Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Customer Review: Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR is such an excellent advanced camera that I'm finding it difficult to express my feeling in ordinary language. I previously owned the 20D for about a year which I thought was excellent, then upgraded to the 30D which simply blew me away, and now a year and a half later I've splurged on the 40D - which has left me speechless! I can't imagine what the successor to this 40D can possibly improve upon - but I'm going to have to be satisfied with this one for a long time to come. My first SLR was an all-manual Contax D (1956) which still works BTW, then the Canon AE-1 (1973), and some digital point and shoots prior to the 20D. Given this perspective, I can only say that the 40D is truly an amazing piece of equipment. There's just nothing wrong, other than a rather extensive learning curve on how to use it properly.Customer Review: Excellent value
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this camera for almost a year and so far the only camera in the same class that exceeds its performance is Nikon D300. But D300 costs almost twice as much as 40D. I can spend the money on a nice lens.
Everything about this camera is excellent in my experience, except for its LCD which is lame compared to D300. Try shooting in very low light condition and you will find out what I am talking about. Its Auto-Focus system is very good in dim light.
Even after 1 year, I think I have used at the max 50% of the features of this camera (which is probably 25% of Nikon's).
In other words, when you are looking for a DSLR, look for (1) Basic features: Auto-focus performance, noise-performance, (2) the supporting systems (Lens, flashes, software) - which at this point are dominated by Nikon and Canon.
Customer Review: Awesome Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Have had this Camera for about 2 months now, and all I can say is WOW. Previously had a Canon 20D that I had for years without one single problem, and decided it was time for an upgrade. I can not believe the difference, and how far Canon's technology has come. Have always been a Canon user, so can not offer any comparisons to any of the Nikon's, but I can say you will not be unhappy with this camera. I use this camera to mostly take photo's at sporting events, and so far, have taken well over 20,000 photos with this camera in the short time that I have owned it, and I can't think of one complaint so far. I mostly shoot with "L" series lenses, and have not had any lenses or compatibility issues at all.
I can not think of any reason not to buy this camera, and can not offer one compliant, this thing is great.
Customer Review: The real 20D successor....
Summary: 5 Stars
The 20D was one of those camera's that set a standard in its days and even today it's still very good and more camera than most people will ever be able to to exceed.
The 40D is a good and natural evolution. Handling wise...the 40D is simply a superior designed camera with a superior user interface. For a Pro this alone is worth the upgrade.
BUT...Canon has managed to improve the image quality too while increasing the pixel count. Less noise, much greater dynamic range, and better color. To the average person these differences will be difficult to see. It like the difference between a good lens and a L-class.
If you are just a beginning or don't take that many photos...the Canon XTI is a really good deal. If you take a lot of photos or is a Pro the 40D is definitely the way to go.
Customer Review: Totally satisfied
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a Canon XTi camera and was very pleased with it. The 40D is a step above the XTi. The image quality is a step better. When you buy a particular brand of camera, whether it be Canon, Nikon, whatever, you "get in bed" with them because of ALL the accessories. I have more money invested in Canon compatible lenses, than just the camera. The Nikon D300 came out and it is a step above the 40D. I could not consider going for it because of having to start over again with all new lenses, flash units, etc.
The 40D is a very high quality camera and the owner sees this the minute you turn the camera on. I am very picky when it comes to picture quality, and although a $4,000 camera will be better than the 40D, I have to be practical. I think the 40D is the best deal (camera) you can get for this amount of money.