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Canon EOS-40D

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description
The EOS 40D is a mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more... More
The EOS 40D is a mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technological wizardry, and user-requested creative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR's "prosumer" appellation may refer more to its accessible price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity, and resolution of the images it creates. Less
Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The... More
Compact, lightweight with environmental protection, EOS 5D successor boasts a newly-designed Canon CMOS sensor, with ISO sensitivity up to 25,600 for shooting in near dark conditions. The new DIGIC 4 processor combines with the improved CMOS sensor to deliver medium format territory image quality at 3.9 frames per second, for up to 310 frames. Triggered from Live View Mode, HD video capture allows users to shoot uninterrupted at full 1080 resolution at 30fps for amazing quality footage with outstanding levels of detail and realism. The integration of HD movie capability into a high-end 21.1 megapixel camera opens a multitude of new possibilities for photojournalists and news photographers. With its full frame CMOS sensor and outstanding ISO performance, the EOS 5D Mark II will appeal to any photographer in search of the finest camera equipment available from studio and wedding to nature and travel photographers. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom -
HD Recording Format - 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.63 lb. 1.79 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 10.5 Megapixel 21.1 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.5 Megapixel 21.1 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3888 x 2592 • 2816 x 1880 • 1936 x 1288 2784 x 1856 • 5616 x 3744 • 4080 x 2720
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 1/60 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 6.5 Frames 3.9 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 1600 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) - 25.8 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) - 1 MB (about 128 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder - Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 700 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista -
Dimensions   
Weight 1.63 lb. 1.79 lb.
Depth 2.89 in. 4.5 in.
Height 4.24 in. 3 in.
Width 5.73 in. 6 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574508740 013803105384
Product ID 55167312 71768933
Included Accessories USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • AC Power Cord Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date August, 2007 November, 2008
Family Line Canon EOS Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN eos40d 2764B003
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EOS-40D Body Only Digital Camera
$1,987.45
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body Only Digital Camera
From $2,018.75

Product Review Summary

4.9
Based on 14 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
12
4 stars
2
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Compact (3)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Rechargeable (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (2)
  • Overpriced (1)
  • none (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Weak Flash (1)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (7)
  • Gifts (6)
  • Travel (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Home (2)
  • Special Events (1)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

EOS 40D: Greatly improved 20D/30D

bytheuerkorn Sep 2, 2007
50 Helpfuls 51 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Improved sensor and AF system, faster response, large viewfinder, flash control, quieter...
Cons Some consider the changes "too little", no integrated wireless flash controller
Recommended it? Yes

One of the most anticipated dSLR cameras in 2007 is without a doubt the new EOS 40D. With the 30D being more of a refinement than upgrade of the venerable 20D, rumors went rampant on what the 40D is going to look like and when it's released. With most of those speculations being nothing more than... Read full review »

41

Professional Capabilities that an Amatuer can Appreciate

bytombeaman Oct 4, 2008
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Canon reputation for quality and professional features in a unit simple enough for...
Cons Heavier, larger than an entry-level SLR. Buttons can be accidently pressed in normal use.
Recommended it? Yes

This review is intended to help an amateur evaluate the 40D to decide whether or not to step up to this professional-level camera.

The Canon EOS 40D is a professional-level Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera that produces very high quality 10 megapixel photos. A 10 MP photo has good... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.9
Based on 14 user reviews
93% recommend this product
5 stars
12
4 stars
2
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Difficult Setup (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • none (1)
  • Heavy (1)
Good For
  • Travel (5)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Portraits (4)
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Professionals (3)
  • Special Events (3)
  • Action (2)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Upgrade (1)
  • pictures to put on Websites (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

Canon EOS 5D Mark II: The perfect balance?

bytheuerkorn May 12, 2009
38 Helpfuls 39 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Resolution, IQ, ergonomics, High ISO, HD video, lens fine tune, battery, quiet, UDMA
Cons only 3.9fps, 9-point AF system, no integrated flash, "expensive"
Recommended it? Yes

There is a time in life for "boys" to become "men" and photographers take the next level via gear. That's certainly oversimplified and a better camera still doesn't necessarily make for a better picture, but better technology enables creativity under difficult conditions once the needed skills are... Read full review »

18

Canon 5D MkII: Professionalism for amateurs!

byhopetest May 20, 2009
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent dynamic range, low noise, well-built, professional quality, HD video
Cons Needs expensive lenses to get best results
Recommended it? Yes

In writing a review of this stunning camera, I don't want to offer you simply a repeat of all the technical details that you can read on a thousand websites including Canon's. I want to offer you my own thoughts as a neutral user of this product. If you're expecting complex charts and statistics,... Read full review »

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