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Canon EOS 40D

Canon EOS 40D

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
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  • 4 out of 5
"Canon cuts too many corners"
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It's finally here! Canon's much talked about, much rumored 40D has arrived, and it's even better than you might have heard. A fine successor to the well-received 30D and 20D, the 40D brings the Canon EOS SLR line up to ten megapixels, brings the advanced DIGIC III image processor, and gussies itself up with a luxurious 3.0-inch LCD screen. Stay tuned... read more

Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC III Image Processor
  • RAW, JPEG file format
  • Canon EF/EF-S Lens Mount
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the EOS 40D

Q: I have a Canon A1. Will the lenses that fit that also fit the EOS 40 D?
A: Yes I agree, any of the older Canon lensees will function fine with this camera, and i do believe even... read more
Q: What is the long exposure time the bulb time max
A: Well that's the beauty of BULB. It stays open as long as you depress the shutter. There is no real... read more
Q: Canon 40D vs Nikon D80
A: radswim,I'm glad I could help! You're right about the lens comparison (I'm already sounding like the canon and Nikon snobs... read more

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Open Questions for the EOS 40D

Q: Would this be a good camera with older EL lenses w/o stabilization?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: problem with my 300d is that i cant use any external flash guns
1 point for best answer - 2 replies
Q: i'm confused among canon eos 40d,450d & Nikon d80,please help me
20 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 4.56 out of 5

Average rating based on 506 total reviews: 4.56/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Totally Fantastic (M Martin - 12/2/07)

wow. It is far better than my Canon 20d. It's even better than the 5d. The light sensitivity is amazing. Really brilliant photos. It is... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Canon cuts too many corners (Mike Richardson - 10/11/07)

Let me start by saying the feature set of the 40D is wonderful and for the amateur fair weather photographer it's probably the best available... read more

  • 5 out of 5
WOW (JP - 9/27/07)

I am professional action / outdoors photographer who jumped on this body when they started hyping it and I have to say, it lives up... read more

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