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Title: Rebel XSI vs Canon 40D Post by: bsnooopy on June 11, 2008, 05:56:39 PM Approximately 2 years ago I purchased my first SLR a Rebel XT. I now would like to upgrade and after much research still looking for opinions on whether I should purchase the new Rebel XSI or the Canon 40D. The 40D got my attention with its higher ISO and faster shooting. The 40D right now is at a great price but would appreciate any feedback on these 2 cameras. I primarily like to spend time shooting landscape and wildlife.
Title: Re: Rebel XSI vs Canon 40D Post by: Bob Atkins on June 11, 2008, 07:16:54 PM I think I'd personally go for the EOS 40D. It has a faster frame rate for action shooting, it has an ISO 3200 setting for low light work, it has slighly lower image noise - plus it uses the same CF memory cards that your XT does. The added size and weight and the "smoother" operation give it a more professional feel (though professional feel can't be seen in the images!).
The XSi is also a very good camera, expecially if you want something smaller, lighter and cheaper. If that's what you need than I'd have no trouble at all recommending it. I compared the XTi, XSi and EOS 40D in this article: http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/digital/canon_eos_xsi_vs_xti_vs_40D.html Since the EOS 40D (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000V5P90K/bobatkinsphotogr) selling for $940 (after $200 instant reabate) and the Digital Rebel XSi (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0012Y88QQ/bobatkinsphotogr) is selling for around $760, I think the EOS 40D is the better deal. If you also need a lens, the 40D kit with the 28-135IS (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000V5QV4S/bobatkinsphotogr) and the XSi kit with the 18-55IS (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0012YA85A/bobatkinsphotogr) both offer pretty good savings on the lens too. Title: Re: Rebel XSI vs Canon 40D Post by: deeyas on June 12, 2008, 11:41:36 AM I agree with Bob's recommendation. The 40D is definitely a worthy upgrade. Though the XSi is a great camera, I think you will like the jump from XT to 40D a whole lot better than XT to XSi.
If you don't already have it, the 28-135 is a very good lens that come with the 40D kit and a good way to $ave! Title: Re: Rebel XSI vs Canon 40D Post by: bsnooopy on June 13, 2008, 12:46:57 PM I want to say thanks to both of you for the recommendation. That settles my ongoing seasaw battle of which camera to purchase. I already own the Canon 28-135 lense which I use all the time. It is an excellent all around lense. By the way I bought this lense because of a recommendation I read right here on this web site.
Thanks again for the advice. |