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Really liking the 450D, it does feel like a step up from the D40. Built quality is much better than the 350D that I have used once or twice and the screen is fantastic. Might get a GGS protector as its fairly exposed and knowing my luck I would probably end up scratching it!!!
There are a few...
I don't find it much different than the D40, but maybe its just the way I grip the camera! Build wise, they feel about the same, I guess some people may think the D40 looks better built due to th slightly textured plastic compared to the 450d's smoothness, but overall I dont really see I big...
Very nice, but very small changes I would make, the text that is in the grey boxes (e.g. Castle Combe Formula Ford Carnival (04/10/2008)) look to close to the edge of the grey boxes - if that makes sense! lol
I think its an upgrade, it may not be a huge upgrade but I can now have access to lots more AF lenses. Plus the following are useful to me: Live view, dedicated ISO button, 9 point focus and a few other bits and bobs!
Well I was getting fed up with the lens choice, the price of primes and the lack of focus points on the D40 so I went to Jessops and gave a few cameras a go!
Tried the D90, but it was a little expensive for me, then tried the D80 and was fairly impressed, followed this by the 400d and the...
Don't be fooled by the MP and stay well away from that GE!!!
Canon A590is is under £100
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00131MUWQ/?tag=cliospnet01-21
4x zoom and IS - better than the 580 you mentioned too!
Yep, my work mate dropped some L glass with a filter on and it cracked and also scratched the front element of the lens.
Camera insurance FTW to be honest.
Revels - f1.4 is were its at! Plus... its got AF-S so it will be super quick at AF and work on my trusty D40, plusts a completely new lens with 9 rounded aperture blades - quality should be awesome!