Photog Topic: Canon 50D 15mp

[pokerDawg]

My 30D is an old fart now but it does what I need.


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[daPitbull]

Ehh..I'll hold out for a full-frame 5D. I've heard rumors of a cheaper version of the 5D to be released.

The only thing I like about this new 50D is the high ISO but nothing else.

Camera bodies come out every 6 months or so and don't hold their value. I say invest in some quality L lenses and keep your 30D.

[Katfish]

I know nothing about cameras, but Dan wants the Nikon D40 or the D80.

[pokerDawg]

daPitbull previously said:

Ehh..I'll hold out for a full-frame 5D. I've heard rumors of a cheaper version of the 5D to be released.

The only thing I like about this new 50D is the high ISO but nothing else.

Camera bodies come out every 6 months or so and don't hold their value. I say invest in some quality L lenses and keep your 30D.

The 40D and 50D have features my 30D is serious lacking so I wouldn't mind upgrading. MP is not a big deal to me. I've never printed over 11x17 and those come out well for my 8mp gear.

Katfish previously said:

I know nothing about cameras, but Dan wants the Nikon D40 or the D80.

I don't know Nikons but I've played with a D80. It's nice camera. If you are a casual shooter that wants anything better than a point and shoot, the D40 should do well mated to a really good lens. D80 will of course have a better sensor, more features, and greater durability. Never forget the importance of a good lens.

[SwiCago]

The ISO sounds nice, but all the rest is just extra for lazy people who do not shoot in manual mode. Lazy people should just stick with point and shoots.
I'll stick to my D200 and D70IR, until the D700(FX) is at an affordable range.

[Mtbcoach]

daPitbull previously said:

Ehh..I'll hold out for a full-frame 5D. I've heard rumors of a cheaper version of the 5D to be released.

The only thing I like about this new 50D is the high ISO but nothing else.

Camera bodies come out every 6 months or so and don't hold their value. I say invest in some quality L lenses and keep your 30D.

I agree with this but its always hard to know when to upgrade.

My 30D works great and I've only got 2 L series lenses (70-200 and 24-70) but my wife never understand why I'm buying lenses worth as much or more than the camera...

[daPitbull]

Mtbcoach previously said:

I agree with this but its always hard to know when to upgrade.

My 30D works great and I've only got 2 L series lenses (70-200 and 24-70) but my wife never understand why I'm buying lenses worth as much or more than the camera...

For me, I'm looking for a full frame, so thats easy enough for me to know when to upgrade. I could care less about all the other bells and whistles like 'flex capacitor self cleaning modulators' that they seem to be putting into newer bodies. Problem is 5D is flipping $$$. I guess it's all about knowing what you 'need' to create images you are going for.

I've got a 24-105L and wish I got a 24-70 instead. I have a 70-200L f4 that I hardly use and looking to trade for a 17-40L.

[pokerDawg]

SwiCago previously said:

The ISO sounds nice, but all the rest is just extra for lazy people who do not shoot in manual mode. Lazy people should just stick with point and shoots.
I'll stick to my D200 and D70IR, until the D700(FX) is at an affordable range.

Lazy people? I like technical improvements....but I don't do not use automatic mode

Mtbcoach previously said:

I agree with this but its always hard to know when to upgrade.

My 30D works great and I've only got 2 L series lenses (70-200 and 24-70) but my wife never understand why I'm buying lenses worth as much or more than the camera...

Same camera, same lenses....and same wife?!?!? Mentality of course

[VDM]

I just went from the xt to the xsi with some new IS lenses. You guys are waaaaaaaaaay over my head.

[pokerDawg]

VDM previously said:

I just went from the xt to the xsi with some new IS lenses. You guys are waaaaaaaaaay over my head.

It's not the camera...it's the shooter. I went on a photo gathering once and the pro with a $100 film p&s kicked all our azzes.