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Canon EOS-40D

Canon EOS-40D Body Only Digital Camera

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Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens

$1,987.45  |  1 store
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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
Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose... More
Its 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED image processing system offer outstanding image quality across a wide ISO light sensitivity range. Live View mode lets you compose and shoot via the high-resolution 3-inch LCD monitor, and an advanced Scene Recognition System and autofocus performance help capture images with astounding accuracy. Movies can be shot in Motion JPEG format using the D-Movie function. The camera’s large image sensor ensures exceptional movie image quality and you can create dramatic effects by shooting with a wide range of interchangeable NIKKOR lenses, from wide-angle to macro to fisheye, or by adjusting the lens aperture and experimenting with depth-of-field. The D90 – designed to fuel your passion for photography. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.63 lb. 2.3 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 10.5 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 5.8x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.5 Megapixel 12.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3888 x 2592 • 2816 x 1880 • 1936 x 1288 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720
Video Format - AVI • Motion JPEG
Video Speed - 24 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 5.8x
Focus Type - Autofocus
Focal Length - 18 - 105 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 27 - 157.5 mm
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 6.5 Frames 4.5 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) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Manual
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II SD Card • SDHC Card • Eye-Fi SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
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 850 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 Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 1.63 lb. 2.3 lb.
Depth 2.89 in. 3 in.
Height 4.24 in. 4.1 in.
Width 5.73 in. 5.2 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574508740 18208915750
Product ID 55167312 70621646
Included Accessories USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • AC Power Cord Software • USB Cable • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date August, 2007 September, 2008
Family Line Canon EOS Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN eos40d 25448
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EOS-40D Body Only Digital Camera
$1,987.45
Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Digital Camera with 18-105mm lens
From $987.01

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

4.8
Based on 33 user reviews
97% recommend this product
5 stars
28
4 stars
4
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (6)
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Long Battery Life (3)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Good in Low Light (1)
  • Compact (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
  • Travel (5)
  • Outdoors (5)
  • Special Events (3)
  • Professionals (3)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Office (1)
  • Portraits (1)
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Consumer Reviews

21

Nikon D90 + kit lens... worth it? Hmm...

byaloofyouth Oct 13, 2008
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Like the great Nikon D80 but incrementally better in many areas.
Cons Video mode is a little buggy and requires manual focus.
Recommended it? Yes

UPDATE 11/26/2009: I've owned this camera for over a year now, and I can only say that I'm still thrilled by it. My friend recently told me that I took the best photos at his wedding among the many people there with all sorts of high-powered digital cameras.  I credit this in part to luck (of... Read full review »

1

DSL

bynadasadeq Sep 6, 2011
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use<br> Nice weight Great LCD screen<br><br>ViewFinder is...
Cons N/A <br>Can't think of any really !
Recommended it? Yes

I bought the D90 in 2009 , I got it because I wanted a new camera.
It is my first DSLR camera , I owned a Polaroid i-Zone after that I got my first digital camera ( Sony CyberShot).

This camera is the first DSLR that has the ability to shoot HD videos ( Note : Can only shoot in Manual... Read full review »

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