Thread: 450D vs 40D
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Old 17-08-2008, 11:20 PM
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I mulled over the 450D and 40D for about 2 weeks ... ended up purchasing the 450D due to a few things important to me:
- both have similar features (software/modes, 3" screen, live view, sensor size, etc)
- 40D body costs about $200 to $300 more but is heavy (740g versus 475g)
- 40D faster max shooting rate and slightly better S/N at high ISOs not critical for me
- I prefer higher resolution of the 450D (12.2 vs 10.1Mp) for enlargements

When the 450D eventually becomes a limiting factor for me down the track (as opposed to my expertise, mount, scopes and lack of flatteners/filters), then I'll probably add dedicated peltier cooled CCD imager ... which will hopefully be even better in a couple of years (thermo controlled to save juice, >10Mp, cheaper, etc).

Have fun, whatever you get.

Jeff
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