*now* I'm getting the hang of the new camera

[Taylorboo]

Debbie, from what I understand you're actually better off going with a 40D than a 50D. Many people on the photography boards are very unhappy with the way the 50D's sensor handles noise. There are also many very happy 50D owners so take that with a grain of salt. I had a T1i which shared a sensor with the 50D, and there was a lot of noise in my pics so I'd be cautious. At least buy from a place you can return.

The 7D uses a whole new focusing system I'm just beginning to understand. You can still single point focus which is how I prefer to shoot, but it will also focus in zones and has predictive focus for moving objects. Can't wait to try that out at the dog park. I had the zone focus on at first and just didn't like that the camera was picking the focus points, not me. Once I got it set back to my trusty old center point focusing I was happy. I'm sure I'll see the benefits of the new focusing system as I learn more about them.

More than you wanted to know, I'm sure.

But don't be intimidated by this camera. I normally shoot full manual, but I put it in Program mode (just a step away from Auto) and it was taking gorgeous shots with no thought on my part at all. This is a camera I expect to last me for years (and it better or hubby will kill me).

[IllinoisNative]

Did you say he was going through an ugly phase? Because he's BEAUTIFUL!!!

[Taylorboo]

Aw. Thanks. He looks pretty good in these pics, but you can't see his bony little butt. It's hilarious. And I DO feed him, I promise. The vet says he's fine. Just growing. But boy does he look funny right now!

[sagelfn]

he's so cute!! those pictures are great!

Debbie a site I always use is Product reviews and prices, software downloads, and tech news - CNET