Canon EOS 40D

Résumé : The Canon EOS 40D is Canons next generation digital SLR! Combining market leading experience with technical innovation to blow the competition out of the water! There's certainly a lot of buzz about this model, but is it justified? We took a closer look.

Conclusion : New Features of the Canon EOS 40D:

Résumé : Canon's taken a long time to bring the resolution of its semi-pro model into line with the cheaper entry-level 400D. If you shoot RAW, if you need that sensational 6.5fps shooting, and if you want a tough, long-lasting camera, the 40D is exceptional ...

Résumé : Canon upgrades its 30D SLR, with some spectacular results

Points forts : Now 10.1MP, Digic III image processor, Useful extras including Live View, New custom modes

Points faibles : Histogram could be clearer in sunlight, Some menu idiosyncrasies, Still not full frame

Conclusion : Bigger, faster and bolder, with genuinely handy new features such as Live View and Digic III image processing. This should be at the top of every 30D owner's Christmas list and will appeal to 400D owners who need more power and flexibility. A great ...

Résumé : Canon EOS 40D Review - With a chorus of choirboys singing, massed pipers piping and a hundred heralds, er heralding, it's the shiny new semi-pro DSLR from Canon. Duncan Evans puts away the kid gloves and gets out the silk ones with gold filigree he ...

Points forts : 6.5fps shooting speed!, Well made, solid body, Fast and responsive AF, Beginner modes, Large, 3in. LCD screen, Colour configurations, Good shutter speed range, Live View works well, Low noise, well controlled, Built-in sensor cleaning

Points faibles : Some usability weaknesses, AF point system limited, Kit lens not the sharpest, Most rivals offer 12Mp

Conclusion : The 40D offers a distinct step up from the 30D in terms of image quality and speed of handling and shooting. It has a very good build quality with plenty of buttons for often-used features, but there are some handling issues, and it's annoying to have ...

Résumé : The Canon EOS 40D falls into the mitts of Rebecca Bradley who tries out its new features in an ePHOTOzine first, hands on look.