Comments on: Canon 60D = Turbocharged 50D? http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/ The latest in digital photography and camera reviews, news and rumors for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Olympus and more. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:44:14 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Micah http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-178056 Micah Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:40:50 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-178056 On the discussion of SD vd CF: CF has a more positive contact surface per pin. The SD cards have a lot of contact surface, but the slots do not. They potentially wear better, but you know a CF card is in when it's in. A stray bit of crud could stop contact on an sd card intermittently, where a CF card either works or doesn't. I'm a Nikon owner, and the only time I've had a CF card/CF slot pin bending issue was on a friend's Rebel. Never had an issue in actual usage with either card format except for that. CF right now maxes out at 40 MB/s download and close to that for write as well. Newer CF may double that, but I haven't tested them. SD seems to max out at around 15 MB/s read/write. I bought a 16GB CF card for $120 a year ago. It's read/write as tested by me is 40MB/s and 25 MB/s respectively. A bought a 32gb class 6 SD half a year ago. for $30. The SD is 1/3 the price...but it's also less than 1/4 the speed in actual use. On the discussion of SD vd CF: CF has a more positive contact surface per pin. The SD cards have a lot of contact surface, but the slots do not. They potentially wear better, but you know a CF card is in when it’s in. A stray bit of crud could stop contact on an sd card intermittently, where a CF card either works or doesn’t.

I’m a Nikon owner, and the only time I’ve had a CF card/CF slot pin bending issue was on a friend’s Rebel. Never had an issue in actual usage with either card format except for that.

CF right now maxes out at 40 MB/s download and close to that for write as well. Newer CF may double that, but I haven’t tested them. SD seems to max out at around 15 MB/s read/write.

I bought a 16GB CF card for $120 a year ago. It’s read/write as tested by me is 40MB/s and 25 MB/s respectively. A bought a 32gb class 6 SD half a year ago. for $30. The SD is 1/3 the price…but it’s also less than 1/4 the speed in actual use.

]]> By: Ray Ramirez http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-178038 Ray Ramirez Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:20:45 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-178038 I was hoping that Canon would finally put an articulated LCD screen on the D60 or D7. Why not? Photographers want it and other camera makes are putting this feature on their DSLR cameras. Why is canon, who pioneered this feature with the Pro 90-IS now lagging behind? I was hoping that Canon would finally put an articulated LCD screen on the D60 or D7. Why not? Photographers want it and other camera makes are putting this feature on their DSLR cameras. Why is canon, who pioneered this feature with the Pro 90-IS now lagging behind?

]]> By: Ron http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-177631 Ron Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:34:44 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-177631 No new product anouncment today. Maybe tommorow. I'm still shooting my old Rebel XT and am ready for an upgrade. I've upgraded to better glass over the years and my pics equal anything I've seen from the newer cameras, so I waiting for the right mix of features. I'd like to see Geotagging. I use GISTEQ PhotoTracker to tag pics when I'm traveling now, but would love to have that feature in the camera. No new product anouncment today. Maybe tommorow. I’m still shooting my old Rebel XT and am ready for an upgrade. I’ve upgraded to better glass over the years and my pics equal anything I’ve seen from the newer cameras, so I waiting for the right mix of features. I’d like to see Geotagging. I use GISTEQ PhotoTracker to tag pics when I’m traveling now, but would love to have that feature in the camera.

]]> By: CtrlAltDel http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-177252 CtrlAltDel Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:43:13 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-177252 You guys spent too much on your CF cards or have a bunch. I have 5 - 4GB (20GB) cards that I spent no more than $200 for over the years. Current SD prices I can double my GB amount for the same price. Get over it. You guys spent too much on your CF cards or have a bunch. I have 5 – 4GB (20GB) cards that I spent no more than $200 for over the years.

Current SD prices I can double my GB amount for the same price. Get over it.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-175487 Kevin Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:24:23 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-175487 Wow...a lot has happened since I thouroughly reviewed and selected my 20D in August 2005. I spent about $2K on the camera at that time(and that was without the flash...I bought the flash later that year for another $400). I was annoyed to hear about the 30D then 40D then 50D but I think when they go to the 60D I may finally pull the trigger and upgrade. I'm sort of glad I waited. LOL At first I was annoyed because I was thinking if the 20D cost me $2K then by now some 50D is probably running at $2.5-3K but then I (saw)remembered that we can always get the body for much cheaper (only $1200 for the 50D)and still use the same lenses, flash($400), bag, etc...saving money. I wish they could go one better like a car dealership by letting you trade in your body for some credit. Either way...an extra $1000 for an upgrade is fair...much better than starting over from scratch. Wow…a lot has happened since I thouroughly reviewed and selected my 20D in August 2005. I spent about $2K on the camera at that time(and that was without the flash…I bought the flash later that year for another $400). I was annoyed to hear about the 30D then 40D then 50D but I think when they go to the 60D I may finally pull the trigger and upgrade. I’m sort of glad I waited. LOL

At first I was annoyed because I was thinking if the 20D cost me $2K then by now some 50D is probably running at $2.5-3K but then I (saw)remembered that we can always get the body for much cheaper (only $1200 for the 50D)and still use the same lenses, flash($400), bag, etc…saving money. I wish they could go one better like a car dealership by letting you trade in your body for some credit.

