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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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Customer Review: Excellent Digital SLR, Easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
I have now had this camera for two weeks. This is my first Digital SLR. It was recommended to me by a Professional Photographer for my local Pro Football and Baseball team. I was originally going to get a 450D (XSi), however he talked me into getting the 40D. I am very impressed with this camera. I previously had point and shoot digital camera and a very old 35MM Film SLR. I was taking very good pictures within an hour of receiving. It took that long to charge the battery for the first time, so I read the manual. Please read the manual and search youtube for some tutorials. Controls are very well organized. The menu is very straight forward compared to my Digital Elph and Powershot S3. The 28 to 135 lens that came with my camera is a very good starter lens and I will probably use this for quite a while before investing in an upgraded lens. My only complaints so far is this camera is much larger and heavier than a Digital rebel. While this helps me since I have large hands, my wife doesn't like it at all. I may invest in the grip/battery upgrade which while increasing weight will give it a better handle. The built in flash is one of the best built-ins I've ever used. I have no plans to get an external flash anytime soon because of this. This camera seems to be very well thought out, if that makes sense to you. I believe the controls will soon become second nature to me like my old 35 and I will just concentrate on composing the shot. I highly recommend this camera.Customer Review: Outstanding Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the kit. Camera and Lens, and I am glad I did. The value added by the lens is great. The lens has a great range from 28-135mm and I have it on the camera all the time. It is well suited for most situations you will come across in everyday shooting. It has reduced the amount of lens changing I have done in the past. The camera is well constructed and feels like a piece of professional equipment in your hands. The controls are clear and well placed. The only control I wish that had been done differently is the Power switch, but after a little time with the camera I have gotten used to it. The camera takes great pictures and is very fast. I love the way the camera is almost instantly ready as soon as you turn it on. I have not been able to notice any lag or delay between shots.
The 40D has many automatic modes that will take a great picture for you. There are also creative and a manual mode for the more advanced people that buy this camera. As well as three presets that you can program manually to suit your common picture taking needs. The battery has a very long life span. You can take hundreds of pictures on a single charge. Having a spare battery with you is always a good idea and worth the price.
If you're considering purchasing this camera you can't go wrong with this camera. I give it a big thumbs up. The only consideration you might have at this point is to perhaps go to the 50D which just came out to market.
Customer Review: Love the Canon 40D
Summary: 5 Stars
Upgrading from the Canon Rebel Xti has been the smartest move ever. The Xti was my first dslr and only had it for 7 months then sold it so I could up grade. At the time I was trying to chose between the 40D and the 5D. So glad I got the 40D because it just blows me away. I like the fast shutter speed specially in sports mode. My daughter plays soccer and keeping up with her is a must! Still learning all there is about this camera each day I am learning something new. At first I was uncertain about the Live View feature but it has come in handy for when I do still life shots. Still trying to figure out the auto focus in this mode.
The EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens really help make this camera. I was so happy when I found out that it came with it instead of the standard kit lens canon puts on their cameras. Don't really like the macro feature of the lens but I like how I am able to get close to a person while taking pictures. This lens is great for weddings and portraiture photography. I also purchased the 50 f/1.8 II lens. With the 50mm and the 40D together wow does it take amazing shots!!
If you are stuck between a Rebel and the 40D or even the 5D you don't need to go any further. THIS is the camera to get and you wont be sorry at all. Yes the 5D is a full frame camera and is 2 mega pixels more but that's basically it! You can't get any better then the 40D and the price!
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Customer Review: Fine camera, not the right lens choice for most.
Summary: 5 Stars
[I'm not going to review this kit here, as I have an early hands-on review posted for body only. This concerns this kit lens].
Unfortunately, Canon has decided to include the 28-135 initially as the only kit lens. While not a bad performer, this older, made for 35mm design, is not a good match for the high performance 40D.
The 1.6 crop factor of the 40D makes the 28mm unacceptable to most for a wide angle solution. Thus, you'll probably have to drop down additional money in the future for a wider-angle lens. Although it costs more, the 17-85 IS is a very good solution that will give the majority of shooters all the wide angle they will need. Yes, it falls short of the 135mm range, but that length, too, is probably not enough range at the top; therefore, you'd have to expect to buy 2 additional lenses.
The one attractive feature of the 28-135 is the price. Canon's definately taking a hit, trying to reduce their supply of this lens. But by the time you read this, you might be able to get the just as afforable, new for digital, EF-S 18-55 IS. This will help at the wide side, allowing you to put your additional money in the telephoto.
Of course, if money is no object, look at the 17-55 f2.8 IS, or one of the many "L" series.
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
Customer Review: Nice Step Up
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased the 40D as a replacement for my Rebel XT. The XT has worked great but eventually it broke down (after any warranty was up) and gave the dreaded Error_99. But enough about that, the 40D.
For the purpose of the review all my comparisons will be the Rebel XT. The first and most noticeable difference between the two is the weight and build quality. The 40D has a metal construction which adds weight (not good for hiking) but also adds a great deal of confidence in is integrity.
The menu system is vastly better than the XT because of dual wheels, this allows one finger to control the page and the other to control the item selected on each page.
The other vast improvement is the way buttons are laid out. That is, on the 40D everything you could possibly want is at your finger tips. This means an increase in the potential shooting speed, but also is a steep learning curve as there are a lot of buttons.
Finally the lens, the 28-135 IS is great. Image Stablization allows you to get pictures with a shutter speed of 1/10 that look like 1/80. This means that shooting in low light without a flash or tripod is possible. The magnification is not amazing, but allows for decent pictures of average size flowers. Finally, as with all DSLR's that don't have a full sensor size, the 28 doesn't allows you to get back as wide as I'd like. Other than that it a great lens, and a great camera.