Canon EOS 40D

A significant leap forward for the range, the Canon EOS 40D features a redesigned body and menu system, introduces some long-requested features, integrates some of the new technology from the EOS 1D Mark III and delivers a considerable bump in resolution

Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality

Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus

Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions

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We try out Canon's latest semi-pro DSLR

The Canon EOS 40D is facing a lot more competition than any of its predecessors, but still manages to set the benchmark for mid-range semi-professional DSLR cameras. Improvements to build quality, performance and image quality are a significant step up fr...

The Impressive Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Built with the adventurous photographer in mind, the Canon EOS 40D digital SLR [...]

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.

Canon's worthy successor to the EOS 30D

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.

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A professional-standard digital SLR for consumers

Fast processor Huge amount of disk storage Great connectivity Good software bundle

Very noisy hard disks Cheap keyboard Mouse and remote control

As a pro-level digital camera priced for consumers, this one is hard to beat

There's no denying Canon's success at the amateur end of the DSLR market. The EOS 350D (web ID: 72900) and 400D (web ID: 97741) made good impressions when they arrived. But while the low and high ends of the market arguably belong to Canon, the mid-range

Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

The Canon EOS 40D is a digital SLR camera that strikes a terrific balance between performance and price.

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 some...

Forget what you read in the gearhead forums. The Canon 40D is a honey. Here's why...

Class leading autofocus Extremely long battery life No image noise to speak of Super-sharp high resolution images Three custom memories on dial a joy

Live view isn't as elegantly integrated as Olympus version Battery indicator not graded properly Incandescent light tricks AWB Price Comparison: Canon 40D

There's a lot more, too. Like the fully configurable Picture Styles - six useful presets that can be adjusted for sharpness, contrast, saturation and tone. Then there is the handy 'My Menu' settings, that allow you to move those functions to the top of th...