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Скроменый эксперт
30.04.2013
10/10
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I purchased this camera as a backup for my 50D. The two cameras are almost identical with a great feel of quality build. I have only used the camera once but I can see that I will not be sorry I bought this great camera.
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30.11.2012
8/10
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The camera was chosen because it was (a) better than my old 300D and (B) compatible with the old lenses, batteries, CF card etc.
However, it keeps failing with my old standard lens, working sometimes and failing with what appears to be a common "Err: 001 Communications error, clean the lens contacts" message other times.
When it does work the photo's produced are stunning, and the camera performs significantly better than the 300D.
I just need to get to the bottom of my lens problem. It works 100% with my 300mm Tele lens so it may be a problem with the lens but it worked faultlessly with the old camera
However, it keeps failing with my old standard lens, working sometimes and failing with what appears to be a common "Err: 001 Communications error, clean the lens contacts" message other times.
When it does work the photo's produced are stunning, and the camera performs significantly better than the 300D.
I just need to get to the bottom of my lens problem. It works 100% with my 300mm Tele lens so it may be a problem with the lens but it worked faultlessly with the old camera
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26.04.2013
8/10
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yes it did thanks, it actualy looks better than i expected in good working order, and good condition thank you very much,
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13.01.2013
10/10
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I now have 2 bodies and although there are more recent models that I may covert in a quiet moment, this camera is still an excellent workhorse producing consistently good images for this (improving) photographer.
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21.03.2009
10/10
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I started off with an EOS 400D as my first DSLR, and quickly realised that it was just not the camera I needed. After hours of poring over the specifications and white papers for the 40/50D and the 5D MkII, I decided that the 40D was the way to go. I wasn't wrong! Canon themselves have described the 40D as "very much like a slightly cut down version of the 1Ds Mark III" (watch the 40D Masterclass video on Canon-Europe). While there is some creative license involved in this claim, after using the EOS 40D for a while I can see why they said it.
There are some good reviews already for this camera so I will mention the biggest disappointments and the best overall features (in other words, what you want to know before buying).
DISAPPOINTMENTS
Starting with the bad points then. It's easy because there aren't many:
* No infra-red = no cheap generic remote,
* Mediocre card writing speed,
* Dialling in custom settings can be a chore.
That's it. Nothing there is worth losing a star over!
The lack of an infra-red receiver is annoying as it means that your Canon RC-1 or generic remote won't work; you need a cabled or wireless shutter trigger. I use this excellent 100m Remote Control Switch (also reviewed). For many shots it's less fuss to simply use the 2 or 10 second self timer. The 40D includes a live view mode, as well as computer-controlled shooting, which can be used to great effect.
The speed with which this camera writes to Compact Flash cards could be much better, considering it is based around the Digic III processor (google "Rob Galbraith" to see his outstanding performance database). On the other hand, you can eke about 20 full size RAW shots out of this camera at the maximum rate of 6.5 frames per second before shooting speed falls to about one frame a second, so it's still excellent for capturing action.
Finally, the custom settings feature (which I'll go into below) is brilliant but setting it up can be a chore. Because the camera remembers ALL the settings that you save to a custom shooting mode, you need to be sure that you have programmed it properly before registering the settings. This means checking each menu tab, the four custom functions pages, and the shooting functions accessible from the buttons on the body. Getting it wrong is not the end of the world but it does mean a lot more work.
BENEFITS
Okay, let's move on to the good points:
* Shooting speed. It's a joy,
* Half-a-millisecond shutter lag,
* Three (count them - three) custom modes,
* User-defined menu page,
* Highlight Tone Priority,
* 14-bit image capture,
* RAW and sRAW recording,
* Dual RAW/JPEG recording with different size combinations possible,
* Configurable AF-On button,
* Three user-defined picture styles,
* Very low noise at high ISO,
* Computer controlled shooting,
* Rated to 100,000 shutter actuations,
* Good battery life,
* Very rugged build,
* Shoulder LCD screen,
* Makes high quality lenses worth the money.
The maximum burst rate of 6.5fps makes shooting with this camera an absolute joy, and it feels a bit like firing off a machine gun. Coupled with the AI drive modes, and a shutter lag of just 0.59 milliseconds (or 0.0006 seconds), you are unlikely to miss the critical moment in an action shot.
As well as the usual modes such as Program, Av, Tv, etc, the mode dial includes three spaces called C1, C2 and C3. Basically these are your custom modes, and you can set the camera up however you please then store those settings to one of those three custom spaces. So if for example you take a lot of indoor comedy shots which you upload to Facebook, you can set up the optimum low-light, high speed shooting profile for that purpose and even have the camera automatically use small JPEGs to save on post-processing time and all that image resizing. And you have another two slots free for, say, a very high resolution HDR setup, and a panoramic setup.
To use the custom mode once it's registered, you just turn the mode dial to the relevant C setting. Aces! Saves a lot of time if you can predict the sort of shots you want to take on a day out, because you just take out your camera, turn the dial a bit, and shoot.
Related to this is the "My Menu" page, which is a blank page in the main menu. You can add six items to this page and choose what order they go in. I was cynical at first, because you still need to go to the menu anyway to access My Menu, but the camera has custom function menus and the thing you want to change frequently could be buried under several levels of menu navigation. So as it turns out this feature does help speed things up. Adding Highlight Tone Priority, High ISO Noise Reduction, Live View settings, and Mirror Lockup will save you a lot of time.
Highlight Tone Prio
There are some good reviews already for this camera so I will mention the biggest disappointments and the best overall features (in other words, what you want to know before buying).
DISAPPOINTMENTS
Starting with the bad points then. It's easy because there aren't many:
* No infra-red = no cheap generic remote,
* Mediocre card writing speed,
* Dialling in custom settings can be a chore.
That's it. Nothing there is worth losing a star over!
The lack of an infra-red receiver is annoying as it means that your Canon RC-1 or generic remote won't work; you need a cabled or wireless shutter trigger. I use this excellent 100m Remote Control Switch (also reviewed). For many shots it's less fuss to simply use the 2 or 10 second self timer. The 40D includes a live view mode, as well as computer-controlled shooting, which can be used to great effect.
The speed with which this camera writes to Compact Flash cards could be much better, considering it is based around the Digic III processor (google "Rob Galbraith" to see his outstanding performance database). On the other hand, you can eke about 20 full size RAW shots out of this camera at the maximum rate of 6.5 frames per second before shooting speed falls to about one frame a second, so it's still excellent for capturing action.
Finally, the custom settings feature (which I'll go into below) is brilliant but setting it up can be a chore. Because the camera remembers ALL the settings that you save to a custom shooting mode, you need to be sure that you have programmed it properly before registering the settings. This means checking each menu tab, the four custom functions pages, and the shooting functions accessible from the buttons on the body. Getting it wrong is not the end of the world but it does mean a lot more work.
