Comments on: Why I Want The Canon 40D http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/ The Focused Technology Ramblings Of Glenn Wolsey Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:45:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Jim Mitchell http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-100743 Jim Mitchell Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:15:12 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-100743 I purchased the Canon 40D with the 17-85 IS lens, and since added the 50 mm prime and 70-200 mm F4L IS. This is a great package, along with the 430 flash unit (still figuring that one out), and I would highly recommend it. It allowed me to move up a notch or two in the camera club competitions, but the eye of the photographer is still the first and foremost requirement for great results. I purchased the Canon 40D with the 17-85 IS lens, and since added the 50 mm prime and 70-200 mm F4L IS. This is a great package, along with the 430 flash unit (still figuring that one out), and I would highly recommend it. It allowed me to move up a notch or two in the camera club competitions, but the eye of the photographer is still the first and foremost requirement for great results.

]]> By: Cich http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-42770 Cich Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:02:55 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-42770 Bought it. Love it. Recommend it! Fabulous LCD, 3" is a lot larger than it seems. Colour clarity and rendition is remarkable. If you know how to shoot, then you'll find that less time will be committed to editing your photos. Bought it. Love it. Recommend it! Fabulous LCD, 3″ is a lot larger than it seems. Colour clarity and rendition is remarkable. If you know how to shoot, then you’ll find that less time will be committed to editing your photos.

]]> By: Alex http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26903 Alex Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:28:24 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26903 My favorite lens for Pentax is FA 31mm/1.8 which is an excellent glass. I also have FA 43mm/1.9 and FA and 77mm/1.8 (all analog lensess). I like the superb quality of Pentax lenses (some people think Pentax lenses are the best glasses from Japan). I'm waiting for new zoom DA* 16-50mm/2,8. But in the end, the most important are photos, and good photographer will succeed even with poor quality camera. Cheers for all! My favorite lens for Pentax is FA 31mm/1.8 which is an excellent glass. I also have FA 43mm/1.9 and FA and 77mm/1.8 (all analog lensess). I like the superb quality of Pentax lenses (some people think Pentax lenses are the best glasses from Japan). I’m waiting for new zoom DA* 16-50mm/2,8. But in the end, the most important are photos, and good photographer will succeed even with poor quality camera. Cheers for all!

]]> By: Glenn Wolsey http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26684 Glenn Wolsey Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:12:42 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26684 [quote comment="26630"][quote comment="26589"]Reading this discussion makes me like my K10D more and more ;-)[/quote] My friend has the camera only problem is for people like me, I've shot Canon for years and have over 20k invested in lenses and still have the 1N to shoot film, so I'm not changing, my friend luves his pentax, except now he has to go spend a fortune to catch up on glass, I really wish the IS was built into the canon like the pentax... ![/quote] $20,000 in glass is a hefty investment. What are you main lenses in that kit? [quote comment="26630"][quote comment="26589"]Reading this discussion makes me like my K10D more and more ;-)[/quote]
My friend has the camera only problem is for people like me, I’ve shot Canon for years and have over 20k invested in lenses and still have the 1N to shoot film, so I’m not changing, my friend luves his pentax, except now he has to go spend a fortune to catch up on glass, I really wish the IS was built into the canon like the pentax… ![/quote]

$20,000 in glass is a hefty investment. What are you main lenses in that kit?

]]> By: Rene Bruce http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26630 Rene Bruce Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:46:25 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26630 [quote comment="26589"]Reading this discussion makes me like my K10D more and more ;-)[/quote] My friend has the camera only problem is for people like me, I've shot Canon for years and have over 20k invested in lenses and still have the 1N to shoot film, so I'm not changing, my friend luves his pentax, except now he has to go spend a fortune to catch up on glass, I really wish the IS was built into the canon like the pentax... ! [quote comment="26589"]Reading this discussion makes me like my K10D more and more ;-)[/quote]
My friend has the camera only problem is for people like me, I’ve shot Canon for years and have over 20k invested in lenses and still have the 1N to shoot film, so I’m not changing, my friend luves his pentax, except now he has to go spend a fortune to catch up on glass, I really wish the IS was built into the canon like the pentax… !

