1. It has fewer MP. As I don\'t print big, more MP is just more space on card and HD.
2. It has more AF points.
3. It has more cross type AF points.
4. Spot metering can be linked to the active AF point.
5. It has a build-in flash. While I rarely use it, in the times that I have it saved the shot.
6. It\'s grip has a joystick to move the AF points.
7. EC + 5. While EC + 2 is often enough, I sometimes wished for more.
8. I can mount the 105/2.8 and get VR in macro. My 100/2.8 is excellent in all aspects but it lacks IS.
9. The 200/2 VR is cheaper than Canon\'s 200/2 IS.
10. I don\'t want video.
I am not switching as I simply adore my EF-S lenses so the 40D will stay. I think I\'ll play it both ways. I hear it\'s more fun this way….
And of course, if Canon will introduce a 1D Mk IV with a reliable AF system you can through everything I just said to the garbage. I once handled a 1D Mk III and was absolutely flabbergasted but I simply dare not buy it. You see, I want to buy it from someone who does not want to sell it…..
1. It has fewer MP. As I don\'t print big, more MP is just more space on card and HD.
2. It has more AF points.
3. It has more cross type AF points.
4. Spot metering can be linked to the active AF point.
5. It has a build-in flash. While I rarely use it, in the times that I have it saved the shot.
6. It\'s grip has a joystick to move the AF points.
7. EC + 5. While EC + 2 is often enough, I sometimes wished for more.
8. I can mount the 105/2.8 and get VR in macro. My 100/2.8 is excellent in all aspects but it lacks IS.
9. The 200/2 VR is cheaper than Canon\'s 200/2 IS.
10. I don\'t want video.
I am not switching as I simply adore my EF-S lenses so the 40D will stay. I think I\'ll play it both ways. I hear it\'s more fun this way….
And of course, if Canon will introduce a 1D Mk IV with a reliable AF system you can through everything I just said to the garbage. I once handled a 1D Mk III and was absolutely flabbergasted but I simply dare not buy it. You see, I want to buy it from someone who does not want to sell it…..
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Sep 17, 2008 at 04:04 AM
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