BENEFITS
Okay, let's move on to the good points:
* Shooting speed. It's a joy,
* Half-a-millisecond shutter lag,
* Three (count them - three) custom modes,
* User-defined menu page,
* Highlight Tone Priority,
* 14-bit image capture,
* RAW and sRAW recording,
* Dual RAW/JPEG recording with different size combinations possible,
* Configurable AF-On button,
* Three user-defined picture styles,
* Very low noise at high ISO,
* Computer controlled shooting,
* Rated to 100,000 shutter actuations,
* Good battery life,
* Very rugged build,
* Shoulder LCD screen,
* Makes high quality lenses worth the money.
The maximum burst rate of 6.5fps makes shooting with this camera an absolute joy, and it feels a bit like firing off a machine gun. Coupled with the AI drive modes, and a shutter lag of just 0.59 milliseconds (or 0.0006 seconds), you are unlikely to miss the critical moment in an action shot.
As well as the usual modes such as Program, Av, Tv, etc, the mode dial includes three spaces called C1, C2 and C3. Basically these are your custom modes, and you can set the camera up however you please then store those settings to one of those three custom spaces. So if for example you take a lot of indoor comedy shots which you upload to Facebook, you can set up the optimum low-light, high speed shooting profile for that purpose and even have the camera automatically use small JPEGs to save on post-processing time and all that image resizing. And you have another two slots free for, say, a very high resolution HDR setup, and a panoramic setup.
To use the custom mode once it's registered, you just turn the mode dial to the relevant C setting. Aces! Saves a lot of time if you can predict the sort of shots you want to take on a day out, because you just take out your camera, turn the dial a bit, and shoot.
Related to this is the "My Menu" page, which is a blank page in the main menu. You can add six items to this page and choose what order they go in. I was cynical at first, because you still need to go to the menu anyway to access My Menu, but the camera has custom function menus and the thing you want to change frequently could be buried under several levels of menu navigation. So as it turns out this feature does help speed things up. Adding Highlight Tone Priority, High ISO Noise Reduction, Live View settings, and Mirror Lockup will save you a lot of time.
Highlight Tone Prio
Скроменый эксперт
20.04.2012
10/10
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It's a really great camera!
It's slightly outdated (slightly less resolution in the screen, etc) but overall a really powerful tool that shoot's faster than I want to click.
for the price the photos are just as you would expect from a mid-range Canon camera. Definitely pro quality.
It feels great in the hands too. Very substantial.
My shutter count on this cam is 53,000 (over 4 years of professional use) and it's still working. :D
Overall, love it and recommend it! :D
It's slightly outdated (slightly less resolution in the screen, etc) but overall a really powerful tool that shoot's faster than I want to click.
for the price the photos are just as you would expect from a mid-range Canon camera. Definitely pro quality.
It feels great in the hands too. Very substantial.
My shutter count on this cam is 53,000 (over 4 years of professional use) and it's still working. :D
Overall, love it and recommend it! :D
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23.11.2008
10/10
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I bought the 40D as a replacement for my 400d and the difference is unbelievable.
One of the key features I was after was a better handling of high ISO images as my cameras are use a lot for weddings. Dimly lit churches can be very problematic but the high ISO performance of the 40D take them in its stride. One of the other key features I wanted in this camera was its high frame rate of 6.5 fps. This is pretty damn quick and is a huge improvement over the 3fps frame rates of most entry level DSLR's.
The camera is essentially from Canon's mid or 'prosumer' range and as such is chunkier than entry level cameras and is better built. The shutter is also rated for 100,000 actuations, twice that of entry level models. The camera is made to be a dependable workhorse. The features list is extensive; 10.1 million pixels, 6.5 fps, EF-S mount, Self cleaning sensor and live view being the key ones. Custom functions abound and the camera features three custom settings on the mode dial which is pretty handy for oft-used settings.
The image quality of this camera is astounding for the price. I think it rivals my 5D in quality and frankly eliminates my 400D. At high ISO's such as 1600 the camera produces very usable shots. Only at the expanded ISO setting of 3200 does grain and noise become a little distracting and even then, at smaller sizes the photos would still be usable.
Possibly some folks reading this are thinking about the 50D as indeed I was. Here's how I made my choice: High ISO performance was critical and after reading some of the reviews on respected sites it appeared that the 50D was marginally worse at high ISO's than the 40D due to higher pixel density on the sensor. There's probably not much in it but then I thought what's the point of paying a £300+ premium for a camera that can't match the old one in my key area of concern. I would love the higher res screen of the 50D but have got this far without one - again, is it worth £300 more?
To keep sales of the 40D high Canon are offering £60 cashback until Feb 2009. That means you can pick up a body only for barely over £500 after the rebate. This is a virtual giveaway.
In use the camera feels great and has a nice large viewfinder, the only negative I have is that the buttons on the back of camera are labelled on the 'wrong' side for my taste leading me to keep pressing the wrong one. I'm used to buttons being labelled on the left but these are labelled on the right. Minor niggle. The high speed continuous mode is fantastic and the camera can handle around 17 images (about 3 seconds worth) of continuous shooting in RAW before the buffer fills up. Start shooting JPEGS and these numbers get quite silly. Even at high quality in JPEG mode you could probably hold down the shutter for 10 seconds straight before the buffer filled up! This is a viable option for sports or wildlife photographers. The 3 inch screen is bright and clear and being what I'm used to I won't be pining for the high res version. Live view is handy too - especially if you can't really get your eye to the viewfinder such as when the camera is really low.
The camera has breathed new life into my EF-S lenses like my 60mm macro. The camera can extract even more detailed images from it than my 400D and that, under the right conditions, was no slouch.
The 40D also utilises 14 bit processing. Most cameras before it use 12 bit. What this means is that more subtle variations of colour and tone can be achieved as each pixel can have any one of 16,384 values for each red, blue and green element and opposed to 4096 values in the 12 bit method. This should lead to less colour banding in images - especially when pushing them a bit more in photoshop.
So all in all this is an excellent camera. It's a worthy companion to my 5D for weddings that exceeds even that camera's fantastic capabilities in some regards. I would happily have another 40D body and take three cameras to my wedding shoots! At around £520-530 after the rebate they're a bargain. At this price you could pick up the camera and say the 50mm F1.8 lens for less than £600. That's putting this seriously capable camera in reach of some folks looking for entry level gear. This is no entry level camera though - it's a serious piece of kit.
One of the key features I was after was a better handling of high ISO images as my cameras are use a lot for weddings. Dimly lit churches can be very problematic but the high ISO performance of the 40D take them in its stride. One of the other key features I wanted in this camera was its high frame rate of 6.5 fps. This is pretty damn quick and is a huge improvement over the 3fps frame rates of most entry level DSLR's.
The camera is essentially from Canon's mid or 'prosumer' range and as such is chunkier than entry level cameras and is better built. The shutter is also rated for 100,000 actuations, twice that of entry level models. The camera is made to be a dependable workhorse. The features list is extensive; 10.1 million pixels, 6.5 fps, EF-S mount, Self cleaning sensor and live view being the key ones. Custom functions abound and the camera features three custom settings on the mode dial which is pretty handy for oft-used settings.
