Canon EOS 40D (w/ 28mm-135mm lens)
Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 1901B017
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- Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions in the digital camera marketplace.
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CNET editors' review
Canon EOS 40D (w/ 28mm-135mm lens) price range: $849.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 09/20/2007
- Updated on:10/02/2008
- Released on: 09/04/2007
The good: Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality.
The bad: Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus.
The bottom line: Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions in the digital camera marketplace.
Editors' note: The competitive landscape for this camera has changed since our review, and we've updated the text and ratings to reflect that and the model's lower price. The design rating goes from a 9 to an 8--while still a nicely designed model, it's not particularly outstanding anymore--and features drops from an 8 to a 7 for its efficient-but-now-relatively-mundane set of capabilities. Text changes include comparisons to newer models.
Representing a more significant leap over the EOS 30D than the 30D was beyond the 20D, the Canon EOS 40D features a redesigned body and menu system, introduces some long-requested features, integrates some of the new technology from the EOS 1D Mark III and delivers a nice bump in resolution and performance. All of that, plus a solid overall increase in speed over its predecessor, make it a no-brainer upgrade from previous models, a substantially better option than its down-the-line sibling, the EOS Rebel XSi and a nice complement for the EOS-1D Mark III.
Canon offers two configurations of the 40D: body only, and a kit with the veteran f/3.5-to-f/5.6, 28mm-to-135mm IS USM lens. Taking into account the camera's 1.6x focal-length multiplier yields an angle of view equivalent to that of a 44.8mm-to-216mm lens on a 35mm camera. That's a bit narrow, though; personally, I think the admittedly pricey EF 24mm-to-70mm f/2.8L USM covers a more useful general-purpose range of 38.4mm to 112mm. Alternatively, you may want to wait until later this year when the inexpensive EF-S 18mm-to-55mm f/3.5-to-f/5.6 IS is slated to become available.
Despite the growth of the LCD from 2.5 to 3 inches, the body size and weight of the 40D is the same as that of the 30D: 4.2x5.7x2.9 inches and roughly 1.8 pounds. As with its predecessor, the body feels very solid and well made, one of the important advantages it has over the flimsier-feeling Rebel series. Canon added dust- and weatherproofing on the CF slot, the buttons, and all connection points, and it implemented the same integrated sensor-cleaning system that's in the Mark III series. The latter vibrates the sensor to dislodge dust during start-up and shut-down (pressing the shutter cancels cleaning during start-up), and if that doesn't work, a Dust Delete Data option enables the camera to analyze and remember where it senses dust and algorithmically remove it from photos.
The larger LCD did make it necessary to rejigger some of the controls. The Review, Delete, Jump, Info, and new Picture Styles buttons now sit below the LCD rather than to the side, and the buttons are substantially smaller than before. They also sit flatter and more flush with the body, making them harder to feel and press. Along the same lines, the Metering/WB, AF/Drive, ISO/Flash compensation, and LCD backlight buttons, which seem to rise slightly higher than previously, feel identical and impossible to differentiate from one another.
On the upside, the 40D has a bigger, more tactile mode dial, with three slots for User settings (the 30D had none). Although I find these invaluable, there's one behavior that really annoys me: if the camera goes to sleep, it resets any setting overrides you've made while in one of the user modes.
Canon also redesigned the grip, adding a curved indentation just below the ledge with the shutter button, where your middle finger falls. It's a subtle but nice ergonomic enhancement that makes the grip feel just a little more solid. Canon also redesigned the menu system, which is now far easier to read and navigate. (Click through a slide show discussion of the body design and menus.)
A few new features have also popped up with the 40D. Most notably, it offers a Live View mode, with a better, more flexible implementation than that of the 1D Mark III--or most others, for that matter. Unlike its big brother, you can autofocus in Live View; when you press the AF-ON button, it flips the mirror down, focuses, then flips the mirror back up so the focus-corrected view appears on the screen. On the downside, it focuses only using the center AF area. And regardless of focus mechanism, it uses only evaluative metering.
As with a point-and-shoot camera, you can pull up a magnified view to help with manual focusing. In addition, three so-called "silent shooting" options allow you to control the shutter curtain reset to delay the noise and minimize vibration. Though hardly "silent," the 40D does have one of the quieter Live View modes I've encountered. You can also set the metering timer, how long the camera holds and displays the metering information after you release the shutter button, anywhere from 4 seconds to 30 minutes. I'd love this feature to be available for general shooting rather than limit it to Live View. All that said, Live View shooting continues to be a bit of a niche application for dSLRs; generally, it's suitable only if your subject matter allows for a tripod and optimally a connected PC for remote control. Keep in mind that the sensor can get warm in this mode, and as Canon warns, increased heat will result in increased image noise.
