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Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only
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1 Star Review

Reviewed by: billmfoto

Updated:05-30-08

Duration of ownership:1 Years

Strengths: Good optics

Weaknesses: poor camera seals against dirt and dust poor ergonomics.

Overall Evaluation: Wouldn't recommend
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: henry21pc

Updated:09-10-07

Duration of ownership:1 Weeks

Strengths: 6.5fps brust shoot, Good image quality on high ISO, Fast focusing, less noisy & better build than 400D, 60 shot buffer for brust shot

Weaknesses: Shot buffer drop to only 6 when using the "noise reduction" functon. 10.1 Megapixel (the same with their low end cameras), auto iso is not a good as competitor models

Overall Evaluation: I use to own 400D for almost a year when i decide to go for a more professional x0D series. Overall, it is a very worth while upgrade. The 40Ds menu has a lot more professional features than 400D has. In 40D you can adjust the flash (both internal and external) intensity which allow me to take a much natural colour shot even when i use the external flash (in 400D using external flash is often resulted in a shot that is just too white and un-natural). The noise reduction is also usefull, it iliminate the snowy coloured pixel almost competely but it also reduce your brust shot capability by 10x. The iso 3200 image quality is also much better than 30D or even compared to 400Ds iso 1600.
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3 Star Review

Reviewed by: touristguy87

Updated:07-12-08

Duration of ownership:2 Days

Strengths: decent price for the pro subframe line, has a good feature set

Weaknesses: ...just isn't outstanding in any way. "competent".

Overall Evaluation: I've shot most of the Canon subframes and the 5D pretty hard over the past year and thought I'd give this one a try for a day or two. It's an improvement over the 30d...but barely. I really don't have a use for liveview, sorry, if I'm going to use the LCD screen to set up a shot I might as well just use my G9. Much smaller, cheaper and it's 12MP too. The whole point of a DSLR is to use the viewfinder to take good high-resolution low-noise shots shooting handheld. At this the 40d is adequate but not outstanding...a natural evolution that may have gone too far in terms of the LCD size...I much prefer to have all the buttons on the left of the LCD and if that 3" screen means giving up the button position? Let's just stay at 2.5". The viewfinder is adequate, I've heard more than enough horror stories about the AF accuracy on the 40d (and that would have been my primary concern when upgrading it over the 30d) but I didn't have any real problems with it. It has the same old "streak noise" problem that the 30d and 5D have when shot at high ISO in continuous drive, at low eV. The D300 just does not have this problem. I like the auto ISO mode but I didn't play with it long enough to see how well it works. I would really love to have some of the Pentax K20 features on the Canon DSLRs. In terms of features Canon is really slipping, and I'm sorry but to me LV on a DSLR is about as useful as training-wheels on a bicycle. It does help I suppose when shooting off a tripod but I didn't buy a DSLR to shoot off a tripod. If you're going to do that, just use a powershot better yet an A-series PS with a flip&twist LCD.So in any case ok but not outstanding.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: MilFromOz

Updated:05-02-08

Duration of ownership:4 Months

Strengths: High picture quality. Wide choice of lens and accessories. Speed and versatility.

Weaknesses: Me! Can get a little heavy.

Overall Evaluation: A truly wonderful camera and pleasure to use.I moved from a point-n-shoot camera to a digital SLR and spent many months deciding between Canon, Nikon and others. In the end I went for the Canon EOS 40D for its: Live View mode, 3" screen, positive reviews, wide selection of lens, iso range, image quality, time to first photo speed, body quality and great value. There are many features in this camera so I also bought the book: Canon EOS 40D by David D Busch. You never stop learning.Next for the real costs - the lens, and there are many to choose from. Being an amateur I bought: EF 17-40MM f/4L, EF 85MM f1.8 and EF-S 55-250mm. For macro work I have the Canon extension tube EF12 II.Photo quality is superb even when using the built-in flash. It's now up to me to take good pictures and one book I found invaluable is titled: The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman - simply excellent! I purchased many more books as this camera greatly extends your opportunities for phenomenal photo taking.It all fits nicely in my Lowepro Slingshopt 200AW.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: ri43210

Updated:02-26-08

Duration of ownership:4 Months

Strengths: Versatility, value for the dollar, professional results.

