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08-09-07, 03:43 AM
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My 40d arrived yesterday:)

I've been looking forward to this camera since Canon first announced it, and even before the announcmentI had made up my mind that I wanted to change over from the xx0d to the x0d series(if the price was right) for several reasons, and one of them being the focus accuracy on the 400d, (a1 servo) was a hit and a miss, more often a miss when trying to track birds in flight for example. Also, for astrophotography it was good but not good enough, especially when trying to focus through the small viewfinder in the dark. The 40d should be great for astrophotography with its live view screen for focusing, larger viewfinder and
its partial weather seals too.
The 6.5 fps should be good for capturing birds in flight too, not to mention the quieter shutter.

I was a little worried about the size of the 40d because I was so used to the 350/400d, but when I first seen the 40d, it looked smaller than I'd imagined it to be, and it feels great in my hands too. I was worried for nothing




Hopefully the weather will be fine on Sunday for taking pics
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08-09-07, 07:48 AM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

How exiting, really looking forward to seeing all the pics it looks amazing
(might have to start thinking about getting soemthing like it myself )
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08-09-07, 07:55 AM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

Can't wait to see the pics
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08-09-07, 03:28 PM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

I saw your signature last night and wondered if you did mean the 40D I was looking at the specification but it doesn't have enough new/updated features to warrant me purchasing one . The increase in MP doesn't matter as I can print 30" x 20" shots fine and certainly won't need to print any bigger. The only feature I did like was the f.p.s. increase, which is 1.5 more than the previous models. Definately looking forward to viewing some of the pictures you take with it

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I was a little worried about the size of the 40d because I was so used to the 350/400d, but when I first seen the 40d, it looked smaller than I'd imagined it to be, and it feels great in my hands too. I was worried for nothing
Now i'm the opposite - I held a 400D for the first time the other day and it was way too small for my liking, I couldn't get used to it at all (and I have fairly small hands!) :o I certainly could never downgrade.
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08-09-07, 04:00 PM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

Wow it looks stunning! Look forward to the pics.. but why wait till Sunday, get out there today
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08-09-07, 06:24 PM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

Very nice camera DJ, looking forward to seeing some pics.
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08-09-07, 09:26 PM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

Im NOT jealous, I SAID I AM NOT JEALOUS!!!
It will be my next camera, look forward to hearing how you get on with it.
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08-09-07, 09:35 PM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

I am sensing you maybe a tiny bit jealous.
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09-09-07, 10:08 AM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)



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It will be my next camera, look forward to hearing how you get on with it.
So you're going for the 40D rather than the 30D now then

I must admit it is a tempting option for a second body as oppose to the 5D. I do want to see what upgrades they make to the 5D first though
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09-09-07, 03:00 PM
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Re: My 40d arrived yesterday:)

*why are we waiting... we are suffocating* lol where is that Dejavu! hopefully out taking pics
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