For more meat-and-potatoes changes, the 40D now supports Auto ISO in all modes beyond full Auto, which comes in handy every now and then. The new viewfinder system supports interchangeable focusing screens and, for all you four-eyed photogs, offers a relatively high 22mm eyepoint and slightly greater magnification than that of the 30D, 0.95 vs. 0.90. Canon also added an sRaw format, which shoots small, 2.5-megapixel raw images. I don't see the utility of this feature, but it's easy enough to ignore. Not so easy to ignore is the increased spot size for the spot meter, up to 3.8 percent of the viewfinder from the 30D's 3.5 percent. (Here's why that's bad.)
Other features--and the 40D has plenty--remain pretty much unchanged. These include three 9-point autofocus modes: Single-shot, AI Servo tracking autofocus, and AI Focus, which switches between Single and AI Servo if it detects that the subject has moved. Unfortunately, the AI Focus can't tell the difference between subject movement and the photographer doing a focus-and-recompose, so you're usually better off picking Single or Servo and sticking with it. Four metering modes--evaluative, partial metering (approximately 9 percent of the viewfinder), the aforementioned 3.8 percent spot, and center-weighted average metering--provide reasonable flexibility. It's got a full slate of white-balance settings, including bracketing and custom corrections along the blue, amber, magenta and green axes; color temperature; and manual. A few scene program modes--portrait, landscape, macro, sports, and night portrait--augment the semimanual program, aperture- and shutter-priority, automatic depth-of-field AE, and manual exposure modes. Relevant maximums include a top shutter speed of 1/8,000 second and top flash sync speed of 1/250 second.
Though the 40D isn't missing any feature in particular--though I could make a case for mechanical image stabilization--one feature I'd really like to see trickle down from the 1D series, and which I think makes a lot of sense in a camera of this class, is the ability to define acceptable ranges for aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity when shooting in one of the exposure-priority modes.
As for performance, the 40D is reasonably speedy for its class, and roughly 20 percent faster overall than the 30D. But it still can't keep up with the faster D80. From a cold start to first shot takes only 0.3 second, and under optimal conditions it can focus and shoot in only 0.4 second. A healthy buffer and fast card writes allows the 40D to maintain that pace from shot to shot for both JPEG and raw. Flash recycle time adds slightly less than 0.2 second to that. The 40D has slow- and high-speed burst modes which test out at 3.1 frames per second (fps) and 6.3fps, respectively; the slower mode is for preventing buffer lockups when using a slow CF card. I also found the slower mode a useful speed option when shooting with the Speedlite 580EX flash with sluggishly recycling alkaline batteries. Note that in the case of the 40D a "slow" CF card does not mean "anything slower than UDMA." It doesn't support UDMA, and seems to have sufficient buffer to maintain maximum throughput even with a last-generation SanDisk Extreme III (133x) card.
However, the camera does hit one sour performance note: leisurely low-contrast focusing, which ratchets up low-light lag to 1.2 seconds. This is despite Canon's claim of a 30 percent increase in AF calculation speed. Though not uncommon for a dSLR, we really expect better, especially for this price class. Canon rates the battery, the same 1,390mAH BP-511A used by the 30D, at 1,100 shots (sans flash). Though this is reasonably long, Canon lags behind many of the other manufacturers for providing intelligent power display and estimates of power remaining. The large, bright LCD is easy to view, but like even the best camera LCDs, it renders relatively poor representations of color and exposure.
Photos show excellent dynamic range, with no visible clipping in the highlights or shadows (of correct exposures). Though they definitely fall within an acceptable range, automatic white balance under artificial lights tends to be a bit warm, and even manual white-balance shots measure a tad green-heavy. Automatically balanced sunlit shots render a bit cool. With the exception of certain types of spot-metering cases that I discuss in the slide show, all of the metering schemes delivered excellent, balanced exposures. The 40D's ISO sensitivity caps out at ISO 3,200 and remains visually unobtrusive as high as ISO 800. Beyond that, you can spot noise, but it doesn't jump out of the shadows and knock you over the head.
For Canon devotees, the EOS 40D is a great camera and remains an excellent choice compared with most of the dSLRs in and around its price class--with one exception. Despite its many attractions, the Canon EOS 40D doesn't clearly outshine its closest competitor, the Nikon D90. Though the 40D has the obvious advantage for action shooting--almost double the burst rate and a higher top shutter speed--the D90 generally feels a bit faster and more responsive for single-shot photography, and offers video capture (though flawed) and a higher resolution. I think the 40D ultimately does deliver better photo quality, but some people might find the differences more subtle. And, of course, the more expensive Canon EOS 50D remains a wild card until we've tested it. So for the moment, the 40D gets a hearty, if not wholly unqualified, endorsement.
