30d or 40d - DPChallenge Forums

08/27/2007 05:26:20 PM · #1

If you had the opportunity to purchase a 30d at say $1,100aud would you go for it or wait and go for the 40d at $1,900aud. I'm thinking that 30d is a lot of camera but the 3inch screen and improved focusing on the specs sheet of the 40d look good - live view would be handy at times also. But the camera has not been tested yet so it's all just talk so far - will high ISO shots be better or not is anyones guess at this stage.

Anyway, just want to get an idea of what others would do. Thanks for your thoughts.

Cheers

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

08/27/2007 05:31:51 PM · #2

30D is a hell of a camera, if I were wanting to save the money I would not hesitate to buy it.

Ben

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

08/27/2007 05:40:08 PM · #3

Personally i would go for the 30D and use the difference in cash for glass or goodies.
:D

LindaLee

Canon EOS-40D

08/27/2007 06:01:13 PM · #4

Same here - we have two 30D's and LOVE them! You can get some good stuff with the extra money.

ragamuffingirl

Sony Alpha NEX-5N

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/27/2007 06:08:13 PM · #5

I would marry my 30d if I could.

Ubersteiny

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM for Canon

08/27/2007 08:18:50 PM · #6

if you already dont have a 20d or 30d i would definitly jump for hte 40d. you get the 3 incher, 6.5 fps, 10 mp and latest and greatest technology

GinaRothfels

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

Olympus 8mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital ED Fisheye PRO Lens

08/27/2007 08:29:30 PM · #7

I agree with

noisemaker. The 40D sounds pretty good to me. I've only had my 400D for 3 months, so I won't be upgrading any time soon, but there's a lot in the specifications that sounds really interesting.

smurfguy

08/27/2007 09:21:49 PM · #8

I'd say it's impossible to say until the 40D actually hits the shelves and the 30D price drops. If I were in the market, the amount of that reduction would be the determining factor.

However, in your consideration, don't forget the 14-bit ADC and supposedly lower noise sensor/processor combo.

08/27/2007 10:18:14 PM · #9

OK, about 50/50 at this stage. Hmmmmmm

garrywhite2

08/27/2007 10:32:09 PM · #10

Observing the current currency exchange that's $907 for the 30D and $1567 for the 40D. Sounds like the 40D is one of the kits and the 30D is the body only.

For me I've waited a long time for the 40D. My deposit went in early A.M. on August 20th.

08/27/2007 10:47:32 PM · #11

Hi garrywhite2

The price for the 30d is for the body only second hand with 21month Canon warranty still in play with 5000 on the shutter. Current new price for 30d is $1,500 but could possibly drop when the 40d hits the shelf at an expected $1,900.

Edit: Have just found out that a canon 40d can be had in Australia for $1750. The gap is closing.

Message edited by author 2007-08-28 03:10:49.

AdrlnJunkie11

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

08/29/2007 05:51:16 PM · #12

I'll be selling my 30D once the 40D comes out. Anyone intrested? It's in mint condition! :)

09/12/2007 05:34:48 AM · #13

OK, this is an older thread that I started but it was before the 40d had come out and some had one in the hands.

What are the thoughts of those that have upgraded to the new 40D?
Have many upgraded from a 30D and was this move worthwhile in your opinion?

I'm still tossing up on whether to purchase a second hand 30D or go for a new 40D. I'm coming for a 350d and would like better focusing and I understand the 30D will do this as it is a step up from the 350d but that the 40D is an even better focusing system. (sigh) It's all too hard.

Delta_6

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/12/2007 05:45:05 AM · #14

Hey Maria, ordered my 40D from PhotoBuff and got a hell of a good deal on it. Should be getting it tomorrow.

Tiberius

Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

09/12/2007 05:53:41 AM · #15

Originally posted by noisemaker:

if you already dont have a 20d or 30d i would definitly jump for hte 40d. you get the 3 incher, 6.5 fps, 10 mp and latest and greatest technology

wait and get the 40D. You still have your good already old 350D to shot, right?

Manic

DJI Mini 3 Pro

Kamlan 28mm F1.4 MF for APS-C

09/12/2007 06:01:09 AM · #16

The 40D is a far greater improvement over the 30D than the 30D was over the 20D (the 30D should have been released as the 20Dmk2 or even 20Dn going by other upgrades to the Canon range). If you can afford it, I'd definitely recommend going for the newer model, as it's a significantly better camera IMO.

Message edited by author 2007-09-12 06:01:30.

Delta_6

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/13/2007 05:38:10 AM · #17

I just got my 40D today and I love it already. Got some good glass for it, now it's up to me to improve myself while using it.

09/13/2007 06:04:10 AM · #18

Hey Dave that's great. What lenses you aiming for, see your have the nifty 50 already. Happy shooting.

Delta_6

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/13/2007 06:07:40 AM · #19

I also got the Sigma EX 70-200 2.8 APO DG HSM Macro. And should have got today but didn't, the Sigma EX 18-50 2.8. I will be calling photobuff tomorrow to express my extreme displeasure that they forgot to include one of my lenses in the package, even though they charged me for it.

09/13/2007 06:12:02 AM · #20

I actually held a 40D yesterday - felt good. I just don't know that I need all the extras it provides. Coming from a 350d I was thinking a 30d would cover everything I need. Better focusing, 5 fps, 2.5inch screen. It's tempting to go a good used one and work with that. I don't know that I shoot enough to warrant the funds for the 40d if you know what I mean. Cheers

Message edited by author 2007-09-13 06:22:16.

Camabs

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 35mm f/2.0

09/13/2007 07:21:06 AM · #21

Originally posted by RamblinR:

I don't have it and I am not ging to get it. Where I live, the price difference between a new 30D and a (obviously also) new 40D is 500 Euros. I'dd rather invest that in decent lenzes than in a marginally improved camera. Actually, I am thinking of buying a 2n hand 20D plus a 200/2.8L for less than the price of a 40D body.

What do you call a 'better' focussing system? I have a (by now 'antique') 300D and it always focusses exactly where I want it to. What's to improve?

Message edited by author 2007-09-13 07:21:29.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

09/13/2007 08:14:34 AM · #22

I don't know Canon cameras, but a fairly comprehensive review (it seems) is available here that compares the 30D and 40D models:

dpreview.com - Canon EOS 40D Preview

Good luck! :)

09/13/2007 08:14:41 AM · #23

Shooting sports action with centre point and Al servo. 350d doesn't keep up with my 70-200 f4 IS USM lens. (I gather that's my problem but I could be wrong). More frames per second would also be better for this sort of shooting.

AdrlnJunkie11