1D vs 40D

[Funflyer]

Re: 1D vs 40D

I have both the 300 and the 40D and shoot through the 100-400 IS. The AF tracking is so much improved on the 40D that I hardly miss a shot and all I shoot is aircraft. Just put her in AI servo mode with center focus and away you go ( Rapid fire ) Rad

[HiredBitSlinger]

Re: 1D vs 40D

I have both the 300 and the 40D and shoot through the 100-400 IS. The AF tracking is so much improved on the 40D that I hardly miss a shot and all I shoot is aircraft. Just put her in AI servo mode with center focus and away you go ( Rapid fire ) Rad

Thats the comparison I was hoping for. I knew the 40D would be an improvement, but how much? I knew the 1DIIN would be over the top better, but turns out, prpbability not going to happen. So, I didn't want to have this big build up for the 40D, and then its AF is only a bit better. I knew the camera has many features the I do want, but, I am changing because I want a significant increase in the AF.

The 300D has been a fine camera. I have learned a lot with it, but I am feeling its limitations. That being said, it may take a while for me to afford it, but at least I know what to get.

Going to the Sacramento Capitol Air Show in March. Don't think I can swing it before then, but hopefully by Reno.

This has been a really good thread. I would like to see more photography discussion. More pictures to. I read other photographic sites, but most of them are a wound a little tight when it comes to photography. This site has gearheads and airplane crazies who are photographers. Just like me.

Dan Plunkett

[Funflyer]

Re: 1D vs 40D

Dan, Have you considered the new 450 which has just been released. From what I understand it is very comparable to the 40D with the same AF etc. I believe the asking price is $799. Rad

[HiredBitSlinger]

Re: 1D vs 40D

Dan, Have you considered the new 450 which has just been released. From what I understand it is very comparable to the 40D with the same AF etc. I believe the asking price is $799. Rad

I am assuming the 450D is the new XSi.
I've looked at the specs, and while the AF is improved, I don't know if I would say it is the same as the 40D. It shares the DIGIC III processor, but I believe that process the images.

In addition, my number 2 requirement is for an increased buffer. The 40D has 19 RAW images, while the 450D is 6.

I am waiting to see some reviews. Haven't actually seen the price on one yet.

Dan Plunkett

[HiredBitSlinger]

Re: 1D vs 40D

Well, I did it. Bought my 40D. So far I am real impressed. Just playing around shooting yard birds and traffic driving by. First real event will be races at Laguna Seca, May 16-18.

Dan Plunkett

[T. Adams]

Re: 1D vs 40D

You should like it. I'll have mine at Road America that weekend.