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Here is a 5D & 24-70mm 2.8f lens photo..

Here is 20D & 50mm 1.4f lens.

Those are nice shots! I love all the eyes in all of them! (especially the last)
M

Thanks, The eyes is where the color is and keeping them in focus can make the photo a little better.. :GRIN:
Randy...

In the context of the conversation for a new DSLR user that seems a fairly moot point. While the 40D has a faster burst rate than the XTi it is also a lot faster than a 30d. Technology is evolving at a staggering pace. Burst rate really says very little about over all IQ which is far more likely to be the main focus for most. I'd be a lot more interested in continuous shooting rates Vs burst rates as this is going to have a far greater impact if action, bird in flight or sports photography are your primary interest.
For any one starting out cost is likely a big issue and IMO glass is far more relevant than up-graded bodies. The amount of residual expense in this hobby is staggering. Software, tri-pods, BH, Bags, cleaning suplies, cards, etc.
I can not think of a time I have ever lost an image on the XTi due to burst rate or even continuous shooting rate for that matter and 99% of the time I shoot Jpeg and RAW. The sheer number of people using poor quality cards probably has more real world effect on this than actual body performance.
There are, at least for me, several upgrades that make the 40D a worthy addition but honestly burst rate as well as some of the other marketing stuff such as live view and partial weather sealing are pretty low on my list.
The major improvements I see;
The viewfinder depending on the size of your wallet could be worth the price of admission alone. Improved AF X point sensors at f5.6 or faster plus improved center sensor with f2.8 or faster glass and multiple exposure MLU.

The diffence to me is the viewfinder and body size. Dont like a small body on a big heaveyweight lens like a 70-200mm 2.8..Not a good balance... If u shoot for hours at a time small frame camera bodies arnt a good choice even if u have small hands...

The traditional 2 lens battery is a 28 - 80 and a 70 - 210. I like to get aperatures down to 2.8, but you'll pay twice what you will for a 5.6 worth it though. I have about 25 years experience shooting sports, weddings, advertising, and the weirder assignments known to man. Those two lenses and a good Metz flash will get most things done. Everyone's going digital now and I don't know the way things are going what's good now, but traditional 35 mm and medium format, I can help.

I'd recommend 2

35-170 class for close work

100-400 class for distance work.

Spot

Some really great images posted in this thread so far.

This might not be what you're looking for, but here's a few pics taken with Canon's top of the line of equipment. Please keep in mind that most of these were just quickly processed for web viewing, and might need some slight color adjustment. I usually only do this prior to printing.

All of these images are from here in Wyoming, 2007.

If you have any specific questions regarding nature/wildlife photography gear or techniques, please ask and I think I can give you some insight.













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Those are some awesome photos!!! Thanks for sharing. Nice sharpness!
M

#5 is unreal, and that's saying something considering the sharpness on #1 and the size of that bull elk.

Can I hang around you for six months?

rb

Ok VTi, I gotta do it.

Consider me a beginner with good equipment (20D, 16-35L (2006 model), 24-105L, and 100-400L).

Give me a primer on wildlife photography. I would ask you in PM, but I figure LOTs of folks want to know how to take pictures like what you posted.

I understand that, depending on how in-depth we get, that's asking a lot, so please, if you would, how about a basic primer for the newbie.

If you started a new thread, I think it would be a home run. In any case, I know I would be quite interested.

Did I mention, NICE pics?

rb

I can vouch for his cougar-spotting ability!

VTi, Great shots. I personally like #4. Is #5 an HDR image?

VTi-

AWESOME shots.

I second that!

I can spot the hell out of cougars, too. Even where there ain't so many. 'Course, it's easier when they run in packs.

rb

OMG! I don't think I've seen photos so vivid and sharp before. Unbelievable. And great opportunities on wildlife to boot.

Hello everyone ... and thanks so much for all the kind words regarding my photos.

I apologize for not posting anything sooner, but I was on a small, 3-day photography trip and just returned this evening. Here's a few images from today and yesterday. Sorry I've only had a chance to download a few sheep images, but got quite a few moose, elk, and coyote images as well as few bald and golden eagles.

More to follow regarding some of the questions posed.

You are correct in your observation. That landscape is an HDR comprised of 8 individual images.

Rick -- You bet brother Just let me know when you'll be in my neck of the woods (Wyoming), and we'll fill some compact flash cards. That day I shot those elk images, I filled 16 Gig of memory