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Hey guys, first of I would like to say this is a great little camera considering the age of it now compared to many other more modern DSLR cameras. The image quality like most of Cannons cameras... more

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  • 83 of 83 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 4 Markh5682

    Member since 03/03/2009

    Reviews written: 14

    5 Stars The EOS 40D Excellent picture quality Review with images 08/04/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Excellent picture quality, low noise, now down in price.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None

    Introduction After several years of using bridge cameras and the like, I thought it was time to move up to a DSLR, after using canon cameras for most of the time in the past, I looked at what was on offer from them, at first I considered the EOS 400 but I decided to go for the newly released and better spec EOS 40D instead, I have used Canon 35mm Film SLR cameras in the past, so I thought I knew what I was in for, but the modern DSLR's are a different beast altogether, and I was pleasantly surprised at what this camera was capable of, it is light years away from my original Zenith camera, and ... more
  • 22 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 graeme10

    Member since 02/06/2006

    Reviews written: 80

    5 Stars A really great "pro-sumer" camera Review with images 28/04/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Extremely detailed images, ergonomic design layout, huge screen

    Disadvantages Disadvantages May feel heavy to some - no other minus points discovered yet

    The 40D is the third Canon DSLR that I've owned (the others being the 300D and 350D) and is by far the best of the three. This, mind you, is not particularly surprising since it's aimed at the semi-professional ("pro-sumer") who wants a robust camera with plenty of bells and whistles, but will also appeal to the interested amateur who desires something more than a simple "point and shoot". When unveiled, the 40D retailed at anywhere between £800 and £1000 depending on where you were lucky enough to source one - I waited a couple of months until Amazon dropped their prices (for the body only ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    DocHudson

    5 Stars Do it all with razor sharp quality 31/12/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Fast, Great Image Quality

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Build quality, Cropped image

    If you want a really short review...it's great. Here is the longer and more drawn out version. I upgraded from the 20D to the 40D and it was a big improvement in many areas, although in truth the 20D had very few issues. The 40D has the feel of camera which has been really well thought out. It is rare to find a camera which is such an accomplished all-rounder, as the companies tend to point DSLR's either at those after speed, or those wanting detail and cut features in order to leave you wanting to upgrade sooner rather than later. The image quality produced by the 40D is outstanding in every ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Mr.Freeman

    5 Stars The SLR Camera of the FUTURE!!! 29/04/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Everything, it's perfection in its most perfect form.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages If you drop, you pay the price!

    At last, a miracle in SLR technology. The Canon EOS focuses back to the 'old school' photographers world and can help even an amateur into a new dimension of imagery. Memory storage is not a problem with a fully accessible and easy to use flash space. Weighing less than a kg, the camera can be carried with minimal effort to any location (be it jungle to skyscraper). A fully adjustable shutter speed can help you capture those city lights to moving people. There are no limits to this SLR, and with a price of around £700, its well worth the spend. Just be sure to note that the active matrix ... more
  • 3 of 3 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    bardall

    5 Stars Buy this instead of a rebel 12/10/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Ease of use, build quality, picture quality

    Disadvantages Disadvantages No weather seals, 1.6x crop factor.

    This camera takes incredible pictures if you know how to use a camera, and if you use good lenses. A rebel and a 40D will have the same picture quality if used with the same lens... the difference lies in the price.... and the features. The 40d is equipped with lots of nice features the rebel doesn't have. It has a small screen on top of the body so you can easily see every settings the camera is now in. You see white balance, iso, picture quality, exposure, bracketing, etc... You also have more knobs on the back of the body so you can rapidly adjust exposure and other settings. 9 points for ... more

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Product Description Canon EOS 40D - digital camera
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, Digital SLR Camera
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card
Image Processor DIGIC III
Sensor Resolution 10.1 Megapixel

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