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Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/20/2007 09:03:33 PM · #1

Hey all.

Not too long ago I got my Canon 5D. In the short time i've had it the sensor's been cleaned a couple times which didnt help (still lots of dust - maybe static or so?)
Now today I got to play with the 40D for a bit and I'm seriously considering downgrading. It felt like a great camera, and felt like it was a decent 'opponent' of the 5D. Now i've been offered that i can trade in my 5D, get almost the full amount I payed for it back, and get a 40D with a discount. Is it worth it? Is it really that much of a downgrade?

Financially I believe it would be a wise decision to get the 40D and say g'bye to the 5D.. Any other opinions that might make me change my mind?
Besides that, if i keep my 5D ill prob have to send it to Canon for a few weeks to get the sensor fixed..
All advice/opinions are greatly appreciated.

Mike

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/20/2007 09:10:43 PM · #2

Originally posted by Meda4:

Besides that, if i keep my 5D ill prob have to send it to Canon for a few weeks to get the sensor fixed..

???

The 5D is a little bit of a challenge to keep clean. Tt really shouldn't be difficult. It sure shouldn't have to be serviced by Canon.

That said, if you're not sure you need a 35mm sensor, then perhaps the 40D would be a good choice. There are some very nice features on the 40D that are not present on the 5D, and the IQ on the 40D is very impressive, though in some ways a little short of the 5D. Personally I would not trade my 5D for a 40D, but that's *me*. Your situation may be entirely different.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

12/20/2007 09:15:21 PM · #3

Thanks for the reply :)
Thing is, it's been cleaned like 4 times the last 2-3 months or so, all possible ways (swabs, vacuum, etc etc) and nothing's helped. Tried it at the shop, tried it myself, and im starting to get a bit tired of it..
Thats my only problem with the camera tbh.. I love it, all except for that

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

12/20/2007 09:33:19 PM · #4

What aperature do you shoot at? I haven't cleaned mine once in the 1-1/2 years I've had it. I know it's dirty but I don't see it til i get to like F16 or smaller.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/20/2007 09:48:44 PM · #5

I dont go that high usually, normally between F2.8 and F10, with spots showing badly at F5.6

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

12/20/2007 09:50:34 PM · #6

Originally posted by Meda4:

I dont go that high usually, normally between F2.8 and F10, with spots showing badly at F5.6

those are some *big* boogers to show at those apertures. Does cleaning move them around, or are the big ones always in the same place?

dwterry

Canon EOS-1D Mark III

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/20/2007 09:57:56 PM · #7

I clean my 5D about ever 3 or 4 months. Really not all that often. But then, many of my shots are at f/4 and below, except for the big family portraits and those are usually around f/8. But the family portraits often have a dark background so nothing shows up.

In my opinion the 40D and the 5D would make an awesome pair. Together, the two of them, can do so much more than a single camera could. They are optimize for very different types of shoots.

Just like the way I use my 5D for portraits and weddings and I use my Mark III for candids and sports (with some portraiture thrown in every now and then).

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

12/20/2007 10:05:04 PM · #8

Kirbic - they stay at the same spot.. basically making the pics 'useless' (middle of the sensor), like i said, i love the camera but its really starting to get annoying.. and if i can get a 40D and get 1500 euros back along with it.. hmm.. tempting..

NstiG8tr

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

12/21/2007 07:23:03 AM · #9

Originally posted by dwterry:

In my opinion the 40D and the 5D would make an awesome pair.

I'm heading this direction I think. I'm kinda waiting to see what they do to the 5D for upgrades, but I really don't think I want to spend another $3000+ for a new body again. It would have to be some serious upgrading for me to consider it.

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/21/2007 07:49:16 AM · #10

Yah, there's been a lot of rumours about the 5d upgrade and it's supposed functions. I want to buy a 5d but i would prefer to wait and upgrade when the 5dmk2 comes out to save some cash.

As for the OP: If you're going to get a lot of money back, as well as the 40d, i'd probably do the deal and spend the extra cash gained on a great lens and/or lighting equipment. Or even, get a website up, some business cards printed and try and make a business out of thigns.