07-01-2010, 03:29 PM
[quote name='marius' date='01 July 2010 - 12:46 PM' timestamp='1277984803' post='782']
hmmmm,
so I will win only a better viewfinder and a few fps...
thanks for your advices.
[/quote]
Having owned a 30D then a 40D and shot extensively with it in almost every situations I can tell you it was a great camera.
Now, when I read your list, I don't see ergonomics. While the viewfinder certainly is an important ergonomical element, body grip, balance and button layout is IMHO just as important. In that area, I think the 40D will give you much more "responsiveness", steadyness and speed of use. Mainly thanks to the additional thumb wheel and the little joystick.
Having said that, another important ergonomical element is the LCD screen, at least for me. And I'm not talking about live view but in general use.There, I think the 40D really shows its age. Since you have the 450D, it might be similar and might just be good enough for you but I think that the 40D unit really is a pain. Strong color cast, complete inability to check details (rubbish review sampling)... blarg. One second with a new one and that's it.
AF wise, I've always thought the AF was quite effective in single shot AF, even in very dark conditions with all AF points but have found its tracking just ok for Servo. In single shot AF, I don't know how better it is to the 450D but having all 9 sensors cross sensible, I suppose it's able to discriminate contrast better on peripheral AF points than the 450D. Peripheral points that you are invited to use more often and VERY quickly with the little joystick (not on 450D) thanks to a properly set custom function. A lot less of "focus&recompose" when you can select your AF point in just one direct thumb push.
Now for my recommendation, I would say it's only a matter of price and speed of use. At this late stage, I'd probably only upgrade from a 450D for a very modest price and only if I'd intend to take advantage of its superior ergonomics and speed. For the rest -image quality, colors, iso,... things that are unrelated to "performances"- I think it would be a waste of money.
Hope it helps,
S.
hmmmm,
so I will win only a better viewfinder and a few fps...
thanks for your advices.
[/quote]
Having owned a 30D then a 40D and shot extensively with it in almost every situations I can tell you it was a great camera.
Now, when I read your list, I don't see ergonomics. While the viewfinder certainly is an important ergonomical element, body grip, balance and button layout is IMHO just as important. In that area, I think the 40D will give you much more "responsiveness", steadyness and speed of use. Mainly thanks to the additional thumb wheel and the little joystick.
Having said that, another important ergonomical element is the LCD screen, at least for me. And I'm not talking about live view but in general use.There, I think the 40D really shows its age. Since you have the 450D, it might be similar and might just be good enough for you but I think that the 40D unit really is a pain. Strong color cast, complete inability to check details (rubbish review sampling)... blarg. One second with a new one and that's it.
AF wise, I've always thought the AF was quite effective in single shot AF, even in very dark conditions with all AF points but have found its tracking just ok for Servo. In single shot AF, I don't know how better it is to the 450D but having all 9 sensors cross sensible, I suppose it's able to discriminate contrast better on peripheral AF points than the 450D. Peripheral points that you are invited to use more often and VERY quickly with the little joystick (not on 450D) thanks to a properly set custom function. A lot less of "focus&recompose" when you can select your AF point in just one direct thumb push.
Now for my recommendation, I would say it's only a matter of price and speed of use. At this late stage, I'd probably only upgrade from a 450D for a very modest price and only if I'd intend to take advantage of its superior ergonomics and speed. For the rest -image quality, colors, iso,... things that are unrelated to "performances"- I think it would be a waste of money.
Hope it helps,
S.