A tiny bit of felt isn't going to stop moisture from getting through the buttons, gaps and lens mount. The 40D isn't built better than the 5D because it has a few bits of felt tacked on, all I'm saying is that the 'sealing' you speak of won't be as effective as you hope. That being said I would pick the 40D since it suits my needs better.
40D V 5D
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Canon officially announced the 5D on the 22nd of August 2005. I make that roughly 2 years and 7 months.
Good spot - I was getting confused with the 1Ds MKII
Anyway, in terms of low noise; nearly 3 years minimises the advantage of the full frame sensor.
Because there is more to build quality than environmental sealing?
For example the 5D does not have a built in flash whereas the 40D does. This means that the 5D has higher structural rigidity and will will be able to survive impacts in that area whereas the 40D is less likely to.
Rumours have started that the 5D mk2 will be released April 22nd.
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Why not. Aprox £1800 is the 5D market price. anything much more and your biting at 1D prices.
I brought a 40D in the end and while it taking a while to work out all the setting it does seem like a massive improvement over my 350D. I particularly like
Larger and brighter view finder
Lower noise at higher ISO levels
Better feel both in terms of build and ergonomics
Large rear screen
Faster autofocus
My menu option - makes changing setting quicker
quality of colour and overall image
bits I'm not keen on
have to buy a new shutter release as it not compatible with my old one.
too many options - why would you need third stops on ISO???
The view finder needs to stick out more as i keep leaving marks where my nose has rested against the rear view screen.
I would have liked the 5D but it just doesn't seem to be worth paying double the price for as there is little difference in image quality. I also don't see the crop sensor disappearing soon as it so much cheaper to make and can offer an image very close to a full frame camera.
Larger and brighter view finder
Lower noise at higher ISO levels
Better feel both in terms of build and ergonomics
Large rear screen
Faster autofocus
My menu option - makes changing setting quicker
quality of colour and overall image
bits I'm not keen on
have to buy a new shutter release as it not compatible with my old one.
too many options - why would you need third stops on ISO???
The view finder needs to stick out more as i keep leaving marks where my nose has rested against the rear view screen.
I would have liked the 5D but it just doesn't seem to be worth paying double the price for as there is little difference in image quality. I also don't see the crop sensor disappearing soon as it so much cheaper to make and can offer an image very close to a full frame camera.
If we get those specs for £1800 i will gladly eat my hat, shortly before getting a loan to buy one
Most of those specs are on the 450D or 40D anyway.
The only new element is an updated sensor and higher res LCD.
Prices have and still are really coming down. Competition from Sony and Nikon could mean the replacement for the 5D is around £1k by the end of the year.
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You say its in the 1Ds range but you forget that the current 5D is a 12mp unit. 15 is hardly gonna shock anyone. Its what I would expect personally.
If those specs are correct and that price is even close I'll be selling my 5D and buying another one, immediately, no two ways about it.
Most of what you hear about the 5D is from people who don't have a 5D. In fact, most of them don't even own a dSLR
They babble on about the numbers, the specs, the comparisons and yet if you put a 5D in their hands they wouldn't be
able to produce a decent shot to save their lives. 99% of them don't understand what "Full Frame" really means to photographers.
I've used my 5D up mountain and down dale, in the pi$$ing rain, snow, sub zero temperatures, on beaches with the salt spray ..
you name it. It hasn't got clogged up, broken down, died, or missed a beat, nothing. I've never even had the sensor cleaned, it
doesn't need it. I've had one small bit of dirt appear in the viewfinder which will be sorted when it's serviced prior to sale.
The 40D vs 5D argument is like the 911 vs Boxster argument. As Clarkson correctly pointed out: If you own a Boxster
what it says about you is that you wanted a 911 but couldn't afford one
Most of what you hear about the 5D is from people who don't have a 5D. In fact, most of them don't even own a dSLR
They babble on about the numbers, the specs, the comparisons and yet if you put a 5D in their hands they wouldn't be
able to produce a decent shot to save their lives. 99% of them don't understand what "Full Frame" really means to photographers.
I've used my 5D up mountain and down dale, in the pi$$ing rain, snow, sub zero temperatures, on beaches with the salt spray ..
you name it. It hasn't got clogged up, broken down, died, or missed a beat, nothing. I've never even had the sensor cleaned, it
doesn't need it. I've had one small bit of dirt appear in the viewfinder which will be sorted when it's serviced prior to sale.
The 40D vs 5D argument is like the 911 vs Boxster argument. As Clarkson correctly pointed out: If you own a Boxster
what it says about you is that you wanted a 911 but couldn't afford one
Silly people on Foums yes but respected review sites no.
I've done the same with my two 20D's during nearly 4 years of ownership
Just like if you own a 5D, you actually wanted a 1Ds but couldn't afford oneThe 40D vs 5D argument is like the 911 vs Boxster argument. As Clarkson correctly pointed out: If you own a Boxster
what it says about you is that you wanted a 911 but couldn't afford one
Just like if you own a 5D, you actually wanted a 1Ds but couldn't afford one
Heh, almost a fair point. However, I can afford a 1Ds MKII (the only one I'd consider above the 5D/5D II vapourware)
but what I use it for would be like going to the corner shop in a lambo and I'd rather spend the difference on lenses