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Message: <blockquote data-quote="postcardcv" data-source="post: 1794665" data-attributes="member: 3294"><p>The 450D should be closer to £300 secondhand and you should be able to pick up a 40D for ~£400 (there's normally at least one for sale in the classifieds on here, mine might be there soon...) Both are good cameras, though the faster frame rate and more solid build of the 40D give it a slight edge in my opinion. That said a friend uses the 450D as they prefer the smaller, lighter body and they get excellent results from it. As for lenses, I'm not a fan of the Sigma 150-500 (I know a few people who have had problems with it), but I reckon you should be able to get a used 100-400 IS or 400 f5.6 for just about within your budget (if you shop around).</p></blockquote><p></p>