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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $900.00
New (30) Used (4)
Avg. Customer Rating:  319 reviews
Sales Rank: 99
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 4.8
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
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Well worth upgrading from my 20D January 5, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've long been a user of Canon cameras and always have to decide if it's worth the cost to upgrade to newer models. I skipped the 30D but decided it was finally time to upgrade when the 40D came out. Since there are already some good detailed reviews of this camera, I'll just run down some of the great improvements that made this a winner for me.
1. Larger LCD. Yes, it could be higher resolution but it's so much bigger and clearer than the 20D that I barely notice. Also higher resolution usually comes at the expense of battery life, so it's always a tradeoff.
2. Live View. Not for everyone, but I find it really useful for certain shots that I do tripod-mounted.
3. New menus. I love the new menuing system and particularly the ability to have my most commonly-used functions on one screen. A real time-saver out in the field.
4. Sensor cleaning. Okay, probably not going to mean never cleaning the sensor again, but any improvement in dust is good.
5. ISO display. Yeah, I don't have to remember what ISO I had set, it's there in the display all the time.
6. Much better buffer and higher fps. Big improvement here over my 20D. I don't always run into buffer problems with the types of photos I do, but it's nice to know it's not even a concern for me any more. The power-up is also way faster than my 20D.
7. From 8 to 10 MP. Not a big deal to me, but as long as the image quality and noise are the same, bigger is better!
8. Bigger viewfinder. Wow, noticeable improvement here too, it really doesn't feel as "tight" as the 20D.
9. Quieter mirror. Really important for some of the situations I shoot in. I sure would like it even quieter, but glad to see it's getting better as the 20D was annoyingly loud.
10. Custom User Settings. Ability to create 3 sets of custom settings for specific shooting situations is something I will definitely use. I shoot both indoor and outdoor canine sports and have very specific settings for each, this is a great time (and mistake) saver.
11. No accidental loss of photos if you open the card door. You had to be careful with the 20D not to open the door to pull out the memory card before the camera was done writing the images or it would just instantly power down. This has been fixed in the 40D.
There are a bunch of other various updates and changes that are of less interest to me...sRAW, some weatherproofing (better than none, but needs to be complete to really be worthwhile), wireless capabilities, tilt correction with the crop function, high ISO noise reduction, etc. It's clear a lot of work went into this camera and it definitely shows. It's a pleasure to hold and shoot with and will definitely be getting a lot of use with me!
All I know is, this thing takes a great picture January 2, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
I'm a pretty novice user, but I bought this for my wife who's slightly more advanced, so I'll leave all the technical mombo jumbo the the pros who have already written reviews.
As an amature, I read the manual, played with the dial, then put the darn thing on "auto" and shot some amazing pics of my kids.
Another family we're friends with had their Christmas photos done professionally. They weren't quite estatic with the photos, so they came over, my wife shot some pics on "auto" and it blew away their "professional" shots.
Do get the lens kit with the 28 to 135 lens.
Also, the big LCD on back is really nice.
Finally, I bought through Wolf/Ritz, took in a Best Buy $100 DSLR coupon and they honored it, plus you get 9 free classes on how to use a digital camera in something other than "auto".
I did buy the white balance disk for an extra $150. Canon doesn't make it, but it supposedly replaces light meters. If you know what you're doing it can make a big difference when shooting in indoor lighting.
Don't forget the lens protector. Another $50 but worth it.
I didn't buy their "protection plan". It's like $350 and covers you for 2 or 3 years. I called my homeowners insurance carrier, added a $0 deductable personal property rider for $30 per year and it has better coverage than the stores plan. I have USAA, so I can only speak for their policy. Obviously check all the details with your carrier.
The best camera ever January 2, 2008
Until now i would say it is the best Canon ever produced for a low price.
First of all the body design is more unique than in other cameras and especially the 30D. The part over the Flash has more accented and sharper edges which makes this camera look unique.
In the back part the LCD is also a revolution. i am able to see more of the details but this is connected directly to the battery life. The more you use the LCD the less battery you have. But if you have a short preview time, the camera works just fine.
The Live View Mode i think is not for me. In order to capture a photo i have to really prove that the object is in focus by playing with the focusin ring of the lens. The camera is not able to focus on a specific part of the scene by itself. For some users this might turn out to be a helpful way of shooting.
In the end i am proud that canon released the 6.5 Frames per Second on this camera. It works perfectly! also the sound of the mirror when a picture is taken sounds amazing, it makes you wanna take more pictures with this camera.
If you already decided to buy this camera, I suggest you buy only the body of Canon 40D with the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 lens. I am surprised with this lens after reading mostly negative comments. Personaly i have to say that is a very good lens. It focuses fast, no noise when focusing and it is a great range. Also don't forget the f2.8 apperture!
This combination is great for which i am proud that i invested.
cheers
Minor upgrade to 20D = Perfect January 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I upgraded from a 20D that got stolen. Small improvements on a product I found to be perfect. Most noticeable after 1,200 frames: (had 30,000 on the 20D)
- Body and grip larger (not bad at all).
- Larger LCD so much easier to see for review.
- LCD viewing angle so much better for showing pics.
- Live View handy for arms-over-head shots.
Anyone else have problems with bright blue spots (noise) all over black/dark areas of low-light shots, in Lightroom? I'm sure it's a post-processing issue, but I never had it with the 20D.
 Good upgrade of the midrange Canon Line January 2, 2008
Have used Canon products since the 1980's before the EOS line even came out and have shot digitally since I bought a 10D when it first came out 4-5 years ago. It was a great camera and still lives in my bag, but the 40D is a huge improvement in many ways. Autofocus is much faster and startup time is as well. File sizes are much larger, particularly when you shoot raw, which you really should as they are 14 bit files. Adobe can open the raw files, but only the latest version. I use Adobe Lightroom to process photos and it works beautifully. You can adjust for exposure in postprocess and you'll be amazed at the capacity in these 14bit files.
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