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Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
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Brand: CanonModel: 40DReleased on: 2007-08-30Dimensions: 10.00" h x
14.00" w x
12.00" l,
4.20 pounds
Display size: 3
Features
10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size printsLarge 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View and broadened color gamut6.5 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 UnitPowered by BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cardsDigital Camera Review_________________________________________________________________
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Manufacturer Description
Building on the success of Canon's perennially popular
"prosumer" EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the
state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural
first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level
professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo
pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements,
technological wizardry, and user-requested creative controls, the Canon
EOS 40D SLR's "prosumer" appellation may refer more to its accessible
price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity, and resolution of
the images it creates. From the camera's newly enhanced,
10.1-megapixel CMOS imaging sensor (designed and manufactured by Canon)
and its proprietary and super-efficient DIGIC III image processor, to
its completely redesigned autofocus sensor and fast, 6.5
frame-per-second (fps) continuous shooting capability (for bursts of up
to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images), the EOS 40D SLR puts the fun
in functionality and makes serious photo business a positive pleasure. The 40D is capable of shooting 6.5 frames per second
Indeed, at 6.5 fps, no digital SLR in the EOS 40D mid-range class and
price category has so high a continuous shooting capability, making it
ideal for shooting--and actually capturing--speed-sensitive outdoor and
wild-nature shots as well as a wide variety of action and sports
scenes. The speed of the EOS 40D SLR comes from Canon's balanced
combination of its latest processor, DIGIC IIII, DDR SDRAM high-speed
memory, four-channel-per-line sensor readout, and two separate motors
for shutter and mirror operation. Canon EOS 40D Highlights Display's the Thing
The most easily visible upgrade on the EOS 40D Digital SLR is the
camera's larger 3.0-inch LCD screen (compared with the EOS 30D's
2.5-inch monitor). Still, size is only the beginning of the difference
between these two cameras' displays. In order to increase viewing ease
in outdoor conditions such as bright sunlight, Canon raised the
brightness level of the EOS 40D camera's 230,000-pixel LCD screen,
broadened the color gamut, and narrowed the viewing angle from 170
degrees to a still wide 140-degree perspective in all directions. An
added advantage of the larger-sized display is the ability to use a
larger font size for text, making it easier to read setting and menu
options on the screen. The camera's menu is organized in the same
tabbed format as the EOS-1D Mark III Digital SLR. Canon
extends its "ease-of-reading" policy to the EOS 40D SLR's viewfinder as
well. The upgraded viewfinder increases optical magnification from
0.90x to 0.95x, expands the viewing angle from 251 degrees to 264
degrees and raises the eye point from 20mm to 22mm. A rugged magnesium alloy exterior delivers enhanced durability Enhanced Durability
Recognizing the often rigorous shooting conditions encountered by
professional and advanced amateur photographers, Canon design engineers
made the EOS 40D SLR's magnesium alloy exterior even more ruggedly
dependable than its predecessors with upgraded dust- and
weather-resistant construction, particularly around the camera's
connection ports, battery compartment, and single-slot compact flash
(CF) memory card door. Should the user inadvertently open the compact
flash card door while the camera is writing to the card, a warning will
pop up on the LCD screen and an open door "alarm" will sound, but the
image(s) will continue writing to the memory card without interruption.
The EOS 40D SLR also retains many of the outstanding features of the
EOS 30D model, such as its fast 0.15-second initial start-up, its
extremely durable shutter (rated up to 100,000 cycles), its top shutter
speed of 1/8000 second, and 1/250 maximum X-sync flash shutter speed
setting. Improved Image Quality Although it is based
on the image sensor used in the EOS Digital Rebel XTi, the EOS 40D
Digital SLR's 10.1-megapixel CMOS APS-C size image sensor has been
significantly improved thanks to the use of larger microlenses over
each pixel to reduce noise and expand sensitivity up to ISO 3200. The
EOS 40D retains the model 30D camera's 1.6x focal length conversion
factor (compared to full-frame digital image sensors or 35mm film) and
is compatible with the full line-up of Canon EF lenses as well as the
Company's expanding selection of high-quality, affordable EF-S lenses
created specifically for Canon digital SLRs with APS-C size image
sensors. Adding to the improved virtuosity of the images
captured by the EOS 40D SLR is the camera's 14-bit Analog-to-Digital
(A/D) conversion process. Able to recognize 16,384 colors per channel
(four times the number of colors recognized by the EOS 30D SLR's 12-bit
conversion capability), the EOS 40D camera is able to produce images
with finer and more accurate gradations of tones and colors. The EOS
40D also incorporates the optional Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO
Noise Reduction functions first introduced earlier this year with the
EOS-1D Mark III Professional Digital SLR. DIGIC III
DIGIC III is the latest generation of Canon's proprietary image
processing engine. DIGIC III technology ensures that the fine details
and natural colors of the images are optimally recorded and, as an
added bonus, is also responsible for the EOS 40D SLR's high-speed
performance, faster signal processing, and even its efficient energy
