Canon 40D vs Canon 5D

[IBM]

Dilema!

I've been offered a 5D in pristine condition, for the price of a 40D. What do I do?

The 5D is three years old now, and the specs really don't sparkle as they once did....expecially the multiple frame capture rate (3fps for 60JPEGs). Is the 5D still better than the next generation down?

Anyone?

[Bobster]

IQ on the 40 and the 5 are approx the same, the only difference in the picture is the FF of the 5 really shines. 3fps is because its not aimed towards the sports shooter, but rather those who shoot weddings, and other formal events..

how many clicks has it done? i believe the shutter life on the 5 is 100K

i guess you have to ask yourself how many wide shots do you take..

[IBM]

Thanks Bob, knew I could count on you

<5,000 shots

Don't know on the WA tbh, as I'd only just picked up the Tamron, and the widest lens I'd had prior was the Canon 35mm f2. I think I'm more of a portraiture and candid guy, which is why the 1.6 crop always worked in my favour.

But I hear that full frame is great, and the viewfinder on the 5D is beautiful....

Arrrrrrrggggghhhhhhh......why is it never easy?

[Bobster]

i know

still you have a 20D for the crop

there are quite a few togs i know who use a 5 for the close action with a 20 for the candids

[Bobster]

just been chatting to a tog about the colour difference between the 40 and 5, he loves the colours out of the 40D over the 5 because of the extra 2 bits of data in RAW conversion..

[Saracen]

Are you saying that that particular 5D is three years old?

If so, for me, the big question would be whether the benefits of the 5D (such as they are) justifies buying a used camera (with the limitations that implies in terms of warranty, etc) over a brand new 40D. For me, it's a clear decision. But your priorities and needs may be different.

[Funkstar]

Sounds to me like the 5D really needs a replacement.

[Bobster]

Sounds to me like the 5D really needs a replacement.

its successor is expected this year

[BUFF]

there's a thread on DPReview claiming that it will be at the end of April.

[IBM]

The 5D I've been offered is around 4 months old I believe.

Thing is that I know I'm going to be hating having a 5D as soon as the 5D MK II is released, but I really like the idea of FF and the better viewfinder.

I think I'm going to go for the 5D, and if it's not up to scratch, sell it. I'm pretty sure I can get back what I'm paying for it (it's actually less than the cost of a 40D by quite a margin), and if I like it, I get to keep it...

[Rhyth]

I say...Both for teh win! ;D

[CMC]

hmm... toughy... if it were me id probably go for the 5d, dunno why, gut instinct i guess

[Bobster]

i've just finished editing a wedding photo from a tog in NZ, he used a couple of 40D's WOW is all i could say when i opened the RAW, makes want to sell everything and purchase a couple of 40D's

[IBM]

What, you think I was having an easy choice of it, and thought you'd just throw that in to piss on my parade?

git

[Bobster]

i'll ask permission to post the photo

[shiato storm]

I think 14bit is definitely the way forwards...in terms of editing it can withstand far more pushing and pulling about to get the desired affect