Upgrading from a 40D

[kwhite]

Originally Posted by ronocnikral

all have CMOS sensors. Not quite sure where the quantum leap in technology is that you refer to.

my point is simple. most people think the newer cameras will give them greater capabilities. the bottom line is, if you are capable and understand your camera, you can produce amazing images. the 5d is one of the best dslr's made. most certainly it is the best bang for your buck, mainly because people feel they need to upgrade whenever a new camera comes out. We just picked a minty one up for under $1300 w/ grip.

I appreciate all the responses so far.They have been very helpful.

My 10D had a CMOS sensor too. I bought it used after the 20D came out for a very good price When I replaced it with my current 40D the difference in image quality was dramatic. This was due to improvements in the design of the sensor, firmware, support components and integration. The 40D is now two generations behind the current Canon APS C technology. All the design elements I mentioned (and many more) have changed for the better in the latest bodies. This differences between the current bodies and my 40D will be readily apparent in terms of image quality and camera functionality. If I made photographs only for myself this would not matter. But I don't.

I keep my cameras for two to three years so bang for the buck needs to be considered over that period. The question in my mind is how will the 5D, 5D mII and 1Ds mII be able to compete in terms of image quality over the next couple of years? How do they compare against one another today? I don't know, that is why I asked the question.

Buying glass instead of a body assumes that I'm limited by my current lenses. The 85mm does well for my main activity which is portraits. It is actually a little long for the 40D but should be just about right on a FF body. Selling all my other lenses plus the 40D will get me another lens or two.

[PIC]

Originally Posted by kwhite

I appreciate all the responses so far.They have been very helpful.

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I keep my cameras for two to three years so bang for the buck needs to be considered over that period. The question in my mind is how will the 5D, 5D mII and 1Ds mII be able to compete in terms of image quality over the next couple of years? How do they compare against one another today? I don't know, that is why I asked the question ....

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