Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) | List Price: $1,099.00
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-08-30
Features: - 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- Large 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View and broadened color gamut
- 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability (for bursts of up to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images)
- 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
Poor Image Quality, Soft Images, Horrible Canon Support [Posted on 2008-12-23]
I would not recommend this camera. I have been a Canon EOS buyer for over 20 years. But this 40D is the worst Canon camera I have ever owned. It has been to Canon for repair 3 times and every time they say it is fixed, but it is not. It has been to the Senior Engineers who say it is normal. I have two professional photographers who have used my camera that agree, this is something wrong with this camera. Canon support is useless if you have a problem. The will just blow you off until your warranty expires. Search the web for 40D soft images and you will see what I am talking about. This series of camera has issues. Stay away from it. And from what I have read, the 50D is not any better. Do yourself a favor and buy Nikon or Sony. Canon EOS cameras are only good if you can afford the $4000 cameras.
Great product, terrible packaging [Posted on 2008-12-24]
This camera is superb; I'm in agreement with most of the other comments here.
I'd strongly suggest getting David Busch's book "Canon EOS 40D Guide to Digital Photography". Personally, I think it's required to get the most out of the Camera; it complements the manual superbly.
My only complaint was in the packaging used in the shipping. The camera box was poorly covered in bubble wrap, so it shifted out of that during shipping. Honestly, guys, is using a little tape too much to ask?
Even worse was the fact that the UPS box was partially open when it was taped shut. The camera was CLEARLY visible to anyone who looked at it.
Why not just put a great big "STEAL THIS $1000 camera" sign on the box and be done with it?
I've noticed no problems with the camera since it arrived, but I think I got lucky. So check your camera very carefully when you get it.
I'm dinging this 1 star solely because of the terrible shipping packaging. Otherwise, great service and a great price.
Lovin it [Posted on 2008-12-24]
I finally pulled the trigger on a camera to upgrade from my XT. My XT served me well over the past 2 years but I have really outgrown that camera. I couldn't really justify the extra ~300 for a 50d so I ended up with the 40. I couldn't be happier. There isn't much I can say that hasn't already been said. It's a great camera, solid construction and takes great pics.
Too big and heavy! [Posted on 2008-12-29]
I gave my wife a Canon 40D for Christmas. When it arrived, I was amazed at the weight of the product. My wife now doesn't even want to charge it and try it out, so this review is no reflection on the quality of the photos. It's just that she couldn't imagine lugging that big heavy thing around Europe strapped to her neck. Therefore, if she kept the camera it would need to be reserved for "art" photography, a pretty expensive item for such limited usefulness.
It also seems very complicated to learn to use. My wife has a history with pre-digial SLR's and has taken college classes on photography, so she's no novice, but Amazon recommends a 324-page book on the camera's use, and that's quite a large commitment.
My first DSLR [Posted on 2008-12-29]
After doing 2 months of research on this and some other cameras, I finally took the plunge and bought this gem - my first ever DSLR (I owned an a film Olympus before this).
I must say I am amazed by this camera and what all it can do. I must also mention that I got an amazing deal on the camera - I got it for $660 after all taxes and shipping and everything that you can imagine from Costco, so I am even happier about it.
I bought the legendary 24-105 f4 IS lens (from Amazon) to go with the camera, and I am blown away by the results.
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