Correction

May 20, 2008 by Avy.

After careful consideration, I’ve decided to stick with my original idea of buying the Canon 40D. Canon has rebates right now (May - July), so I can get the 40D with the $200 instant rebate. This makes the body $950+ tax. The XSi is $900+tax. At only $50 difference, it becomes a no-brainer.

I think the XSi’s lighter body would be way more comfortable at shows, but it’s not as tough as the 40D. Someone’s selling their 40D on CL for $850, but I prefer new electronics over used.  If I buy it body only, I’ll miss out on the sweet lens that comes with it, but I think I can manage. I’ll still have the 50mm and my 28-80. I’d be selling the XT with the Kit lens and one 2GB card.

I’m not totally convinced the noise handling is much better with the 40D over my XT, but the ability to push to ISO 3200 will be VERY helpful for show shots. My 50mm is a faster lens than what I typically use (18-55mm)  so that should be good. I can use that and buy a 10-22mm later since I want an ultra-wide anyway.

So if I sell $700 worth old camera gear, I can spend $300 to get a new body. It feels like I’d be losing a lot though. I need to be rich.

All this considered, I know I’ll never be able to get the Canon 1D Mark III since it’s so hard for me to come up with enough to get the 40D. Woe is me.

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