Intro
The Canon EOS 40D is a technologically advanced model for advanced amateur photographers and entry-level professionals. The camera is designed to deliver the best performance with the state of the art designs and controls. The camera provides exceptional quality, clarity, and resolution. The 40D is a significant upgrade from the 30D considering its versatility. The camera offers a number of a significant advantage than other cameras available in the same range. The price is absolutely fair and you cannot get a better value proposition at the price. This is the best camera for those who want a tough and long lasting camera.
Features
The camera’s most highlighting feature is 3.0-inch LCD screen that increases the ease of viewing in outdoor conditions such as bright sunlight as the brightness level is increased, the color gamut is broadened and viewing angle is narrowed with respect to previous Canon models. The Canon EOS 40D is made up of rugged magnesium alloy and is weather and dust resistant. The camera has many outstanding features like a fast 0.15-second initial start-up, extremely durable shutter, top shutter speed of 1/8000 second, and 1/250 maximum X-sync flash shutter speed setting.
The EOS 40D Digital SLR’s 10.1-megapixel CMOS APS-C size image sensor results in high-quality performance with great tonal quality and finer details. The camera’s 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion process adds to the improved virtuosity of the images captured. Equipped with DIGIC III image processing engine that enhances the overall experience by high-speed performance, faster signal processing, and even its efficient energy consumption. The RAW image capture capabilities are excellent with this camera.
The nine-point wide area AF is useful in maintaining speed, precision, and functionality, and minimizing subject recognition problems in the process. The central AF point offers enhanced precision for both vertical and horizontal subject contrast when using EF or EF-S lenses. The Exposure control system is also excellent.
Live view option enables the user to get an expanded and exceedingly convenient and comfortable set of shooting options. The other features like ISO range and integrated cleaning system are excellent in providing the best result that a user looks at these features.
Pros
The shutter has a distinctive professional noise. The camera takes great pictures and is very fast. The controls are clear and well placed. The camera can shoot up to 6.5 fps which is great features to capture fast moving object. Many automatic modes for beginners and creative and a manual mode for the more advanced people. The LCD screen is large and the continuous shooting speed is impressive. The battery has a very long lifespan. The camera feels very good in the hand.
Cons
Many advanced features are missing such as vari-angle LCD screen and screen touch sensitivity. It does not have image stabilization feature. This camera is also not very suitable for shooting in dark. Built-in Wi-Fi is missing.
Our Take
This is a very good camera suitable for either professional or amateur photographer. This is well made, compact and comfortable DSLR camera in the price.
