Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Review
Digital SLRs are still becoming more and more popular as they become cheaper in price. A couple of years ago, an ordinary consumer couldn't buy a camera like the EOS 40D from Canon since it would cost more than $1500. It's a midrange SLR for those looking to step their photography up. Read on to find out how it performs and if it's really worth $1300.
The 40D has a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor paired with a DIGIC III image processor and is built out of magnesium-alloy to sustain the day to day use of an enthusiast photographer. It supports both Type I and Type II CompactFlash memory cards in addition to Microdrives.
It shoots up to 6.5 frames per second and can capture up to 75 JPEGs or 17 RAW images in burst mode. Previewing your photos before you get back to the darkroom is a breeze with the large 3" LCD screen with Live View. Don't worry about getting dust in your sensor either, since Canon has built-in the EOS Integrated Cleaning System which cleans the sensor whenever the camera is turned on or off.
When we first unpacked the 40D we fell instantly in love with it, from its build quality and its performance. The Live View feature took some time for us to figure out, even after reading the manual once or twice. We think it won't be used at all with most photographers looking at a camera in this product range. It only works in manual focus mode too.
Images taken with the 40D were simply stunning and even at higher ISO levels (over ISO 1600) noise was barely noticeable. Buildings taken in a downtown area were sharp and colors were vibrant.
This is a perfect camera for someone who's been using a digital SLR for one or two years and is looking to make their photos even more professional and stunning. The Canon EOS 40D is available today for $1299 or less depending on if you buy a lens bundled or not.
Pros
- Durable and rugged design.
- Large 3-inch LCD.
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System for sensor cleaning.
- Noise is barely noticeable at high ISO levels.
- Amazing image quality.
Cons
- Live View mode only works in manual modes and only with manual focus.
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Hey John. Excellent review of the Canon 40D. I just have a question, the stock photo used are they taken with the same camera or a different one?
Shannon
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