Camera Bodies

[Frodo's mum]

I'm thinking about let OH have my 450D and lens kit so he can have his own camera to practise with....which means I would need a buy a new camera body to go with my new lens....any suggestions on which way to go ????

[~*Shell*~]

I have a 450D and I'm about to upgrade to a 7D. I'd stay with Canon because you will be able to use the same lenses as your OH. If you're happy with the 450D, then other options are a second hand 40D or a 50D (and now a 60D) if you don't want to go as high as a 7D or 5D.

[Frodo's mum]

yep I'm going to stay with Canon for sure...I like the 7D and love 5D.....have been reading about the 40 and 50...that's when i started umm and arhhh as to which one

plus thought it was a good excuse to upgrade by offering OH my other camera

[Kirislin]

Hang on, haven't you only just bought it yourself?? or was it just a new lens you got.

Edited September 12, 2010 by Kirislin

[Frodo's mum]

no had the camera for ages, just brought the lens seperate

[kja]

40D is still the best bang for buck camera in Canon's line up. I'd find a good second hand one if you are budget conscious.

7D is pretty pricey but it's a fabulous body. The 5D and 5DII are both great, but again pricey and they are different beasts to the crop factor cameras - probably overkill for most people (and many shooting doggies etc will miss the "extra" reach of the crop factor) and there is the focus issue that plagues them.

I haven't yet seen much from the new 60D. The 50D is a fine camera, but for me personally wasn't worth the extra cost over the 40D.

The newest XXXD range are also really good and worth considering.

Have fun shopping!

Edited September 12, 2010 by kja

[TerraNik]

The 60D looks like a waste of time.

I'd definitely look at the 40D, 50D or 550D.

[Kirislin]

wondering about the 40Ds. they've been around for a while now. Do you think any coming up for sale might have been a bit too used?