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Product Description

10.1-megapixel effective recording * EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 45-216mm) * 3″ color LCD screen (230K pixels) with Live View mode * DIGIC III image processor for responsive handling * EOS Integrated Cleaning System (for cleaning image sensor) * eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with dioptric adjustment * 9-point autofocus *

Features

• 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
• Kit includes body and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
• Large 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View and broadened color gamut
• 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting; sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
• Powered by BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cards

Editorial Reviews

Building on the success of Canon’s perennially popular “prosumer” EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural first choice for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals, and an ideal second body for more established photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technological wizardry, and user-requested creative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR’s “prosumer” appellation may refer more to its accessible price point than to the exceptional quality, clarity, and resolution of the images it creates.

From the camera’s newly enhanced, 10.1-megapixel CMOS imaging sensor (designed and manufactured by Canon) and its proprietary and super-efficient DIGIC III image processor, to its completely redesigned autofocus sensor and fast, 6.5 frame-per-second (fps) continuous shooting capability (for bursts of up to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images), the EOS 40D SLR puts the fun in functionality and makes serious photo business a positive pleasure.

User Reviews

Good choice!
It’s very nice camera.
High speed shooting, the good quality of shots when the high ISO speed is set, Live View is useful mode when Auto focus cannot provide the good focusing.

Totally satisfied
I own a Canon XTi camera and was very pleased with it. The 40D is a step above the XTi. The image quality is a step better. When you buy a particular brand of camera, whether it be Canon, Nikon, whatever, you “get in bed” with them because of ALL the accessories. I have more money invested in Canon compatible lenses, than just the camera. The Nikon D300 came out and it is a step above the 40D. I could not consider going for it because of having to start over again with all new lenses, flash units, etc.
The 40D is a very high quality camera and the owner sees this the minute you turn the camera on. I am very picky when it comes to picture quality, and although a $4,000 camera will be better than the 40D, I have to be practical. I think the 40D is the best deal (camera) you can get for this amount of money.

Great upgrade!
I started off with the Digital Rebel….. next was the 30D…….but the 40D is better than the previous two put together. If you want to take some serious cameras on a middle budget, this is the camera you want!