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Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
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Rating:  246 reviews
Sales Rank: 14
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Display Size: 3
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 10
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 40D Body
Model: 40D Body
UPC: 013803086553
EAN: 0013803086553
ASIN: B000V5P90K
Release Date: August 30, 2007
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| Features:
| • | 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints | | • | Large 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View and broadened color gamut | | • | 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability (for bursts of up to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images) | | • | sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit | | • | Powered by BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cards |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 241 more reviews...
 The Prosumer SLR Value July 20, 2008
P. MSakamoto (Saratoga, California USA)
Summary: I'm a very happy owner after 2 months and 3,000 exposures
Pros:
1. Quick, accurate and flexible focus with easy selection of focus points.
2. Very good exposures in difficult light.
3. Rapid and logical access to controls and displays.
4. Flash metering and control, especially with the external 580exII, are superb!
Cons:
1. Custom white balance set-up could be easier.
2. The manual is poor enough that I purchased and aftermarket book on the 40d.
My Rig:
1. 40d body dual battery pack.
2. 17-85 EFS, USM/IS lens
3. 70-200 f2.8L, USM lens
4. 2x Telextender
5. Manfrotto monopod.
6. Lowepro Fastpack 250 backpack w/laptop compartment.
7. 580exII speedlight w/Gary Fong "Whale Tail"
8. 430ex speedlight to use as slave to 580 for fill.
Uses:
1. Girl's fastpitch softball games. These range from bright sun to artificially lit night games.
2. Colorguard and drill team competition. These are often indoors or on field at night.
3. Product photography for high tech semiconductor equipment. This is usually on site vs. in a studio due to equipment size.
Discussion:
I purchased this camera to take over where my Konica-Minolta 5d and Minolta legacy glass left off in my tireless effort to chronicle my kid's lives. The KM5d was not a bad rig, but as the kids got older the action moved too fast for the KM to catch it. The main issues were the focus speed and the shutter speeds allowed by the legacy lenses. Sony Alpha made some of these issues better, but that system only has two fast focus motors - for the 70-200 and one other. It's just very limiting and about 25% more expensive than Canon or Nikon equivalents. So, I decided to change to one of the two big guys. After extensive testing, I settled on the Canon system and the 40d in particular because of the speed of operation (at least in my hands) and the price point for the items I wanted, which ended up being almost $1k less than the Nikon solution based on a D300. Also, the Canon system had lenses that overlapped range where I wanted them to, and this is reflected in the system I carry. Many other reviews split hairs on ISO 3200 performance, and this got me going for a little bit, but the fact is that if you are pushing that hard, the photos are going to be very grainy. Slightly less or more is not the issue, IMHO. Over quite a broad range of conditions, this camera is just great.
So, now I have the equipment performance headroom that my KM was nowhere near providing, and my photography, which did NOT stink previously, has taken a good step up. I get the action shots on a more consistent basis. The slides into second base are spectacular! If you are looking for a step up from the older Canons, or are switching to a system with some breadth like I was, this is a great choice!
Canon 40D July 19, 2008
Mich Ericill (Ohio)
I'm only an amateur photographer and this is the first SLR I've ever owned. My first camera was a Canon powershot G6. Now that you know my point of reference....
The 40D is a top notch camera. I've owned mine for 5 months now. I've had no problems with any of the functions (everything operates like a well oiled machine)and for this being my first SLR I had no problems getting to know it, in other words it's user friendly.
Picture quality with Canon can't be beat. You'll not be dissatisfied.
Good camera July 19, 2008
G. Kolbenschlag
I've been a Canon camera user since 1955. This one gave me no reason to change that. I upgraded from a 10D. Big difference. I'm going to keep it.
The replacement July 18, 2008
Stanley B. Watkins (Chester VA)
I couldn't be happier with this camera. I took it out for it's first shoot on the Fourth of July and captured images impossible to retrieve with any other digital camera i have ever owned, save for the 30D. I was able to capture a moving train with multiple exposures so fast that it almost seemed as if I were shooting a video. The camera recycles amazingly fast and each exposure was spot on in terms of color, contrast, clarity and focus.
It was purchased as a replacement for the 30D which I had misplaced and couldn't find for several months. As fate would have it, the week after my 40D arrived, my wife found the 30D! I am still glad for the purchase.
SBW
 I'm happy with it! July 17, 2008
Richard D. Silvius Jr.
I've owned the 40D for about a month now. I've been drooling over the 40D for like 6 months! Now that I have it, I see I was not idealizing it. It's every bit as wonderful as I imagined. Sure the D300 might be a little better in terms of specs and perhaps even with noise (I've never tried one, so I can't verify that), however, if you can catch a 40D during one of Canon's rebate sales (eg: right now), I think the price difference is very substantial. the 300 does for aroun $[...] body only. The 40D, with the rebate is less than $[...] WITH the kit lens, which is decent--it ain't no L--but for a kit lens it's pretty darn good!
More about the 40D specifically:
The live view function is a great boon. I find myself in all sorts of shooting situations where getting my eye to the viewfinder just ain't happening (low to the ground work, for example). Also, the 5x and 10x zoom is SO useful. I do a lot of professional portrait shooting, and this feature has rocked my world. What you see on the screen is simply much bigger than any viewfinder, and combined with the ability to zoom in on any area of the image to check your focus--I don't shoot portraits with a viewfinder anymore! (Note: you should use this technique on a tripod, preferably with a shutter release)
Image quality is what you would expect--absolutely beautiful.
14 bit A/D -- despite what people say--this makes a difference.
The software for controlling the camera via computer is cool--I don't own a laptop so I don't get the most from it, but when I do get one eventually, I think I will use this capability a lot!
Anyway, it's a great unit. Feels good in the hand, well built, well featured.
My only reason for giving it 4 out of 5 stars is because I wish it's pop-up flash had a commander mode like the Nikon DSLRs. Instead, you have to shell out $200+ for a clunky transmitter that you have to stick in your hot shoe. OR you could buy a 580EXII, and use that for your transmitter. A more expensive but better solution because you can use it to create catchlights in your subjects eyes while utilizing your remote flash(es) for background lighting, subject lighting, etc.
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