Should I sell my 40D to pick up a 5D?

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 12:59

Hey guys,

I'm contemplating the above. I don't know the technical comparison between the two. All I know is one is full frame, the other is a crop.

Ideally I want a 5D2, but due to a lack of a job that's currently not doable

So I'm thinking of doing the above, thoughts?

I'd sell my Sigma 10-20 as well as that wouldn't work on a full frame properly (and have the 17-40 anyway)

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:07

Paul11 said:
what sort of stuff do you shoot most?

the 5D will have better IQ but feel slower and slightly sluggish in comparison

great for portrait, still life, weddings, landscapes etc

To be honest, these days its portraits and people more and more. Occasional bit of motorsport, but that's rare really.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:10

olv said:
So hiring a lens in 2 months time for £33 is totally impossible but upgrading from a camera worth £450 to one worth £900 is possible? wtf?

Sell the 40D for about £450 - Sigma for about £300 - Plus I've got some money coming my way in the next couple of weeks to cover the difference.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:11

Paul11 said:
then i would say "yes definately"

would you sell the 40D or could you keep it as a backup?

To get a 5D I would have to sell the 40D, no other way I could afford it.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:12

Paul11 said:
what other lenses do you have?

17-40L
Canon 50mm 1.8
Canon 55-200 - This would go, I actually never use it, it's not worth much as its crap but it is a good first telephoto for people who are just learning

If I did this my next task would be to sell a kidney or something to get a 24-70 2.8 asap.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:24

Paul11 said:
sounds like a plan, though im not sure what kidneys go for these days ..

im guessing if you hunt around you should be able to pick up a bargain 5D now

and if you can afford it, i say go for it.

I could probably get one for around the £800 mark...

Then again, something tells me to hang on till I have a job then sell the 40D and Sigma and use that to contribute to a 5d2....as I the equipment I have works perfectly fine.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:33

Paul11 said:
ahh, the upgrade disease. i know it well .

I've just emailed a certain man in Scotland for an updated price list

I'd be better off getting a 24-70 2.8 first. As when I do get a full frame (either a 5d or 5d2) it'll be the perfect mate for it

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:35

teaboy5 said:
Why do you want the older 5d? It seems more and more people getting 5d's, do you want to fit in with the crowd?

Because it will take better images than the 40D? :confused:

Is this not obvious?

Fitting in with the crowd....do me a favour :rolleyes:

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:36

Paul11 said:
that will cost more than a 5D .....

either way, it sounds like you are having budget troubles.

so im not going to suggest to buy anything if you cant afford too.

lol I know it will. But it does seem like the more sensible thing to do. I'm in no rush to do anything, and perfectly happy to wait until I've got a job. This thread was mainly to see what I could do with what I can afford now by chopping and changing. Whilst a 5d would be great and is doable, theres no point having it if I don't have the lens to compliment it!

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:46

olv said:
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Have you actually read my posts in this thread?

I've said a few times I'm perfectly happy waiting until I have a job, and this thread was made to see what I could do with what I already have by chopping and changing. £33 for a one off which will have no financial benefit to me I don't justify. £100 for something which I will have until I decide to sell and will help my photography a lot and could very well end up paying for itself if I start doing paid work I can justify.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 13:51

olv said:
And getting better shots at a wedding that you could add to your portfolio to show off your work and potentially get you more work in the future, if you are indeed serious about making money from this, wouldn't be a good thing?

After speaking to my cousin, no.

I've been told it's not your 'typical' wedding - Only having a very select few at the wedding and then the after party is just the after party. And I'd rather have the equipment already if I was going to start doing weddings, rather than hiring it everytime.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 14:10

mrk said:
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I know what your saying don't get me wrong the 40D is an amazing camera, but there is SUCH a pull to go full frame and I definately will. Just figuring out either now or later

The way things seem to be heading I can see myself heading down the portrait road, I thoroughly enjoy it, I'm confident with people and want to improve on it.

Phate · 3 Oct 2009 at 14:15

mrk said:
You'll also need L glass

Full frame will eat anything else alive CA, ABR and distortion wise

Yep - hence saying about saving and getting a 24-70 2.8 before a 5d/2

Phate · 4 Oct 2009 at 11:55

Derek W said:
Just throwing this in the ring now......how many actuations has your 40D taken?

Err just over 7000

Phate · 4 Oct 2009 at 12:18

Think I'm gonna hold on and go full hog when I can afford it - 5d2 and 24-70 2.8

Phate · 4 Oct 2009 at 12:33

Schizophonic said:
I suppsoe you dont do photography as a full time job and more of a hobbyist like all of us..

Well at the minute it's sort of becoming a job. But I know what you are saying.

Phate · 4 Oct 2009 at 21:04

Ladies and gentlemen, please do not feed the troll.

Phate · 5 Oct 2009 at 09:57

D.P. said:
I would be surprised if you could tell the difference...

Have you properly looked at a full frame shot? The differences are unbelievable! The colours are so much fuller, just....everything is more.