The image quality of this camera is astounding for the price. I think it rivals my 5D in quality and frankly eliminates my 400D. At high ISO's such as 1600 the camera produces very usable shots. Only at the expanded ISO setting of 3200 does grain and noise become a little distracting and even then, at smaller sizes the photos would still be usable.
Possibly some folks reading this are thinking about the 50D as indeed I was. Here's how I made my choice: High ISO performance was critical and after reading some of the reviews on respected sites it appeared that the 50D was marginally worse at high ISO's than the 40D due to higher pixel density on the sensor. There's probably not much in it but then I thought what's the point of paying a £300+ premium for a camera that can't match the old one in my key area of concern. I would love the higher res screen of the 50D but have got this far without one - again, is it worth £300 more?
To keep sales of the 40D high Canon are offering £60 cashback until Feb 2009. That means you can pick up a body only for barely over £500 after the rebate. This is a virtual giveaway.
In use the camera feels great and has a nice large viewfinder, the only negative I have is that the buttons on the back of camera are labelled on the 'wrong' side for my taste leading me to keep pressing the wrong one. I'm used to buttons being labelled on the left but these are labelled on the right. Minor niggle. The high speed continuous mode is fantastic and the camera can handle around 17 images (about 3 seconds worth) of continuous shooting in RAW before the buffer fills up. Start shooting JPEGS and these numbers get quite silly. Even at high quality in JPEG mode you could probably hold down the shutter for 10 seconds straight before the buffer filled up! This is a viable option for sports or wildlife photographers. The 3 inch screen is bright and clear and being what I'm used to I won't be pining for the high res version. Live view is handy too - especially if you can't really get your eye to the viewfinder such as when the camera is really low.
The camera has breathed new life into my EF-S lenses like my 60mm macro. The camera can extract even more detailed images from it than my 400D and that, under the right conditions, was no slouch.
The 40D also utilises 14 bit processing. Most cameras before it use 12 bit. What this means is that more subtle variations of colour and tone can be achieved as each pixel can have any one of 16,384 values for each red, blue and green element and opposed to 4096 values in the 12 bit method. This should lead to less colour banding in images - especially when pushing them a bit more in photoshop.
So all in all this is an excellent camera. It's a worthy companion to my 5D for weddings that exceeds even that camera's fantastic capabilities in some regards. I would happily have another 40D body and take three cameras to my wedding shoots! At around £520-530 after the rebate they're a bargain. At this price you could pick up the camera and say the 50mm F1.8 lens for less than £600. That's putting this seriously capable camera in reach of some folks looking for entry level gear. This is no entry level camera though - it's a serious piece of kit.
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31.07.2009
10/10
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Terrific semi-pro, or even pro camera (so many people rave about the older 5D, I think at price / performance, I find the 40D hard to beat at the price point). The 40D is currently a bargain price and virtually as good as the 50D, all it really lacks is the high res screen; the 10MP vs 15MP is a non-argument to me, I can print wedding shots very large from the 40D, with proper photographic labs. If you want to enlarge to poster size, then the 50D gives more margin, but unless you are using top end optics, and really want to print massive shots, you'll not get the benefit in my opinion. Do not get hung up about the amount of mega-pixels, it's a marketing ploy. The 40D is incredibly fast on high speed drive, 6.5 frames a second is stunning for nature photography, the shutter is quiet, whirring along with a dampened noise and shoots instantly when you press the shutter button, there is no lag. I mainly use this with a 24-105 L series lens and it's a very balanced setup. If you are using an L series lens on a xxxD body, you won't notice a huge different in image quality (lenses are the key), images are slightly better, but you'd have to be a pixel peeper to notice a huge difference. However control and ergonomics are much better, changing: ISO, WB, exposure and flash compensation etc, all are very quick and easy processes via the two control dials. You can programme the custom modes for different situations too, 3 are on the dial for instant access. This camera is generally very fast indeed. Focusing is virtually instant, and I've never had an issue with focus hunting. The true icing on the cake is low level light performance, shots at 1600 ISO really are usable, take a very fast lens to an indoor event, and leave your flash at home! My only gripes are the auto ISO setting always starts at 400 ISO, which is useless, so I never use it, pity as it's a nice idea. If you are tempted by the 50D, and don't have good lenses then save a few hundred quid and spend it on a good lens and go for the 40D, you'll get much better shots with a quality lens on the 40D than a cheap kit lens on the 50D. I don't use Live View, but it's there if you want it. It also has mirror lock up for sensitive close up / tripod sensitive shots. The flash is fine for fill-in, remarkably powerful actually, and another advantage over the 5D which has no flash. I use a Speedlite with mine, which is fully controlled by the camera. The 40D also has a lot of custom functions including highlight tone priority, which is great to shooting white areas, boosting the highlight detail, but this restricts you to 200 to 1600 ISO. RAW recording is terrific, super detail, the 40D can fire a long burst of shots at high speed with JPEG, RAW or RAW+JPEG. Highly recommended camera body.
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13.06.2011
10/10
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The camera was in very good condition, as advertised. I have been using it for a couple of weeks without any problem. Very satisfied with this seller
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06.01.2009
8/10
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I have been a 400D owner for just over two years now, and been generally very happy with the performance of said beast. However, the lure of brighter, bigger and better 'toys' always beckons, so the 40D or 50D were singing their siren song. I have been regularly and increasingly requested to provide photographs for a charity and local amateur dramatics group, so used this as my excuse. ;o)
Briefly then, I looked at various reviews and comments about the 40D and 50D, and finally took the view that maybe the 50D was a step too far. The value for money aspect was, arguably, in favour of the 40D. As enticing as some of the reviews were for the 50D, at least one respected photographer says that he owns a 40D, is very happy with it, and wouldn't pay the extra to upgrade - "good enough for me" I thought.
Having had the 40D for a few weeks, I can confirm that it is a weighty piece of kit, particularly in comparison with the 400D, and particularly if you stick an 'L'-series Canon lens on the front. Ergonomically, I am not yet completely sure whether familiarity with the 400D layout still needs to be overcome, but sometimes I fumble around for functions too long. Yet, despite the weight and the different layout (particularly the different functions of the two control 'wheels'), the 40D is reassuringly solid and balanced in my hands (not the biggest, I admit). I would also note that I use Image Stabilised lenses, which are a great help in offsetting any perceived weight-related issues.
Generally, I am happy to echo the positive comments of previous reviewers, although the review by R.Searle raises some interesting points. In particular, I would say that he may have 'something' when commenting on the LCD - at first, I was convinced the camera was not taking sharp pictures - they looked out of focus when reviewed on the LCD. Yet, when checked on the computer, they were fine. This has never been such an obvious issue on my 400D. Also, the Live View is a 'nice to have' feature but disappointing because it canot be readily used in all circumstances, unlike many compact models.
One point raised by the Which? review was poor performance in low light, and this seems largely overlooked elsewhere. Admittedly, it is rare that you will want to shoot in low light conditions unless you are more specialised in your photography, but it is definitely worth consideration. Last night I had reason to try the 40D in low light, and quite frankly, I was appalled! My 400D out-performed the 40D hands down! The 40D could not lock onto anything - the assist beam was next to useless. Why should the 400D be better? It readily locked on and focussed without fail where the 40D failed dismally. Not good enough, Canon.
