Canon EOS 40D

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Highly Recommended
Reviewed: Oct 2007
User reviews (177)
4.65
Amazon reviews (407)
4.50
10.1 megapixels | 3" screen | APS-C sensor

The sixth 'prosumer' EOS may not have played with the successful formula of its predecessors too much (it looks almost identical to the EOS 30D), but almost every aspect of its specification and performance received a significant upgrade. A mature and well 'sorted' product, the EOS 40D is the result of years of evolutionary improvement; it inspires confidence and delivers in almost every area.

From a usability point of view the viewfinder feels larger, ergonomics are good, the user interface is clear and easy to learn, there are no in-use performance issues, metering and auto-focus show good consistency and the results speak for themselves; colorful (yet accurate) detailed images with low noise even at high sensitivities. Since replaced by the EOS 50D (probably the last in this line, as the EOS 60D is a very different kind of camera).

Average rating: 4.65
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Tarpon6
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By: Tarpon6 posted on Aug 27, 2007 UTC

Opinion: I can't believe members are allowed to post a reveiw before they even have the camera. Why come and post a reveiw with no commentary and give it all 1's?

Problems: People are allowed to post reviews before they even have seen the camera.

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anatas
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By: anatas posted on Mar 6, 2008 UTC

Opinion: i don't like it

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wallabies28
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By: wallabies28 posted on May 15, 2008 UTC

Opinion: I think my old Nikon D40's image quality is far better than my Canon 40D. which really sucks because I have spent over $1,500

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ajdavies
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By: ajdavies posted on Feb 8, 2009 UTC

Opinion: Had this camera for a month and was loving it, then tried the Nikon D300. Now I feel a bit sick. The D300 blows this toy out of the water. Anybody want to buy some Canon lenses?

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