Canon EOS 40D

Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality. (cnet.com)

Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality (cnet.co.uk)

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We have collected and analysed 126 expert reviews and 1371 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 97/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 85/100 and users rate it 90/100. The average review date is 19-01-2008. We have compared these reviews to 58344 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. Last update: 04-12-2008.

1497 reviews

December, 2008

85 / 100

126 Experts

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90 / 100

1371 Users

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Key Features

Digital camera - SLR - 10.1 Mpix - Canon EF 28-135mm IS lens - optical zoom: 4.8 x - supported memory: CF, Microdrive

Expert Reviews (126)

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Canon EOS 40D (with 17-85mm lens) review

By (cnet.com)

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 in the digital camera marketplace.

Representing a more significant leap over the EOS 30D than the 30D was beyond...

Rating

81

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Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera Review

By DigitalCameraInfo.com Editorial Staff (digitalcamerainfo.com)

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.

6.5 fps burst, List price, sRAW, Live Preview, Highlight Tone Priority, Reorganized menus, Wireless capabilities, Constant display of ISO in viewfinder, .95x viewfinder, Interchangeable focusing screens, Dust reduction, Additional weather-seals...

Reassigned buttons on top of camera, Non-customizable Picture Styles and Direct Print buttons, Silent modes are not as quiet as expected, Lacks body-based image stabilization, No commander flash mode

Canon EOS 30D (left), Canon EOS 40D (right) Back (7.0) The back of the Canon ...

Rating

100

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Canon EOS-40D

By DigitalCameraInfo.com Editorial Staff (digitalcamerainfo.com)

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 deve...

- 6.5 fps burst - List price - sRAW - Live Preview - Highlight Tone Priority - Reorganized menus - Wireless capabilities - Constant display of ISO in viewfinder - .95x viewfinder - Interchangeable focusing screens - Dust reduction - Additional

- Reassigned buttons on top of camera - Non-customizable Picture Styles and Direct Print buttons - Silent modes are not as quiet as expected - Lacks body-based image stabilization - No commander flash mode

The EOS 40D stands as a solid successor to Canon's popular EOS 30D. It offers increased resolution, 30 percent faster continuous shooting, and enhanced computing power. A number of innovations, such as sRAW files, Live Preview, automatic dust reduction, a...

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User Reviews (1371)

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"An Amazing Piece of Equipment"

By xxIchiKokoxx (cnet.com)

First ImpressionsI love this camera so much, ... 

Large Grip, Large LCD, Clear View Finder, Manageable Noise, Fast Responsive Auto Focus, 6 FPS

LCD Is Mediocre, Top LCD Buttons Are a Bit too far to reach

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"The Features and Results of a Professional Camera. The size that lets you always have it with you."

By dotchrisk (cnet.com)

I purchased my 40D after taking many other dS... 

Completely customizable, Fine resolution, easy operation, excellent build quality, fast fps rate, large 3.0in LCD, Liveview, weather resistant.

Poor low light autofocusing.

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"Overrated, overpriced"

By Sosumi.pt (cnet.com)

When I just got this camera, I thought it was... 

Good in low light conditions

Very bad metering in light condition; unreliable

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