So, in summary, I am pleased with the purchase, but the LCD is a disappointment (though larger than that of the 400D), and the 400D seriously out-performs the 40D in low-light conditions. If either is likely to be an issue, think carefully before purchasing. I am glad I have held onto the 400D as a back-up - it will definitely be handier on occasion.
Briefly then, I looked at various reviews and comments about the 40D and 50D, and finally took the view that maybe the 50D was a step too far. The value for money aspect was, arguably, in favour of the 40D. As enticing as some of the reviews were for the 50D, at least one respected photographer says that he owns a 40D, is very happy with it, and wouldn't pay the extra to upgrade - "good enough for me" I thought.
Having had the 40D for a few weeks, I can confirm that it is a weighty piece of kit, particularly in comparison with the 400D, and particularly if you stick an 'L'-series Canon lens on the front. Ergonomically, I am not yet completely sure whether familiarity with the 400D layout still needs to be overcome, but sometimes I fumble around for functions too long. Yet, despite the weight and the different layout (particularly the different functions of the two control 'wheels'), the 40D is reassuringly solid and balanced in my hands (not the biggest, I admit). I would also note that I use Image Stabilised lenses, which are a great help in offsetting any perceived weight-related issues.
Generally, I am happy to echo the positive comments of previous reviewers, although the review by R.Searle raises some interesting points. In particular, I would say that he may have 'something' when commenting on the LCD - at first, I was convinced the camera was not taking sharp pictures - they looked out of focus when reviewed on the LCD. Yet, when checked on the computer, they were fine. This has never been such an obvious issue on my 400D. Also, the Live View is a 'nice to have' feature but disappointing because it canot be readily used in all circumstances, unlike many compact models.
One point raised by the Which? review was poor performance in low light, and this seems largely overlooked elsewhere. Admittedly, it is rare that you will want to shoot in low light conditions unless you are more specialised in your photography, but it is definitely worth consideration. Last night I had reason to try the 40D in low light, and quite frankly, I was appalled! My 400D out-performed the 40D hands down! The 40D could not lock onto anything - the assist beam was next to useless. Why should the 400D be better? It readily locked on and focussed without fail where the 40D failed dismally. Not good enough, Canon.
So, in summary, I am pleased with the purchase, but the LCD is a disappointment (though larger than that of the 400D), and the 400D seriously out-performs the 40D in low-light conditions. If either is likely to be an issue, think carefully before purchasing. I am glad I have held onto the 400D as a back-up - it will definitely be handier on occasion.
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25.09.2009
10/10
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There are lots of great reviews for this camera, but I thought I could add a few more points to encourage people to buy this camera while you can. The price difference between the 40D and the new 50D is large, although it is bound to diminish over time, but the 40D is a great workhorse at an attractive price and not particularly less good than it's new version, the 50D. I don't know about the cheaper Canon cameras, but the 40D requires a good lens to get the full benefit: I use some Canon Lenses and some Sigma lenses and find that the Sigma lenses are as good as the Canon at their respective price points. A Kit lens from Canon and a cheap Sigma are about the same quality; equally so for the mid price lenses. For the 40D, L range professional lenses are probably not necessary as they are made for full frame cameras and the 40D has a CMOS sensor with 1.6 crop. The better Sigma lenses will give you good images, but the cheaper ones, including the Canon Kit lenses will disappoint. I have tested this and found that the cheaper lenses will be softer and less detailed, but this shouldn't be a surprise as it has always been the case. You can use a cheaper camera, but you must spend the bulk of your money on lenses if you want the best results. The 40D is an excellent camera, but only as good as the lens you use: buy a 40D instead of a 50D and invest the difference in a good lens or two: Sigma lenses are fantastic value for money, but you need to spend £300 or more to get the best value and images from the camera. Everything works well on the camera and it weighs a ton, especially with a battery holder, but this also provides steadiness and balance: one of the main problems I have with lighter cameras is in keeping them steady while waiting for the shot as you have nothing substantial to hold. In the final analysis, the 40D is a systems camera, not a better point and shoot, requiring quality lenses and other equipment to make it a formidable photographic tool and well worth the money - sub £600.00 if you look around.
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05.12.2009
10/10
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I bought a 50D with an 18-200 kit lens and quickly got a full refund. I have now bought a brand new 40D and it's brilliant. WHY?
Exposure
50D Consistently overexposes on sunny/high contrast days producing desaturated shots with burned out highlights (Unfixable).
40D Near perfect exposures which rarely, may be 1/3rd of a stop under exposed (easily fixed).
Colour Balance
50D Produces white sunshine and blue shadows (I know that sunshine is red/yellow and shadows are blue
but I don't want to see that reproduced in my pictures).
40D Produces neutral shadows and warm sunlight.
Sharpness
50D Very soft pictures.
40D Sharp pictures straight out of the camera without addition sharpening.
Noise
50D Very little noise at 3200 iso
40D Slightly less noise at 3200 iso
I tested the 7D which also had a tendency to slightly overexpose which made my mind up to get the 40D.
If you want to spend time with exposure compensation, histograms, custom white balance, sharpening and bracketing the 50D can produce nearly identical pictures to the 40D which ultimately have slightly more detail than the 40D,
when printing huge posters but for me the less time spent in Photoshop the better.
Brand new 40D's are difficult to find and are selling at near or more than 50D prices.
I think the pixel count race has finally run out of steam and the next move will be super fast ultra low noise
10-12MP reflex cameras (I hope).
Exposure
50D Consistently overexposes on sunny/high contrast days producing desaturated shots with burned out highlights (Unfixable).
40D Near perfect exposures which rarely, may be 1/3rd of a stop under exposed (easily fixed).
Colour Balance
50D Produces white sunshine and blue shadows (I know that sunshine is red/yellow and shadows are blue
but I don't want to see that reproduced in my pictures).
40D Produces neutral shadows and warm sunlight.
Sharpness
50D Very soft pictures.
40D Sharp pictures straight out of the camera without addition sharpening.
Noise
50D Very little noise at 3200 iso
40D Slightly less noise at 3200 iso
I tested the 7D which also had a tendency to slightly overexpose which made my mind up to get the 40D.
If you want to spend time with exposure compensation, histograms, custom white balance, sharpening and bracketing the 50D can produce nearly identical pictures to the 40D which ultimately have slightly more detail than the 40D,
when printing huge posters but for me the less time spent in Photoshop the better.
Brand new 40D's are difficult to find and are selling at near or more than 50D prices.
I think the pixel count race has finally run out of steam and the next move will be super fast ultra low noise
10-12MP reflex cameras (I hope).
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20.03.2009
10/10
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The Eos 40D remains the king of Canon's 'prosumer' cameras in 2009 AND for sometime to come. Period.
The release of the Eos 50D has definitely not changed that fact. And that's because the Eos 50D is currently a most expensive overkill - for a so called 'prosumer' camera. And I will shortly explain why. But first you should buy the 40D while you still can. For it is an exceptionally brilliant camera which is no longer being made by Canon. And, as more and more people realise that the 50D is really not the camera that they thought it would be, demand for the 40D can only rise. Which can mean only one thing - that used prices for the 40D will climb over the next couple of years.
