It’s all about the noise handling. I’ve had a 40D and I borrowed the 60D for a day, the 60D isn’t as good at handling noise.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=40d+vs+60d+noise&aq=0&oq=40d+vs+60d&aqs=chrome.1.57j0l3j62.5593j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Well I’ve looked at tons of comparisons and I simply can’t see it in the example shots. Individual pixels look noisier, but when shown at the same object magnification, more detail is visible. Most reckon you can get 1-stop extra ISO performance.

Mind you – I haven’t tried it for myself, which you have, so I’m not trying to dismiss it.

Well i have the 40D and had the run of the entire camera shop to go comparing iso with and i thought the 60d was cleaner.

On a computer or lcd?

Ok, so I’m a sports photographer and I have a fair whack of kit but it doesn’t mean I know everything about everything. It means I know what I need to do my job and earn a bit of dollar out of it.

My first question to you is… what are you going to with your camera? What sort of photography are you going to do or take a pop at? If you are just taking shots of the kids or the dog in the back garden, then that’s different to landscape or macro etc.

Second question what is your budget? as ultimately this drives what is available to you.

Third is…. well lets see what the answer to one and two are.

Remember, a good photographer gets good shots from what ever kit! Also all my kit is second hand.

If anyone’s still set on the 1100D:

There’s a deal at Dabs right now for £229:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/canon-eos-1100d-digital-slr-ef-s-18-55mm-dc-iii-lens-black-free-16gb-sd-card-229-1590938

Also, the Canon outlet shop were doing batches of them for £175 last week so might be worth keeping an eye on them to see if they’ve got any more:
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/canon-eos-1100d-digital-slr-camera-18-55mm-dc-iii-lens-refurbished-177-94-canon-1580387

(there’s some on there now at £199)

bomberman, I’m planning to sell my 450D. I’ve had it for 4 years. It’s in great condition. I have 3 lens which I will also be selling. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll send you full details.
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