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Canon 50D

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  • 24-10-2009 12:20am
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    alanpartridge47
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭


    Hey!

    I went to Conn's today and was looking to get a good camera for sports photography and was told to get the Canon 50D. What does anybody think??? I have Canon lenses to go with it so not interested in Nikons. but again any comments on the camera would be great.

    Cheers!!!:D
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    projectmayhem
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    'tis my beast of choice at the moment. Wonderful camera. Great spec etc., but for a little less you're getting very similar in a 40D. And if you have a bit extra, you can get a 5D Mk.II

    It's a great camera, but there are more value-for-money alternatives around it in the Canon range...


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    CabanSail
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    What glass do you have already?


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    Ballyman
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    Like mentioned above, a 40D is a much cheaper alternative to a 50D. It has the same fps rate and performs better in most reviews. You should find one for <€600 and there are always a few floating around on Adverts if you have a look.


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    Ricky91t
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    projectmayhem wrote: »
    'tis my beast of choice at the moment. Wonderful camera. Great spec etc., but for a little less you're getting very similar in a 40D. And if you have a bit extra, you can get a 5D Mk.II

    It's a great camera, but there are more value-for-money alternatives around it in the Canon range...

    5D MKII Isn't really a sports camera though...


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    Perfect fit
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    Ricky91t wrote: »
    5D MKII Isn't really a sports camera though...

    wasnt specifically built for sports but definitly does the job very well


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    kgpixels
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    Have been using the 40D for over a yr now and no complaints.
    Although I haven't done any sport or action photography with it.


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    Freddie59
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    Ballyman wrote: »
    Like mentioned above, a 40D is a much cheaper alternative to a 50D. It has the same fps rate and performs better in most reviews. You should find one for <€600 and there are always a few floating around on Adverts if you have a look.

    Did much the same meself. Had a 450D and was looking at a 50D. However, in some quarters, the 50D received mixed reviews about noise, so I bought a 40D with 3,000 actuations on it. Couldn't source a new one anywhere at the time.

    It was in immaculate condition. Use it with a Canon 17-55 f/2.8 and a Tokina 12-24.

    I'm delighted with it so far.
    :)


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    AnimalRights
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    If you have some extra money the 7D.


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    Ricky91t
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    Perfect fit wrote: »
    wasnt specifically built for sports but definitly does the job very well

    Aye,I'd agree with you on that,Would be great for night time sports,But the FPS is the killer imo


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    AnimalRights
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    For people that shoot burst mode maybe but I prefer predict.
    I've barely ever used burst mode come to think of it even on my 40D.
    Also burst mode racks up the actuations!


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    alanpartridge47
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    CabanSail wrote: »
    What glass do you have already?

    Have a 300mm f/2.8 and 17-40mm f/4.


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    alanpartridge47
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭alanpartridge47


    projectmayhem wrote: »
    'tis my beast of choice at the moment. Wonderful camera. Great spec etc., but for a little less you're getting very similar in a 40D. And if you have a bit extra, you can get a 5D Mk.II

    It's a great camera, but there are more value-for-money alternatives around it in the Canon range...

    cheers for that man! looking at the 40D and found a great deal on one just have to get the money for it!:p


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