The main problem with the 50D is that its 15 megapixel (which looks compelling on paper) really needs "L" series lenses to see any benefit. Professional camera reviewers are agreed on that point. And if you can afford "L" series lenses, then why buy midrange at all? Just go straight for Canon's pro series of camera!
Secondly, the 40D has superior high ISO performance compared to the 50D's, as well as increased shadow detail AND better liveview performance as the reviewers on DPreview discovered when thoroughly comparing them. These are quite astonishing findings, and make for very compelling reasons why the 40D's value can only climb as new models become more scarce.
Pound for pound the EOS 40D 'owns' the EOS 50D, and the facts prove it. On paper the Eos 50D might look the better buy - but in reality, it is actually a worse camera when you consider how much more expensive it is too. Buy the Eos 40D while you still can. Amazon's price is a bargain when you consider that in many ways the 40D is a superior camera to the camera which was supposed to be its replacement. There is little I dislike about the 40D, and if I had to be picky I'd say dislike its weight (for travelling) and I dislike the shutter noise every time a photo is taken, as it's quite a noticeable mini 'thud' of a sound. But that's about all I can say in dissent. Hence 5 stars.
Meanwhile, watch used prices climb for the 40D over the next couple of years, as more and more people realise that the 40D is the undefeated true king of Canon's pro-amateur series.
The release of the Eos 50D has definitely not changed that fact. And that's because the Eos 50D is currently a most expensive overkill - for a so called 'prosumer' camera. And I will shortly explain why. But first you should buy the 40D while you still can. For it is an exceptionally brilliant camera which is no longer being made by Canon. And, as more and more people realise that the 50D is really not the camera that they thought it would be, demand for the 40D can only rise. Which can mean only one thing - that used prices for the 40D will climb over the next couple of years.
The main problem with the 50D is that its 15 megapixel (which looks compelling on paper) really needs "L" series lenses to see any benefit. Professional camera reviewers are agreed on that point. And if you can afford "L" series lenses, then why buy midrange at all? Just go straight for Canon's pro series of camera!
Secondly, the 40D has superior high ISO performance compared to the 50D's, as well as increased shadow detail AND better liveview performance as the reviewers on DPreview discovered when thoroughly comparing them. These are quite astonishing findings, and make for very compelling reasons why the 40D's value can only climb as new models become more scarce.
Pound for pound the EOS 40D 'owns' the EOS 50D, and the facts prove it. On paper the Eos 50D might look the better buy - but in reality, it is actually a worse camera when you consider how much more expensive it is too. Buy the Eos 40D while you still can. Amazon's price is a bargain when you consider that in many ways the 40D is a superior camera to the camera which was supposed to be its replacement. There is little I dislike about the 40D, and if I had to be picky I'd say dislike its weight (for travelling) and I dislike the shutter noise every time a photo is taken, as it's quite a noticeable mini 'thud' of a sound. But that's about all I can say in dissent. Hence 5 stars.
Meanwhile, watch used prices climb for the 40D over the next couple of years, as more and more people realise that the 40D is the undefeated true king of Canon's pro-amateur series.
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08.06.2009
10/10
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After owning a 400D for a couple of years i was wanting to upgrade to a more 'capable' SLR. There really are only two(2) front runners in the Pro-Am area, namely Canon and Nikon, so who to choose?
After much investigation and getting advice from some local professionals, Namely London Camera Exchange in Cheltenham, i was left with three choices. the Canon 50D, Canon 40D and the new Nikon D300. Again i looked very closely at what the marketplace was saying, plus a few more professional comments i decided on the 40D.
I know what your thinking, why on earth would you spend all that money on a camera that has the same 10.1 megapixel capablity as the 400D, and seems to have only a few extra functions? Well i can tell you that they are 'MILES' apart in performance. The picture quality with the exact same lenses that were used on my 400D is just amazing especially in low light conditions. The 400D always seemed to produce 'DULL' images that always had to be pepped up in Photoshop or Paint shop pro. But the 40D produces images that are much crisper and much brighter, sometimes not needing any adjustment at all, which is pretty damn good at this price level.
Just before you ask, but why not have the latest version the 50D? the answer is simple. The more megapixels you squeeze onto a small sensor, the more picture degradation you will suffer. Even though you get 15 megapixels, you also get more picture 'Noise' especially when taking pictures in low light situations, so in actual fact the extra money spent is not getting you the 'X' factor....
Buy this camera whilst you can, soon it wont be available at all because of the 50D, but this is definately a better camera.
After much investigation and getting advice from some local professionals, Namely London Camera Exchange in Cheltenham, i was left with three choices. the Canon 50D, Canon 40D and the new Nikon D300. Again i looked very closely at what the marketplace was saying, plus a few more professional comments i decided on the 40D.
I know what your thinking, why on earth would you spend all that money on a camera that has the same 10.1 megapixel capablity as the 400D, and seems to have only a few extra functions? Well i can tell you that they are 'MILES' apart in performance. The picture quality with the exact same lenses that were used on my 400D is just amazing especially in low light conditions. The 400D always seemed to produce 'DULL' images that always had to be pepped up in Photoshop or Paint shop pro. But the 40D produces images that are much crisper and much brighter, sometimes not needing any adjustment at all, which is pretty damn good at this price level.
Just before you ask, but why not have the latest version the 50D? the answer is simple. The more megapixels you squeeze onto a small sensor, the more picture degradation you will suffer. Even though you get 15 megapixels, you also get more picture 'Noise' especially when taking pictures in low light situations, so in actual fact the extra money spent is not getting you the 'X' factor....
Buy this camera whilst you can, soon it wont be available at all because of the 50D, but this is definately a better camera.
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01.08.2009
10/10
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OK, the tech thing has been more than adequately covered on here before, so I won't bother tripping out just another essay on pixels and stuff.
What I WOULD like to address is the size, weight and general feelgood factor of the 40D. Especially, I might add, for those among us who prefer some substance to their gear.
The 40D, lets face it, is 'big' in every sense of the word. Bigger than most of its competitors and noticeably heavier too, but I actually find this more suited to my own physical stature. My old 350D has always seemed just that bit too fiddly to handle with such big clumsy hands! A bit trivial, I know, but the instant I held the 40D it felt comfortable. I love it!!
And boy, does it pack a punch! In all honesty, I have'nt been able to put the darned thing down. Its very, very user-friendly and, combined with a decent lens (a weighty lens actually balances the camera very well) its a superb camera to have in your armoury.
For example, its first serious outing was at a local steam rally where it really was 'shoot and go' stuff and the lighting conditions could'nt have been much worse. But, the 40D does'nt worry about that; it seems to combat the cons with consumate ease. The 'pros' are great pictures and a very happy snapper indeed. I mean, its so nice to get back and be wowed by all but a handful of shots (and I did take a few hundred of them!).
So, all in all, the 40D is the 'big boy' of the genre. Awesome!! It will remain my main camera for quite some time I suspect!
