[robski]

Hi Dan

Like Mike I've used 400 ISO as standard. Rarely is the light good enough to go below that for very active birds. Yes I've been watching the 50D debate on BF too. My feelings are unless you have very good glass your not going to see a huge difference between 40D and 50D. The noise seems to be on par with each other. Disappointed to see the loss of dynamic range on the 50D.

I noticed our local independent camera shop had a 50D in stock. The manager (a Nikon user) is a friend of my son. I asked him on his thoughts on the new model. He said he has only had a little play with it but thought it much the same as the 40D. So no WOW!!! Factor there. Like Tim Taylor on BF I'll not be rushing out to upgrade.