40D very tempting, now under 1K

To add to the bargain hunting..... just picked up a new 40D body (kerso), second hand 70-200 F/4L (POTN sell forum) and Sandisk Extreme III 8Gb CF (eBay) all for $1100.

Adding to that a 10-22mm F/3.5-4.5 and 17-55mm F/2.8 IS.


I think 'finally' I'm set! I'm off to NYC for 3 weeks next week, so I'll have a huge playground to go mad on.

It's not that the 50D is a bad camera, it IS better then the 40D but not by much like everyone says. The screen/display is one reason i orderd a 50D, should have one in a few days.

You can buy a new 40D from Canada for $830 CDN which works out to approx $655 US.
Full warranty and shipping isn't to much. http://www.adencamera.​com …sp?ProdID=2041&​Category=1

--Evan

Evan Idler wrote in post #6827876
You can buy a new 40D from Canada for $830 CDN which works out to approx $655 US.
Full warranty and shipping isn't to much. http://www.adencamera.​com …sp?ProdID=2041&​Category=1

--Evan

Oh stars. If I was working right now, and hadn't just lost so much money on the lens I got burned on, I would be all over this I really want 2 40Ds

I bought a 40D today off craigslist for $600 with under 1k actuation's on it and then withing hours of that bought a 17-40L for $450!!!! It was a good day for sure... Ill take a 40D and L lens over a 50D body anyday.

Go for the 40D and get the best glass

Having owned my 40D for a year now, I am extremely happy that I bought it as my first DSLR. Thanks to this forum, I have built a good collection of lenses during the year and use each and every one of them.

In my opinion, you can not go wrong with this camera as an upgrade or first DSLR.

Used is OK, particularly from a reputable shop! I got a mint, used, boxed 40D from Walters Photo Video in the UK for £399 ($590), very pleased with that... They have a 30D for £342 if anyone's looking for that. Mifsuds also sells used and has a 40D for £429 and a 30D for £349.

I too picked up a used 40D for about 650USD. Two days later I found a great bargain for a used 5D, and ended up picking up that as well (about 1000USD). I come from the 350D - 30D, and honestly, both these new cameras are great bargain upgrades for me.

As already pointed, it is not that the 50D is a bad camera. But the price at which the 40Ds are selling make it worth every penny.

just picked up the 40D accessory kit now to. was on for $200 CAD, comes with the Canon grip, the extra battery and a Tamrac bag. I'm set for MX racing some spring now

Having used the 40D for a little over 1 year, I highly recommend it. If you master the fundamentals of taking better photos, the camera will not disappoint you.

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EOS 40D, EOS 3 (35mm film), Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L, 70-200 f/4L, TAMRON SP AF17-50mm f/2.8
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I bought a factory re-con 40D for around $700 Bargains to be had

I just sold my 40D the other day - it was a great camera but considering how fast the price is dropping on it, I had to let it go in order to get some decent return on it. still, the house seems just a little bit empty without it....

Well, I just pulled the trigger on a 50D. Should be here Friday. Thought a lot about it and decided to just go with the 50D.