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  • Product Description: Canon EOS 40D - digital camera
  • Product Type: Digital camera - SLR
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 14.6 cm x 7.4 cm x 10.8 cm
  • Weight: 0.7 kg
  • Supported Flash Memory: CompactFlash, Microdrive
  • Sensor Dust Reduction: Built-in
  • Sensor Resolution: 10.1 Megapixel
  • Camera Flash: Pop-up flash
  • Microphone: None
  • Viewfinder: Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
  • Display: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour
  • Supported Battery: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( included )
  • Vista Certification: Certified for Windows Vista
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  • Item Weight: 699 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 2.3 Kg
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  • Item model number: 1901B020AA
  • ASIN: B000V9KCEY
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 19 Aug 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,800 in Electronics & Photo (See Bestsellers in Electronics & Photo)

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Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography - the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With new features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

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- 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor. - 6.5fps 75 JPEG image burst. - High precision wide area AF. - 3.0" LCD with Live View mode. - DIGIC III processor. - EOS Integrated Cleaning System. - Picture Style. - Magnesium alloy body. - Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites. <b>10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor</b>Canon’s CMOS sensor gives the camera a wide dynamic range retaining subtle details in shadow and highlight areas. An improved pixel design and on-chip noise reduction ensure clean crisp images throughout the ISO range. Images are converted at 14 bits for finer gradations and superior colour reproduction.<b>6.5 fps shooting</b>The EOS 40D captures up to 6.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 75 large JPEG images (17 in RAW). <b>Wide-area AF with 9 cross type points</b>The high precision AF system employs 9 cross type points for precise focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The central AF point offers sensitivity up to f/2.8. Points are spread out across the AF frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects. <b>3.0" LCD with Live View mode</b>The bright 3.0" LCD provides pin-sharp definition for checking focus and composition with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions Live View mode gives you the option of framing your image from the LCD. <b>DIGIC III processor</b>Fast and highly accurate DIGIC III processes images at 14 bits for finer colour gradations. DIGIC III minimizes power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.<b>EOS Integrated Cleaning System</b>Canon’s built-in dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the sensor clean. A combination of technologies reduces repels and removes dust and

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79 of 79 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking about a 400D - stump up the extra..., 9 Nov 2007
By fireblue (Sheffield, UK) - See all my reviews
I've been using digital cameras for years right back to an epson model that recorded at 640*480 and looked like a brick and more recently I've worked my way through the SLR type Lumix range. But I have to admit that I've stayed loyal to my film SLR because I didn't want to make an expensive mistake.

However I bought a 400D at the beginning of the year and I is fantastic, so happy with digital I decided I needed a backup. Saw the 40D on Amazon for £730 plus £50 cash back from Canon and it's suddenly only £150ish more than I paid for my 400D.

I was worried that this was just going to be the big brother of the 400D and I wasn't going to get much for the extra money. But no worries here - the 40D is head and shoulders above what now feels like a very consumer orientated 400D.

It's a big camera, no hiding it this won't fit in your pocket, but it is extremely comfortable to hold and much easier to handle than the 400D. The setup is simpler in many ways with two wheels, but if you're a novice and this is your first DSLR you need to spend a day or two with the instruction manual taking so creative shots to see what it can do.

The shutter noise is fairly loud, but it is a muffled loud if that makes sense so it's not too noticeable. Continuous shooting is a dream with 8 shots off in next to no time if you want it, at the slower mode you get about a dozen continuous shots before the camera slows down.

I've only shot RAW and I'm impressed with the quality of the images, excellent colour and very little noise. Note that RAW doesn't work on OS X 10.4.10 yet so you'll have to wait for the 10.4.11 update, use the Canon software (I use Aperture) or upgrade to OS X 10.5.

Overall this is a very solid investment. If you're going to spend a decent amount of money on a DSLR consider this over the 400D. Don't worry about the 10mp rating either - I print out on A2 paper and there is no visible loss of quality and my customers are very happy with the results.

