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Canon EOS-40D

Canon EOS-40D Body Only Digital Camera

Sony NEX-3

Sony Alpha NEX-3A Digital Camera with 18-55mm 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
Sony's (Alpha) NEX-3 takes mirror-less/finder-less, interchangeable-lens camera technology to the next level by integrating the resolving power of an APS-format imaging sensor in a... More
Sony's (Alpha) NEX-3 takes mirror-less/finder-less, interchangeable-lens camera technology to the next level by integrating the resolving power of an APS-format imaging sensor in a camera body that's 48 percent smaller and 49 percent lighter than traditional compact DSLRs. 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. 0.53 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 2.95 in.
Resolution 10.5 Megapixel 14.6 Megapixel
Features - Image Stabilization • Face Detection • Smile Detection • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 10.5 Megapixel 14.6 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3888 x 2592 • 2816 x 1880 • 1936 x 1288 2288 x 1520 • 4592 x 3056 • 2288 x 1280 • 3344 x 2224
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1440 x 1080
Video Format - MPEG-4
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type - Autofocus & Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/8000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 6.5 Frames 7 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In & External -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 200 • 12800
Storage   
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II SD Card • Memory Stick DUO PRO • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF 1.1 • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Lithium-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. 0.53 lb.
Depth 2.89 in. 1.31 in.
Height 4.24 in. 2.46 in.
Width 5.73 in. 4.61 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574508740 27242797604
Product ID 55167312 101541447
Included Accessories USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • AC Power Cord USB Cable • Shoulder Strap • AC Power Cord
Release Date August, 2007 -
Family Line Canon EOS Sony Alpha DSLR
Product MPN   
MPN eos40d NEX3KB
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EOS-40D Body Only Digital Camera
$1,987.45
Sony NEX-3
Sony Alpha NEX-3A Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $395.99

Product Review Summary

4.9
Based on 14 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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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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Consumer Reviews

cr01
458

The Sony Nex-3A - a good step up from a compact

bycr01 Jan 28, 2012
33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great pictures and largely easy to use.
Cons Ugly and fiddly to use the flash
Recommended it? Yes

I recently sold some items I didn’t need on e-bay and had a pleasant surprise; they sold for far more than I anticipated. 

With the windfall, I decided it was time to move on from my beloved but slightly bashed Panasonic Lumix. The one thing that disappointed me with the Lumix... Read full review »

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