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Hey Guys i need some help and advice on what to do ive been looking at a few cameras now and i seem to be adding more to my list each time so first ill give you my list and reason why im considering it

Canon 550D - its canon`s latest model that is within my budget and i did like the feel of it but i didnt feel as i had a top quality camera in my hand, Im not bothered bout the video at all

Canon 50D - This is what a lot of people say to get instead of the 550D as its the better camera if im not bothered bout video and is now within my budget

Canon 40D - Looking at reviews i considered this due to the fact that a lot of sites compared the 50D to this and they said no massive improvement would be better with the 40D, The main reason im considering this highly is because i can get a 2nd hand one cheap now and then could use the extra money to buy a better lens and possibly a flash

Nikon D5000 - I liked the feel of this in my hand and the weight and the idea of the swivel screen and the dial is easier to access via the thumb rather than the canons which is near my clicker finger but not a major factor as could get used to it on the canon anyway

Nikon D3100 - Nikons latest model just released i also liked the feel of this the weight but i keep holding off for a review to appear

If im honest i would prefer a canon as i have access to lenses as my dad has a few so thats a plus for me and i also think i would like the body of the 40D and the 50D as there meant to be heavy a friend is bringing me his 40D to look at and have a feel n mess around with

I generally want an all-rounder as i shoot a lot of different things and want to get the best camera for my money im not bothered about video on the camera as i have my HD camcorder for that my budget is around the £600-£700 mark but would like to save some if i can and not spend it all any advice would be great thanks
 
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Hey Guys i need some help and advice on what to do ive been looking at a few cameras now and i seem to be adding more to my list each time so first ill give you my list and reason why im considering it

Canon 550D - its canon`s latest model that is within my budget and i did like the feel of it but i didnt feel as i had a top quality camera in my hand, Im not bothered bout the video at all

Canon 50D - This is what a lot of people say to get instead of the 550D as its the better camera if im not bothered bout video and is now within my budget

Canon 40D - Looking at reviews i considered this due to the fact that a lot of sites compared the 50D to this and they said no massive improvement would be better with the 40D, The main reason im considering this highly is because i can get a 2nd hand one cheap now and then could use the extra money to buy a better lens and possibly a flash

Nikon D5000 - I liked the feel of this in my hand and the weight and the idea of the swivel screen and the dial is easier to access via the thumb rather than the canons which is near my clicker finger but not a major factor as could get used to it on the canon anyway

Nikon D3100 - Nikons latest model just released i also liked the feel of this the weight but i keep holding off for a review to appear

If im honest i would prefer a canon as i have access to lenses as my dad has a few so thats a plus for me and i also think i would like the body of the 40D and the 50D as there meant to be heavy a friend is bringing me his 40D to look at and have a feel n mess around with

I generally want an all-rounder as i shoot a lot of different things and want to get the best camera for my money im not bothered about video on the camera as i have my HD camcorder for that my budget is around the £600-£700 mark but would like to save some if i can and not spend it all any advice would be great thanks
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Sounds to me like you've kind of made your mind up about the 40d. If you really like it and you have access to Canon lenses, then it's a bit of a no brainer.

The only major downside are the letters CANON that are written on the body :p
 
You get a lot of camera with the 40D, plus enough money left over to buy a couple of lenses and a flash.

As long as you like the feel of the 40D, I would stick with that so you can borrow those lenses.
 
I shoot Nikons but like everyone has said you've answered your own question. Any of the cameras mentioned is a decent camera but as you have access to Canon glass and like the 40D/50D then there would be no logic in picking a Nikon body. They all do the same and have advantages and disadvantages. But in your case find a nice 40D or 50D and away you go.
 
Hi guys thanks for the replies its all appreciated
Just a quick update i`ve just had hold of the 40D now and does feel lovely im very impressed with it but was a little overwhelmed at first as it is a much bigger jump than i thought from my previous camera but is the extra mp and better live view a big issue to go with the 50D? i can hardly ever see me printing anything bigger than A3
 
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