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“If you currently own an EOS 450D or another fairly recent entry-level DSLR from an image quality point of view there is not necessarily a need to upgrade to the EOS 500D. However, the HD video mode, new high-resolution screen or extended ISO range make it easier to justify the expense if you're likely to use these features. For anybody buying their first DSLR the 500D is an easy recommendation but you might want to have a look at the Nikon D5000 as well. It comes with a similar feature set to the 500D (‘only' 720P video though) and performs slightly better in low light.”
A pretty favorable review.
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There any truth to this? I need to decide soon between the 500D and the 450D. 500D is $1000 and 450D is $750…500D = higher mp, better LCD, higher ISO range…is this worth it?
I’m just beginning to get into photography.
Scott
Funny, I’ve been successful doing it for the last 2 years. The software is quite tolerant of minor differences in size of the image and adjusts accordingly.
Unless you want video, you will not see IQ improvement with the current bunch of new cameras, nor will you notice any difference from the Nikon D5000. The differences are so small that they can only be measured in a lab. Save yourself $$$ and Get a XSi or 40D. The 40d is on its way out, I love mine, but its resale value will drop rapidly as the new price is holding up fairly high.
Walmart has the XSi body at just over $500, and the kit at $699. It will have a better IQ than the 40D, but is missing the robustness.
If you have large hands, the 40D will feel more comfortable.
I’ve been wanting to check out the 40D, but am having difficulty finding one that’s not a store demo. I’m in eastern canada, by the way.
What about the ISO differences between the 450D and the 500D? Is this something I might want?
Thanks again,
Scott
I have an XS, which is basically like a XTi in terms of IQ. I like shooting at ISO 1600 and sometimes wish I had higher settings to simply “get the shot”, but most of my favorite prints are from lower ISOs. Based on samples I’ve seen ISO 3200 looks decent on the 500D but above that it gets pretty rough. I think the 40D also does 3200. If you don’t mind the larger body size (definitely hold one first) I think it’s a bargain now and worth checking out. As far as the back screen, I find my 2.5 inch non-VGA screen to be very adequate and I wouldn’t place much additional value on the 3 inch VGA (maybe $50?). As was said previously, if you don’t care about video the 40D and XSi are great cameras though it’s my opinion that you get more for your money with the 40D.