40D

Yep - my new Canon 40D arrived this afternoon. I feel sorry for the delivery guy - it's awfully cold out there... but not sorry enough to wait till Spring for this delivery. :) I haven't had a chance to shoot with the camera yet, but I spent a few minutes toying with the controls and getting it set up to my liking.

This camera is a transition camera for me. I've outgrown the capabilities of the 20D, but I don't want to purchase a 1Ds. The 5D technology is 2 years old - and I'm not willing to purchase an outdated camera... and Jay already has one, so why buy another? And the Rebel... well... I take my camera with me to some wild places... I need something that can stand up to abuse. I don't intend to abuse it, but you never know what's going to happen on trips like ours... so the Rebel won't cut it.

The 40D will give me the upgrade I need - until Canon decides to get with it and produce a fantastic new camera in the mid-pro range. I want more resolution, and a full-frame sensor... but the 40D will do for now. I love the larger LCD and the RGB histogram. I'll still be able to use my 10-22mm lens with it - that's a plus, too. And although the resolution isn't exceptional, a jump from 8.2 to 10.1 is a start. This will be great for our upcoming trip to Havasu Falls.

I've updated the equipment page on my website. People often ask what equipment I use - the page will answer your question. Do any of you own this camera? If you do, tell me what you think of it. And if you don't - what are you shooting with and how do you like it?