Canon’s EOS brand of DSLR’s are well respected, originally launched in 2000. Announced in August of 2007, the Canon EOS 40D is a DSLR aimed at the semi-professional market. Building off its 30D predecessor, this camera offers 10MP and a multitude of advanced features in a robust, ergonomic design. The photos are of consistent good quality due to a wide dynamic range in the camera’s performance. Priced north of $800 one would expect such for their money but good value will be critical to the market the Canon EOS 40D is aimed at. While no longer the latest and greatest avaiable, the EOS 40D is a solid buy and few faults.
Canon EOS 40D Review:
HIGHLIGHTS: 10MP CMOS sensor with ultrasonic dust removal, 3.0 inch LCD display, available with or without lens, live view mode with auto focus, 6.5fps continuous shooting, DIGIC III image processor, magnesium alloy constructed 
exterior, sRAW format available,
Consumers RAVE about: Ability to save 3 settings, large display screen, high picture quality, solid quality feel to camera, good performance, high ISO noise reduction, quiet mirror mechanism and live view, and dust removal feature
Consumers RANT about: poor auto white balance for indoor shots, optional lens with purchase is not very useful, continuous shoot rate slower than specified and low resolution LCD display.
Canon EOS 40D Specifications:
* 10MP
* files save as JPEG, RAW or sRAW format
* supports compact flash cards I or II
* DIGIC III image processor
* ultrasonic lens dust remval feature
* 9 point AF CMOS sensor
* ISO range 100-3200
* 3.o inch LCD display with live view
* 6.5fps continuous shooting
* 3 custom user modes
* 24 scene modes
* 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 inches 1.8 lbs
* manual AF and AF point selection
* auto and custom white balance
* pop-up flash with wireless flash support
* USB 2.0 link with PC sync
* video out
* N3 type wired remote control
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