Canon 40D

One of my friends asked about the "new" Canon 40D. As far as I knew, it was an internet rumor with photoshopped images. One thing seems to stand out is that they would increase the megapixel count to 10+, and add the dust cleaning feature.

These changes alone would not warrant people to flock to the 40D from the 30D, or even 20D. The typical purchaser might be new, own a D60, 10D, or rebel.

Check the prices of the 30D, if you see many "blow-out" specials you know that dealers are trying to clear inventory for the 40D. I'd really call it the 35D for such a small incremental change if the rumors are true.

The real question is, "What are you going to take pictures of?" Regardless what the answer is, you can do it with the lowest end Canon/Nikon digital SLR out there. How fancy a camera do we need to take pictures of the dogs, cats, landscapes, sports, etc...

When the 30D came out, my local Fry's had the 20D for about $400 less and included a memory card to help clear out the old. A deal is coming soon.

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