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kb100 · 11th May 2008, 12:38

@tsk - You are right about the 450 prices. However the grey prices of the D40 are in the vicinity of the B&W 450 - hence the question.

IN addition a couple of more things working on my mind are ...

1. The 40D has a shutter rated to 100,000 cycles - and there is no mention of any rating on the 450D - does this mean the shutter on the 450D is weak or can pack up sooner?

2. The D40 seems to be made of Magnesium Alloy & Steel casing. - Where as 450 is all hardened plastic - while this is lighter how strong will it be structurally over time - esp if the 450 gram body has to lug a 600 gram zoom

CAn it be summarised that the 40D will be stronger and more maintanance free in the long run?

I am more interested in knowing if there are any features impacting picture taking ability (like the Auto LIghting Optimiser - some kind of contrast control feature in the 450D)

@ Gill - Fuji is getting a lot of raving reveiws lately.. Suddenly noticed that a lot of ppl I know seem to have bought the Fuji P&Ss (Including my own SIL!)

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kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cbe for a breather! Posts: 1,288	@tsk - You are right about the 450 prices. However the grey prices of the D40 are in the vicinity of the B&W 450 - hence the question. IN addition a couple of more things working on my mind are ... 1. The 40D has a shutter rated to 100,000 cycles - and there is no mention of any rating on the 450D - does this mean the shutter on the 450D is weak or can pack up sooner? 2. The D40 seems to be made of Magnesium Alloy & Steel casing. - Where as 450 is all hardened plastic - while this is lighter how strong will it be structurally over time - esp if the 450 gram body has to lug a 600 gram zoom CAn it be summarised that the 40D will be stronger and more maintanance free in the long run? I am more interested in knowing if there are any features impacting picture taking ability (like the Auto LIghting Optimiser - some kind of contrast control feature in the 450D) @ Gill - Fuji is getting a lot of raving reveiws lately.. Suddenly noticed that a lot of ppl I know seem to have bought the Fuji P&Ss (Including my own SIL!) __________________ *A closed mouth gathers no Feet.* Last edited by kb100 : 11th May 2008 at 12:55.