350D or 400D

ShiNn · 8th April 2007

any recommendations from u guys out there ? I'm getting my first DSLR soon, but still have some dilemma over which model to choose from. still deciding between 350D and 400D. pls help me....thanks

grantyale · 8th April 2007

I'd say, get a second hand 350D if you're sensitive to price difference.

400D offers slightly better UI (2.5" screen, better display format and saving settings without having to press "SET") and better AF (but 350D AF is okay for the most).

escherichia · 8th April 2007

Im using 350D, and Im very happy with it!

Plus, its selling real cheap now. when I got it it was $1.8K... now its only $1.2K?

messenjah · 8th April 2007

i'm using a 350d n it works well to my expectations =) of course if money is not an option to u, get the 400d. otherwise a 2nd hand 350d would be my recommendation =)

night86mare · 8th April 2007

http://www.imaging-resource.com/

http://www.dpreview.com/

If you can't decide for yourself, no one can! It's not that hard to make comparison and see what you should be paying for or missing out on if you pick one over the other. The trouble is ensuring that you're willing to pay the premium, or supposedly "lose out" if you take the cheaper version. So after you've thought it through, make your decision! =D

Don't forget that there are other brands too, not that I'm anti-Canon or what, but reading up does pull you many ways. =D

totoro17 · 8th April 2007

i got this feeling a newer model of 400D will be out soonz...to have lcd viewfinder...

messenjah · 8th April 2007

y comin out soon? coz 400d prices r fallin? haha..n 400d came out not too long ago onli man...

netidolweb · 9th April 2007

Originally Posted by ShiNn

any recommendations from u guys out there ? I'm getting my first DSLR soon, but still have some dilemma over which model to choose from. still deciding between 350D and 400D. pls help me....thanks

dun buy 350D, get the 400D.
those sales person sure going to ask u get 350D & offer u many freebies, dun fall to it.
400D more latest cam & more value

grantyale · 11th April 2007

In fact I'm helping a friend to pick a second-handed Nikon D50 although I use Canon. It's hard to beat at around 600.

spartacus.ret · 11th April 2007

Originally Posted by grantyale

In fact I'm helping a friend to pick a second-handed Nikon D50 although I use Canon. It's hard to beat at around 600.

the 300D also goes for around $550, and the 350D goes for only $7XX.

grantyale · 12th April 2007

In fact with several D50s on sale, I'm expecting something like 550. 300D is a bit sluggish and 350D will be 200+ more expensive. With that money, my friend will get a 18-70 Nikkor for a good start.

At the end of the day, you never know what you need until tried. I moved up from 300D to 30D after about 2 years.

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ShiNn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 151	350D or 400D any recommendations from u guys out there ? I'm getting my first DSLR soon, but still have some dilemma over which model to choose from. still deciding between 350D and 400D. pls help me....thanks

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grantyale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pioneer Posts: 1,397	Re: 350D or 400D I'd say, get a second hand 350D if you're sensitive to price difference. 400D offers slightly better UI (2.5" screen, better display format and saving settings without having to press "SET") and better AF (but 350D AF is okay for the most).

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escherichia Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 133	Re: 350D or 400D Im using 350D, and Im very happy with it! Plus, its selling real cheap now. when I got it it was $1.8K... now its only $1.2K?

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messenjah Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 147	Re: 350D or 400D i'm using a 350d n it works well to my expectations =) of course if money is not an option to u, get the 400d. otherwise a 2nd hand 350d would be my recommendation =)

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night86mare Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in your mind Posts: 19,391	Re: 350D or 400D http://www.imaging-resource.com/ http://www.dpreview.com/ If you can't decide for yourself, no one can! It's not that hard to make comparison and see what you should be paying for or missing out on if you pick one over the other. The trouble is ensuring that you're willing to pay the premium, or supposedly "lose out" if you take the cheaper version. So after you've thought it through, make your decision! =D Don't forget that there are other brands too, not that I'm anti-Canon or what, but reading up does pull you many ways. =D __________________ Gallery \| Dreamscapes 09 Pentaxian 伪君子之所以更可憎

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messenjah Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 147	Re: 350D or 400D y comin out soon? coz 400d prices r fallin? haha..n 400d came out not too long ago onli man...

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grantyale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pioneer Posts: 1,397	Re: 350D or 400D In fact I'm helping a friend to pick a second-handed Nikon D50 although I use Canon. It's hard to beat at around 600.

12th April 2007	#11
grantyale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pioneer Posts: 1,397	Re: 350D or 400D In fact with several D50s on sale, I'm expecting something like 550. 300D is a bit sluggish and 350D will be 200+ more expensive. With that money, my friend will get a 18-70 Nikkor for a good start. At the end of the day, you never know what you need until tried. I moved up from 300D to 30D after about 2 years.