Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
by Canon
|
List Price: Our Price: $999.99 You Save: $99.01 (9%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Buy Used: from $449.95 (click here) Category: Digital Camera See more product details |
|---|
Customers in the UK,
Buy this product at amazon.co.uk
for British Pounds
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)
Customer Review: Outstanding quality
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon 40D is an amazing camera for the money. So much better than any point-and-shoot on the market, but yet does have auto features on it that do the same. This camera is really not for beginners unless you have the time and patience to concentrate on learning and practice, practice, practice. I shot over 900 pictures to achieve the best results in one particular set of parameters before I was satisfied. But once achieved, WOW. What particularly caught my attention about this camera is that they separated the menu selection buttons onto a round wheel you turn, rather than those frustrating right/left/up/down selector buttons on almost every camera body..."I have always hated trying to push the edge of a wheel without pushing the middle button." That easy-to-use menu selection system really sealed the deal for me. Another big deal was the Image Stabilization is in the lens and not the body. That means that what you see in the view finder is exactly what you get on the picture. If you find the view finder is too close to the display and your nose is squashed, I purchased an eye-piece 0.5" extension and removed the lens pieces before I attached it to the camera, thus creating an extended hood without reducing the image in the viewfinder. I am so happy with this camera and would have spent more for it. Enjoy.Customer Review: My wife will Kill me
Summary: 5 Stars
I still like my point and shoot camera, but as I learned more about Photography I was unhappy with the camera noise generated. So I looked for something more fulfilling, and settled on the Canon 40D. Please read all the knowledgeable reviews, and see for yourself why I liked this camera. As earlier stated I am a point and shoot guy because I can slip the camera in my pocket. I got enough personal body weight to lug around, so I really didnt want a big clumsy camera hanging around my neck. This camera only weighs a pound and 1/2, I could live with that. I read all I could about this 40D, and I liked what it would allow me to do. When I decided that this was the camera for me. I was very patient and looked for coupons and deals, and finally found a price I could live with, but my wife would kill me if she knew how much I spent. The camera has lived up to all my expectations, I dont treat it like a fragile china, I purchased it to use it, and thats exactly what I do. I use the camera in all types of weather. I have not been disappointed. the camera noise I complained about with my P&S is gone. My only real problem, is now other people want me to take pictures for them. . .Rats! they never asked when I use my point and shoot. Just like a comfy pair of shoes, this camera is High Priced, but a good buy.Customer Review: Wow factor
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a Canon 20D just over 2 years ago and thought it was a brilliant camera. I've never had problems. I saw the 5D come out and didn't see a need to "upgrade" to it. But the new 40D is just something else. I have it about 5 days now and I'm like a child at Christmas.
There is just so much to praise about this camera - large LCD screen which is very clear, faster focusing, especially when using centre focus point, larger burst rate - ok, this has now caused me no end of problems, like firing off a burst of 20 images when I really only needed 3, and filling my memory card in no time.
This camera is well worth it's price. It's a brilliant step between the 400D and the 1D. I don't have the need (nor money) for the 1D Mk III. This new 40D is just what I need.
My first day of shooting with it was at a horse racing event. I was between two other photographers - one using a 30D and the other using a 1D. I felt like mine was capturing just what I wanted and in brilliant clarity. Ok, not the same fps as the 1D, but my friend with his 30D kept looking at me and laughing - it was because he would get 2-3 shots and I was taking about 20.
For anyone thinking of this camera - try it out. You will not fail to be impressed.
Customer Review: So far, I love this camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have not had or used this camera long enough to know if there are reliability issues looming (that others seemed to have encountered), but I am extremely pleased at this point. I have not had a SLR for about 20 years, and have been dealing with early digital point and shoot models (it has been 5 years since I bought a new camera). So, given that, it probably wouldn't take too much to make me happy. But, I have to say, for this price range, my expectations have been met!
Most of my pictures will be close-ups (both indoors and outdoors) and nature pictures when I am out hiking. I paired this body up with a fairly expensive Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens, so some of the quality I have been seeing is due to the lens. So far, I have taken indoor pictures, mostly closeups of some jewelry I have made. I used the Canon software to transfer the pictures onto the computer to zoom in onto the details. I was very surprised in the clarity and sharpness I got, not even shooting in the highest quality mode, or with a macro lens.
Now, I can't wait for the right weekend to go out hiking and check out the spring blooms, or go to the botanical garden after the butterfly display opens!
Customer Review: Upgraded from a 400D / Digital Rebel XTi
Summary: 5 Stars
This review will be based on the differences and noticeable features when upgrading from a 400D / Digital Rebel XTi.
The 40D is an amazing camera, well built, fits nicely into my hand when equipped with the hand grip. It's heavier than the 400D so that makes it really balanced for heavier lenses.
Shutter speed is a main feature on this camera, with the 400D I had to work with 3fps (frames per-second) to capture any movement or action. Now I have 6.5fps to work with, which is double the speed, and gives you some pretty cool action sequences.
LCD is bigger, which I guess says it all in the features section.
Focusing is lightning fast when compared to the 400D, but again it is to be expected with this mid-range D-SLR.
The image quality is just awesome, the 40D has plenty of features and I'm still learning about it as I go.
You get the ISO in the viewfinder, in the 400D you didn't. It's a great way to remind you if you still have your ISO at 800 when shooting in bright sunlight.
If you're a 300D/350D/400D owner and you're thinking about an upgrade, this is it.