Feature-rich, 3-inch LCD screen and Live View, Good tonal response, Good battery life
Focusing manually using Live View can be a pain
The Canon EOS 40D is a subtle improvement over the 30D, but in many ways it’s also an understudy for the EOS 1D Mark III. The 40D is used by many professionals as well as enthusiasts, and in our tests we found the camera does have a lot to offer...
A set of useful new features; retains the user-friendly design of its predecessors; good-value-for-money kit; class-leading build quality and continuous shooting speed.
Same resolution and sensor size as the much cheaper EOS 400D; Live view allows only manual focus.
The Canon EOS 40D is a leap forward in improvement over its predecessors and its new features make it a great enthusiasts dSLR or a credible professional backup system.
The £799 price-tag of the EOS 40D places it somewhere between the Nikon D80 (£510) and D300 (£1299) in the current market. That’s probably where we would place it based on features and handling too, as it’s not quite as rugged as the D300 but has more ...
But something odd happened with the 30D. It was a semi-pro camera with an 8MP sensor when the cheaper model in the range - the 400D - had 10 million pixels. Canon's put that right with the EOS 40D, but the improvements in this camera go far beyond a si...
Abstract: If this is your first tentative step into the semi-pro photo arena, its hard to imagine a more complete, trustworthy and versatile introduction, and for the veteran the 40D has some definite improvements to offer over the EOS 30D. Canon - EOS 40D pri...
Abstract: Canon EOS 40D Canon upgrades its 30D SLR, with some spectacular results Canon has taken a while to refresh its popular 30D SLR for keen amateurs and semi-pros, but here it is. The 40D is a big, serious camera, one that will instantly appeal to buyers ...
The strengths of the Canon EOS 40D overshadow any minor drawbacks. It is a powerful, scalable camera. This is a great step-up model whose versatility will grow along with a keen photographer. And if youre a more advanced shooter or a pro looking for ...
Abstract: The EOS 40D succeeds the 30D as Canons digital SLR for the discerning photography enthusiast. £930 may be a lot to spend on a camera, but dont be misled by the unexceptional 10.1-megapixel resolution; theres plenty here to persuade you to part wi...
