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Canon EOS 40D

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Pros
Fast: Capable of 6.5 frames per second
Produced pleasing, well-balanced images
Cons
Live View mode is kludgy

$1,099.00 - $1,469.95
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Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Review

by Melissa J. Perenson, PC World

- Updated 12/23/08: I've used a wide spectrum of digital SLRs, from entry-level models up to pro models. Once you have a taste of the capabilities of a professional camera, you can't easily go back to a digital SLR that's less full-featured; likewise, if you want to step up from an entry-level digital SLR, you have to get something with extra oomph. The Canon EOS 40D ($1150 body only, or $1300 with a 28mm-to-135mm lens, as of 12/10/08) delivers outstanding image quality at a price that's in reach for photo enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Reviewed by: natureday

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Youc an really see the picture you just took in the wide review on the back.

Weaknesses: It is heavy on my hikes, but a great weight.

Overall Evaluation: I love this camera, it was pretty spendy, but I have three kids and I need a good camera, I love it so much. I think Canon makes the best cameras of course!ANna
Reviewed by: realshopmaster

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: 6 frames per second burst rate, anti-dust system, realtime LCD, low noise 10MP sensor, light weight, 1.6 crop

Weaknesses: low LCD resolution, could be put more cross type auto focus sensors

Overall Evaluation: I have owned the first generation Canon Digital Rebel, Canon 20D, Canon 5D and now 40D. I would say that 40D is the best 1.6 crop SLR from Canon. I used it along side with my 5D, mostly for sports where its 6 FPS bust rate and 1.6 crop are more advantageous than 5D. 40D has the same sensor density as Canon's top of the line Canon 1DS III. This means that you are actually shooting with Canon 1Ds III but with much smaller FOV. The camera is very well built. The only negative I have about it is that Canon could put more cross type auto focus sensors as well as better LCD on it just as Nikon did on the D300. I hope we can see these futures in the next product upgrade. Overall, I am extremely happy with it and would recommend to anyone who needs a SLR camera one step above the Canon 400D.

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