DSE 5 #1 August 7, 2007 In case you're interested, the Canon 40D should be announced in the next coupla weeks (August 20 is expected date). If you don't read Swedish, the pix are pretty enticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #2 August 7, 2007 Cool! And for those who read English, a little taste: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/canon-eos-40d-details-leaked-101-megapixels-198489.php and http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/more-light-on-the-yet-unannounced-canon-d40-dslr-238614.php ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #3 August 7, 2007 Woowoo! That puts me one step closer to being able to afford a used 20D!I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #4 August 7, 2007 Sounds alot like a 30D with a larger sensor..... And the 30D is basically a 20D with uprgaded firmware, larger LCD Screen, and Spot Metering.... Edit to add: In the Swedish article it also says they added 3 custom setting banks and weather sealed the body like the D200. Sounds like it will be more competitive with the Nikon at a lower price. Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #5 August 7, 2007 Sounds about like a 5d with the XTi's somewhat-effective dust shaker...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #6 August 7, 2007 QuoteSounds about like a 5d with the XTi's somewhat-effective dust shaker... Did it say they were going with a full frame sensor? Thought it just said more Mp's... Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #7 August 7, 2007 If gizmodo is right its still a 1.6 crop. to be honest, its still not enough of an upgrade for me to bother wanting to trade in my 20D. If it was a full frame like the 5 i would be all over it. Think i will wait for the 5d successor in this case.Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #8 August 7, 2007 I missed the mention of the crop - for myself, I'm drooling over the 1DMk3....Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #9 August 7, 2007 He he....no shit. The $7,000 price tag is a bit much though. I've been playing around with my D200 shooting in NEF/RAW at the track lately (normally I shoot jpg cuz I can take around 800 shots in a day and it's just too much work to process) and from what I've seen, there is just no way to justify spending that kind of money on a camera. I mean, quality wise, the modern prosumer Canon and Nikon cameras are capable of such incredible image quality, it's just not worth spending that kind of serious additional cash. Most of what you're paying for is convenience.... I'd rather spend the money on glass instead Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #10 August 7, 2007 I can see it for hardcore sports shooters - the improved focus point count and autofocus would be worth kicking up the money for a 1DMk2, however. I've got a decent selection of glass...wouldn't mind a bit more, though... 500mm prime, anyone? Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #11 August 7, 2007 Quote I missed the mention of the crop - for myself, I'm drooling over the 1DMk3.... He he yeah me too, but i don't fancy the price tag or strapping it to my head . A touch heavy methinks.If i had the money for an air camera and a ground camera then yes without doubt!!!Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #12 August 7, 2007 Quote I can see it for hardcore sports shooters - the improved focus point count and autofocus would be worth kicking up the money for a 1DMk2, however. I've got a decent selection of glass...wouldn't mind a bit more, though... 500mm prime, anyone? 500mm? I laugh at 500mm How about one of these http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=154&modelid=8178 A bargain at $85,000Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #13 August 7, 2007 Quote I can see it for hardcore sports shooters - the improved focus point count and autofocus would be worth kicking up the money for a 1DMk2, however. I've got a decent selection of glass...wouldn't mind a bit more, though... 500mm prime, anyone? Yeah....hard core being the operative word there. I'm still impressed with the D200 at the track. Shooting a motorcycle coming towards me a 100+ it still shoots at 5fps and has time to focus in between. Sure, a few here and there come out blurry but it's surprisingly few. There was a dude shooting with a Canon 500mm Prime on Sunday (the arrogant little shit told me "I don't shoot zoom lenses lol!) and my shots came out miles better than his. I was using my el cheapo $1,000 combo Nikkor 2.8 80-200 with a 2x extender. Somehow I don't believe it was because of the lens though Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #14 August 8, 2007 Quote Cool! And for those who read English, a little taste: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/canon-eos-40d-details-leaked-101-megapixels-198489.php and http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/digital-cameras/more-light-on-the-yet-unannounced-canon-d40-dslr-238614.php ltdiver Great websight Found this gizmo http://www.biolifetechnologies.com/ less expensive than the camera and a daily user Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloggy 1 #15 August 20, 2007 QuoteIn case you're interested, the Canon 40D should be announced in the next coupla weeks (August 20 is expected date). If you don't read Swedish, the pix are pretty enticing. Yep, Aug 20 it was. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07082010canoneos40d.asp Looks like my new camera... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
