Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Customer Review: Fantastic camera. Buy it!
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
We replaced our Canon 10D with the 40D which was stated to advance the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras. It does that in spades with a newly enhanced 10.1 megapixel inaging sensor offering a fast 6.5 frame per second autofocus continuous shooting capability.
We primarily use this camera for wildlife photography, utilizing some action shots, and the speed sensitivity for this is fantastic.
A larger 3.0 inch LCD screen increases viewing ease, especially important in wildlife photography. Raised brightness levels allow for viewing ease under bright sunlight conditions. Also the larger font size for viewer window text is helpful. The upgraded viewfinder expands the viewing angle to 264 degrees and raises the eye point to 22mm.
The 40D comes with a durable case (black or magnesium alloy) and weather-resistant construction. With a 14 bit Analog-to-Digital conversion process, the 40D is able to recognize 16,384 colors per channel, resulting in more accurate gradations of tone and color. It also offers two interchangeable focusing screens, unlike its predecessors and its autofocus offers enhanced precision at f2.8 or faster.
Comes with an eyecup, wide neck strap, video cable, USB interface cable, battery pack, battery charger, EOS Digital Solution disc, software and a couple of photography and macro booklets.
Add the wide-angle lens of your choice and you're set to go.
Customer Review: great pick!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great step up from the xti, here are a few things I noticed right off the bat:
more iso options (125, 240, 640, etc)
- imo, way better high iso performance (i coudln't shoot above 800 on my xti without seeing mass noise, Now that same noise iso value is equal to 3200 or "h" iso...then again im using high iso noise reduction setting on, another bonus!)
-much faster shutter speed (does come in handy...and call me a nerd but the shutter sound is more appealing =) )
-LIVE VIEW
-bigger camera, feels more sturdy in your hands
-jump features (can choose, 1, 10, 100, kinda cool...)
-big wheel on back of camera makes it easier to adjust aperture
-sRaw is kinda cool, for shots that you plan on putting on the internet, but not printing...and still wanna use the raw file adjustment in photoshop
-3" LCD screen, i didn't care about size at the time, but after using it, now it's hard to go back to the smaller xti screen.
-water 'protective' battery and cf cartridges...i don't plan on shooting in the rain but nice to know they took the time to implement that just in case.
I think you will enjoy the 40d more than the xti (400) but that money could always go to better lenses, it's up to you what should come first. For me, the 40d made taking pictures more enjoyable. After selling my xti, i didn't have much out of pocket cost, and that money wouldn't have bought me an L lens like I want, so I figured it was a great upgrade for the money.
Customer Review: The best camera ever
Summary: 5 Stars
Until now i would say it is the best Canon ever produced for a low price.
First of all the body design is more unique than in other cameras and especially the 30D. The part over the Flash has more accented and sharper edges which makes this camera look unique.
In the back part the LCD is also a revolution. i am able to see more of the details but this is connected directly to the battery life. The more you use the LCD the less battery you have. But if you have a short preview time, the camera works just fine.
The Live View Mode i think is not for me. In order to capture a photo i have to really prove that the object is in focus by playing with the focusin ring of the lens. The camera is not able to focus on a specific part of the scene by itself. For some users this might turn out to be a helpful way of shooting.
In the end i am proud that canon released the 6.5 Frames per Second on this camera. It works perfectly! also the sound of the mirror when a picture is taken sounds amazing, it makes you wanna take more pictures with this camera.
If you already decided to buy this camera, I suggest you buy only the body of Canon 40D with the Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4.5 lens. I am surprised with this lens after reading mostly negative comments. Personaly i have to say that is a very good lens. It focuses fast, no noise when focusing and it is a great range. Also don't forget the f2.8 apperture!
This combination is great for which i am proud that i invested.
cheers
Customer Review: Great cam!
Summary: 5 Stars
My 40D arrived today. I'm loving it. 3in screen, large viewfinder, liveview with live histogram, solid feel of the body, pretty clean ISO800, ISO1600 images (at 10mp resolution) are all big upgrades compared to earlier Canons (400D/20D/30D).
What surprised me most is the so-called "3-D effect" that some people were claiming in other forums. Some pictures I took during daytime have depth (i.e. 3-Dness) that I wasn't seeing with 400D/20D/30D. Canon 5D is supposed to be similar in this respect. Some claim that it is because of smoother tonal gradation (i.e. high precision A/D, 14 bit raw etc).
If you are a first time buyer, skip the Rebel line and go to 40D (or, maybe 30D) directly. In my opinion, the color reproduction of Rebel line (300D/350D/400D) is inferior to that of 20D/30D/40.
Nikon D80 is also a pretty good camera with a lower price & decent performance. But, image quality at high ISO (i.e. ISO >= 800) is better with Canon.
Don't get the kit lens. I would recommend Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 or Sigma 18-50 f/2.8---both very sharp, great all-around lenses with performance comparable to Canon 17-55 f2/8 IS. I would also recommend Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 and Canon 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS further down the line.
Get a good monitor. If you want precise color reproduction, you'll need to calibrate your monitor. Spyder Pro etc. kind of products are good for that. On a bad/uncalibrated monitor, images from all cameras may look the same!
Customer Review: Canon 40D - 2nd Look
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
UPDATE: I figured out how to get the best image performance from my 40d. I had been shooting in Landscape mode, which kicks the "Sharpness" level up a couple of notch's that was causing the high noise level. After decreasing the sharpness level to "2", the ISO noise was greatly diminished! The reddish images were a result of the WB being set to Auto by default. After changing the WB to Daylight, my shots look more natural.
ORIGINAL POST:
I bought this camera because I wanted to upgrade from my RebelXT thinking there would be a major improvement in image quality; and after reading the stellar reviews here. The first thing I noticed after the first couple of shot was that images shot with the 40d were redder than the XT. I then noticed very high ISO noise levels on settings above ISO 200! I could not believe this, so I took some test shots with my XT and compared them to the 40D. To my surprise, the images shot with the XT at ISO-1600 looked better than the 40d images shot at ISO-200! In the 40d menu, I verified that Long Exposure Noise Reduction, and High ISO speed Noise Reduction were enabled. I really like the feel of the 40d, but to me, I need a camera that's going to produce virtually noise free images up to ISO-800. The 40d is a huge disappointment.