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10.1 megapixel, 1x optical zoom, 1x digital zoom, USB, CompactFlash I/II, Microdrive, 3 inch LCD More product info

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 $809 - $1299

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 User rating: 4.1 / 5  1 User review

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 Expert rating: 4.4 / 5.0  27 Expert reviews

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Based on 27 expert reviews, the average rating for Canon EOS 40D Black is 4.4/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Canon EOS 40D

(5/8/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 87/100.
Comparing these reviews to 39138 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Best.
Country: US 		100.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Canon EOS 40D

(5/14/08)
Summary: 78 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 88 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		88.0 / 100.0
TrustedReviews Title:

Canon EOS 40D

(4/8/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: We try out Canon's latest semi-pro DSLR
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
IT Reviews Title:

Canon - EOS 40D

(3/4/08)
Summary: You've got to the stage in your photographic development where you've outgrown the teenage point-¿n'-shoot crowd and have maybe thought seriously about composing shots where you have more say in the settings, effects and lighting conditions. ... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
I4U Title:

Canon EOS 40D

(2/19/08)
Summary: Late last year Canon released the EOS 40D, a 10-megapixel D-SLR targeted to serious photographers since it costs north of $1,000 USD for the body alone. Add a few lenses and accessories, the next... Read the full review
Country: US 		8.5
Designtechnica.com Title:

Canon EOS 40D

(2/19/08)
Summary: Late last year Canon released the EOS 40D, a 10-megapixel D-SLR targeted to serious photographers since it costs north of $1,000 USD for the body alone. Add a few lenses and accessories, the next thing you know you’ve hit $2K. This camera is targeted for anyone looking at the older 10-megapixel or the newer 12.2MP Sony alpha , a... Read the full review
Pros: ; Good 10MP images; amazing 6.5 fps burst mode; large 3-inch LCD
Cons: ; Heavy; noisy above 800 ISO; Live View
Country: US 		8.5 / 10.0
PC Pro Title:

Canon EOS 40D

(12/1/07)
Summary: ) made good impressions when they arrived. But while the low and high ends of the market arguably belong to Canon, the mid-range has long been owned by Nikon with its superb D200 and, below that, the D80. Canon's mid-range effort, the 30D, didn't offer enough to sway users looking for more than an entry-level camera without spending well... Read the full review
Country: UK 		5.0 / 6.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(10/25/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Digital Photography Review Title:

Canon EOS 40D

(10/24/07)
Summary: Seven years since the EOS D30, the sixth incarnation of that camera displays all of the advantages of a progressive evolution in both features and quality. With each step up the evolutionary ladder to the EOS 40D Canon has demonstrated improvements in image quality, performance, usability and features. They also demonstrated that as well... Read the full review
Pros: ; Optional WFT-E3 wireless transmitter (802.11 b/g) / vertical grip; New AF-ON button brings consistency of control with EOS-1D series; Proper RAW+JPEG with immediately selectable JPEG image size; Fully customizable 'My menu' surprisingly useful; Excellent battery life, light weight and small batteries; Dust reduction from Canon's
Cons: ; Average automatic white balance performance, still very poor under incandescent light; Virtually pointless print button, should be customizable 'FUNC' button; No contrast detect AF in Live View; Flash must be up for AF assist lamp (although AF is good even in low light); Picture Style tone curve not indicated in camera menu (contrast is
Country: US 		Highly Recommended
Camera Labs Title:

Canon EOS 40D Gordon Laing, September 2007

(9/1/07)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Superb handling and 6.5fps shooting. * Great build & improved weatherproofing. * Live View and PC remote control. * Effective anti-dust during our test period.
Cons: ; Resolution not a big step-up. * Default settings benefit from sharpening. * Screen doesn’t have VGA resolution. * No HDMI port and tough rivals.
Country: US 		90.0 / 100.0
ephotozine.com Title:

Canon EOS 40D hands-on first look Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Stuff.tv Title:

Canon EOS 40D


Summary: We had our eyes on Nikon¿s awesome-looking D300 ¿ but Canon¿s 40D has distracted us by offering similar specs for substantially less cash... Read the full review
Verdict: A great step-up camera and one of the best value DSLRs around
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
LetsGoDigital reviews Title:

Canon EOS 40D Review


Summary: Read the full review
Country: UK 		84.0 / 100.0
ephotozine.com Title:

