Canon EOS 40D review
Full specification for Canon EOS 40D
| Sensor | 22.8 x 14.8mm CMOS, 10.1 MP effective |
|---|---|
| Output Size | (LF) 3888x2592, (LN) 3888x2592, (MF) 2816x1880, (MN) 2816x1880, (SF) 1936x1288, (SN) 1936x1288, (RAW) 3888x2592, (sRAW) 1936x1288 |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.6 |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF-S |
| File Format | RAW, JPEG, sRAW |
| Compression | Fine, Normal, RAW / sRAW (Canon RAW 2nd edition) |
| ISO | 100-3200 |
| Shutter Speeds | 30-1/8000sec, Bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single, continuous, 6.5fps over 75 JPEGs or 17 Raw |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism |
| Field of View | 95% |
| LCD | 3.0" TFT, approx. 230K pixels. Live View Mode with selectable grid.Silent shooting in Live View Mode (2x modes) 100% coverage |
| Live Mode | 3.0" TFT, approx. 230K pixels. Live View Mode with selectable grid. Silent shooting in Live View Mode (2x modes). Coverage Approx. 100%. Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | No |
| Dust Reduction | High speed vibration of filter |
| Focusing Modes | AF/MF, TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| Exposure Modes | PASM, Auto, Sc |
| Metering System | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Comp | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Auto, 7 preset, WB comp and bracketing |
| White Balance Bracket | +/-3 stops in full stop increments, 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias |
| Colour Temp Control | 2500 - 10000 K in 100 K steps |
| DoF Prview | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Built-in GN 12m, hotshoe |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250sec |
| PC Socket | Yes |
| Cable Release | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5. Remote Capture |
| Memory Card | CF Type I/II. External Media (with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3 only). |
| Power | Lithium ion |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm |
| Weight | 740g |
| Other | - |
| AF Points | 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at centre) |
Manufacturer website: Canon
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Latest comments
March 05 11:11
Michael Thomas
This is a great camera. But let down by a shutter fault (ERROR 99)after only about 1000 shots, O.K. it was out of warranty but I have been informed that the shutter should be good for 100,000 shots and i can see on the internet that it is not just me that has this problem. not very good from Canon.
April 06 18:14
Paul Toms
A brilliant camera. My second eos model and by far the best.I have taken over 5000 shots without any problems.
September 27 21:05
Leo Kashian
I bought a used camera from a reputable dealer. After approximatly 1200 shots, I got the "ERROR 99" message also. I called the seller and they said it was still under the 90 day warranty. So I mailed it to them at the beginnig of September, and I am now waiting for its return. Otherwise I love it. Great pictures that are able to be cropped. It has a fast focus as well, and it feels like a professional camer.
November 28 20:59
Andy Smith
fantastic bit of kit, 1st DSLR camera i have owned and does almost everything well. The only let down is that it realy strugles to focus in low light. My iphone can take pictures where this can not.