Vectis Birder
Itchy feet
In an earlier thread it was suggested replacement for the 5D would be this autumn and the new 50D would appear next Spring at the earliest.
That's what I heard when talking to the guy in Jessops this morning.
In an earlier thread it was suggested replacement for the 5D would be this autumn and the new 50D would appear next Spring at the earliest.
40D + 400 f5.6 is a superb combo, I have also used the 400 f5.6 with the 30D and 350D.Let us know what you think with the combination 40d + 400 f5.6.
BTW, what was your other camera you used with the 400 f5.6.
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40D + 400 f5.6 is a superb combo, I have also used the 400 f5.6 with the 30D and 350D (I still have the 30D but only use it as a second body these days). The 40D is a great birding camera IMO.
40D + 400 f5.6 is a superb combo, I have also used the 400 f5.6 with the 30D and 350D.
I still have my 30D but only use it as a second body these day as I much prefer the 40D especially for bird photography.
Some of the things I like about the 40D compared to the 30D is (in no particular order):
Better AF - although for Birds in flight (AI servo) you have to be careful as the AF is very sensitive and will lock on to something in the background as soon as you lose the bird.
6.5 FPS and bigger buffer.
Live View which I use for manual focusing in macro shooting.
The three custom modes C1 C2 C3 very handy for pre-setting various modes for birds.
The AF-on button I have assigned AF to this button instead of using the shutter button, absolutely love this for birds esp when in AI mode (most of the time for me)
Highlight Tone Priority I use this for landscapes and find it very effective.
Automatic Sensor Cleaning IMO this really works.
Custom Functions there are lots of useful custom functions.
I also like the IQ, somehow there is a richness to the colours which is not there on the 30D (not sure if this is down to the 14bit processing).
On the negative side, I have a 400mm f5.6 lens which I use with a taped 1.4 converter at times - when using the centre point only acquiring AF with the tc is nowhere near as good as the 30D (although it works reasonably well on the outer AF points).
'the other bit I did
not like was the little window on the top with your settings the 450d has this
in large letters and numbers on the 3" screen with just one slow press of the shutter button'.
The settings can also be displayed on the 3" screen on the 40D if you so wish in addition to the LCD on top. There is an advantage in having a LCD on top in addition to the 3" LCD. Very handy if the camera is mounted at a low level for example.
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I certainly would not upgrade for a flip screen and 13mp that's for sure.Here is the thing will you upgrade to the 50d when it comes out with
all the new goodies like flip screen 13meg pix etc etc ???
LOL - You are not seriously suggesting that the 450D is better than the 40DI think I am right in saying that the 450d has all of the above, except the 6.5 FPS
it has 3.5 FPS, but thats pretty fast, can't say at the moment I have really
needed. The "AF-on button" I don't quite understand what you mean, and
weather its a asset ? and of cause the 450d's got 12.2 meg pix.
Also the 40d is very heavy compared to the 450d and the other bit I did
not like was the little window on the top with your settings the 450d has this
in large letters and numbers on the 3" screen with just one slow press of the shutter button.
LOL - You are not seriously suggesting that the 450D is better than the 40D
Here is the thing will you upgrade to the 50d when it comes out with
all the new goodies like flip screen 13meg pix etc etc ???
The 40D (or any of the XXXD and XXD cameras) will AF with converters it is just that they will not AF over f5.6. If you have a f4 or quicker lens then AF with a 1.4tc is no problem. At the moment it is only series 1 cameras that AF at f8 (even then only with the centre focus point). I would be highly surprised if the next non 1 series camera would AF at f8 so I think you will be waiting a long time.My wifes waiting patiently for the "50D" to come out. She's into macro work. Are there any firm indications as to what features/spec there will be on it? The ability to autofocus with converters on would be a help for a start (so I can borrow it when she's working!!). I use a 20D (with 100-400 and 1.4x kenko pro 300) and wouldn't really consider upgrading until this is possible.
My 40d will focus with the 1.4 converter with the prime 400mm f5.6 lens with the pins taped. It will not focus on auto with the 100-400IS lens
I think she means that it will not autofocus with the converter AND the 100-400mm. It SHOULD be ok with just the lens alone.
I got my 40D today, and so far I am very pleased with it.