]]> By: Alex http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26589 Alex Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:08:49 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26589 Reading this discussion makes me like my K10D more and more ;-) Reading this discussion makes me like my K10D more and more ;-)

]]> By: rmaspero http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26528 rmaspero Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:11:24 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26528 i love cameras and looks like canon have come out with another great camera last year i bought the Nikon D50 and 3 months later they came out with the D40 then 6 months after that they came out with the D40xbut hey the D50 still a good camera and my dads has the canon D300 i love cameras and looks like canon have come out with another great camera last year i bought the Nikon D50 and 3 months later they came out with the D40 then 6 months after that they came out with the D40xbut hey the D50 still a good camera and my dads has the canon D300

]]> By: Glenn Wolsey http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26256 Glenn Wolsey Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:14:38 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26256 [quote comment="26241"]Well saving.. hummm yup I saved an entire summer I was like 12yrs. to get the new Canon AE1 program.. man was I happy.. ! now fast forward to the 90's late that is, I had a AE2 ( I think it was) was a great camera, then went to the 1N (still have it, slide film is fun) then came digi, the D30 was sweet, then I got the 60 ( 6meg) sweet cost me like 3K US ( live in Newport Beach, CA) so back to the AE2 I was smart and started to buy only L series lenses ( I got hooked as I was on canon cps, so I was lucky enough that canon was 12mi away and got to use the 70-200mm2.8) so I now own like 5 lenses from the 15mm fish eye to the 300 2.8L all of them bought round the year of the 1N release.. I'd luv to upgrade to IS, but back to the DO I need it, or is it just the want.. so I'll stick with them, and now since I skipped the 5yrs of bodies gonna get the 40D as I really don't need 21meg 10meg is plenty, but the new color and focus ( I can't focus manually now like I did in my teens) and don't want to loose that kool shot of my fast dog.. hehe... anyhow. I'm gonna demo the 40 net week if my canon gal is back from there meeting and I'll post my thoughts at my dogs blog at kiapet.com Rene ps. my first mac was a classic I think ( 9"screen wow), haha...[/quote] Very, very cool! I really can't wait to get my hands on the 40D later this year. There's always the option of selling your gear on eBay and upgrading to a new 24" iMac or Mac Pro. Ping me another email when you've got the review live - oh, and I'm a kiwi ;-) [quote comment="26241"]Well saving.. hummm yup I saved an entire summer I was like 12yrs. to get the new Canon AE1 program.. man was I happy.. ! now fast forward to the 90′s late that is, I had a AE2 ( I think it was) was a great camera, then went to the 1N (still have it, slide film is fun) then came digi, the D30 was sweet, then I got the 60 ( 6meg) sweet cost me like 3K US ( live in Newport Beach, CA) so back to the AE2 I was smart and started to buy only L series lenses ( I got hooked as I was on canon cps, so I was lucky enough that canon was 12mi away and got to use the 70-200mm2.8) so I now own like 5 lenses from the 15mm fish eye to the 300 2.8L all of them bought round the year of the 1N release.. I’d luv to upgrade to IS, but back to the DO I need it, or is it just the want.. so I’ll stick with them, and now since I skipped the 5yrs of bodies gonna get the 40D as I really don’t need 21meg 10meg is plenty, but the new color and focus ( I can’t focus manually now like I did in my teens) and don’t want to loose that kool shot of my fast dog.. hehe… anyhow. I’m gonna demo the 40 net week if my canon gal is back from there meeting and I’ll post my thoughts at my dogs blog at kiapet.com Rene ps. my first mac was a classic I think ( 9″screen wow), haha…[/quote]

Very, very cool! I really can’t wait to get my hands on the 40D later this year. There’s always the option of selling your gear on eBay and upgrading to a new 24″ iMac or Mac Pro. Ping me another email when you’ve got the review live – oh, and I’m a kiwi ;-)

