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Manufacturer's Description

Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

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Product Specifications for

Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

Image Quality
Image Format	JPEG\|RAW
Max Vertical Image Resolution	2592 pixels
Max Horizontal Image Resolution	3888 pixels
Number of Resolution Modes	3

Lens Features
Lens Mount	Interchangeable
Focus Features	Auto Focus\|Focus Lock\|Manual Focus\|Multiple Point Focusing\|Predictive Focusing

Reference
Warranty Information	1 Year Limited Warranty
URL	http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=314&modelid=15653

Shutter Performance
Maximum Shutter Speed	8000 1/x sec.
Continuous Shooting Speed	6.5 frames/s (fps)
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 sec.
Shutter Lag	0.059 second(s)

Image Processor
Focal Length Conversion Factor (SLR)	1.6
Image Sensor	CMOS
Number of Image Sensor Pixels	10500000

Dimensions
Weight	1.63 lbs
Depth	2.9 in
normalized-Weight	26.08
Width	5.7 in
Height	4.2 in

Other Features
Power Source	DC Input\|Lithium Ion Battery
General Features	Photo Date/Time Stamping\|Pictbridge Support\|Self Timer
Included Components	Cables - Audio/Video\|Cables - USB\|Carrying Strap\|External Battery Charger
LCD Screen Size	3 in
Interface Connection	USB - Universal Serial Bus\|Video - Out (Unspecified)
Camera Body Only	Yes
Flash Characteristics	Accessory Shoe\|Built-in Auto Flash\|Flash Cancel (Off)\|Red-Eye Reduction\|TTL Auto Flash

Exposure Controls
ISO Equivalencies	100\|1600\|200\|3200\|400\|800
Exposure Settings	AE Lock\|Auto Exposure\|Exposure Bracketing\|Manual Exposure\|Multiple Exposure\|Multiple Program Modes\|Shutter Priority
Bulb Setting	Yes
Metering Characteristics	Center-weighted\|Evaluative\|Multi-Segment\|Spot\|TTL
Exposure Compensation Range (±)	2 EV
Number of Scene Modes	6
White Balance	Auto\|Bracketing\|Manual\|Preset Modes

Storage
Memory Type	CompactFlash

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Most recent User Reviews for

Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

Reviewed by: billmfoto

05-30-08

Duration of ownership: 1 Years

Strengths: Good optics

Weaknesses:poor camera seals against dirt and dust poor ergonomics.

Overall Evaluation: Wouldn't recommend
Reviewed by: henry21pc

09-10-07

Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

Strengths: 6.5fps brust shoot, Good image quality on high ISO, Fast focusing, less noisy & better build than 400D, 60 shot buffer for brust shot

Weaknesses:Shot buffer drop to only 6 when using the "noise reduction" functon. 10.1 Megapixel (the same with their low end cameras), auto iso is not a good as competitor models

Overall Evaluation: I use to own 400D for almost a year when i decide to go for a more professional x0D series. Overall, it is a very worth while upgrade. The 40Ds menu has a lot more professional features than 400D has. In 40D you can adjust the flash (both internal and external) intensity which allow me to take a much natural colour shot even when i use the external flash (in 400D using external flash is often resulted in a shot that is just too white and un-natural). The noise reduction is also usefull, it iliminate the snowy coloured pixel almost competely but it also reduce your brust shot capability by 10x. The iso 3200 image quality is also much better than 30D or even compared to 400Ds iso 1600.
Reviewed by: touristguy87

07-12-08

Duration of ownership: 2 Days

Strengths: decent price for the pro subframe line, has a good feature set

Weaknesses:...just isn't outstanding in any way. "competent".

Overall Evaluation: I've shot most of the Canon subframes and the 5D pretty hard over the past year and thought I'd give this one a try for a day or two. It's an improvement over the 30d...but barely. I really don't have a use for liveview, sorry, if I'm going to use the LCD screen to set up a shot I might as well just use my G9. Much smaller, cheaper and it's 12MP too. The whole point of a DSLR is to use the viewfinder to take good high-resolution low-noise shots shooting handheld. At this the 40d is adequate but not outstanding...a natural evolution that may have gone too far in terms of the LCD size...I much prefer to have all the buttons on the left of the LCD and if that 3" screen means giving up the button position? Let's just stay at 2.5". The viewfinder is adequate, I've heard more than enough horror stories about the AF accuracy on the 40d (and that would have been my primary concern when upgrading it over the 30d) but I didn't have any real problems with it. It has the same old "streak noise" problem that the 30d and 5D have when shot at high ISO in continuous drive, at low eV. The D300 just does not have this problem. I like the auto ISO mode but I didn't play with it long enough to see how well it works. I would really love to have some of the Pentax K20 features on the Canon DSLRs. In terms of features Canon is really slipping, and I'm sorry but to me LV on a DSLR is about as useful as training-wheels on a bicycle. It does help I suppose when shooting off a tripod but I didn't buy a DSLR to shoot off a tripod. If you're going to do that, just use a powershot better yet an A-series PS with a flip&twist LCD.So in any case ok but not outstanding.
Reviewed by: MilFromOz

05-02-08

Duration of ownership: 4 Months

Strengths: High picture quality. Wide choice of lens and accessories. Speed and versatility.

Weaknesses:Me! Can get a little heavy.

Overall Evaluation: A truly wonderful camera and pleasure to use.I moved from a point-n-shoot camera to a digital SLR and spent many months deciding between Canon, Nikon and others. In the end I went for the Canon EOS 40D for its: Live View mode, 3" screen, positive reviews, wide selection of lens, iso range, image quality, time to first photo speed, body quality and great value. There are many features in this camera so I also bought the book: Canon EOS 40D by David D Busch. You never stop learning.Next for the real costs - the lens, and there are many to choose from. Being an amateur I bought: EF 17-40MM f/4L, EF 85MM f1.8 and EF-S 55-250mm. For macro work I have the Canon extension tube EF12 II.Photo quality is superb even when using the built-in flash. It's now up to me to take good pictures and one book I found invaluable is titled: The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman - simply excellent! I purchased many more books as this camera greatly extends your opportunities for phenomenal photo taking.It all fits nicely in my Lowepro Slingshopt 200AW.
Reviewed by: ri43210

02-26-08

Duration of ownership: 4 Months

Strengths: Versatility, value for the dollar, professional results.

Weaknesses:Can't think of any.

Overall Evaluation: I have been using the 10D since the beginning and finally decided to upgrade to the 40D. I paid less for the 40D and now have so many enhancements that I can't even begin to list. I have been 110% happy with the results, and can't wait to pick up the camera and just start snapping away. Whether I am point and shooting or digging into some of the more advanced controls...it's a blast. Everything on this camera is better, faster, easier, more intuitive,