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User reviews
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The Features and Results of a Professional Camera. The size that lets you always have it with you.
by dotchrisk on July 16, 2008
Pros: Completely customizable, Fine resolution, easy operation, excellent build quality, fast fps rate, large 3.0in LCD, Liveview, weather resistant.
Cons: Poor low light autofocusing.
Summary: I purchased my 40D after taking many other dSLR's into consideration. I compared the Canon EOS 40D to the Nikon D80, D300, and the Canon Rebel XSi. What first ...
Summary: I purchased my 40D after taking many other dSLR's into consideration. I compared the Canon EOS 40D to the Nikon D80, D300, and the Canon Rebel XSi. What first got my attention with the XSi is the weight. It was very light which would make it ideal for day-to-day and travel use. Then came the problem. I already owned two L series lenses, so my immediate though was that if I put a heavy, well built lens on a light, entry level camera, it would be heavily front weighted and over balanced.
Then came the problem with the Nikon's. First off, I brought the Nikon D80 into consideration because two of my family members already had it and so I've been able to use the camera quite extensively. Although the Nikon D80 was a great camera, I wanted a more professional one, which led me to the D300 [at the time, the D700 was not available]. I went to the store and tried it out. Overall it felt excellent to hold and had very customizable features. The problem with all Nikon's for me was that I had already invested in lenses, filters, a flash, and multiple other accessories, for my previous Canon camera. So then, I was led to the Canon EOS 40D.
Overall I liked that the 40D was a professional camera though wasn't as heavy as the 1D Mark series. It was more functional in the way that it had a built in flash just in case the camera settings alone couldn't get the light setting the way I wanted, it has a large 3.0in LCD which is great for reviewing photos, and being used with the Liveview function, and it's easier to carry around since it doesn't have a vertical grip [optional accessory].
One of the biggest features that made me go with the 40D was the fps (frames per second) burst rate. At 6.5fps, it easily doubled the 3fps offered by the Nikon D80. This was important to me in capturing sports shots, or fast moving everyday shots. I personally always shoot with my camera in Manual mode (i.e. P, Tv [shutter priority], Av [aperture priority], or M [manual]), so being able to take a shot at 1/8000 shutter speed, makes it almost impossible to get a blurry shot (especially when paired with a IS [image stabilized] lens). Along with a very comfortable view finder, it also supports the Liveview function which, when enabled, allows you to frame your photo on the LCD (more like a compact point and shoot), rather that putting your eye up to the camera. This is great if you need to hold the camera above your head or close the the ground. The only downside is that you have to use manual focus when in the Liveview mode. If you're likely to just put the camera on an auto setting and never bother trying to adjust the setting yourself, and don't plan to purchase any L series lenses, or external flashes, I recommend just getting a Rebel Series camera. Its geared toward being a consumer/ beginner camera and easier to carry around given its light weight.
I purchased the Camera with the Kit lens for a few reasons. First, I already own the EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM, and EF 135mm f/2L USM lenses and needed a lens that could cover the area between 35mm and 135mm. Next, the EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens that comes with the camera is light, image stabilized, and great for use as an everyday, walk around lens. It takes great pictures; everything for wide angle group/ landscape pictures, to up-close portrait pictures, and is ideal for almost any situation in between. The only problem that I have, no matter which lens I use, happens in low light conditions. When I take photos outside at night or in a poorly lit room, the camera will take a little longer to focus, and sometimes it would focus unless it has something white or something bright in front of it. Usually this isn't much of a problem though it can be a bother when you have to go to an extremely low shutter speed, use the camera in manual focus, and hold it very steady; or you have to use the flash which allows you to use a very fast shutter speed, though it can make for a washed out shot, and sometimes, using a flash isn't even an option.
Overall, the Canon EOS 40D is one of the best day-to-day cameras I've used. Its easy to carry around, feels very solid, very customizable, and is ideal for any situation. Combined with the fast fps burst rate, liveview, the large LCD, the resolution, the build quality and more, the Canon EOS 40D has the features of the professional dSLR that it is, though the compactness that allows it to be used on-the-go, in the studio, or in any situation in between.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great feeling camera that has options for pros and amateurs alike
by aorio on November 5, 2007
Pros: Comfortable grip, a ton of options, custom modes, picture style, and much more
Cons: It can only use CF cards
Summary: I have used film for a long time and the 40D is my introduction into prosumer digital ,and with this camera I feel right at home. If you want professional ...
