9.5 out of 10

Canon EOS 40D

10.1 megapixels

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Best Price: £629

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  • Performance (56)
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  • Picture quality (8)
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Manufacturer's Specs

IMAGE SENSOR

  • Type
    22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
  • Effective Pixels
    Approx. 10.1M
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 10.5M
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2
  • Low-Pass Filter
    Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
  • Colour Filter Type
    Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

  • Type
    DIGIC III

LENS

  • Lens Mount
    EF/EF-S
  • Focal Length
    1.6x Multiplication with EF lens fitted

FOCUSING

  • Type
    TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor

Review Summary

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Power and versatility in one supremely equipped tool for the discerning photographer. Step up to the challenge of 6.5fps, 10.1 Megapixels and a host of features designed to help you raise your game…

  1. 3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
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    Performance 8
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    Canon’s taken a long time to bring the resolution of its semi-pro model into line with the cheaper entry-level 400D. If you shoot RAW, if you need that sensational 6.5fps shooting, and if you want a tough, long-lasting camera, the 40D is exceptional value for money. Read more

  2. Canon EOS 40D

    Reviewer: TrustedReviews
    08 April 2008
    Overall 9
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    Value for money 9
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    Picture quality 10
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    , and in that time the market for mid-range semi-professional digital SLRs has become a lot more crowded. While Canon is still the undisputed worldwide DSLR market leader, it no longer has only Nikon to worry about. The EOS 40D faces some pretty determined competition, so is this upgrade of the popular EOS 30D good enough to hold onto the lead? Read more

  3. Reviewer: IT Reviews
    04 March 2008

    If this is your first tentative step into the semi-pro photo arena, it's hard to imagine a more complete, trustworthy and versatile introduction, and for the veteran the 40D has some definite improvements to offer over the EOS 30D. Read more

  4. Reviewer: pcadvisor.co.uk
    30 November 2007
    Overall 9
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    The strengths of the Canon EOS 40D overshadow any minor drawbacks. It is a powerful, scalable camera. This is a great step-up model whose versatility will grow along with a keen photographer. And if you're a more advanced shooter or a pro looking for something smaller and less costly than Canon's top-tier cameras (the 1D and 5D series), this camera is perfect for you. Read more

  5. Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera Review

    Reviewer: gadgetheaven.co.uk
    04 November 2007

    Camera Accessories Compatibility with a range of over 60 EF/EF-S lenses and EX Series Speedlite flashes expands the creative potential of the Canon EOS 40D. Available separately, the WFT-E3 Wireless File Transmitter lets you shoot and transfer files wirelessly. Read more

  1. Canon 40D

    Reviewer: tj040, Ciao
    02 April 2008
    Overall 10
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    Value for money 8
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    Picture quality 10
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    Recommend to potential buyers: yes Full review I purchased this camera after getting into photography using a Fuji 6500FD. I learnt a lot from my first camera and soon realised I needed something more. I decided on a Canon 40D and was not dissapointed. The picture quality is excellent and with a very large range of lenses and users to share their experience and knowledge it has become a great tool for me. The software that comes with this camera is very advanced and a... Read more

  2. Great camera / lens

    Reviewer: paul "paul", Amazon
    10 March 2008
    Overall 10
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    This is my first "proper" dSLR. After owning a nice Canon film EOS, I bought a small Canon p&s (point and shoot) which is also a great little camera. I bought this camera rather than the 400D because 1) it's a bigger and much sturdier body being crafted from metals rather than plastic. Now some might prefer the lighter 400d but for me the larger 40d is just much nicer to handle and use. 2) the kit lens is better quality than the one with the 400d. Having owned the cam... Read more

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    This info is from the Canon EOS 40D manual: _________________ Canon EOS 40D - Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM - Speedlite 430 EX - Lowerpro Nova 4 AW My Flickr

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