Canon 5D or 40D decision

gubak

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I've been using my wife's 350D and she now tells me to get my own camera. :)
5D or 40D?
I have find some good places about 5D video reviews: http://www.infoborder.com/Digital_Cameras/Video/CanonEOS5D.php
and 40D video reviews: http://www.infoborder.com/Digital_Cameras/Video/CanonEOS40D.php
but I can't decide which one to buy!

From my prefrences below what advice would users give, especially those who have used both?
40D +: higher fps, updated autofocus, lower price
5D +: higher IQ, better low light


My kids are out of sports so the higher fps and reach onto the field is now less important than it was; will more likely shoot travel, street, wildlife, and some sports. Better autofocus would always be very welcome but I wasn't hearing that the 5D has a problem. Been studying Equivalence and benefits of the larger sensor and am intreged by the lower light and bokeh benefits of the 5D.
I won't be using the price difference to buy lenses so as long as we aren't in the 1D $'s range price isn't a major consideration. Not really waiting for 5D II since I'm expecting it's price will be significantly higher than the current street 5D price.
Current lenses: 35L/1.4, 85/1.8, 200L/2.8

Thanks!
 
I forget the viewfinder size on the 40d, but I love the size of the viewfinder on the 5D, it's a HUGE difference. And there is the whole no crop thing, I do enjoy that too. I gotta say 5D. 6 fps is nice but use your skill for timing.
 

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