consumption. sRAW In addition to retaining the RAW
image capture capabilities of its predecessors, the EOS 40D SLR now
offers a more manageable "sRAW" recording format. In sRAW mode, the
number of pixels is reduced to one-fourth that of a standard RAW image
and the file size is cut in half, while retaining all of the
flexibility and creative possibilities associated with full-size,
conventional RAW images. 9-point AF ensures precise focusing Improved Autofocus and Exposure Control
While the EOS 40D SLR maintains the nine-point wide area AF coverage
first introduced on the EOS 20D camera, Canon has made significant
improvements to its speed, precision, and functionality, minimizing
subject recognition problems in the process. The EOS 40D camera's
completely redesigned nine-point AF sensor provides cross-type AF
measurement at all nine focusing points for maximum apertures up to
f5.6, and for the first time in any EOS camera, the central AF point
offers enhanced precision for both vertical and horizontal subject
contrast when using EF or EF-S lenses featuring maximum apertures of
f2.8 or faster. AF calculation speed with the EOS 40D camera is 30
percent faster than the EOS 30D model. The Canon EOS 40D
Digital SLR retains the same 35-zone metering sensor as its
predecessor. Available patterns include Evaluative metering, which is
linked to all AF points and is set automatically in the Basic Zone
modes, Centerweighted average metering, Partial metering, and Spot
metering, covering approximately 9 percent or 3.8 percent of the
viewfinder at center, respectively. The camera's E-TTL II autoflash and
12 exposure control modes (11 AE modes plus manual) are also unchanged
from the EOS 30D SLR model. However, as a result of consumer input,
Canon has added three Custom exposure modes. As an added convenience,
particularly for wireless flash operations, users can adjust the flash
settings of the Canon Speedlite 580EX II directly from the camera.
The Canon EOS 40D camera offers ISO speeds from ISO 100 to ISO 1600 in
1/3-stop increments. Users can also opt for a high-speed setting of ISO
3200. For the first time in any EOS camera, the 40D model offers Auto
ISO capability in Creative Zone exposure modes. This valuable new
feature adjusts the ISO speed to the optimal setting based on low light
or shaky shooting conditions. Additionally, the EOS 40D provides
full-time display of the active ISO speed setting, both in the
viewfinder as well as on the top LCD data panel. The Canon
EOS 40D Digital SLR is also the first camera in its class to offer two
interchangeable focusing screens in addition to the standard precision
matte screen. Users can opt for a grid-type focus screen that makes it
easier to verify horizontal or vertical alignment while determining
image composition, as well as the Super-Precision Matte focusing screen
that makes it easier to grasp the "sweet spot" of manual focusing when
using a lens with a maximum aperture of f2.8 or faster. Enhanced Live View with grid Enhanced Live View
Previously the province of the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR (one of Canon's
top-tier professional cameras), the Live View function now gives EOS
40D camera users an expanded and exceedingly convenient and comfortable
set of shooting options. By permitting the framing and capturing of
subjects using the camera's LCD screen instead of the viewfinder, the
shooter gains a 100 percent field view to more easily achieve the
desired composition. A new Custom Function on the EOS 40D allows
autofocus during Live View by pressing the camera's AF-ON button. At
that point, the reflex mirror goes down and AF is carried out in the
normal way. Letting go of the AF-ON button resumes Live View functions.
Also, in the Live View shooting mode the user can magnify the image by
five or ten times in order to ensure that the shot is optimally
focused. Live View is at its best during tripod shooting--particularly
for close-up photography where precise focusing is imperative. As a
side benefit, the Live View shooting mode helps to reduce vibration by
lifting the reflex mirror out of the optical path well in advance of
the exposure, improving image quality at slow shutter speeds. A new
electronic 1st-curtain shutter function in Live View mode reduces
release time lag and operational noise even further to avoid spooking
wildlife or disturbing people nearby with unwanted camera sounds.
Additionally, as the release time lag is miniscule, even instantaneous
movements like a bird taking flight can be readily captured. EOS Integrated Cleaning System
First introduced on the EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera, the EOS
Integrated Cleaning System is a prime example of trickle-up technology
and is now becoming a standard feature on all new EOS Digital SLRs. The
camera's Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit uses ultrasonic vibrations to
literally shake dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of
the sensor each time the camera is powered up or shut down. Users also
have the option of engaging the "clean now" function at will or
bypassing it altogether. Additionally, the EOS 40D SLR's manual sensor
cleaning function raises the mirror and allows users to clean dust that
has stuck to the low-pass filter. Dust that has been shaken or blown
loose is then trapped by adhesive at the base of the sensor unit
housing, preventing the problematic particles from reattaching
themselves to the filter when the camera moves. The second part of the
cleaning system is a software solution that maps the location of any
spots that may remain on the sensor. The mapped information is saved as
Dust Delete Data and attached to the image file. Subsequently, the
offending dust information is subtracted from the final image during
post processing with a compatible personal computer, using the supplied
Digital Photo Professional software. Improved Software
Among the most valuable features of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR is
its compatibility with Canon's Picture Style Editor (PSE) 1.0 software.
