Buying a backup camera....

[sirhc_1]

Hi All!


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[thekingb]

What exactly are you looking for in a "backup?" Neither option allows you to take advantage of your nice lens lineup, so an X1 wouldn

[HiFiGuy1]

I agree with thekingb. Get a 7D and let the 40D be your backup camera. I am looking into a 50D as my primary body (for cost reasons) so I can retire my 40D to backup duty. I

[iND]

I would stick with a Canon for my back up so that you you have to fumble through different menu when you switch back and forth.


I would also highly recommend a full frame as a primary and the 40 as you back up.


The full frame will do more to increase your lens spectrum then a new piece of glass.

[sirhc_1]

All of your advices are very helpful. Now it

[andnowimbroke]

What are you taking pictures of mostly? If it