Seeking advice on 40D vs T1i(500D).

[Cozen]

I like my 40D, but after using a friends T1i, there are a few things I like about that camera as well. First off, the LCD. WOW! A world of difference. Secondly, I like the sturdiness of the 40D, but not when it's on my back with 3 lenses, a strobe kit, and a tripod and I'm hiking 9 miles up hill.





So I'm debating trading my 40D for a T1i. I know the 40D is faster for sports (which I don't shoot very often), and I know the T1i has higher MP's and the better screen. What else should I take into consideration?





How about noise levels in high ISO performance?





Another thing I'm factoring in is large printing, since I just came across an opportunity to make some money off large prints, the better quality the large prints are, the better.





One last thing, if I was to make this trade, which camera (body to body) is worth more used?





Thanks in advance!

[Mark Elberson]

I like my 40D, but after using a friends T1i, there are a few things I like about that camera as well. First off, the LCD. WOW! A world of difference. Secondly, I like the sturdiness of the 40D, but not when it's on my back with 3 lenses, a strobe kit, and a tripod and I'm hiking 9 miles up hill.

With all of that other gear the 9.2 oz difference in weight between those two bodies will probably be negligable.

So I'm debating trading my 40D for a T1i. I know the 40D is faster for sports (which I don't shoot very often), and I know the T1i has higher MP's and the better screen. What else should I take into consideration?

Isvideo important to you?

How about noise levels in high ISO performance?

I think the T1i has the edge but like Bryan said, "these improvements are primarily at ISO settings that are best avoided in the first place"

Another thing I'm factoring in is large printing, since I just came across an opportunity to make some money off large prints, the better quality the large prints are, the better.

Someone double my math but I believe the T1i has about 22% more resolution over your 40D. When you say "large prints" what size specifically? The 40D is very capable of producing over-sized prints. I don't own one and I've never printed above 11X14 but I'm sure someone here has.

One last thing, if I was to make this trade, which camera (body to body) is worth more used?

I'd have to imagine that the XXD body will always retain more value than a Rebel.


I'm sure the T1i is an amazing camera. Unless you really need video though I would much prefer an XXD body. If you had a 20D I might advize you otherwize ;-)

[1st-Insp]

I just took delivery of a 50D, replacing my Rebel XTi. I cannot believe the difference. The reviews for the 50D said if you were upgrading from a 40D, then just wait. That would tell me that the 40D is also a very good camera. I can't imagine that the newest Rebel is anywhere near at good. Stick with the 40D and buy some better glass or just save for the next replacement.


Tom

[Cozen]

With all of that other gear the 9.2 oz difference in weight between those two bodies will probably be negligable.

You are probably right. But then again, a little less weight can't hurt.

Isvideo important to you?

At first thought, no video is not important to me, because I have a decent 3CCD prosumer camcorder. But then again this is HD, and I would be able to do some sunset time lapses with my wide angle lens. So it's not important to me, but it might be really nice to have when an opportunity comes along.

I think the T1i has the edge but like Bryan said, "these improvements are primarily at ISO settings that are best avoided in the first place"

This is true. I rarely ever shoot higher than ISO 800. I least I try not to.

Someone double my math but I believe the T1i has about 22% more resolution over your 40D. When you say "large prints" what size specifically? The 40D is very capable of producing over-sized prints. I don't own one and I've never printed above 11X14 but I'm sure someone here has.

I'd say at the very least I'd be printing at 16x20 but mainly larger than that. What are the next 2 sizes up? They will be large prints displayed in an office building, so they have to be fairly large and good quality.

I'd have to imagine that the XXD body will always retain more value than a Rebel.

I agree with you on this. Right now it seems that the 40D used is about the same price as a lightly used T1i with a kit lens. I just wanted to double check other people's thoughts on this one.





Thanks for your input.

[Cozen]

Don't get me wrong, I really like my 40D and it has produced great
images for me. a 50D would be ideal for me, but I can't afford it
right now. I figured I could potentially trade my 40D for the t1i
straight up. I just want to balance the pros of one over the other.
Let me start a list of advantages. Maybe some of you can help me add
to it or correct me if I'm wrong. Because I know I'm going to mess
this up.





40D (pros)-


more solid build quality


more ISO settings (1/3rd increments)


better auto focus?


better for sports photography (more burst shots)


custom settings


built in PCI port





t1i (pros)


smaller/lighter (if you consider this)


HD video capability, although not perfect


Higher quality VGA LCD


More megapixels = larger print size








Am I missing anything?

[DavidEccleston]

T1i pro - Focus micro-adjustment.

[Cozen]

T1i pro - Focus micro-adjustment.
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Sorry can you explain what this is?

[Black_Dog]

<p class="MsoNormal"]Stick with the 40D especially if you are hiking 9 miles up
hill with a backpack full of gear.<span> As
the owner of a pair of Rebels, I&rsquo;ll be the first to admit that they are toys in
terms of build quality &ndash; inside and out.<span>
The camera that works reliably when you get to your destination is far
better than one with more bells and whistles that vibrates to pieces in your
pack before you get there.<span> The weight
savings is negligible &ndash; just be glad you aren&rsquo;t lugging around a Nikon.

[Fast Glass]

Get a1ds then. Come Nikon can't be that bad, or is it.[:S]

[Black_Dog]

Not bad at all. Just heavy.