With PSE, shooters can actually design the look of their photographs by
inputting their own preferred style, color, and tone curves. The EOS
40D Digital SLR also ships with the latest versions of Canon's powerful
software applications, including Digital Photo Professional 3.1 and EOS
Utility 2.1, which now support the camera's Remote Live View and Dust
Delete Data functions, as well as incorporating a broad range of
additional improvements designed to improve image quality and speed up
workflow. Also included are ZoomBrowser EX 5.8 and ImageBrowser 5.8 for
easy browsing, viewing, printing, and archiving with compatible
computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista and
Windows XP, as well as Mac OS X. Accessories (Not Included--Must be Purchased Separately)
New system accessories for the EOS 40D SLR include the redesigned
high-capacity Battery Grip BG-E2N, which facilitates high-volume
shooting and easier vertical shooting. Compatible with up to two
BP-511A battery packs or a set of six AA-size batteries, the battery
grip approximately doubles the number of shots that can be taken,
compared with the battery power of the EOS 40D SLR alone. The BG-E2N
grip features new sealing material around the battery compartment to
better resist water and dust. The new model replaces the original BG-E2
grip and is compatible with the EOS 20D, 30D, and 40D models.
Designed exclusively for the EOS 40D SLR, the new Wireless File
Transmitter WFT-E3A permits wireless transfer and back-up, as well as
remote control of the camera in Live View mode. It can also be
connected to various GPS receivers or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 external storage
devices such as convenient flash drives or high-capacity hard drives
with much larger storage capacity than the memory cards in the camera
for instant back-up as images are captured. Compact and affordable, the
WFT-E3A wireless transmitter also doubles as a vertical grip and
requires its own BP-511A battery pack in addition to the battery
installed in the camera body. What's in the box: EOS
40D digital SLR body, eyecup Eb, EF 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM standard
zoom lens, wide neck strap EW-100DGR, video cable VC-100, USB interface
cable IFC-200U, battery pack BP-511A, battery charger CG-580, "Great
Photography is Easy" booklet and "Do More with Macro" booklet, EOS
Digital Solution Disc, software instruction manual
Digital Camera ReviewCustomer Reviews
Pleased!
I absolutely love this camera. My only lens at the moment is a
Tamron 18-250mmm ... BTW an EXCELLENT lens. Pics are as sharp as they
say, and I like the program that comes with it - I use it to easily
batch process my RAW files (usually some sharpening).
I've only had it a few weeks, so I'm still learning how to use it,
but initial results are excellent, and it was a good purchase.
My only complaint is a lack of an HD output for hooking it right to my HDTV.
Amateur Sports Photog--Thumbs Way UP
Just bought the 40D w/ the 28-135 IS Canon lens from Circ City,
about $1400. I've used the Rebel 35mm before this, and have been using
pocket digital for 4 years. Tired losing all sports images of my kids'
incredible plays, I decided buy the Canon 40d.
I used it for 2 games so far--one soccer, one football. I kept the
mode in the sports (little guy running icon on the rotary) mode. I used
it in cloudy conditions on day 1, bright sun on day 2. Excellent
results of absolutely stunning photos of the kids in action. The image
stab combined w/ extremely frames per second yeilds frozen shots that
are amazing: eg: 6.5 FPS will allow you to push the button down about a
second before a football punting situation, hold it down through the
action, and have 6-12 photos of just before the kick w/ his leg 6
inches from striking the ball, then next will be his foot actually
touching the ball, then the ball in the air away from his foot w/ the
kicker in the air off two feet--flying if you will. Great stuff, the
kids love seeing themselves frozen in the air. So, yes, this camera is
fast and it makes a difference being 6.5 frames per second vs 3.5, in
my opinion. Just buy at least 2MB memory (gives 400 shots w/ max
resolution, but at 10/event, you could burn through it in one game,
believe me), I'd say the 4MB would be better.
I just have been popping the memory card out and reading the photos
directly into my computer, seems the easiest way to edit, plus doesn't
run down the battery. Battery has been good, hasn't run out yet on
either day, though I didn't use the flash much. Image Stab didn't take
too bad of toll on it.
The camera does many more amazing things, right now I'm looking
into aerial photography. Will update results, though I may need a
stronger zoom. Very happy so far, sports shots well worth it, and I
basically have no clue what I'm doing.
Canon 40D A+
I am a serious amateur photogapher & I love this camara. The
ISO is amazing. Very noise free, good prints in lowlight up to ISO400.
In daylight up to ISO800! 1600 a little noisy but still very useable
especially with provided software post processing. Autofocus with Canon
lenses has been spot on. Love the 3" LCD. Highly recommend for any one
looking for a 1.6x crop DSLR. Digital Camera Review
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