Weaknesses: Can't think of any.

Overall Evaluation: I have been using the 10D since the beginning and finally decided to upgrade to the 40D. I paid less for the 40D and now have so many enhancements that I can't even begin to list. I have been 110% happy with the results, and can't wait to pick up the camera and just start snapping away. Whether I am point and shooting or digging into some of the more advanced controls...it's a blast. Everything on this camera is better, faster, easier, more intuitive,
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4 Star Review

Reviewed by: smjzjones

Updated:01-24-08

Duration of ownership:2 Months

Strengths: Large LCD Screen, Two Control Dials, and Seems to Focus Faster

Weaknesses: Can't find any

Overall Evaluation: I was so excited to hear Canon was releasing the 40D. Prior to purchasing the 40D, I owned a Canon Rebel. I must say I have no regrets in purchasing the new 40D. It is a bit larger than the Rebel which makes it more comfortable to hold. It is very responsive, which I need in order to capture my sports photos. It seems to focus faster. I just love the size of the LCD. It makes reading the all the options so easy. To sum it up this camera takes great pictures.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: mfasy

Updated:01-06-08

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Nice upgrade from the 20D. Large lcd screen, faster, live view

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: I love this camera and am very happy that I upgraded from my 20D. It is a pleasure to use. I am still learning the new features but I like what I know already.
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: ashwini_mm

Updated:12-27-07

Duration of ownership:2 Months

Strengths: Starts up, shoots, & shuts down quickly; creates clear & consistent photos;hugely flexible. Can't feel the camera vibrate or hear it working. Starts up, shoots, & shuts down quickly, hugely flexible.

Weaknesses: I am so much used to view pictures in viewfinder, and hence its little annoying. This camera body is much heavier than my old digital sony one, for petite size woman like me, it is sometime heavy.

Overall Evaluation: First off, I'm no camera pro - very amateur. I moved from Sony digital one to this. I feel the body of the 40D is solid as a rock. This camera body exceeds my present digital photo experience. I always like this one over Canon because of inclusion of the creative zone and basic zone features even on their advanced cameras. Battery is also long lasting.Powerful flash, fast, accurate focusting, great looks, this camera is a winner!!
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5 Star Review

Reviewed by: lmclouth

Updated:12-19-07

Duration of ownership:3 Days

Strengths: Live View mode to get focus just right; very low noise at higher ISO; solid construction; 3 inch LCD

Weaknesses: A bit pricey but on par with "equivalent" DSLRs from other manufacturers

Overall Evaluation: I have had a Canon EOS 20D for just over three years and I did not see much of an improvement in the EOS 30D. The EOS 40D is a gigantic leap in technology and features. The consecutive shots speed is very impressive and it has a very fast startup time so you will not miss a shot. I use my DSLR for everyday shots as well as astronomical images shot through a telescope. This camera is the best match for both types of shooting environments.
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3 Star Review

Reviewed by: Bhaskaranand

Updated:12-17-07

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Good

Weaknesses: when shot in 40 d the picture seems to be blur when you preview the image and its got a warmer tone

Overall Evaluation: Hi there ,I am professional photographer for 10 years ,I own a 30d and a new 40d Canon 2 nos. there seems to be some manufacturing problem ,when shot in 40d the picture seems to be slight blur when you preview the image (maximum image enlarging ),tried all the adjustment in AF and MF mode ,tried changing lens ,compared shot with 30 d Canon, in 30 d its clear but 40d both the new camera has a problem . And one more problem its gives a warmers tone .I would request someone could give me solution reply to bhaskaranand@hotmail.com -Anand