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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:
 Not since the F1 October 15, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I suppose this review is less for professional photographers who are thinking about moving up to the next great digital camera and more for photographers who have been put off by the camera/cost issue when considering moving into digital media. In the past, I have always felt that I could get digital results at least as good as the most expensive digital cameras by scanning a slide or negative on a relatively inexpensive scanner. I have held off buying a digital camera until I felt I was buying a truly professional quality camera at a good price. Through the years, the list of reasons for converting to digital photography has become increasingly long, but until now (at least in my opinion) it has never included "professional quality at a good price." The 40M meets that need for me. It has many more features than I can imagine ever using, but in the end it is affordable and shoots at professional standards, and I think that counts a lot. But connection to the camera also counts a great deal.
I have used Canon cameras since I bought my first F1 in the mid-1970s. During this period I wrote industrial articles and always provided my own photographs (and needed a bullet proof camera). The F1 and a Pentax 4X6 were my primary work cameras. But I liked the F1 so much, it was also my primary play camera until the light shoe fitting finally wore completely out. I loved that camera so I replaced it with another Canon, the EOS ElanII, which I never much liked. I never felt "connected" to that camera. In fact, photography has been a bit of a pain since then. For the past 10 years I have seldom really enjoyed a photo outing, and had pretty much quit carrying a camera at all.
The first time I picked up a 40D, I felt the kind of connection I used to feel with the old F1. It feels like an extension of my wrist. I carry it like I carried the F1, in my hand and not around my neck -- ready to lift and shoot.
Intrestingly, I especially like the camera's weight. It is heavy; that's nice. I have always felt an SLR should be heavy enough to overcome any shutter shake. But, perhaps more important, the camera feels like a camera and not like a deck of cards.
I have checked out the many features of the camera but they are discussed in great depth by others in this venue who know much more than I do about the capabilities of digital cameras. As for me? I use the features and find them much better than my Elan -- but that ain't saying much.
On the other hand, I have always liked the lenses I purchased for the Elan over the years, and they work nicely on the 40D.
In brief, I have found much to like in this camera and some things to love. At the same time, I have found nothing I dislike. I am back to going on photo outings just for the joy of using the camera. For a person waiting for professional quality at a reasonable price? I think the wait may have been over with introduction of the 30D but is certainly over with the introduction of the 40D.
AMAZING October 11, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the body and the EF-S 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM lens separately. I am new to SLRs however, I have spent the last couple of years taking pictures with no less than 3 higher end digital point and shoots from several manufacturers. This camera and lens blows them all away. I have been able to take panning pictures of my 8 year-old riding a bike in low light without a flash and they turned out sharp as a tack. If you are new to Canon DSLRs, you will need to read the manual very carefully since this thing is complicated to operate correctly, and listening to a few digital photography podcasts wouldn't hurt either.
A worthy Upgrade October 9, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've had the 20d for 3 years now, and passed on the 30d when it came out.. Just not enough of an upgrade for my money. Then the 40D showed its head.. and Wow! Finally a worthy upgrade! The Huge display LCD makes my 20d look like a child's camera... The live view, I figured would be for amateurs, but I was Wrong! Live View mode allows you to fine-tune manual focusing like never before. With the live mode turned on, you can digitally zoom into any area on the live image, and see it at 5x or 10x zoom, and you can see your focusing change down to the millimeter!.. It's awesome.
Also, the 10mp is nice, but honestly you will likely not even notice this difference.
If fast photography is your thing (sports or wildlife) nothing beats the 6.5fps.. I thought the 20d was fast, but it feels old compared to this new machine.
One bit of advice, get at least a 4gb card.. If you shoot raw or raw+jpeg like I do, then you will fill those 1 and 2gb cards in no time.
The feel of this 40d is much the same as all the series, but the back buttons have been moved to make room for the huge LCD.. Not a big deal, but you will be able to adapt.
Almost forgot, the settings dial now has 3 custom options on it.. Very Cool. This effectively allows you to make custom functions for one touch changes to every important setting all at once. I have one setting that has 400 ISO, continuous shooting, center weighted metering, and several other settings, all for shooting animals on the run. With one turn of the dial, all my settings are now set for landscape; 100ISO, 1/2 stop exposure bracketing, evaluative metering, ect..
It effectively makes missing a photo opportunity impossible, as you don't have to spend 3 minutes making all your adjustments to the camera to adapt to your situation. This is one of the main reasons I pony'd up for this bigger brother to my 20d.
All in all, I'm a very happy customer, and unless you really need full frame (I know we can talk ourselves into anything), this camera will make you smile. :)
P.S. don't expect to get much out of your 20 or 30D on eBay, as they are going for pennies on the dollar.. keep it as a spare or give to your mother.... ok, sell to your mother..
Unbelievable DSLR camera October 7, 2007
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is without doubt the best camera I have owned. Smooth action, quiet shutter, rapid fire release. My opinion: it is light years ahead of its competition. When you pick it up, you KNOW you have a REAL camera in your hands. Pictures are excellent. If you are serious about photography, choose this over the 30D (I have both). There is more than $300 difference in the camera, compared to the 30D...more like $800 difference.
Phenomenal Camera! October 5, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
Amazing upgrade to my beloved 10D. The 3" review screen is an amazing asset in the field to make sure each shot is perfect. The LiveView feature makes it possible to preview a shot in various modes prior to taking the shot. Allows you to get the exact shot you are looking for before you even release the shutter. The clarity is amazing even at a poster-print size. A definite recommendation for any mid-level pro-sumer. A great upgrade to previous Canon DSLRs.
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