What I WOULD like to address is the size, weight and general feelgood factor of the 40D. Especially, I might add, for those among us who prefer some substance to their gear.
The 40D, lets face it, is 'big' in every sense of the word. Bigger than most of its competitors and noticeably heavier too, but I actually find this more suited to my own physical stature. My old 350D has always seemed just that bit too fiddly to handle with such big clumsy hands! A bit trivial, I know, but the instant I held the 40D it felt comfortable. I love it!!
And boy, does it pack a punch! In all honesty, I have'nt been able to put the darned thing down. Its very, very user-friendly and, combined with a decent lens (a weighty lens actually balances the camera very well) its a superb camera to have in your armoury.
For example, its first serious outing was at a local steam rally where it really was 'shoot and go' stuff and the lighting conditions could'nt have been much worse. But, the 40D does'nt worry about that; it seems to combat the cons with consumate ease. The 'pros' are great pictures and a very happy snapper indeed. I mean, its so nice to get back and be wowed by all but a handful of shots (and I did take a few hundred of them!).
So, all in all, the 40D is the 'big boy' of the genre. Awesome!! It will remain my main camera for quite some time I suspect!
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22.03.2008
10/10
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I have been using digital cameras since 2002 and have always gone for Canon, my first camera being a 2mp compact.
I have been swithering about the 40D for ages and the imminent arrival of the 450D had me sitting on the fence even more.
I took myself to one side and had a little chat about what little difference an extra 2mp will make and decided to go for the 40D.
I am so glad I did, I have been using a 350D and the step-up in terms of build quality is unreal, you know where the extra money has gone.
In terms of exciting new features there really isn't anything to get excited about. Sure, it has liveview but so what, all my compacts have that. Saying that it is a useful feature but not something you are going to show off about.
I have been showing friends the camera and althogh there isn't any killer features to show off with, the camera is probably the ultimate incarnation of an SLR in this price bracket.
What this camera offers is complete confidence and a feature set that inspires creativity and solutions to any photographic challenge. Everything works well and within a couple of days you come to grips with the controls an away you go.
I got a couple of lenses, a Sigma 10-20mm and a Sigma 24-60 f2.8 constant aperture and I am saving hard for a Canon 70-200mm lens. When I get that I will have a very respectable kit that covers any photographic situation.
The finish and build of the body is second to none, magnesium alloy throughout and it is light, strong and the rubberised coating is very tactile. A small indentation below the shutter button allows your middle finger to sit tightly against the grip and this gives a real good hold. The buttons are on the whole well position but the four small buttons along the top panel sometimes cause you to twist and convolute your digits to pick certain features.
I photograph in a variety of situations from landscape to candid, portrait, still life, the whole lot really and this camera is never away from my side. The menus are indepth but accessible and pretty much every function you could wish for (and a few more besides) is available to tweak, set to auto or disable.
I really can't praise this camera highly enough, I shoot mainly RAW files and the quality of the processed image (when using the included software) is second to none. My photography has really stepped up a gear purely due to this camera and for that reason alone I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Don't fall into the megapixel trap, the 40D is pretty comparable to the 450D (especially with the current cashback offer) and you really owe it to yourself to buy a fantastically well specified camera with a build quality that will ensure it gives years of service.
I have been swithering about the 40D for ages and the imminent arrival of the 450D had me sitting on the fence even more.
I took myself to one side and had a little chat about what little difference an extra 2mp will make and decided to go for the 40D.
I am so glad I did, I have been using a 350D and the step-up in terms of build quality is unreal, you know where the extra money has gone.
In terms of exciting new features there really isn't anything to get excited about. Sure, it has liveview but so what, all my compacts have that. Saying that it is a useful feature but not something you are going to show off about.
I have been showing friends the camera and althogh there isn't any killer features to show off with, the camera is probably the ultimate incarnation of an SLR in this price bracket.
What this camera offers is complete confidence and a feature set that inspires creativity and solutions to any photographic challenge. Everything works well and within a couple of days you come to grips with the controls an away you go.
I got a couple of lenses, a Sigma 10-20mm and a Sigma 24-60 f2.8 constant aperture and I am saving hard for a Canon 70-200mm lens. When I get that I will have a very respectable kit that covers any photographic situation.
The finish and build of the body is second to none, magnesium alloy throughout and it is light, strong and the rubberised coating is very tactile. A small indentation below the shutter button allows your middle finger to sit tightly against the grip and this gives a real good hold. The buttons are on the whole well position but the four small buttons along the top panel sometimes cause you to twist and convolute your digits to pick certain features.
I photograph in a variety of situations from landscape to candid, portrait, still life, the whole lot really and this camera is never away from my side. The menus are indepth but accessible and pretty much every function you could wish for (and a few more besides) is available to tweak, set to auto or disable.
I really can't praise this camera highly enough, I shoot mainly RAW files and the quality of the processed image (when using the included software) is second to none. My photography has really stepped up a gear purely due to this camera and for that reason alone I couldn't recommend it highly enough.
Don't fall into the megapixel trap, the 40D is pretty comparable to the 450D (especially with the current cashback offer) and you really owe it to yourself to buy a fantastically well specified camera with a build quality that will ensure it gives years of service.
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16.10.2008
6/10
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The other reviews accurately set out all the good points. I am balancing the scales with some of the problems I experienced with my Canon 5D which are replicated with the Canon 40D and why I sold my Canon and bought a Sony A700:
1. Weight - it is pretty heavy for a non-pro camera. With a decent lens this is not the sort of camera you will be grateful for carrying around all day in the tropics on holiday! The A700 is a couple of hundred grams lighter which makes a difference.
2. Ergonomics - this is a personal matter and for me very important. Most modern cameras are capable of taking a nice picture whether it's a Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus etc. It's how it feels in the hand and in use that really matters. This has the same bland ergonomics as the Canon 5D - it feels very front heavy with almost no grip for the pinky or ring fingers. The Sony A700 has a rock solid grip for my largish hands - I can hold it with one hand with solid stability and no shaking. The 40D and 5D are horrible to hold (IMO) with one or two hands which contributed to camera shake and other problems.
3. The LCD is horrible, as is the one on the 5D. The new 50D and 5D mk 2 have decent LCDs. This was a major reason I moved to the A700 which has the 900,000+ pixel LCD which is on the D300 and D3 Nikons (and new Canons). It is outstanding. With the Sony I can tell immediately if a shot is in focus, sharp, the right colour etc. With the 40D and 5D it is virtually impossible - you can see if the framing is right, but basically the LCD is useless, you may as well use film.
If you want to get a 40D, don't, save up and get a 50D if only because of the LCD, you will thank me for it.
4. Viewfinder. It's not as bright as the 5D for obvious reasons and overall is a bit dull.
5. It's nice not to have the same camera as 90% of other people with an SLR, so think outside the box.
6. Admittedly, Canon makes fantastic lenses which is why I kept all of mine as I am sure to buy another Canon in due course, but not a 40D!
