Originally Posted by Jon Ruyle
I also shoot shows for my university's newspaper. Therefore, I need the 40D's better AF accuracy in low light, as the XTi sometimes hunts for focus in these conditions. I also like the fact that the 40D has 9 cross-type sensors instead of a single one in Rebel bodies. Even though both cameras have only a sensor optimized for low light (the center one), I would like to be able to focus with the other points as well for portraits, etc. without having to think about the orientation of the sensor I want to use.
Note that I did not listed shows in my list of uses, because diffraction is really not an issue at f/1.8 !
Still, I understand that the T1i's better performance in low light is a good thing for shows and the like. I will keep my eyes open for a 60D, even though it might cost twice as much than a used 40D.
For macro shots, I like the fact that the 40D focussing screens can be changed (for the Ef-S screen, namely), which can be useful to preserve battery life (even though it's possible to focus using Live View). I liked the split-screens of film SLRs and this is the closer I can get without going with a third party screen.
On a side note : are SD cards as fast as Compact Flash ? I like the fact that I won't need to buy other memory cards if I buy the 40D over the T1i.
Originally Posted by Bryan Carnathan
Touché ! Some people were expecting a split in this model line (3D and 7D) before the 5D mkII was announced. Even though the 5D mkII seems to be a fantastic camera, its price point is way too high for many amateurs like me. A 7D of some sorts (a refreshed 5D) would be a nice addition to Canon's lineup.