]]> By: Rene Bruce http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26241 Rene Bruce Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:27:39 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26241 Well saving.. hummm yup I saved an entire summer I was like 12yrs. to get the new Canon AE1 program.. man was I happy.. ! now fast forward to the 90's late that is, I had a AE2 ( I think it was) was a great camera, then went to the 1N (still have it, slide film is fun) then came digi, the D30 was sweet, then I got the 60 ( 6meg) sweet cost me like 3K US ( live in Newport Beach, CA) so back to the AE2 I was smart and started to buy only L series lenses ( I got hooked as I was on canon cps, so I was lucky enough that canon was 12mi away and got to use the 70-200mm2.8) so I now own like 5 lenses from the 15mm fish eye to the 300 2.8L all of them bought round the year of the 1N release.. I'd luv to upgrade to IS, but back to the DO I need it, or is it just the want.. so I'll stick with them, and now since I skipped the 5yrs of bodies gonna get the 40D as I really don't need 21meg 10meg is plenty, but the new color and focus ( I can't focus manually now like I did in my teens) and don't want to loose that kool shot of my fast dog.. hehe... anyhow. I'm gonna demo the 40 net week if my canon gal is back from there meeting and I'll post my thoughts at my dogs blog at kiapet.com Rene ps. my first mac was a classic I think ( 9"screen wow), haha... Well saving.. hummm yup I saved an entire summer I was like 12yrs. to get the new Canon AE1 program.. man was I happy.. ! now fast forward to the 90′s late that is, I had a AE2 ( I think it was) was a great camera, then went to the 1N (still have it, slide film is fun) then came digi, the D30 was sweet, then I got the 60 ( 6meg) sweet cost me like 3K US ( live in Newport Beach, CA) so back to the AE2 I was smart and started to buy only L series lenses ( I got hooked as I was on canon cps, so I was lucky enough that canon was 12mi away and got to use the 70-200mm2.8) so I now own like 5 lenses from the 15mm fish eye to the 300 2.8L all of them bought round the year of the 1N release.. I’d luv to upgrade to IS, but back to the DO I need it, or is it just the want.. so I’ll stick with them, and now since I skipped the 5yrs of bodies gonna get the 40D as I really don’t need 21meg 10meg is plenty, but the new color and focus ( I can’t focus manually now like I did in my teens) and don’t want to loose that kool shot of my fast dog.. hehe… anyhow. I’m gonna demo the 40 net week if my canon gal is back from there meeting and I’ll post my thoughts at my dogs blog at kiapet.com Rene ps. my first mac was a classic I think ( 9″screen wow), haha…

]]> By: Yohannes Wijaya http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26218 Yohannes Wijaya Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:24:49 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26218 Not to mention, the dedicated iso display in the viewfinder. I, myself, am waiting impatiently for the 5d replacement. As you mention, the 3fps on the 400d and the 5d is inadequate when it comes to sports photography, which I began to slowly indulge in and as a result, I tend to depend on my luck to get "the" shots. The integrated cleaning system is a plus too. Not to mention, the dedicated iso display in the viewfinder. I, myself, am waiting impatiently for the 5d replacement. As you mention, the 3fps on the 400d and the 5d is inadequate when it comes to sports photography, which I began to slowly indulge in and as a result, I tend to depend on my luck to get “the” shots. The integrated cleaning system is a plus too.

]]> By: Glenn Wolsey http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26128 Glenn Wolsey Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:52:31 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26128 [quote comment="26085"]Although I'm a Nikonian I still like Canons, however, I read you were talking about the Auto ISO feature, is this a new feature in the 40D? Are you sure it wasn't there in the 30D or any other Canon? I can be so damn sure that I have it in my Nikon D200 and I had it earlier as well in my D70[/quote] Correct, this is a new feature to the 40D along with the Mark III. Lennart: I completely understand the need for better glass before a better camera body, and I w ill not be purchasing the 40D without at least one extra piece of quality glass, weather it be an L zoom or a prime. [quote comment="26085"]Although I’m a Nikonian I still like Canons, however, I read you were talking about the Auto ISO feature, is this a new feature in the 40D? Are you sure it wasn’t there in the 30D or any other Canon? I can be so damn sure that I have it in my Nikon D200 and I had it earlier as well in my D70[/quote]

Correct, this is a new feature to the 40D along with the Mark III.

Lennart: I completely understand the need for better glass before a better camera body, and I w ill not be purchasing the 40D without at least one extra piece of quality glass, weather it be an L zoom or a prime.

]]> By: Tom http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26111 Tom Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:09:11 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26111 Glenn--I agree with those points. I am thinking about doing the same upgrade by the New Year too. That 40D looks awesome!! Glenn–I agree with those points. I am thinking about doing the same upgrade by the New Year too. That 40D looks awesome!!

]]> By: Lennart http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26109 Lennart Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:09:00 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26109 Actually, you should think about that again.. in my humble opinion anyway. Invest in faster glass instead. You don't need ISO 800 or 1600 or even 3200 when you have the money for a fast lens and are not a pro. The whole line of two-digit digital bodies by canon are for those who need pro quality for less money than is normal. Amateurs thinking about becoming pros, or maybe photography and design students. (Like me) When you plan to do serious photography you should rather invest in a full-frame camera if you want digital. The viewfinder in those is brighter and bigger and you can see where your focus is and how much DoF you got without 'live view'. If you have questions or are interested in more aspects about that topic, I am willing to answer. Just email me. But for the case that you think I'm egocentric here, I'll stop writing about it for now. Actually, you should think about that again.. in my humble opinion anyway.

Invest in faster glass instead. You don’t need ISO 800 or 1600 or even 3200 when you have the money for a fast lens and are not a pro. The whole line of two-digit digital bodies by canon are for those who need pro quality for less money than is normal. Amateurs thinking about becoming pros, or maybe photography and design students. (Like me)

When you plan to do serious photography you should rather invest in a full-frame camera if you want digital. The viewfinder in those is brighter and bigger and you can see where your focus is and how much DoF you got without ‘live view’.

