Canon EOS-40D Digital Camera Review

Canon EOS-40D

Digital Camera Review

4.4 A year and a half in the making, Canon’s EOS 40D modifies the foundation set by the EOS 30D and 20D, while incorporating elements from the manufacturer’s 1D line. The camera is centered on a 10.1-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS sensor, paired with a newly developed DIGIC III image processor, which boosts the continuous burst speed up to 6.5 frames per second. Mechanical improvements include a renovated autofocus system with 9 cross-type sensors, and the addition of Canon’s Integrated Cleaning System (dust reduction). Additional weatherproofing has been applied around the base plate and compartment doors, and a large 3-inch Live View LCD screen is affixed to the camera body. Canon also worked in Silent Shooting modes, sRAW files, and a revamped menu structure. The 40D is offered in various kits, ranging in price from $1,299 to $1,799, depending on the packaged lens.
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Specs Table
Canon EOS-40D Specs
Type Digital SLR  
Price 1499.00  
Length 5.70  
Width 2.90  
Height 4.20  
Weight 26.10  
Mega Pixels 10.50  
Effective Pixels 10.10  
Sensor Type 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS  
Image Size 3888 x 2592  
Color Filter System Primary RGB  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Image Format JPEG, RAW, JPEG + RAW (stills)  
File Size 10.1 MP (highest res), 2.5 MP (lowest res)  
Compression JPEG, RAW, JPEG + RAW (stills)  
Lens optional 28-135mm IS kit lens  
Lens Mount EF  
Compatible Lenses EF-14mm f/2.8 L II USM, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS  
Viewfinder optical viewfinder with EF focusing screens  
Diopter Adjustment -3.0-+1.0  
LCD 3-inch TFT color with Live View  
Mirror lock-up possible with Custom Function III-6-1  
Focusing Modes one-shot AF, AI servo AF, AI focus AF  
Focusing Points 9 point, all cross type  
Metering Modes multi-pattern (linked to all AF points), center-weighted, partial, spot metering (3.8 percent)  
Metering Range EV 0-20 (all patterns, at normal tempertures)  
Shutter Speed 30.00  
Modes Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Program AE  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off  
Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps  
Bracketing +/- 2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps  
Built in Flash yes, guide number 43 ft., ISO 100  
Sync Contact yes  
Flash Metering E-TTL, Custom Function 14-1  
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- 2EV  
Resolution 3888 x 2592  
Settings 1936 x 1288  
ISO Sensitivity 100-1600  
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom  
Playback Options File Numbering, Folders, Highlight Tone priority  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Software Canon Digital Photo Professional Software  
Battery Power Source BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512  
Zoom Wide 0  
Zoom Tele 0  
Intro Date 2007-08-20  
fstop Max 0.00  
fstop Min 0.00  
Zoom Digital 0.00  
Storage Type CF Type I and II, Microdrive, FAT 32 compatible  
LCD Pixels 230000  
Resolution Maximum 3888 x 2592  
Resolution Minimum 1936 x 1288  
External Flash all Canon EX-series Speedlites, including new Speedlite 580EX II  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 10.19  
Resolution 8.76  
Noise Auto ISO 5.28   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 11.10  
Low Light 9.36  
Dynamic Range 10.09  
Size Portability 7.25  
Model Design Appearance 8.50   1.3 
Handling 8.00  
Control Button Positioning Size 7.50   1.85 
Front 7.50   0.65 
Back 7.00   0.75 
Left 8.00   0.5 
Right 8.00   0.5 
Top 7.75   0.75 
Bottom 8.00   0.5 
Menu 8.25   1.65 
Auto Mode 8.00   1.05 
Auto Focus 8.50  
Focus 9.25   1.5 
ISO 8.75  
White Balance 9.25   2.5 
Exposure 9.00   1.75 
Meterng 8.25  
Shutter Speed 9.00   1.75 
Aperture 0.00  
Custom Image Presets 7.00   0.5 
Drive Mode 8.75   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 9.50   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 9.00   2.15 
Playback Mode 7.50   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 8.75  
LCD Screen 8.75   1.75 
Flash 8.25   1.75 
Lens Mount 9.00   1.75 
Memory 3.50   0.5 
Battery 7.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 9.70  
Shot Shot 9.80  
Shutter Shot 9.00  
Software 8.25   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 7.50  
Direct Print Options 8.00   0.4 
Ease of Use 6.75   0.75 
Other Features 7.75   0.75 
Value 8.75   2.5 
Processing Speed 8.00  
Total (weighted)   709.09

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