A bit of a quandary on body choices.

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I'm currently a Canon 20D user. It's done me well over the last 9 months or so of my ownership but I feel it's time for a change. Partly because the small screen is something I've never liked, mostly because the sensor is starting to become noisey even at base ISO. I am fussy though so it could just be me.

I do have a grip for it, but only one Canon fit lens as I'm a MF fan and have an assortment of Pentax M42 lenses

I have a few options:

  • Sell the 20D at a (obviously) discounted price, keep the grip and the Canon lens and get a 40D.
  • As above but with a 50D.
  • Or an oddball choice, sell everything to fund a Pentax K7 which has native support for my manual lenses and gives them IS support due to in-body Shake Reduction.*

*Having only had experience with Canon DSLR's, I'd have to learn the ropes again with the Pentax camera due to the entirely different UI and controls. Also it's the most expensive of the options. I've heard it hits above it's weight in terms of value but I'm not sure if it's really worth it.

Is it true that the ISO performance of the 40D is better than the 50D, mostly due to the pixel count on the same size sensor? This is quite important to me as I like to do gig work which requires high ISO's for handheld work.

Any experience or opinions would be greatly appreciated as I can't seem to make my mind up on my own.
 
18-55mm IS lens, three batteries, a BG-E2 battery grip, wired remote.

Not sure it's really worth going SH, I can pick up a new 40D for about £60 more than they go for on forums. For the price difference I'd rather have a warranty.

Thanks for the suggestion Buff, I reckon a consumer body isn't the thing for me though. The build quality of the 20D has spoilt me somewhat, and having naturally shakey hands means I need a body with some weight. :)
 
I was considering a 5D, but I'm unable/unwilling to spend the sort of money needed to own L series lenses to get the most out of the FF sensor.

Also I double checked and it seems like everywhere that lists 40D's new has stopped supplying them. So it looks like I'll have to go second hand if I go that route.
 
Gord, you're a ****! :p

I'm now tempted by a 5D Classic and either a 17-40L or a 24-70L. I did some research and found that FF is excellent for wide angle work, landscapes and portraits and that's exactly what I do.

I know I'll regret the cost of it all though. :(
 
Thanks for the advice Mr.J, I'll give it some thought. :)

The list as follows are:

28mm f/3.5
50mm f/1.4
55mm f/1.8
200mm f/4

On the 5D the 28mm and the 50mm will hit the shutter at infinity focus, but I don't do that often anyway. The other option is to shave the mirror slightly but that'll most definitely hinder the re-sale value unless the buyer is a MF lens nut.

If I were to buy a 5D, I'll probably use the 55mm f/1.8 exclusively (and the 200mm for longer reach) whilst I save up for L glass. Maybe a 16-35mm as I love a bitta wide. :D
 
A friend's interested in my 20D, so they'll have my kit lens off me too.

The grip would work with the 40D and the 50D, but not with the 5D. I'd be happy to sell it seperatly to help ease the outlay of the new body. :)

And still, I've not made a concrete decision yet.
 
Rang up about a 5D from a well regarded camera shop earlier. Good price, can't say how many actuations it's had but it's boxed with all accessories and in exc++ condition. 3 months warranty and a 10 day cool off period.

Just need to make sure the buyer for my 20D is serious and it shall be mine. :D
 
Well I've sold the 20D now, end of an era really. :o

So tomorrow morning I think I'll order a 5D. ;) Unless I change my mind before then... which is likely.
 
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