Either way…an extra $1000 for an upgrade is fair…much better than starting over from scratch.

]]> By: Graham http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-175396 Graham Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:01:48 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-175396 Geotagging is one feature I would love to have on my camera (50D). It's about the only feature that caught my attention, it's still not enough to make me want to upgrade. Geotagging is one feature I would love to have on my camera (50D). It’s about the only feature that caught my attention, it’s still not enough to make me want to upgrade.

]]> By: David http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-175071 David Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:06:57 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-175071 Video is a nice addition. Main point is that we have all of our photo optics available - far beyond any consumer hd camera can provide. Even taking into account braces and mounts to help handle a camera like a video camera, we're still getting performance and image equivalent to a 50,000$ video setup. The video is a huge deal for video people. For the rest of us its just a nice addition. Video is a nice addition. Main point is that we have all of our photo optics available – far beyond any consumer hd camera can provide. Even taking into account braces and mounts to help handle a camera like a video camera, we’re still getting performance and image equivalent to a 50,000$ video setup.

The video is a huge deal for video people. For the rest of us its just a nice addition.

]]> By: John Christopher http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-174997 John Christopher Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:36:51 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-174997 I really do have to echo the comments of Christopher M. Cassidy regarding the treatment we photographers (and some of our assistants) mete out to CF cards. I have had to read the riot act on more than one occasion to people (including my wife) who don't understand that violently ramming CF cards into slots don't protect their delicate pins. I would NEVER had treated a roll of NEOPAN that way, why now would I do the same to my newly acquired UDMA 8gb cards? Respect for one's equipment really is due. I really do have to echo the comments of Christopher M. Cassidy regarding the treatment we photographers (and some of our assistants) mete out to CF cards. I have had to read the riot act on more than one occasion to people (including my wife) who don’t understand that violently ramming CF cards into slots don’t protect their delicate pins. I would NEVER had treated a roll of NEOPAN that way, why now would I do the same to my newly acquired UDMA 8gb cards? Respect for one’s equipment really is due.

]]> By: Jeff Tingey http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-173940 Jeff Tingey Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:58:58 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-173940 Since owning the 20D I had lost interest in the Rebel line. However, the new 500D may change that. The feature set, the 14bit A/D conversion and picture quality are getting to the point of "good enough" at a reasonable price line. The next big deal for me is getting better printer resolution. Most printers interpolate files down to 5mp or less, so the 8x10's from my old G2 still impress! Since owning the 20D I had lost interest in the Rebel line. However, the new 500D may change that. The feature set, the 14bit A/D conversion and picture quality are getting to the point of “good enough” at a reasonable price line. The next big deal for me is getting better printer resolution. Most printers interpolate files down to 5mp or less, so the 8×10’s from my old G2 still impress!

]]> By: Ed Lark http://www.photographybay.com/2009/06/08/canon-60d-turbocharged-50d/#comment-173863 Ed Lark Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:47:41 +0000 http://www.photographybay.com/?p=5842#comment-173863 Digic V intriguing, SD not for me. In like the dependability of the CF. I have have SD's fail on several occasions with a powershot. In have a 50D and love it. The proposed changes are not enough for me to upgrade. I also agree with Christopher about the HD video. There is no need for it. Geo tracking? no need for it. My next camera is more than likely going to be the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Dual digic 3 that will probably kick the digic v's butt. I am reminded of advice that a friend gave me years ago on buying HI-FI gear. "only buy what you can hear" No frills just the quality of sound. It's the same with Cameras It's all about the image. My 2 cents, -Ed Digic V intriguing, SD not for me. In like the dependability of the CF. I have have SD’s fail on several occasions with a powershot.
In have a 50D and love it. The proposed changes are not enough for me to upgrade. I also agree with Christopher about the HD video. There is no need for it. Geo tracking? no need for it. My next camera is more than likely going to be the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and Dual digic 3 that will probably kick the digic v’s butt. I am reminded of advice that a friend gave me years ago on buying HI-FI gear. “only buy what you can hear” No frills just the quality of sound. It’s the same with Cameras It’s all about the image.

My 2 cents,
-Ed

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