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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,099.00
Buy Used: $650.00
You Save: $449.00 (41%)
New (42) Used (10) Refurbished (3)
Avg. Customer Rating:  319 reviews
Sales Rank: 123
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Display Size: 3
Maximum Resolution: 10100000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.2
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.3 x 5.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 40D Body
Model: 40D Body
UPC: 013803086553
EAN: 0013803086553
ASIN: B000V5P90K
Release Date: August 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Review Canon 40D December 15, 2007
I was a little concerned as I upgraded from a 30D I purchased only 6 months ago. I was learning where and what all the button were and knew the 40D had rearranged some of them. NO PROBLEM! The new locations make much more sense and fall easy to hand. The customizable user menu screen feature is very handy. The pictures are definitely clearer. The Live View is perfect for tripod shooting, especially for shooting products where you can zoom in to pick up the textures of the product for extremely clear sharp focus. The only downside at all of the camera is that I was expecting the Live View to operate like it does on my pocket camera. NOT. The auto focus DOESN'T work when in live view. You have to push the AF button to have it focus THEN you can push the shutter button. If you're shooting tripod composed shots - no problem. If you're trying to shoot action shots using the Live View-well it just isn't going to work well for you. Other than that, I love it. The extra 1.5 shots/sec of the motor drive; the different options now available make the upgrade worth the few hundred I 'lost' when I sold the 30D.
Great Camera December 10, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Over all it is improvment than EOS 30D, littel on the heavy side but it is worth it.
Significant difference over the 30D December 9, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I initially started out with a Rebel XTi. That was WAY too small and tiny....poorly constructed... not recommended for field use due to too much plastic. Then I upgraded to the 30D (40D wasn't out yet). The 30D was great...no complaints, really. Once the 40D came out, I said "What the heck!"...traded up for the 40D. That was a great decision and there's been no looking back. The new features in the 40D are significantly noticeable. The Auto ISO is really helpful in daytime shooting.
I do a lot of long exposure night photography and the 40D really excels here. The 3 custom settings on the dial are heaven sent.
My only complaint about the 40D is that you can no longer delete all pictures by clicking the "trash" button twice. You have to go into the menu and reformat the card. The trash button in playback mode only lets you delete an individual photo. It's not that big of a deal, though.
If you're having any reservations about this camera....set them aside and get it... it's worth every penny.
Incredible December 7, 2007
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I will be honest, I know absolutely nothing about photography!
I bought this as a gift to myself because it's something I have ALWAYS wanted to do and I get so many ideas for photos. I am also obsessed with Art Wolfe's photographs because they are diamonds!
I was really considering buying a Canon Rebel XTI and did a lot of research about it. But when I picked up the canon 40d it just felt right! It's sooo much money though so I financed it and I have never been happier! I go out every weekend and shoot photos instead of going shopping or laying around the house!
I have booked my first engagement photo session for $100 which will help me pay for the camera and I offered 100% refund if they didn't like it.
So far it's been a trial and error with the camera. I have read through the canon book like 3 times in the past couple of weeks and it's really not that great unfortunately. It does explain how to get the different settings, but it doesn't explain what the settings do. I guess that is my fault because I really do not know what I am doing when it comes to photography but I wish there were more pictures in the book of "this is what happens when you do this setting". I'm a visual learner I guess.
Luckily, I have been doing a lot of online research so it's slow coming. I wish I had a better sight because my lighting always seems off. Anyway! The main point of this is if you're thinking about the decision between this and the XTI, go with the 40d! My mom bought an XTI and has been wishing she had my camera because it just takes great pictures, the body is built strong, it's so much fun! there are so many settings and it's fabulous!
One other thing, I went to a park the first week I got it and there was a pro photographer who has been doing it for like 20 years. He seemed REALLY upset that I had this cam and he didn't. He had a 30d and He was like "You don't even know how to use that cam!" It was kind of embarassing but it still made me feel good that I have such a wonderful piece of equipment. He told me that I should have waited for the 60d to come out but he said it will take me like 10 years to outgrow my camera. If only I could afford some good lenses hehe!
Works great even for a professional December 2, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I work full time as a freelance photographer covering a variety of events from triathlons to weddings, and this camera will do it all! I've owned two of the 10d, 20d, and 30d and have been pleased with all. But I believe this current model represents a bigger jump from the previous models. It feels more robust, is faster, and the image quality is excellent. There are a few things that a 1dmIII or a 5D could better, but if you want a camera that can do it all, well this is it. I would like to point out to people buying there first DSLR for just a hobby a few things. This camera and whatever lens you have on it will draw attention to you. There is no way to pack light. You will spend at least $3000 more on flashes and lenses to scratch the surface of the canon line-up of accessories(if your only going to buy 1 lens, don't buy an SLR, multiple lenses are the whole point). You also must be willing to learn some basics of photography (aperture, shutterspeed, and ISO as a bare minimum)or this camera will just fustrate you. In all, this camera is a well made tool that is worth the price if you need it.
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