70s(SOLD)/
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m-bartelt Senior Member  789 posts Joined Apr 2008 More info | Aug 22, 2008 07:02 | #12 If there is a 50D coming out soon (not likely) it will be either identical in size and weight, or perhaps a little larger. That has been the trend from 20D>30D>40D... so I wouldn't expect the premature 50D to be any smaller or lighter. Canon 40D ■ 10-22mm ■ 24-105L ■ 580 EX II
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