Canon EOS 40D

[bovil]

I've got to consider the Canon EOS 40D. It's not the freshest EOS on the market, but it's got some features that the Rebel XSi doesn't.

Pros:

• Excellent image quality up to ISO1600
• ISO 3200 support
• Better autofocus sensors than Rebel XSi
• Faster continuous shooting
• Good in-lens image stabilization
• Sturdy body, good weather-sealing
• Canon eTTL-2 flash support

Cons:

• 10mp sensor, less than Rebel XSi
• In-lens image stabilization
• No eTTL-2 wireless control from built-in flash unit? (unclear)
• $300-500 more expensive

Costco price: $1150 sale price

Comments

[bovil.livejournal.com]

I've held the XSi, and it was OK, not too small. That's my big concern with the Olympus, it might just be too tiny.

I tend to be happy with Canon ergos; the S3 IS is a bit small for me, but it's not uncomfortable. The Digital Elph series remind me of my Rollei 35, which I loved.

I last shot SLR with 1950's vintage East German equipment. Weird but functional.