40D or 50D $300 difference

Normally i never buy things as soon as they come out but i have been waiting a long time to make this decision between these two cameras. Of course I could wait longer for the 5DmkII but is probably out of my price range anyways The price difference would be 300 dollars by just comparing the bodys, or 164 for the 17-85 kit.

Would it be worth it to go with the 50D?

and on a side note how long would it take to see a price drop with the 50D?

Cheapest I have seen a 40D body from a legit dealer is $971 at Amazon. 50D will sell for $1399. Thats $428 if my math is correct. Where are you seeing the 40D body for around $850?

beijing

It's Your Monies. Go with what You want. I have the 40D as is, but I Will go for the 50 as well. Never hurts to have a backer and another body that may be well worth it. I will be watching the 50 before I buy though.. Specs are great on paper, we shall see what real world results are too.

The lowest price for 40D, is 6,580 HKD...= 840 USD
But I have no idea about 50D until end Sep.

Are their warranty issues if buying from China ?

the warranty would be china mainland only

2112 wrote in post #6223452
Cheapest I have seen a 40D body from a legit dealer is $971 at Amazon. 50D will sell for $1399. Thats $428 if my math is correct. Where are you seeing the 40D body for around $850?

I paid $850.00 for my body a month ago from DigiCombos. After reading some of the reviews about this seller, I was trepidatious. I've attached their review page, mine is the second one down. As you can see things turned out well for me.

http://www.resellerrat​ings.com/store/DigiCom​bos

They are now advertising it now for $825.00, and the 50D for $1,400.00. A difference of $575.00???

Lou

Isn't $840 without the lense kit vs the 50D at 1399 with a lens?

That does make a difference.

Keithaba wrote in post #6225397
Isn't $840 without the lense kit vs the 50D at 1399 with a lens?

That does make a difference.

No, the 50D Body only is $1399.00. $1599.00 with a 28-135 IS USM.

Lou