What to do, what to do?

Matblack · 13-05-2009, 13:35

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

13-05-2009, 13:35	#1
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	What to do, what to do? 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 __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"