Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
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Customer Review: Just got this camera - It's Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just unboxed this camera a few hours ago. I've just gotten into SLR Photography, upgrading from a Canon Digital Elph point-and-shoot. Let me just say: if you are an upgrader, you can't go wrong with getting the Canon EOS 40D.
First Impressions:
-The Screen Size is AWESOME. It's really big. The only issue is that, when using the viewfinder, my face was hitting the screen. I decided to place a screen protector I had on it.
-Focusing is fast and accurate - I tested this in a relatively low light situation. I was very impressed in random shots and complicated shots where the focus wasn't evident the steps the camera took to pick an appropriate autofocus.
-Flash is powerful
-The lens included in this kit is wonderful for the many of the reasons listed above - Fast AF and IS (Image Stabilizing).
-The camera is very nice to hold. I was considering the Canon Rebel Xti as well, and the EOS 40D is definitely much more comfortable to hold. The bigger size, I think, is worth it.
-The viewfinder is nice, and gives you all the details you could want regarding your picture.
-The flash is powerful but won't 'overblow' - close flash shots of people's faces look good.
-I love the control scheme - much more intuitive than many of the point-and-shoots that I have used. The dial wheel is an awesome way to go through your images, and the "joystick" allows you to explore zoomed in images very intuitively.
Overall, I feel I have made a great choice in investing in this camera as I learn more about photography. Luckily, the camera is easy enough to use that one can use it as a very large point-and-shoot, giving me the freedom to take great shots while learning about the more complex details.
Customer Review: Excellent all around
Summary: 5 Stars
Picked this up last monthwith the lens. After using the camera with the kit lens I'm convinced the lens is very good. The lens sells for about $400 but with camera, it only adds $200. I also bought the Sigma 10-20mm lens from Amazon and this lens is great for ultra-wide angle photos. It really completes the set of lens I'll need.
Now, for the camera, I think its fantastic. Its got a solid magnesium alloy body and looks and feels more expensive than it is. It's got all the features you would want including Live View which can come in handy at certain times. The 10.1 megapixels is an improvement over the Digital Rebel at 6.3 megapixals. The camera is very fast at 6.5fps compared to the rebel's 2.5fps. The rebel can only take 4 pictures until the memory catches up but the 40D can take up to 75! That is really good.
Another thing I love is that the camera displays the iso in the viewfinder and the LCD info screen. That is very handy compared to the Rebel. The 40D is the first prosumer SLR to have a 3" screen. The screen does not have as many pixels as the Nikon's new D300 but that camera cost's about $500 more.
Are the pictures that much better than the Rebel? Not really. The Rebel takes phenomanal photos but you just won't be able to enlarge as much. You won't have the control on the Rebel as you will the 40D.
Is it worth upgrading? I say yes because I have had the Rebel for almost 4 years now and this new 40D will probably be the last SLR I'll have to buy (unless it breaks). 10.1 megapixels is way plenty and more would be redundent so hopefully this is the last camera I have to buy.
Hope this review helps you decide.
Customer Review: Great camera, lousy lens
Summary: 5 Stars
We all know how great the camera is. The lens in this kit is one of the worst made lenses I have ever seen. When fully extended the front of the lens actually wobbles! Looking through the viewfinder while the autofocus changes, you can see the image jump up and down as it shifts around. Cheaply made. You're better off buying the body only and opting for a better lens. Because of the conversion factor, the 28mm is closer to a 45mm - pretty useless. You have to be around 10 feet away to fit a couple of people fully in frame!
Followup: Have been using the camera for about three months. The package came with the 28-135mm lens - a really cheaply made, poorly assembled, waste of glass and plastic. Front of lens wobbles over 1/8" when in, just under 1/8" when zoomed. While trying to focus or zoom, the image shifts all over the place while the lens wobbles.
Sent back to Canon for service. Received it back three weeks later with a note stating that it was working according to specifications.
Already called and read them the riot act. They are sending a call tag for a re-evaluation. We'll see what happens.
Bottom line - buy the body only and a better lens, not a package deal lens.
More followup: The lens has arrived back from Canon with a note explaining that This time the note included stated "The problem necessitating this repair is not covered by the limited warranty of your product" and further notes that the lens is returned "as is" and has no warranty. So Canon makes a defective lens, kind-of repairs it (It still wobbles, just not as much) then voids my warranty.
Customer Review: A Great Upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Canon 40D as an upgrade from my Canon 400D XTi, and what an upgrade it is! Everything from the sturdy feel of the body, to the great image quality is a big improvement over the 400D XTi. Even something as simple as the sound of the shutter click is a noticeable benefit for me.
Although the XTi is a great camera, which I used to capture some really terrific shots, the quality of shots taken with the 40D is vastly superior. I'm using the same lenses as I did with the XTi and when I did side by side comparisons with the same settings, the images taken with the 40D have much better detail and sharper contrast, giving the photos better depth. The colors are truer, and shooting at low light with a higher ISO setting is also clearly enhanced using the 40D.
The body of the 40D feels solid and comfortable in my hands. The heavier weight of the 40D provides much better balance when using larger lenses on the camera. With the same lenses on the XTi, the camera feels unbalanced, even using the BG-E3 Battery grip. The controls on the 40D are intuitive, and I really like the control dial. Function menus are structured so they're easy to navigate.
Given the price reduction of the 40D due to the introduction of the 50D, I felt it was a great time to upgrade, and I'm glad I did. After doing some research on the 50D and comparing it to the 40D, I couldn't justify the extra cost of the 50D, since the minimal benefits of the 50D didn't outweigh the added cost. If you're planning on upgrading and deciding between the 40D or the 50D, I'd recommend the 40D.
A great upgrade and a great product.
Customer Review: Great for first time dSLR'er.
Summary: 5 Stars
There is not much that I can say about this camera that hasn't already been said by others here on Amazon. What I will add is some personal perspective.
I have been using point and shoot digital cameras for years. I bought an S2 IS three years ago because I wanted a nice digital without spending dSLR money. That camera served me well, but after three years it has started to limit my creativity. After much research, including the reviews by others here on Amazon, I decided to go with the EOS 40D.
For me there was a toss-up between the XSi and the 40D, but what pushed me in the 40D direction was ultimately the size of the camera. I'm a big guy. When I held an XSi in my hands it just felt too small. The 40D felt just right in my hands. Another motivating factor was the kit lens. The EF 18-135 is far better than that which comes with the XSI.
After spending a week with the camera, I can say that I am fully satisfied. It takes great pictures and allows me a large degree of creativity. With the camera I ordered a guidebook that is helping a lot. As for the pictures, they have very little noise. As I take more and more pictures in the different modes, I am able to take better and better shots.
One important thing to mention for those upgrading from P&S is that RAW is amazing. I typically have better unfinished results with RAW than I ever do with jpg. After some finishing, they are unparalleled. I can't wait until I get some more experience. I already have people telling me they're willing to pay me for my shots.