I am interested in the micro-adjustment - and that's about all what I'v seen so far. I'm not interested in video and don't really need an improvment in megapixels. my 5D and 40D are just fine in that way.
I'm looking for better AF, high-ISO performance, dynamic range, 14 bit.
I wanted first the 5dII but 21 megapixel is just to much for my pc.
Since I own a 300 year old house that needs to be taken care of, my budget doesn't allow a 5dII AND a PC. Therfore I've taken a closer look at the 50d. but I love FF...
what's it gonna be? I don't know yet... Christmas is coming
I have a 30D and a 40D.... will replace the 30D with a 50D. Actually, it will be delivered today.
Most say that the 30D and 40D have same IQ -- not my copy, though. The 40D is head and shoulders above the 30D -- even my wife sees the IQ difference between the two. I will definitely get a 5DII in the spring and probably keep all three.
No way for me, if the body had an upgrade as in more AF points and spread out , I'd be on it in a second, but it's the same old 40D array. I would bet there is no difference in real world shooting compared to the 40D.
seanbolton wrote:
I don't see enough benefit in the 50D to justify an upgrade of my 40D.
10 to 15 megapixels is not too important for me, 10 is plenty and the comparison shot posted above shows that the benefits of the 50D are marginal and unlikely to be seen in real prints, even large prints.
I will wait for the 60D with video mode. I would have upgraded if the AF system was upgraded significantly, nearer to 1 series.
Hmmm..... If the point of this post was to show that IQ is very close, it did just the opposite for me. It looks like a marked improvement in resolution to me.
I'm not upgrading immediately, but will soon, from my 20D. Larger/better LCD and better viewfinder for the 50+ yo eyes, live view, and double the pixels for more cropping room. Slight increase in ISO noise also a plus.
Hmmm..... If the point of this post was to show that IQ is very close, it did just the opposite for me. It looks like a marked improvement in resolution to me.
Mike
No, just a bit of back focus on the right (40D). The background on the right (40D) is sharper. The nose on the left (50D) is sharper. If the focus was exactly the same on both cameras, the resolution edge of the 50D will be less than seen here.
If you draw a straight line between the left side of the mouth to the blue emblem on the cap, you cross an orange zone just below the cap. That part of the face is perhaps 1/3 way from the nose to the background. That orange area looks slightly sharper to me on the 40D.
Don Clary wrote:
No, just a bit of back focus on the right (40D). The background on the right (40D) is sharper. The nose on the left (50D) is sharper. If the focus was exactly the same on both cameras, the resolution edge of the 50D will be less than seen here.
If you draw a straight line between the left side of the mouth to the blue emblem on the cap, you cross an orange zone just below the cap. That part of the face is perhaps 1/3 way from the nose to the background. That orange area looks slightly sharper to me on the 40D....Show more →
Anyway, differences will not be noticeble in prints, unless you print really, really, really big
I guess for most people it boils down to: are the extra 50D features worth almost twice the money you pay for a 40D? The majority doesn't seem to think it does. At least for now... Maybe that will change when 50D images and positive reviews/user reports will flood the internet... and when prices are coming down (fast)
everybody it has the right to an opinion,so I respect yours;mine is that finally 50D has all the features that should have the xxD series from the start! A 9 cross-type AF sistem and microadjustment AF,and weather sealing improovement is very welcome1
abam wrote:
why is switching to nikon always an option in these polls, instead of other rather reasonable options? for example, here, it's either buy a 50D, don't buy a 50D, or switch to nikon... before the switch-to-nikon option, what about buy another 40D, buy a 5DII etc... =)
I agree with this statement...
look at Amazon and the single item page, they have a list of things that "people who looked at this item also looked at..."
look at Amazon and the single item page, they have a list of things that "people who looked at this item also looked at..."
1) The purpose of the poll was/is to see how many people were/are interested in buying a 50D. NOT how many people were interested in buying a 40D, 5D2, D700, etc...
2) There is no mentioning of "switching to Nikon" in the poll
3) This is not Amazon... Nor the B&S forum... Just a poll, no selling going on here
Not yet Tempting, but I'm still very happy with the IQ of my 20D (and 5D) pics ... for approx the same amount of money, I guess, I might go for the HG 21 camcorder instead
Daan B wrote:
1) The purpose of the poll was/is to see how many people were/are interested in buying a 50D. NOT how many people were interested in buying a 40D, 5D2, D700, etc... 2) There is no mentioning of "switching to Nikon" in the poll 3) This is not Amazon... Nor the B&S forum... Just a poll, no selling going on here
Well said. Of course it was your poll, I think a clear subject was stated in the title, and if you got the information you wanted then it's perfect. My rambling was just kinda throwing out some ideas for others to think of in the future if they so desire. I should have added that line.
Please accept my apologies if it appears that I was criticizing this poll, because I am one of the people that participated and voted for item #1. I am going to get this camera because I believe it's a significant upgrade over the 40D (which I currently own two) even if the autofocus and high ISO perform similarly. So I will get one 50D and keep one 40D for backup/2nd fiddle work.
georgefun99 wrote:
Well said. Of course it was your poll, I think a clear subject was stated in the title, and if you got the information you wanted then it's perfect. My rambling was just kinda throwing out some ideas for others to think of in the future if they so desire. I should have added that line.
Please accept my apologies if it appears that I was criticizing this poll, because I am one of the people that participated and voted for item #1. I am going to get this camera because I believe it's a significant upgrade over the 40D (which I currently own two) even if the autofocus and high ISO perform similarly. So I will get one 50D and keep one 40D for backup/2nd fiddle work....Show more →
Accepted
I hope you will enjoy your 50D... And please report back to share your experiences when you got it
