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I thought the XSi was the right choice, but people in other forums have told me I should have purchased the 40D. The 3 key differences are the 40D is better in low light situations, it can take 6.4fps instead of the 3.5fps the XSi offeres, and the body is a magnesium alloy that is dust and weather proofed.
I am not sure how much I need that stuff, this is my first dSLR and I am using it for taking portfolio pics of my work, taking image for design projects, and possibly doing band photo shoots. The specs sound appealing of the 40D, but the XSi may be just good enough for me considering I don't even know how to use everything it has yet.
I got the XSi because best buy was offering 0% for 2 years. I purchased the package that came with the kit lens and zoom lens for $1299.99. The 40D is $1299 right now with a kit lens only, and supposedly the XSi kit lens is better. I like that the XSi takes SD and not compact flash, call me crazy, but I see cameras moving in that direction. I bought an 8GB SDHC card for $44.99, where the 8GB compact flash was $160.99. So all around, its more money for less with the 40D.
Do you guys think the 40D is worth it, or should I just stick with the XSi?
I am not sure how much I need that stuff, this is my first dSLR and I am using it for taking portfolio pics of my work, taking image for design projects, and possibly doing band photo shoots. The specs sound appealing of the 40D, but the XSi may be just good enough for me considering I don't even know how to use everything it has yet.
I got the XSi because best buy was offering 0% for 2 years. I purchased the package that came with the kit lens and zoom lens for $1299.99. The 40D is $1299 right now with a kit lens only, and supposedly the XSi kit lens is better. I like that the XSi takes SD and not compact flash, call me crazy, but I see cameras moving in that direction. I bought an 8GB SDHC card for $44.99, where the 8GB compact flash was $160.99. So all around, its more money for less with the 40D.
Do you guys think the 40D is worth it, or should I just stick with the XSi?