Summary: I have used film for a long time and the 40D is my introduction into prosumer digital ,and with this camera I feel right at home. If you want professional feel, and features with a good price the 40D is the way to go. I have owned the 40D for about a month and have had a great time using it. There are very few areas in which this camera lacks. First i can say that the new 10.2 megapixel sensor is a major upgrade from the 30D's 8 megapixel sensor. Although the sensor has great resolution, I did find that it caused some low light photos to have a green tint, but as long as you know how to use color corection you should be fine. The other thing is the size of the sensor. The APS size is fine but is a little small in some applications. The pop up flash is lacking but as with most DSLRs, the pop up is not designed to give the best lighting. The speed is great for ameuters at 6.5 FPS. The custom modes can be set permanently, even though lori apparently neglected to find that out before writing her review. This is done by pressing the menu button, scrolling over to settings three (wrench with 3 dots), selecting camera user settings, register, and then selecting the appropriate mode dial EX C1, C2..., then OK. The 28-135mm lense is fine in most applications, but it isnt that great in low light. The picture style modes are great, and the monochrome has plenty of filters to fit. The buttons are well layed out and the scroll dial is a great feature. The lack of different storage options are a bummer but with the wide range of size and speed options for CF it isnt too bad. The main LCD is bright and vivid but is hard to see in bright sunlight (as with most LCDs). The status LCD is nice and the backlight is helpful at times. The Digic 3 processer isnt a huge improvement over the Digic 2, but it gives the camera slightly quicker handling. The sensor cleaning function doesnt make a huge difference but the security of having it isn,t so bad. The AF is not the most revolutionary but is fine for most shots. The battery life is great with 1100 shots per charge ( as of my testing) and with the battery grip you can shoot all day and night. The stabilizer is a nice feature but the shutter or AF-ON button has to be pressed for at least 3 seconds for it to kick in which is kind of a bummer. On a final note i will have to say this is mostly a creative mode camera and for point and shoot people simply isn't worth the money. For people who want an easy shooter i would tell them to look more into entry level DSLRs or point and shoot. If you are a beginner photographer, I would recomend something else. Canon is a great company that is always on the cutting edge.
So overall I would definitly recommend the Canon 40D for any Semi-Pro photographer who likes plenty of features, and a solid feeling camera.
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Andrew Oriani4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good upgrade from Canon Powershot S3
by raoulduke1975 on April 24, 2008
Pros: Good weight, high speed shooting, fast start up, full control, good flash range
Cons: High learning curve from a point and shoot, overwelming manual
Summary: I got this camera from a trusted retailer for $1299. I had been using the Canon Powershot S3 and wanted a step up. Considered the XT, XTI and XSI, but ...
Summary: I got this camera from a trusted retailer for $1299. I had been using the Canon Powershot S3 and wanted a step up. Considered the XT, XTI and XSI, but considered them almost a sideways move from the S3. Knowing very little about DSLRs, I was shooting in 'P' mode the first night, making adjustments and enjoying the full control of the lens. I have searched out some videos on Youtube, mostly reviews and instructional, and found quite a few, check it out. I was close to choosing the Nikon D80 at a lower price, but I have owned Canon products and never had a problem. The 40D just felt right in my hands. I know that's not a technical term, but for those who are starting out, I researched this subject to death and am very happy and satisified with my choice.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Smooth as silk, fast AF, great feel, quality build
by zakb7 on March 4, 2008
Pros: build quality, high-ISO performance, fast AF, burst rate, big screen, user-defined presets on the dial, AF-ON button, sensor cleaning
Cons: LCD resolution, extraneous direct print button, only 3 bracketed exposures
Summary: I have no idea why anyone would compare this to a Nikon D80; if you like the D80, which is, I'm sure, a nice camera, then get it. But ...
Summary: I have no idea why anyone would compare this to a Nikon D80; if you like the D80, which is, I'm sure, a nice camera, then get it. But it's in another league compared to this one in every useful way.
It's a great camera with smooth controls, and everything at your fingertips. Its performance at ISO 1600 and 3200 are superb, I can't figure out how anyone could argue with this if they've spent time with the camera.
The LCD is soft, probably its only real problem - but at least it renders colors accurately, which is all I need it to do.
The guy having trouble with his skin tones is doing something wrong; skin tones can even be adjusted before you shoot with this camera. The amount of control in nearly every area on this camera is impressive.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great travel photo DSLR
by irkillroy on January 8, 2008
Pros: great iso speed, and FPS
Cons: not a great built-in flash, gives an un-natural color
Summary: I would recommend this camera to anyone who has children in sports or are planning a trip where they want to be able to reach out and touch the sites ...
