Canon EOS-40D Body Only Light Field Camera

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The EOS 40D is a mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level... Read More

The EOS 40D is a mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technological wizardry, and user-requested creative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR's "prosumer" appellation may refer more to its accessible price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity, and resolution of the images it creates. Minimize

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Canon EOS 40D + EF-S 10-22 U + EF-S 17-85 IS U Lens Kit
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Key Features
Digital Zoom	Without Digital Zoom
Camera Type	SLR/Professional • Light Field Camera
Weight	0.74 kg
LCD Screen Size	3 in.
Resolution	10.5 Megapixel
Image Quality
Camera Resolution	10.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type	CMOS
Image Resolutions	3888 x 2592 • 2816 x 1880 • 1936 x 1288
Lens
Interchangeable Lenses	Interchangeable Lenses
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second	6.5 Frames
White Balance	Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash
Flash Functions	Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type	Built-In & External
ISO Speeds	Auto • 100 • 200 • 800 • 1600 • 3200
Storage
Memory Type	CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Type	JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes	Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features
Self Timer	2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Viewfinder / Display
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
LCD Screen Resolution	230,000 pixels
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
Interfaces
Video Interface	Video Out
PC Interface	USB 2.0
Power Supply
Battery Type and Quantity	Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life	700 Images
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions
Depth	7.3 cm
Weight	0.74 kg
Height	10.8 cm
Width	14.6 cm
Miscellaneous
UPC	8714574508740
Release Date	August, 2007
Included Accessories	USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • AC Power Cord
Family Line	Canon EOS
Product MPN
MPN	eos40d

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By: Freakybro
Jul 2, 2009

Pro Spec at Affordable Price.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Build, Focusing, Features, Controls

Cons: None Read More

By: theuerkorn
Sep 2, 2007

EOS 40D: Greatly improved 20D/30D

Author's Rating:

Pros: Improved sensor and AF system, faster response, large viewfinder, flash control, quieter mirror, price, ...

Cons: Some consider the changes "too little", no integrated wireless flash controller

Bottom Line:
No matter what heated blogs suggest, the 40D is a solid choice for enthusiasts at a good price. Read More

By: tombeaman
Oct 4, 2008

Professional Capabilities that an Amatuer can Appreciate

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Pros:

Canon reputation for quality and professional features in a unit simple enough for amateurs.

Cons: Heavier, larger than an entry-level SLR. Buttons can be accidently pressed in normal use.

Bottom Line:
Simple enough for an amateur, powerful enough for a professional: this camera will satisfy anyone. Read More

By: myord
Jan 16, 2009

Canon EOS 40D vs Canon EOS 50D (actual user report) :-)

Author's Rating:

Pros: Price/performance ratio.

Cons: None

Bottom Line:
The quality of the pictures made me keep the Canon EOS 40D. Read More

By: milogd
Oct 22, 2008

Fantastic Entry Level and Above DSLR

Author's Rating:

Pros: Does a great job of walking the line between a professional and entry level DSLR.

Cons: Easy to hit dials and accidently change settings

Bottom Line:
Impressive and easy to use DSLR camera, with a lot of new useful features over previous models. Read More

By: brandonink2001
Dec 13, 2008

All the camera any amateur could need

Author's Rating:

Pros: Build. Strong images for Auto shooter; pristine ones for experienced amateur/pros. 6-plus frames per second.

Cons: There's a newer big brother available now. Could use expanded ISO range.

Bottom Line:
The camera's performance is five star. If image quality is important to you, this is your camera.

If you want the freshest features, or need more than 10 MP, keep looking. Read More

By: jbphoto
Sep 19, 2008

Amazing Camera

Author's Rating:

Pros: High speed sports photography
Exposure is right on
No shutter lag. press and shoot.

Cons: A bit heavy.
Occasionally misses focus.

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By: nicoleinfl
Dec 15, 2008

Excellent Camera

Author's Rating:

Pros: Durable construction, controls are laid out nicely, takes excellent photos.

Cons: Camera is heavier than I am used to, large learning curve. Read More

By: ncphototrekker
Mar 11, 2008

The lenses make it better

Author's Rating:

Pros: Great build quality, good feel in your hand, self-cleaning sensor, and live preview.

Cons: Important functions buried within menus, Ergonomics, slightly less mega-pixels than competition.

Bottom Line:
While the body doesn't surpass other offerings, when paired with Canon's legendary lenses, this body all of a sudden gives the competition a run for their money. Read More