If you have questions or are interested in more aspects about that topic, I am willing to answer. Just email me.
But for the case that you think I’m egocentric here, I’ll stop writing about it for now.

]]> By: Yousef Raffah http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26085 Yousef Raffah Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:53:56 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26085 Although I'm a Nikonian I still like Canons, however, I read you were talking about the Auto ISO feature, is this a new feature in the 40D? Are you sure it wasn't there in the 30D or any other Canon? I can be so damn sure that I have it in my Nikon D200 and I had it earlier as well in my D70 Although I’m a Nikonian I still like Canons, however, I read you were talking about the Auto ISO feature, is this a new feature in the 40D? Are you sure it wasn’t there in the 30D or any other Canon? I can be so damn sure that I have it in my Nikon D200 and I had it earlier as well in my D70

]]> By: Jon http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26024 Jon Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:50:47 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26024 Glenn - it looks a very good upgrade from the 30D and as you say, some excellent new features. Personally I am very impressed with the weather sealing, now not only the exclusive preserve of 1 Series bodies. Adam, I agree 100% - desire often outweighs require. I recently found this out when making some purchases ;-) http://flickr.com/photos/jonnymoss/sets/72157601226636231/ Glenn – it looks a very good upgrade from the 30D and as you say, some excellent new features. Personally I am very impressed with the weather sealing, now not only the exclusive preserve of 1 Series bodies.

Adam, I agree 100% – desire often outweighs require. I recently found this out when making some purchases ;-) http://flickr.com/photos/jonnymoss/sets/72157601226636231/

]]> By: Adam http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26013 Adam Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:41:39 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26013 I think most people would want the 40D, yeah I would, but I was watching a photo course by Chris Orwig and he noted something which made me think: "Your equipment is good enough" The statement was based upon whatever equipment you have, it is good enough to be creative, to which it got me thinking. It is all about consumer desire rather than require. Of course there are aspects that will be a positive impact on your photography but is your current camera holding you back. I sat back and I had to answer that question honestly; nope. No matter how many pixels or dust cleaning gimics you put in a body it will not make the creative process any better, that comes from behind the camera. That said if I could convince my other half to let me get one I would; well why not. Good luck with the saving technique, I've never managed to have that much restraint, but keep your 350; will make a great hack body. I think most people would want the 40D, yeah I would, but I was watching a photo course by Chris Orwig and he noted something which made me think:
“Your equipment is good enough”
The statement was based upon whatever equipment you have, it is good enough to be creative, to which it got me thinking. It is all about consumer desire rather than require.
Of course there are aspects that will be a positive impact on your photography but is your current camera holding you back.
I sat back and I had to answer that question honestly; nope. No matter how many pixels or dust cleaning gimics you put in a body it will not make the creative process any better, that comes from behind the camera.

That said if I could convince my other half to let me get one I would; well why not.
Good luck with the saving technique, I’ve never managed to have that much restraint, but keep your 350; will make a great hack body.

]]> By: Anand http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-26006 Anand Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:32:04 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-26006 Hehe it does look pretty sweet. Myself, I like the new 1Ds :) Hehe it does look pretty sweet. Myself, I like the new 1Ds :)

]]> By: Indraneel http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-25995 Indraneel Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:58:42 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-25995 [quote comment="25992"] If I pick up a 40D, I'll be keeping the 350D as my backup body. Might come in handy down the road ;-)[/quote] Damn. [quote comment="25992"]
If I pick up a 40D, I’ll be keeping the 350D as my backup body. Might come in handy down the road ;-)[/quote]

Damn.

]]> By: Glenn Wolsey http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-25992 Glenn Wolsey Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:50:10 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-25992 [quote comment="25990"]Awesome camera. Crapload of monies. Icanhas your 350D?[/quote] If I pick up a 40D, I'll be keeping the 350D as my backup body. Might come in handy down the road ;-) [quote comment="25990"]Awesome camera. Crapload of monies. Icanhas your 350D?[/quote]

If I pick up a 40D, I’ll be keeping the 350D as my backup body. Might come in handy down the road ;-)

]]> By: Summer Ordoñez http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/comment-page-1/#comment-25991 Summer Ordoñez Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:47:18 +0000 http://www.glennwolsey.com/2007/08/21/why-i-want-the-canon-40d/#comment-25991 Such a beautiful and perfect camera. I hope Santa can get me one for Christmas! Such a beautiful and perfect camera. I hope Santa can get me one for Christmas!

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