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Is the 50D worth the upgrade from XSi ?

Started Dec 2, 2011 | Discussions thread
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Is the 50D worth the upgrade from XSi ?

I have an XSi, been very pleased by the IQ. I have a chance to buy a 50D for a very good price and was wondering whether I should do so. I like the fact that the 50D is a little more 'pro', has more flexible configuration, micro focus adjust, etc. as well as the bump to 15mp. However in the review of the 50D it seems that dpreview did not have much good to say about 'per pixel sharpness'. They were however very complimentary about the 450D's IQ admittedly at a lower 12.2 mp.

I know the 60D has some things that recommend it, especially video, but I think it maybe gives up a few things that I like, i.e. micro focus adjust. Maybe I'm making too much of that. I like the tilt swivel screen of the 600D but then we are getting way out of my budget as a first time dad with a 2 month old son.

Is there a benefit IQ wise moving to the 50D? I am not worried about weather sealing and the small extra weight doesn't matter to me, but I don't want to spend the money and end up getting the same IQ the 450D can deliver. I can't afford to spend $$ on lenses, and upgrading those would cost me a lot more than the upgrade cost of the 50D. I'd appreciate any comments or suggestions.
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