Upgrade to 40D - please help

XxDJCyberLoverxX wrote in post #10469545
Funny that you are contemplating, because I JUST did a switch with another POTN user here with my T1i for his 40D.

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I froze a 40D at +7F in a 20mph wind. Otherwise worry free!

My first DSLR was a XTi/400D which I got about 3 years ago. I got a 30D as second body which was nice, but the 40D is even better, live view and other newer features are really fun. I plan on keeping it for a while... when I get a 5DmkII (or some sort of full frame) then we'll see what happens.

Thank you very much one and all, this has been really helpful. I am now going to have to do a little bit of saving and then 40D here I come. Next step from there will be to upgrade my lenses and thenhopefully should start getting some decent results!!

Cheers one and all for your help.

Fretless Pete wrote in post #10466729
Would only using the centre AF point in tricky contrast shots eliminate that focus problem ?

Perhaps, but if you're dealing with wider apertures this might lead to a misfocus if you focus-recompose.

The 40D is a safe purchase - as others have said, it's reliable and produces great images. However, the way prices are for used these days, you might be able to pick up a used 50D for a little more. Worth considering for the micro autofocus adjust, better rear lcd, higher resolution and better high ISO performance.

I just got my 40D from Canon Service after using it so much, the shutter assembly broke. $200 later, it's good as new and wonderfully again! Not the most used of the 3 I have, but still a great choice.