I'm very happy with my purchase and will be even happier when Canon send me my £50 :)
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70 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars well worth the upgrade, 15 Oct 2007
By M. Pearse (Chatham, Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
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A sudden rush of blood to the head last Friday found me parting company with £1k to become the owner of the EOS 40d + 17-85 lens. Stupid really considering I had only wanted to get a new point and shoot.

I already own a 20d which has performed admirably well over the years. As you can imagine, the buyers remorse hit soon after I left the store and I wondered if I had made the right decision...

Two outings at the weekend have answered the question...MOST DEFINATELY YES!

This camera has to be the most intuitive, easy to use SLR I have owned.

It is simple things that make this a joy to use.

The viewfinder is much bigger and brighter. The LCD screen is a lot bigger than the 20d and provides you with a much better image to analyse post shot...unlike the 20d, you can see if you have suffered from camera shake or you are out of focus.

My favourite new feature is the 'picture style' setting, which is really just the old preferences setting but a hell of a lot easier to find and use. Press the button, dial in the setting and the camera will adjust contrast, sharpness, saturation etc to provide excellent results. I set the camera to landscape and the resultant shots were superb, with the blues and greens nicely saturated but not to the point of looking like a comic.

The picture style also allows you to set the camera to black & white a lot quicker than it did on the old 20d.

Maybe my old 20d had metering issues but the results on the 40d are noticably more colourful and with greater detail. I also don't seem to be suffering with the wonky horizons that plagued my 20d shots.

I also like the added sensor cleaning feature but it is too early to say whether that really works or it is a gimic!

Build and feel wise the two are pretty similiar although the 40d does feel a little heavier.

Any down sides? Well, those with a heavy finger be warned about the motor drive, I found myself taking 2-3 shot birsts without meaning too. That's all I have found out so far!!

Apart from that my first impressions are excellent...if you are the owner of a 10d or 20d or new to D-SLR photography then you would not go far wrong by investing in the 40d.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Prosumer Camera, 22 Mar 2008
By Brian Hamilton "brianhamilton14" (Scotland, UK) - See all my reviews
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I have been using digital cameras since 2002 and have always gone for Canon, my first camera being a 2mp compact.

I have been swithering about the 40D for ages and the imminent arrival of the 450D had me sitting on the fence even more.

I took myself to one side and had a little chat about what little difference an extra 2mp will make and decided to go for the 40D.

I am so glad I did, I have been using a 350D and the step-up in terms of build quality is unreal, you know where the extra money has gone.

In terms of exciting new features there really isn't anything to get excited about. Sure, it has liveview but so what, all my compacts have that. Saying that it is a useful feature but not something you are going to show off about.

I have been showing friends the camera and althogh there isn't any killer features to show off with, the camera is probably the ultimate incarnation of an SLR in this price bracket.

What this camera offers is complete confidence and a feature set that inspires creativity and solutions to any photographic challenge. Everything works well and within a couple of days you come to grips with the controls an away you go.

I got a couple of lenses, a Sigma 10-20mm and a Sigma 24-60 f2.8 constant aperture and I am saving hard for a Canon 70-200mm lens. When I get that I will have a very respectable kit that covers any photographic situation.

The finish and build of the body is second to none, magnesium alloy throughout and it is light, strong and the rubberised coating is very tactile. A small indentation below the shutter button allows your middle finger to sit tightly against the grip and this gives a real good hold. The buttons are on the whole well position but the four small buttons along the top panel sometimes cause you to twist and convolute your digits to pick certain features.

I photograph in a variety of situations from landscape to candid, portrait, still life, the whole lot really and this camera is never away from my side. The menus are indepth but accessible and pretty much every function you could wish for (and a few more besides) is available to tweak, set to auto or disable.

I really can't praise this camera highly enough, I shoot mainly RAW files and the quality of the processed image (when using the included software) is second to none. My photography has really stepped up a gear purely due to this camera and for that reason alone I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Don't fall into the megapixel trap, the 40D is pretty comparable to the 450D (especially with the current cashback offer) and you really owe it to yourself to buy a fantastically well specified camera with a build quality that will ensure it gives years of service.

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