Ken,


Thank you for your concise observations. My mind is eased by the thought that it is only apparent in the situations that you mention.


I do know that a larger sensor can offer an improvement,which is why a camera like the 5D Mk.II is so much better in this regard than the lower resolution 50D, for example.


I have been following others comments here in other threads as well as this one, and now I am thinking of switching gears and getting a clean used ID Mk.II. I just missed one on eBay for only $920.00 that looked in very good shape, albeit without much in the way of accessories. That would have been okay by me.


Especially with the rebate on the 40D seemingly going away, would that be an even better choice?