What to do, what to do?

[Matblack]

Right, here is the score

I have a 40D and its got a fault, I have had it for 7 weeks and I spoted the fault on day one and got a promise that the camera would be replaced. The fault is on the focus screen or after this point and does not interfere with the shots but it is irritating.

Two weeks ago I phoned the retailer (AGAIN) and was told it would arrive last week, its still not here and no word from the retailer. I don't mind too much because I'm going to get a brand new camera and I have been using the one I have, but I am starting to get annoyed.

Someone suggested the other day that I ask them if they will compensate me by an upgrade to a 50D if I offer to meet them half way. So ~£170 from me for the 50D

Previously the 50D was out of my price range but the pause due to this issue and a possible deal means I could probably afford it makes it potentially affordable.

However my current glass is

Sigma 17-70
Canon 70-200
50mm 1.8

The question I supose is are my pictures going to get worse of better with the 50D, I'd hate to upgrade even if it is for half the normal difference and get worse results that I am at the moment. I know the 50D needs goood glass and I'm very very happy with the 40D.

Opinions?

MB

[Mark]

My suggestion would be to take the very same advice you gave me. Do you need a 50D? You told me I didn't need a 500D and you were bang on the money with that. Yes, you're already a much better photographer than I'm ever likely to be (Grrr :angry: :p), but what feature of the 50D do you need that you don't have now, and does that feature warrant spending £1 more, let alone £170?

The final decision is of course yours to make, just like my decision was mine (I half followed your suggestion). :)

[Matblack]

I'm leaning towards saving the money for a new lens to replace the 17-70 as I don't think the Sigma is up to the 50D. A quick call to Currys and they say the camera will be in for collection Sunday, when I just happen to be up there, so we'll see.

I think the 50D is worth the £150 extra but not £300 but maybe not for my situation as I'd have to buy £400-600 of glass to match it :/

MB

[lostkat]

Go with your instinct. Save for lenses.

[Dee]

Go with your instinct. Save for lenses.

This.

[Matblack]

Ok we'll go for a Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM later in the year :D

MB

[lostkat]

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I pine for that lens!

[Mark]

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Good plan. Don't know much about that particular lens but it seems like the right choice for your situation.

[Toby]

I'd agree with the "save for lenses" posse :)

Incidentally, as I commented in another thread, I'm a bit confused by the 17-40 on a crop sensor camera. I get it on a full frame as it's effectively an UWA lens but, on a crop, it seems to equate to a very odd focal length range.