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| Cameras, Lenses and Accessories Discuss 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 ... |
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27-08-2008, 18:14
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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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27-08-2008, 18:20
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Pixalo Crew
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
It's a new camera week isn't it!?
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27-08-2008, 18:24
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Feet under the table
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
We've all gone spending mad!!!! Good price as well. Which doesn't bode well for my ebay sale
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27-08-2008, 18:30
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
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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27-08-2008, 18:31
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Feet under the table
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
Good idea Dave, Thanks
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27-08-2008, 18:36
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Been here a while
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
Not gonna tell you what I've bought recently then LOL
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27-08-2008, 19:03
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
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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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27-08-2008, 19:19
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Been here a while
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
He saw mine and got jealous.
Lol at least Silky will get half decent pictures from his
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27-08-2008, 20:13
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Loves the place
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
 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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27-08-2008, 20:16
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Pixalo Crew
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
That's good enough for me
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27-08-2008, 20:19
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Growing roots
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
Nice one Silky
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27-08-2008, 20:21
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Loves the place
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Re: I can resist anthing but...
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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