1. Weight - it is pretty heavy for a non-pro camera. With a decent lens this is not the sort of camera you will be grateful for carrying around all day in the tropics on holiday! The A700 is a couple of hundred grams lighter which makes a difference.
2. Ergonomics - this is a personal matter and for me very important. Most modern cameras are capable of taking a nice picture whether it's a Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Olympus etc. It's how it feels in the hand and in use that really matters. This has the same bland ergonomics as the Canon 5D - it feels very front heavy with almost no grip for the pinky or ring fingers. The Sony A700 has a rock solid grip for my largish hands - I can hold it with one hand with solid stability and no shaking. The 40D and 5D are horrible to hold (IMO) with one or two hands which contributed to camera shake and other problems.
3. The LCD is horrible, as is the one on the 5D. The new 50D and 5D mk 2 have decent LCDs. This was a major reason I moved to the A700 which has the 900,000+ pixel LCD which is on the D300 and D3 Nikons (and new Canons). It is outstanding. With the Sony I can tell immediately if a shot is in focus, sharp, the right colour etc. With the 40D and 5D it is virtually impossible - you can see if the framing is right, but basically the LCD is useless, you may as well use film.
If you want to get a 40D, don't, save up and get a 50D if only because of the LCD, you will thank me for it.
4. Viewfinder. It's not as bright as the 5D for obvious reasons and overall is a bit dull.
5. It's nice not to have the same camera as 90% of other people with an SLR, so think outside the box.
6. Admittedly, Canon makes fantastic lenses which is why I kept all of mine as I am sure to buy another Canon in due course, but not a 40D!
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15.10.2007
10/10
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A sudden rush of blood to the head last Friday found me parting company with £1k to become the owner of the EOS 40d + 17-85 lens. Stupid really considering I had only wanted to get a new point and shoot.
I already own a 20d which has performed admirably well over the years. As you can imagine, the buyers remorse hit soon after I left the store and I wondered if I had made the right decision...
Two outings at the weekend have answered the question...MOST DEFINATELY YES!
This camera has to be the most intuitive, easy to use SLR I have owned.
It is simple things that make this a joy to use.
The viewfinder is much bigger and brighter. The LCD screen is a lot bigger than the 20d and provides you with a much better image to analyse post shot...unlike the 20d, you can see if you have suffered from camera shake or you are out of focus.
My favourite new feature is the 'picture style' setting, which is really just the old preferences setting but a hell of a lot easier to find and use. Press the button, dial in the setting and the camera will adjust contrast, sharpness, saturation etc to provide excellent results. I set the camera to landscape and the resultant shots were superb, with the blues and greens nicely saturated but not to the point of looking like a comic.
The picture style also allows you to set the camera to black & white a lot quicker than it did on the old 20d.
Maybe my old 20d had metering issues but the results on the 40d are noticably more colourful and with greater detail. I also don't seem to be suffering with the wonky horizons that plagued my 20d shots.
I also like the added sensor cleaning feature but it is too early to say whether that really works or it is a gimic!
Build and feel wise the two are pretty similiar although the 40d does feel a little heavier.
Any down sides? Well, those with a heavy finger be warned about the motor drive, I found myself taking 2-3 shot birsts without meaning too. That's all I have found out so far!!
Apart from that my first impressions are excellent...if you are the owner of a 10d or 20d or new to D-SLR photography then you would not go far wrong by investing in the 40d.
I already own a 20d which has performed admirably well over the years. As you can imagine, the buyers remorse hit soon after I left the store and I wondered if I had made the right decision...
Two outings at the weekend have answered the question...MOST DEFINATELY YES!
This camera has to be the most intuitive, easy to use SLR I have owned.
It is simple things that make this a joy to use.
The viewfinder is much bigger and brighter. The LCD screen is a lot bigger than the 20d and provides you with a much better image to analyse post shot...unlike the 20d, you can see if you have suffered from camera shake or you are out of focus.
My favourite new feature is the 'picture style' setting, which is really just the old preferences setting but a hell of a lot easier to find and use. Press the button, dial in the setting and the camera will adjust contrast, sharpness, saturation etc to provide excellent results. I set the camera to landscape and the resultant shots were superb, with the blues and greens nicely saturated but not to the point of looking like a comic.
The picture style also allows you to set the camera to black & white a lot quicker than it did on the old 20d.
Maybe my old 20d had metering issues but the results on the 40d are noticably more colourful and with greater detail. I also don't seem to be suffering with the wonky horizons that plagued my 20d shots.
I also like the added sensor cleaning feature but it is too early to say whether that really works or it is a gimic!
Build and feel wise the two are pretty similiar although the 40d does feel a little heavier.
Any down sides? Well, those with a heavy finger be warned about the motor drive, I found myself taking 2-3 shot birsts without meaning too. That's all I have found out so far!!
Apart from that my first impressions are excellent...if you are the owner of a 10d or 20d or new to D-SLR photography then you would not go far wrong by investing in the 40d.
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09.11.2007
10/10
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I've been using digital cameras for years right back to an epson model that recorded at 640*480 and looked like a brick and more recently I've worked my way through the SLR type Lumix range. But I have to admit that I've stayed loyal to my film SLR because I didn't want to make an expensive mistake.
However I bought a 400D at the beginning of the year and I is fantastic, so happy with digital I decided I needed a backup. Saw the 40D on Amazon for £730 plus £50 cash back from Canon and it's suddenly only £150ish more than I paid for my 400D.
I was worried that this was just going to be the big brother of the 400D and I wasn't going to get much for the extra money. But no worries here - the 40D is head and shoulders above what now feels like a very consumer orientated 400D.
It's a big camera, no hiding it this won't fit in your pocket, but it is extremely comfortable to hold and much easier to handle than the 400D. The setup is simpler in many ways with two wheels, but if you're a novice and this is your first DSLR you need to spend a day or two with the instruction manual taking so creative shots to see what it can do.
The shutter noise is fairly loud, but it is a muffled loud if that makes sense so it's not too noticeable. Continuous shooting is a dream with 8 shots off in next to no time if you want it, at the slower mode you get about a dozen continuous shots before the camera slows down.
I've only shot RAW and I'm impressed with the quality of the images, excellent colour and very little noise. Note that RAW doesn't work on OS X 10.4.10 yet so you'll have to wait for the 10.4.11 update, use the Canon software (I use Aperture) or upgrade to OS X 10.5.
Overall this is a very solid investment. If you're going to spend a decent amount of money on a DSLR consider this over the 400D. Don't worry about the 10mp rating either - I print out on A2 paper and there is no visible loss of quality and my customers are very happy with the results.
I'm very happy with my purchase and will be even happier when Canon send me my £50 :)
However I bought a 400D at the beginning of the year and I is fantastic, so happy with digital I decided I needed a backup. Saw the 40D on Amazon for £730 plus £50 cash back from Canon and it's suddenly only £150ish more than I paid for my 400D.
I was worried that this was just going to be the big brother of the 400D and I wasn't going to get much for the extra money. But no worries here - the 40D is head and shoulders above what now feels like a very consumer orientated 400D.
