5D or 40D

edwintcg · 9th July 2008

thinking to upgrade my 400D to either 40D or 5D. well i know very well i cant afford a new 5D mark 2 if the estimated pricing is RM10k and above. So, any advise and beside full frame, is there any other comparison in term of photo quality?

Sorry for asking such a noobies question, i am so blur now which one to go for

lightice · 9th July 2008

What are you looking in the picture to make you want to upgrade?

Isn't buying good lenses more impt than upgrading a body?

edwintcg · 9th July 2008

beside picture quality, i am looking at AF speed and low light focusing issue.

Headshotzx · 9th July 2008

Originally Posted by edwintcg

beside picture quality, i am looking at AF speed and low light focusing issue.

40D is known to be better at these 2 factors. 2 years ahead of the 5D.

Snoweagle · 9th July 2008

I've tried before the 40D and i can say both 40D's AF speed and 5D's are pretty fast.

lightning · 9th July 2008

I have used both 5D and 40D....I must say 40D's image is slightly better then 5D cos images are capture at 14bit in RAW. More details can be seen in dark areas and highlight areas. Live view with AF is also very useful. 40D is also dirt cheap now! Unless you really want FF, else 1.6x is good enough.

amosfoo · 9th July 2008

wait for the 6D!?

Snoweagle · 9th July 2008

Originally Posted by amosfoo

wait for the 6D!?

These are just speculated numbers.

chalib · 10th July 2008

Originally Posted by lightning

I have used both 5D and 40D....I must say 40D's image is slightly better then 5D cos images are capture at 14bit in RAW. More details can be seen in dark areas and highlight areas. Live view with AF is also very useful. 40D is also dirt cheap now! Unless you really want FF, else 1.6x is good enough.

Any pics to show comparison? I doubt 12bit and 14bit makes alota difference.....

amosfoo · 10th July 2008

yeah, i know its only a speculation, but wont it be great? ha.

Snoweagle · 10th July 2008

Originally Posted by amosfoo

yeah, i know its only a speculation, but wont it be great? ha.

Any speculated devices would be great. Some even speculated 7D.

Shootking · 10th July 2008

Originally Posted by lightning

I have used both 5D and 40D....I must say 40D's image is slightly better then 5D cos images are capture at 14bit in RAW.

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drama · 11th July 2008

Check this, bob atkins comparison of the 5D Vs the 40D
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography...s_eos_40D.html
I recently sold my 40D & picked up a 5D
Personally my conclusions are also in line with Bob Atkins, the 5D has better color, contrast & sharpness but you lose out on the long end

thinkvision · 11th July 2008

I test the RAW (Adobe, not SRGB mode) 5D+24-70L VS 40D+17-55/2.8 IS, 40D win

if you stick with JPG or SRGB, 5D will win... also the F2.8+IS is fantastic...

trucatus · 11th July 2008

Yes I think I with comparison the 5D pictures looks better.

yehosaphat · 11th July 2008

Many considerations you have to take into acct like what is your existing lens setup, any EFS lens, etc. but if strictly talking abt AF and ISO performance, my vote goes to 5D!

Snoweagle · 11th July 2008

5D, never looked back.

Headshotzx · 11th July 2008

Originally Posted by Snoweagle

5D, never looked back.

Never looked back? Heywaitaminute, didn't you just buy your 5D not long ago? Haha!

Snoweagle · 11th July 2008

Originally Posted by Headshotzx

Never looked back? Heywaitaminute, didn't you just buy your 5D not long ago? Haha!

Yah a week ago. That's y i said never looked back.

edwintcg · 1st September 2008

purchase 5D recently, nvr regret....

9th July 2008	#1
edwintcg Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	5D or 40D thinking to upgrade my 400D to either 40D or 5D. well i know very well i cant afford a new 5D mark 2 if the estimated pricing is RM10k and above. So, any advise and beside full frame, is there any other comparison in term of photo quality? Sorry for asking such a noobies question, i am so blur now which one to go for

9th July 2008	#2
lightice Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 51	Re: 5D or 40D What are you looking in the picture to make you want to upgrade? Isn't buying good lenses more impt than upgrading a body?

9th July 2008	#3
edwintcg Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	Re: 5D or 40D beside picture quality, i am looking at AF speed and low light focusing issue.

9th July 2008	#5
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,826	Re: 5D or 40D I've tried before the 40D and i can say both 40D's AF speed and 5D's are pretty fast. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

9th July 2008	#6
lightning Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Punggol Posts: 3,759	Re: 5D or 40D I have used both 5D and 40D....I must say 40D's image is slightly better then 5D cos images are capture at 14bit in RAW. More details can be seen in dark areas and highlight areas. Live view with AF is also very useful. 40D is also dirt cheap now! Unless you really want FF, else 1.6x is good enough. __________________ My stock photos victor.shutterbug.sg

9th July 2008	#7
amosfoo Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 202	Re: 5D or 40D wait for the 6D!? __________________ Flickr.No.2

10th July 2008	#10
amosfoo Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 202	Re: 5D or 40D yeah, i know its only a speculation, but wont it be great? ha. __________________ Flickr.No.2

11th July 2008	#13
drama Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 148	Re: 5D or 40D Check this, bob atkins comparison of the 5D Vs the 40D http://www.bobatkins.com/photography...s_eos_40D.html I recently sold my 40D & picked up a 5D Personally my conclusions are also in line with Bob Atkins, the 5D has better color, contrast & sharpness but you lose out on the long end __________________ d r a m a

11th July 2008	#14
thinkvision Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: westcoast Posts: 4,683	Re: 5D or 40D I test the RAW (Adobe, not SRGB mode) 5D+24-70L VS 40D+17-55/2.8 IS, 40D win if you stick with JPG or SRGB, 5D will win... also the F2.8+IS is fantastic...

11th July 2008	#15
trucatus Advertiser Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,588	Re: 5D or 40D Yes I think I with comparison the 5D pictures looks better.

11th July 2008	#16
yehosaphat Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Posts: 2,600	Re: 5D or 40D Many considerations you have to take into acct like what is your existing lens setup, any EFS lens, etc. but if strictly talking abt AF and ISO performance, my vote goes to 5D! __________________ Canon 5D mkII\|24-105mm F4 IS L\|70-200mm F4 IS L\|580EX\|and more coming! :P

11th July 2008	#17
Snoweagle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hougang Posts: 11,826	Re: 5D or 40D 5D, never looked back. __________________ Canon EOS 5D w/BG-E4, 50 f/1.2 L, 580EX II. Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6, 70-300 f/4-5.6 APO.

1st September 2008	#20
edwintcg Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 57	Re: 5D or 40D purchase 5D recently, nvr regret....