Canon EOS 40D

Résumé : Updated 12/23/08: I've used a wide spectrum of digital SLRs, from entry-level models up to pro models. Once you have a taste of the capabilities of a professional camera, you can't easily go back to a digital SLR that's less full-featured; likewise, ...

Points forts : Fast: Capable of 6.5 frames per second Produced pleasing, well-balanced images

Points faibles : Live View mode is kludgy

Conclusion : The strengths of the Canon EOS 40D overshadow those minor drawbacks, however. On the whole, it is a powerful, scalable camera. If you're graduating from a Rebel-series digital SLR, this is a great step-up model whose versatility will grow along with ...

Résumé : Canon's launch of the 40D was gazumped somewhat by Nikon's almost synchronised announcement of the D300. While the 40D features a robust set of new or improved features, Nikon went one better, at least on paper, albeit at a significantly higher price

Conclusion : The 40D continues the evolutionary rather than revolutionary approach favoured by Canon over the past few years. Yes, it has more megapixels, but at 10.1mp versus 8.2 in the 20D/30D, this isn't a significant boost. Rather, the 40D's improvements, with ...

Récompense : Recommended!

Résumé : Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

Conclusion : The 40D's resolution is the same as the 400D's, courtesy of the 10.1-megapixel sensor, giving enough pixels to print at up to 13 x 8in at 300dpi

Résumé : This DSLR from Canon performs so well that finding something to criticize about it was difficult. Although it is missing some features compared to other cameras in its class, nearly everything that the Canon EOS 40D does, it does very well. Image ...

Points forts : Below average image noise up to ISO 1600, Excellent image details, Highlight tone priority for high-key images, Great dynamic range, Fast and responsive

Points faibles : Drop in color saturation at ISO 1600 and 3200, Automatic white-balance quite poor under artificial light, White balance system leaves slight color cast, LCD flush with left edge, Weird control ergonomics

Résumé : Forget what you read in the gearhead forums. The Canon 40D is a honey. Here's why...

Points forts : Class leading autofocus ; Extremely long battery life ; No image noise to speak of ; Super-sharp high resolution images ; Three custom memories on dial a joy

Points faibles : Live view isn't as elegantly integrated as Olympus version ; Battery indicator not graded properly ; Incandescent light tricks AWB ; Price Comparison ; Canon 40D

Conclusion : There's a lot more, too. Like the fully configurable Picture Styles - six useful presets that can be adjusted for sharpness, contrast, saturation and tone. Then there is the handy 'My Menu' settings, that allow you to move those functions to the top ...