It's a big camera, no hiding it this won't fit in your pocket, but it is extremely comfortable to hold and much easier to handle than the 400D. The setup is simpler in many ways with two wheels, but if you're a novice and this is your first DSLR you need to spend a day or two with the instruction manual taking so creative shots to see what it can do.
The shutter noise is fairly loud, but it is a muffled loud if that makes sense so it's not too noticeable. Continuous shooting is a dream with 8 shots off in next to no time if you want it, at the slower mode you get about a dozen continuous shots before the camera slows down.
I've only shot RAW and I'm impressed with the quality of the images, excellent colour and very little noise. Note that RAW doesn't work on OS X 10.4.10 yet so you'll have to wait for the 10.4.11 update, use the Canon software (I use Aperture) or upgrade to OS X 10.5.
Overall this is a very solid investment. If you're going to spend a decent amount of money on a DSLR consider this over the 400D. Don't worry about the 10mp rating either - I print out on A2 paper and there is no visible loss of quality and my customers are very happy with the results.
I'm very happy with my purchase and will be even happier when Canon send me my £50 :)
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04.05.2008
10/10
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The 40D is an incredible camera. I started off in digital SLRs with a Canon 20D (having used Powershot S30 and S60s previously, and 35mm Olympus SLRs before that) and was so impressed I went for a 5D next. Both were excellent cameras, but two things made me consider "downgrading" to the 40D - the frame rate and Live View. The 5D is phenomenal as far as picture quaity goes, but at just 3 frames per second it's pretty poor for action shots. 6+ frames per second on the 40D is just the ticket - and with a quieter shutter too.
Although my primary reason for testing Live View was because as a glasses wearer I've always had a love hate relationship with viewfinders - once I started using it I discovered how seriously valuable a tool it is. Unlike a digital compact live view is a compromise here, you have to open the mirror and autofocus is disabled while it's running. But as a tool for framing - and moreover with reasonable definition on a 10x zoom, a tool for accurate manual focusing on macro or distant objects, it's fantastic.
All that and the same ease of use and excellent picture quality as the rest of its sister products... the 40D is a no brainer. It might not have quite the resolution of the 5D and its cropped sensor limits wide shots and distorts perspective at some focal lengths, but this is undoubtedly Canon's best camera bar none when you balance features and value for money - and I've tried a few.
Although my primary reason for testing Live View was because as a glasses wearer I've always had a love hate relationship with viewfinders - once I started using it I discovered how seriously valuable a tool it is. Unlike a digital compact live view is a compromise here, you have to open the mirror and autofocus is disabled while it's running. But as a tool for framing - and moreover with reasonable definition on a 10x zoom, a tool for accurate manual focusing on macro or distant objects, it's fantastic.
All that and the same ease of use and excellent picture quality as the rest of its sister products... the 40D is a no brainer. It might not have quite the resolution of the 5D and its cropped sensor limits wide shots and distorts perspective at some focal lengths, but this is undoubtedly Canon's best camera bar none when you balance features and value for money - and I've tried a few.
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15.09.2008
10/10
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This is a wonderful camera. I upgraded from a prosumer model ( panasonic fx20 ) and it still took me a little while to get used to all the functions.
I would highly recommend it. It is a vast improvement over what I am used to.
Better versatility eg iso performance
Frames per second
Viewfinder does not freeze up when you take a picture
Powerful in built flash
Better automatic white balance
Quality of picture
One word of warning is the canon cashback, it took almost three months to arrive.
I would highly recommend it. It is a vast improvement over what I am used to.
Better versatility eg iso performance
Frames per second
Viewfinder does not freeze up when you take a picture
Powerful in built flash
Better automatic white balance
Quality of picture
One word of warning is the canon cashback, it took almost three months to arrive.
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16.07.2008
10/10
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I bought this camera recently with the 17-85mm IS USM lens. What an absolutely stunning piece of kit with 6.5 fps shooting and a host of top flight features (some of which you probably wont use) plus magnesium alloy body, this camera excels in all areas. Sure, there are some that are better but pound for pound this is and does the business..buy one......I did........and love it !.
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19.10.2007
10/10
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I h`ven`t owned a dslr before, I`ve made do with my old film slr, a sony compact, and a dedicated ccd for astroimaging. The specs I wanted in order were-
1. Reasonable price
2. Live view for focussing
3. low noise at high iso`s
I scoured the forums, and took advice from all the local camera shops, and a semi-pro friend- who first off said " buy a canon", as did all of the astroimaging forums!
First night with my scope was a joy to use, although when using a T mount, watch the camera labs video on you tube- as theres a tip at the end.Good sharp in focus pics with live view, very little noise at high iso`s.
I`m now using it much more for landscapes and portraits than astrophotopgraphy, the quality of pictures and ease of use are just superb, only downside is no live view in the point and shoot modes.
It really is true is that with a dslr once it`s in the hand you can tell which one is "right", as I had contemplated the cheaper olympus e 510 with live view, the canon just feels more substantial.
Really would recommend this camera for all users of dslrs, as whilst i`m no pro, it ticks all the boxes, and feels that it will last for years.
1. Reasonable price
2. Live view for focussing
3. low noise at high iso`s
I scoured the forums, and took advice from all the local camera shops, and a semi-pro friend- who first off said " buy a canon", as did all of the astroimaging forums!
First night with my scope was a joy to use, although when using a T mount, watch the camera labs video on you tube- as theres a tip at the end.Good sharp in focus pics with live view, very little noise at high iso`s.
I`m now using it much more for landscapes and portraits than astrophotopgraphy, the quality of pictures and ease of use are just superb, only downside is no live view in the point and shoot modes.
It really is true is that with a dslr once it`s in the hand you can tell which one is "right", as I had contemplated the cheaper olympus e 510 with live view, the canon just feels more substantial.
Really would recommend this camera for all users of dslrs, as whilst i`m no pro, it ticks all the boxes, and feels that it will last for years.
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09.01.2008
10/10
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The camara is great, I have stepped up from a 350d and used to use a EOS3 in the days when slide film was the best I could find.
If your going to use it to do wildlife photography the camera is unbeatable for the money, at 6 FPS you should never miss a shot and with such a large LCD screen it is so easy to check the shot is in focus whilst in the feild any mistakes can be corrected there and then. A 4GB card will still hold over 1000 shot in high setting (not RAW)
I am really pleased with this Chritmas present to myself and am now trying to pursuade somebody else to buy one... Canon have done a great job with this one.
It helps having great lenses (which Canon are also very good at) but having a great camera behind them is very important, if you really care how the pictures are going to come out this is a great machine for the enthusiast.
If your going to use it to do wildlife photography the camera is unbeatable for the money, at 6 FPS you should never miss a shot and with such a large LCD screen it is so easy to check the shot is in focus whilst in the feild any mistakes can be corrected there and then. A 4GB card will still hold over 1000 shot in high setting (not RAW)
I am really pleased with this Chritmas present to myself and am now trying to pursuade somebody else to buy one... Canon have done a great job with this one.
It helps having great lenses (which Canon are also very good at) but having a great camera behind them is very important, if you really care how the pictures are going to come out this is a great machine for the enthusiast.
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