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Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,099.00
Buy New: $824.00
You Save: $275.00 (25%)
New (25) Used (7) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  372 reviews
Sales Rank: 174
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Display Size: 3
Battery: Canon BP-511A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
Maximum Resolution: 10100000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.3 x 5.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 40D Body
Model: 40D Body
UPC: 689076799485
EAN: 0689076803281
ASIN: B000V5P90K
Release Date: August 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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 367 more reviews...
 The Canon 40D is nothing short of amazing! June 25, 2009
My wife grabbed one of the camera about 6 months ago and I've been drooling over it ever since. Canon DSLRs have always been excellent cameras, but this one is truly amazing. It's lightning fast, has great color (especially skin tones), and in kit form comes with an image stabilizing lens. The sensor auto cleans and can handle pretty low light without using the flash.
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Low price. Pro results. June 21, 2009
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
There are two types of photographers: Those who use Canons and those who WILL be using Canons. For the money, this piece of photo equipment cannot be beat. Of all the features packed into this camera, the one that allows the photographer to change picture styles, including black and white, is, to me, the most amazing. Even when boosted to ISO 3,200, the noise is not a problem, and I mainly shoot at ISO 1,600 and produce crisp images when enlarged to 16 X 24. Also, the dust removal system is flawless. A truly great and impressive camera.
Powerhorse that last forever June 18, 2009
I have been using Canon 40D for two years. It is my second camera (my first camera is Pentax k100). It is big, solid and tough. I thought Pentax K100d is quite big, but it is nothing compare to this 40D. The grip is very ergonomic. I feel confidence handling it.
Body and control
The built quality of Canon 40D is excellent. It is made from magnesium alloy body. It is weather seal as well. It is made to withstand plenty of abuse. I dropped the camera once to the ground, and it still performs like new. I think entry level camera such as Rebel XSi would not able to withstand it.
Canon 40D has many buttons and two main dials. The first dial is thumb dial, located near shutter button. The second one is the big round dial located at the back of the camera. I especially like the round dial. I usually change aperture, view photo, choose menu using this dial. To access live view mode, I simply push the button in the center of the dial.
ISO and Auto ISO
The ISO range starts from 100 to 3200. The auto ISO range is from 100 to 800. I hope it is 100 to 1600. 40D handles noise very well up to 800. You will see more noise creeping in at 1600. At ISO 3200, the image quality is unacceptable. The Auto ISO is the biggest disappointment for me. It tends to stick at ISO 400 most of the time.
LCD Screens
Canon 40D has two LCD screens, the main / back screen and top LCD screen. The top LCD screen is clear in the dim light condition such as indoor or evening, but not clear in the bright daylight. To solve this problem, you can use accessory called Hoodman. The top LCD screens is helpful to check out camera settings at any time and any circumstances. It has green light lcd that could be turned on if necessary.
Auto Focus System
Canon 40D has 11 AF points, distributed in diamond formation. The speed of AF will depends on the lens. Lens that have USM (Ultra Sonic Motor) is generally perform faster than non-USM, but some lenses like Canon 85mm f/1.2 USM AF are quite slow because of the complicated lens elements. Some lenses are also better in tracking subject than other.
Favorite features
There is a feature called Highlight tone priority. I think it is a great feature because it protects the highlight from over exposure. It is great to use for portraits, wedding, landscape and so on.
The shutter has a distinctive noise. It sounds very professional. This camera can also shoot up to 6.5 fps which is great features to capture fast moving object.
Competition
Because this camera is more than two years old now, it has many cameras that match or surpass this camera in term of its specifications. For example Canon 50D which has high-res LCD screen, higher image resolution and better Auto ISO. Nikon D300 is superior regarding AF system. It has 51 points and better tracking system.
There is also Nikon D90 which has hi-res 3 inch lcd screen, cleaner image in high ISO speed but slower continuous speed and worse built quality. Read controversy regarding Nikon D90 vs Canon 40D.
Conclusion
This is a very good camera suitable for either professional or amateur photographer. The size might be a bit too big for casual shooters, but after a while you might use to it. The image quality with the kit lens is good, but I recommend to get a higher quality lens to get maximum quality. Even it is more than two years old now, this camera is still capable and robust for you if you can live with its limitation (hint: Auto ISO and LCD screen. Please check out more reviews at my blog radiantlite dot com.
 Camera good but problem with lens June 10, 2009
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The camera body is great and I enjoy it. But the EF28-135 IS USM zoom died after only six weeks. The diaphragm somehow became dislodged while I was manually focusing the lens, and now it rattles around inside and the lens is unusable. I'll need to return it under warranty, but fortunately already had other lenses that fit the camera so I haven't been in a hurry.
Canon 40D body June 10, 2009
I ordered a 40D for my Alaska vacation; didn't want to take my 5D, wanted faster frames-per-second for shooting wildlife and the 1.6 sensor factor for added telephoto reach.
The camera worked great. I really liked the sensor cleaning feature, which cut down a ton on spots in the blue Alaskan sky. The 6.5 fps helped capture eagles in flight and running bears, too.
And the low light capability was put to the test on a couple of dark, overcast days. The camera excelled.
I'm very happy with the 40D, as it will serve alongside my other 40D and my 5D for my professional work.
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