Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Customer Review: Great quality and usability
Summary: 5 Stars
When I got it, this was Canon's top camera in the ~$1000 range (now replaced by the 50D). The next step up is the 5D series in the ~$2500 range, a bit too pricey for me.
I upgraded to the 40D from the 400D. The most noticable differences are that it's bigger, heavier, more rugged, has some weather sealing, has more controls, and has an extra LCD on top. All these things are good. I am male and have somewhat large hands, so I really like the ergonomics of the camera. I couldn't stand holding the 400D without a battery grip while the 40D feels just right without one. The extra LCD and buttons on top of the camera are really useful for quickly adjusting the shooting parameters.
It has great image quality, low noise, and lots of features. Check out other reviews and/or read the specifications for more details.
The biggest limitation of this camera, in my opinion, is that it only displays lower-resolution versions of the photos on the LCD, making it useless for checking sharpness and focus accuracy. This is important when low depth of field is involved or when you're concerned about camera shake. The 50D displays the full-resolution image while also having a higher-resolution LCD, though I'm waiting for the 60D before upgrading, in hopes of it having video functionality.
So, I heartily recommend the 40D, though you should probably go for the 50D, or wait for the 60D.
Customer Review: 40D - A Big Step Up From The XTi!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was the proud owner of my first DSLR, a Canon 400D/XTi, about two years ago. Recently, though, when Canon announced a $[...] rebate on the 40D, plus a $[...] loyalty upgrade rebate on top of that, I knew it was time to upgrade from my XTi to the 40D. WOW! Am I glad that I did!!! Although I loved my little XTi, the 40D is a COMPLETELY different animal! The move from a consumer DSLR to a prosumer DSLR is one that I was worried about, because of the perceived complexity, but the 40D is actually much easier to use because of the improved menu system and the dual LCD windows. Also, after holding the very-well-built 40D, the XTi now feels like a toy. Don't get me wrong, the XTi is one heck of a camera (I imagine the successor, the new XSi, is that much better). If you're thinking about the upgrade, don't think anymore, JUST BUY IT!!! If you're new to the world of DSLRs, though, I suggest buying an XTi or an XSi and learning its functions for at least one year, then upgrade. You can't just jump into the world of DSLRs from an all-automatic point-and-shoot. There's too much of a difference between these types of automatic-everything cameras and the DSLRs, which is why you should first learn with a less expensive DSLR and work your way up. This way, if you find that you don't like it, find it too complicated or simply can't learn it, you're not out too much in the wallet.Customer Review: 40D - Yes please!
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros: Great image quality, easy to use, great UI, reasonably priced (used), very decent high FPS capability, very good battery life, quiet shutter, live view occasionally helpful in real world shooting, nice viewfinder, decent built in flash, very good high ISO performance
Cons: Physically large, 1.6x crop, CF only storage.
Review: After using the Rebel XT (which I still like quite a bit) I decided that I should get a bigger fancier, more expensive camera to take on vacation to Japan. I had quite a bit of buyers remorse right before I went on my trip, because it took a good $650.00 out of my bank account (purchased Used). BUT as soon as I got to Japan, and I actually just walked around for 2 weeks looking to take pictures, I found that the upgrades in usability vs. the Rebel XT were well worth it. The superior click-wheel roll-ey wheel interface made getting settings right and in a hurry, easy. I also like the customizable "my menu" feature, which further simplifies use. So, it's great. If I could change anything, I would make it take SDHC cards/ weather seal the whole body, and that's about it. From what I understand 12MP is about as many as you want on a 1.6x crop sensor. I feel no envy toward the 50D. But, the 5D MkII does look fabulous to me...
100% recommended, Perhaps the best 1.6x crop body camera evar!
Customer Review: The 40D is a great camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I put a deposit on the 40D two days after it was announced and picked up my camera last week. I have the 5D and just sold my 30D after a few days with the new 40D. I'm a Sports Photographer for the most part, and the 3 FPS on the 5D just didn't feel adequate to me.
My first experience with the 40D taught me to use K5200 for white balance indoor, and to make sure I'm not overexposed on my shots. Outdoor shots are beautiful, as are properly exposed indoor shots. Overexposed shots indoors have a ulgy yellow cast to them, I had to learn the camera.
I really love the menu system on the 40D, it's so much easier & quicker then what's on the my 5D, it felt comfortable right away.
The AF-ON button for tracking action shots is wonderful, and worth the money for the camera by itself.
The image quality on the 40D is excellent, IMHO better then the 30D which is why I sold mine right away.I wanted a better camera for fast action that had picture quality like the 5D. The 40D is pretty close, nothing quite equals the 5D images ( I don't have the Mark 111 ). As far as comparing it to Nikon's D300 coming out, I just sold all my Nikon gear to switch to Canon low noise images. Now Nikon addresses the noise issue by coming out with the D300, for me it's too late. I have excellent Canon L lens and two great cameras, I'm satisfied.
Customer Review: Canon 40D. An awesome camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent a fair amount of time in research before purchasing this camera. Before buying the 40D, I was the owner of a Canon XTi. I had already purchased the 24-105 USM Zoom lens (an awesome all purpose lens) so I knew I wanted to stick with Canon. Besides I am a skydiver and all the videographers/aerial photographers at my dropzone rave about the durability and quality of photos of Canon. I was initially thinking about buying the XSi--I was attracted to the 12.2 MP. But when I started looking into it more I came to realize that unless I was printing a photo larger than 9X12 I wouldn't ever really need the 12 MP. Plus those images take up a LOT more storage space--and it seemed like the overhead requirements were beyond what I needed/wanted.
What I did find though was that a number of the improvements in the XSi were already in the 40D --and then some. You can do your own research, but after looking at the specifications of the 40D vs the XSi, there really wasn't a contest about which camera I was going to go with. This is twice the camera of my XTi --and although it is larger and a bit heavier due to the metal (not plastic) body, I can still easily fit into the back-sling camera bag I was already using for the XTi---and it is no problem to carry.
I like this camera very much and I am very happy with my purchase!