Canon EOS 40D Review


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: The 40D offers a distinct step up from the 30D in terms of image quality and speed of handling and shooting. It has a very good build quality with plenty of buttons for often-used features, but there are some handling issues, and it's annoying to have to go into the menu system to turn certain features - like ISO3200 and Live View - on
Pros: ; ¤ 6.5fps shooting speed!¤ Well made, solid body¤ Fast and responsive AF¤ Beginner modes¤ Large, 3in. LCD screen¤ Colour configurations¤ Good shutter speed range¤ Live View works well¤ Low noise, well controlled¤ Built-in sensor cleaning
Cons: ; ¤ Some usability weaknesses¤ AF point system limited¤ Kit lens not the sharpest¤ Most rivals offer 12Mp
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Canon EOS 40D review


Summary: : First-rate photo quality and shooting performance make this very attractive... Read the full review
Verdict: Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions
Pros: ; Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality
Cons: ; Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus
Country: UK 		8.1 / 10.0
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Handling, image quality, ease of use, dust removal system/prevention, AF, great colour performance, low noise, Good software package
Cons: ; Crowded buttons, fiddly button/dial combinations, metering foibles
Country: UK 		8.0 / 10.0
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Canon EOS 40D


Summary: Canon¿s taken a long time to bring the resolution of its semi-pro model into line with the cheaper entry-level 400D. If you shoot RAW, if you need that sensational 6.5fps shooting, and if you want a tough, long-lasting camera, the 40D is exceptional value for money. Read the full review
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Canon EOS 40D


Summary: One of the most anticipated releases is finally here – let's see what we've been waiting for..... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

Hands On: Canon EOS 40D


Summary: It's like meeting an old friend for the first time. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
NeoCamera Title:

Canon EOS 40D


Summary: This DSLR from Canon performs so well that finding something to criticize about it was difficult. Although it is missing some features compared to other cameras in its class, nearly everything that the Canon EOS 40D does, it does very well. Image quality and speed are great. What is not perfect is its white-balance system which... Read the full review
Pros: ; Below average image noise up to ISO 1600 * Excellent image details * Highlight tone priority for high-key images * Great dynamic range * Fast and responsive * Relatively quiet * Good LCD visibility * Durable build with sealed compartments * Long battery life
Cons: ; Drop in color saturation at ISO 1600 and 3200 * Automatic white-balance quite poor under artificial light * White balance system leaves slight color cast * LCD flush with left edge * Weird control ergonomics
Country: US 		Unanimously Excellent
PopPhoto.com Title:

Nikon D300 vs Canon EOS 40D: A Hands-On Workout


Summary: Although the technology-showcase D300 ($1800) costs 50 percent more than the EOS 40D ($1200), American Photo contributor Jonathan Barkey found them to be more evenly matched than he expected. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
CNET.com Title:

Canon EOS 40D (body only)


Summary: Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions in the digital camera marketplace. Read the full review
Pros: ; Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality.
Cons: ; Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus.
Country: US 		8.1 / 10.0
PCPhoto Magazine Title:

First Look: Canon EOS 40D


Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

Live View Photography with the Canon EOS 40D


Summary: The real strength of the 40D's Live View function is in the studio, where creative possibilities abound. Also, Windows users now have third-party software solutions for remote-controlled Autofocus. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Canon EOS-40D


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Optional (and expensive) wireless transmitter; Remote capture software included; live view available in software; USB 2.0 High Speed support; Best-in-class continuous shooting mode; Full manual controls, including lots of white balance options; RAW format support, and in two sizes; good editing software included; Custom spots on mode
Cons: ; Some redeye; LCD pales in comparison to the one on the D300 and A700; Tends to underexpose a bit; UDMA CompactFlash cards not supported (unlike the competition); Live view not available in auto/scene modes
Country: US 		N/A
PCWorld.com Title:

Canon EOS 40D


Summary: New Canon digital SLR camera strikes a terrific balance between performance and price. Read the full review
Pros: ; Fast: Capable of 6.5 frames per second; Produced pleasing, well-balanced images
Cons: ; Live View mode is kludgy
Country: US 		86.0 / 100.0
PopPhoto.com Title:

Camera Test: Canon EOS 40D


Summary: Prizefighter: This new hard-body pulls no punches. Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A

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