Summary: I would recommend this camera to anyone who has children in sports or are planning a trip where they want to be able to reach out and touch the sites they plan to see. cannon has great lenses and the stabilizers on them work amazing.
I would buy it through amazon.com, about 100 dollars cheaper.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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unbelieveably great camera.
by mjadamci on August 5, 2008
Pros: picture quality, speed, build
Cons: LCD screen resolution is lower than the compitition
Summary: Have had the camera nearly a year and it's worked flawlessly.
Summary: Have had the camera nearly a year and it's worked flawlessly.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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must have!!
by prince_kel_15 on July 5, 2008
Pros: best camera in its class with the best price..
Cons: hdmi slot, screen resolution is not that special
Summary: this camera is a must buy.. you wont regret nothing and its worth the price..
Summary: this camera is a must buy.. you wont regret nothing and its worth the price..
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great camera takes A1 quality photos!
by Wash750 on March 14, 2009
Pros: Takes sharp and crisp pictures and not hard to use.
Cons: I really could not find anything I dont like about this camera.
Summary:
Poor AF in low lights.
Updated on Mar 22, 2009Summary:
Poor AF in low lights.
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Great potential but unreliable
by marklaing on February 16, 2009
Pros: Takes gorgeous pictures. Fast, excellent battery life. Great features
Cons: After a year (and warranty) I'm getting the dreaded Err 99 message. Upgraded firmware, EVERYTHING, so I'm probably going to be charged a fortune to have it fixed. After $1,500 (with the 28-135 lens bundle) this is a real slap in the face.
Summary: Most users probably won't run into the dreaded err 99 message but I've read a lot of complaints on the web complaining about this. It might be a ...
Summary: Most users probably won't run into the dreaded err 99 message but I've read a lot of complaints on the web complaining about this. It might be a buggy, if otherwise excellent, camera. Be warned.
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Great DSLR camera
by VT808 on December 15, 2008
Pros: Great picture quality at 10mpix
Cons: Learning curve is steep
Summary: I made the switch over to DSLR form factor when the Canon 20D came out and will never go back. My 20D went back to get fixed at Best Buy ...
Summary: I made the switch over to DSLR form factor when the Canon 20D came out and will never go back. My 20D went back to get fixed at Best Buy and was replaced with the 40D and I love the added features that was missing from my 20D. The learning curve is steep, but I think to take good pictures that is the price you pay. I'm no pro, but I love the learning process of getting that perfect shot (LIGHT its all about LIGHT!!!). I believe that once I've learn to master my 40D and the art of picture taking, I will upgrade to a Full Frame Canon. So for all of you learning to shoot with a DSLR this is a great camera to start. It's not easy to at first, but there are lots of resources out there to help you along the way.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part number: 1901B017
- Description: Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography - the Canon EOS 40D. 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 new 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.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 2.9 in
- Height 4.3 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
Main Features
- Resolution 10.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 10,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 10,100,000 pixels
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.6
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200, ISO 100-1600
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
- Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/250 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Evaluative, Partial (9%), Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Depth-of-field, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, E-TTL II program flash
- Exposure Range EV -0.5-18 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 35
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, Flash mode, Focus area, Frame counter, Metering mode, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Manual focus mode, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 6.5 frames per second
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW, JPEG 3888 x 2592 - 3.5 MB, JPEG 2816 x 1880 - 2.1 MB, JPEG 1936 x 1288 - 1.2 MB, RAW 3888 x 2592 - 12.4 MB, RAW 1936 x 1288 - 7.1 MB
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
- Flash Modes E-TTL, Auto mode
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 28 mm - 135 mm - F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon EF
- Focal Length 28 mm - 135 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Max View Angle 75 degrees
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
- Optical Zoom 4.8 x
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 12 group(s) / 16 element(s)
- Filter Size 72 mm
- Lens System Mounting Canon EF
- Lens Manufacturer Canon
- Features Ultrasonic Motor (USM), Internal focusing system
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, Wi-Fi ready, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, LCD live view mode, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Fixed eye-level pentaprism
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.95x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, AF-in-focus, Shutter speed, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output, 1 x Flash terminal, 1 x Remote control, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Apple Mac OS, MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Lens cap, Neck strap
- Cables Included 1, 1 x Video cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon BP-511A
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Canon EOS 40D (w/ 28mm-135mm lens)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 10.1 megapixels, 4.8 x, 3 in LCD display
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Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 10.1 megapixels, 3 in LCD display
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Canon EOS 40D (with 17-85mm lens)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 10.1 megapixels, 5 x, 3 in LCD display
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Canon USA
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- Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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