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Old 27-08-2008, 18:14   #1 (permalink)
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I can resist anthing but...

... temptation.

Having vowed to stick with the 30D at least until next Spring, I've just ordered a 40D.

I even looked at the D300 and D700, and considered 'doing a Dave' , but then I looked at the lenses... and the cost.

It's the last day of A J Purdy's sale, so I got the 40D + spare battery + 2GB CF card for £567, and there's £60 cashback until the end of October, which brings it down to an irresistible £507 including VAT.

I'll think of all the money I've saved by not buying a D700....

P.S. If anyone fancies a very nice 30D, there's one for sale in the Classifieds.
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Old 27-08-2008, 18:20   #2 (permalink)
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It's a new camera week isn't it!?
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Old 27-08-2008, 18:24   #3 (permalink)
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We've all gone spending mad!!!! Good price as well. Which doesn't bode well for my ebay sale
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Old 27-08-2008, 18:30   #4 (permalink)
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You'll be fine. Most punters on EBAY will be looking at Jessops price. In fact if you haven't already I would incl link & price in your Ad
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Old 27-08-2008, 18:31   #5 (permalink)
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Good idea Dave, Thanks
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Old 27-08-2008, 18:36   #6 (permalink)
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Not gonna tell you what I've bought recently then LOL
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Old 27-08-2008, 19:03   #7 (permalink)
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Having vowed to stick with the 30D at least until next Spring, I've just ordered a 40D.
Nice one Paul

What was the factor that made you make the decision? The 40D will surely get cheaper still over the next few weeks.
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Old 27-08-2008, 19:19   #8 (permalink)
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He saw mine and got jealous.

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Old 27-08-2008, 20:13   #9 (permalink)
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Chris - can you give me the link for wherever you got the screen protectors - ta!

Dabs - I don't see it falling much further - £500 seems fairly cheap considering I paid £800 for the 30D. I'm going on holiday shortly, and then to Oman later in September, so I thought I'd take the plunge as I may never go there again.

From what I read, the 40D will not be discontinued straight away, and will run in parallel with the 50D which will cost a lot more. The 50D looks appealing though we don't have any reviews yet, and really 15MP is way more than I need.
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That's good enough for me
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Old 27-08-2008, 20:19   #11 (permalink)
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Nice one Silky
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Old 27-08-2008, 20:21   #12 (permalink)
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Well, we'll see if it makes any difference - probably not! I've always fancied Live View, and the 14-bit processor may suit my style of shooting because I tend to expose for the highlights and then boost shadows - apparently that's where the extra bits are an advantage.
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