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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,299.00
Buy New: $1,100.00
You Save: $199.00 (15%)
New (25) Used (2) Refurbished (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  310 reviews
Sales Rank: 92
Media: Electronics
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 4
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 135
Minimum Focal Length: 28
Maximum Resolution: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.6 x 7
MPN: 40D Kit
Model: 40D Kit
UPC: 138030866607
EAN: 0013803086607
ASIN: B000V5QV4S
Release Date: August 30, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Camera. Never used.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Probably Better Value than the 50D September 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I upgraded to this camera from the 10D in July 2008 only to find out a few weeks later that Canon was going to bring out the new 50D. I was initially very irritated, but I've had a couple months now to play with this magnificent camera. This is an extremely well-built camera. I just shot an outdoor jazz concert at night hand held with no flash. I needed to use ISO 1600 to get a decent shutter speed with the available lighting, and I was somewhat skeptical that my photos would be useful. I was amazed to find very little noticeable grain. I only really noticed it in the shadows. There's no way those images would have been usable on my 10D.
The 10 megapixel sensor is more than enough for most any setting I can foresee (you can print 11x14" or larger just fine). The antidust system works like a charm--I haven't had any problem with dust on my sensor. The 3" live view screen is an added bonus I hadn't counted on. It is much easier to see that my images are sharp. The battery lasts for well over 500 exposures without using the internal flash. It has 9 autofocus points that work both horizontally and vertically, making them very effective.
I do have a few minor gripes, but they are very minor:
1) There's this confounded print button that I'll never use, but there's no dedicated button for a mirror lockup. It should be customizable (I think Canon has fixed this on newer cameras).
2) The new picture style function is very nice, but not easy to use if you want to make your own settings.
3) I wish Canon would spread out the AF points so that they are not so close to the center of the view finder. If there were four closer to the "rule of thirds" they would be more useful.
4) I have had an issue with using my external flash. There's a very small lever under one of the metal plates of the hotshoe. When you remove an external flash, sometimes it gets stuck down. If that happens, the internal flash will not pop up because the camera thinks the external flash is on. You can pop that lever up with a pin and it's fine, but it's still a little annoying.
If I had the extra money, I probably would have wished I had waited for the 50D. From what I can tell, that's going to be a significant upgrade from the 40D. However, at an additional cost of almost $500 (really, a 50% increase), I'm just not sure it's going to be worth it. I'm pretty happy with the 40D.
Great buy, worth every penny September 25, 2008
Many other reviews cover this product more in depth, so I will bullet point it
Pros
6.5 frames per second, great for sports
Improved color for vibrant pictures
Noise reduction is incredible, noise at 1600 not noticeable
Big Screen, easy to preview shots
10mp for poster quality prints
Ergonomic, big and fits comfortable in hand
Lightweight, doesn't tire out your hand after a long day of shooting
Cons:
Size C image sensor (1.6 crop factor)
Autofocus a little less accurate than the D1 for obvious reasons
Great DSLR!!! Canon does it again! September 20, 2008
Anyone looking for a decently priced semi-pro digital single lense reflex camera, look no more. It's fast ( 6.5 fps ), self cleaning and just downright feels more expensive than it is. I also have a 20D, which is a great camera, but wanted to have a spare because of the number of lenses I now possess (10-22mm, 17-70mm and 70-300mm). Yes, the 50D is coming out now, but unless you are blowing up your pix extremely large, there is no need for anything more than this one. I think the Nikon product is lovely, but not worth the extra $$$ for both body and lenses, when you see the quality of your photos from this SLR.
 5 stars for the body, 3 stars for the lens September 20, 2008
I've had this combo for about three months and have almost 7,000 captures. The body is fantastic! I love the features, ease of use and quality. The kit lens, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired. After less than three weeks use there was a huge chunk (not a speck) of debris on the inside of the front lens element. The build quality is less than acceptable even by my standards - there is too much play in the front element when fully extended and when hanging from a neck strap the lens always extends all the way leaving it more susceptible to damage. If I were to do it again, I would save the money to invest in a prime or L lens.
Fantastic camera. Buy it! September 20, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
We replaced our Canon 10D with the 40D which was stated to advance the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras. It does that in spades with a newly enhanced 10.1 megapixel inaging sensor offering a fast 6.5 frame per second autofocus continuous shooting capability.
We primarily use this camera for wildlife photography, utilizing some action shots, and the speed sensitivity for this is fantastic.
A larger 3.0 inch LCD screen increases viewing ease, especially important in wildlife photography. Raised brightness levels allow for viewing ease under bright sunlight conditions. Also the larger font size for viewer window text is helpful. The upgraded viewfinder expands the viewing angle to 264 degrees and raises the eye point to 22mm.
The 40D comes with a durable case (black or magnesium alloy) and weather-resistant construction. With a 14 bit Analog-to-Digital conversion process, the 40D is able to recognize 16,384 colors per channel, resulting in more accurate gradations of tone and color. It also offers two interchangeable focusing screens, unlike its predecessors and its autofocus offers enhanced precision at f2.8 or faster.
Comes with an eyecup, wide neck strap, video cable, USB interface cable, battery pack, battery charger, EOS Digital Solution disc, software and a couple of photography and macro booklets.
Add the wide-angle lens of your choice and you're set to go.
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