Canon EOS 40 D camera review by What Digital Camera magazine

[xs2ahmed]

2011 and I've upgraded from 20D to 40D, 60D felt like cheap plastic :)

[bymacorg8]

Nice work. Good review, and a cool camera! i love it! And this camera is great for Time Lapse Photography too! you just need this device: tempusALL.bymac.org

I got very professional time-lapse videos with camera! cool sunset videos!

[BlinkPhotoGalleries]

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[MrChelove]

Is the 40D good if I don't want to shoot videos?

[houssas]

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best canon camera ever , please watch the review !

[johanebotta]

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[johanebotta]

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[geoorgeel]

I'm getting mine tomorrow :)

[vh280495]

Getting mine next week!!!

[gnitotlgaako]

what lens are you using?? did all the D family have manual focusing?? like 500D??

tnx..because im thingking what SLR im buying if 40d or 500d..

[vh280495]

He is using the Canon EF -S17-85 f/4.5-5.6 USM IS.

Go for the 40D!

[ngaykh0ngem]

OMG, I should have gottent his 40D long time ago. I waited and waited and 40D is wiped out from almsot everwyhere. So glad Adorama still has some.

[lillen300]

well when i get the camera should i format the memory card emediatly?

[040506keri]

Loving all your comments on all these great cameras! I just bought the 40D with the 17-85 IS. Only a few left in shops here in Ireland. Only problem i had was the price...€999 was the cheapest here and £823 in England which works out more. D90 is again a great camera 50D also but if i had the money i would get the D300. For now my 40D is going to keep me very happy...its an awesome camera and would advise anyone to go out and snap up the few remaining 40D's that are left.

[metalsinani]

hey camera fans,

im looking at 2 cameras, either the canon eos 40d or the nikon d90.

my backgraound is as a skateboarding photographer (toungue in cheek but thats what im using it for) aswell as everyday travel photos as i go about my life lol

im struggling to dcide between the additional megapixels and aperture capobilities (high speed shooting in low light conditions) of the d90 or the 6.5 frames a second of the canon. soz if i mad any idioty mistakes in this, but all helps good :)

[nicks3456]

i have the same problem i like the nikon because it just feels better in the hand

[teundilles]

You're welcome, although success is not guaranteed. If you've not used the card after the format, you should be able to get most, if not all, data back. If you've already shot some pictures with it, chances are that you've really wiped the original data. Fingers crossed. I like the freeware utility pc inspector to recover lost data, but others might do the job just as well.

[teundilles]

yes, search google for recovery software.

[steviehunt1]

This is a fantastic camera.

[socal1000]

i am saving for a 40d or 50d

after watching all these videos im thinking the 40d is better because you can save the 310 bucks for better glass everyone has said get L series beacuse there the best

[Anavengertg]

Yea it's better to buy a 40d and use the money saved towards an L series lens. That's what I did and I don't regret it =0)

[coolinen2007]

second hand 30d is also good with L lenses it will have very good images

30d sensor better than 40d

[ChoIoFino]

NICE CAMERA !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[parkonhouses]

I'm going to a school on filmmaking, and am very into photography. I skateboard, and I want to take skateboard photography. I want something with a fast shutter speed, good picture quality, and not terribly expensive. I'm not a pro but have moved past amateur range. Any ideas on what I should get? thanks...

[sully2909]

i am also a skateboarder who is into photography and such. i am planning on getting the rebel ti1. it has a fast shutter speed and also takes HD video. the framerate at full hd is only 20fps. thats where a vx1000/2000 comes in handy.

[7risser]

i skate as well and i have taken skate photos for a while. my advice is to get a camera that is pretty rugged because you dont want to be worrying about breaking it since when you take photos you are very close to the floor. I am using a canon 300d at the moment and it works fine for me but the processing is to slow so my advice is to buy a camera with a very quick processor since when people are trying tricks its pretty rapid

[KorlaPlankton]

I have the 40D for a few months now. I got it with the kit lens EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. This lens is a good "starter" lens but to really get the most out of the 10.1 MP CMOS Sensor get L lenses as soon as you can afford it. Canon L lenses are really fucking expensive... but worth every penny... the first image from L glass you take, you will immediately see a difference from the kit lens. Overall, I'm really happy with the 40D's performance.

[artfulH]

I bought a 40 D today, pleased so far! Just going through initial stuff.

Word of warning - Though the shop I bought it in had some models left other shops didn't have it because this model is no longer in production!

I suggest you be quick if you want this model!

[niokniok51]

Hey, i've waited months to get the 40D at a good price, the 50D is out since some months now and the 40D is disappearing from stores every weeks till the sold all their 40D. I'm so gonna get mine the next week ! i'm so impatient, it's gonna feet perfectly with my EF-S 10-22 USM :)

hope you like yours ;)

[redtail5]

I'm deciding on a digital SLR and am a little confused on what to get. I want good quality but i don't want to replace My T2 Film SLR. I just want to use the same lenses when i cant afford to lug around a bunch of film. Can anyone help? Deciding between the 450d, 40d, and maybe the 50d. Like i said it's more of a backup camera and i don't want to spend to much on it.

[admec1]

I have the 40D and am glad I bought it. I take sports pictures for my local club and it has a very fast shutter speed. The EF-S 17-85 IS USM Lense bundled with the camera is good but not indoors I'd look at what lense suites your needs and go for that with the camera. I later purchased an EF 50mm f/1.8 lense which gives better pictures indoors and is ok for sports pics too (its cheap but good). Don't forget the 40D uses EF fit lenses.

[ewanmac]

Nice review. The theme jingle thing scares me.

[bronxboyXXX]

What i dislike about this camera is the 1.4 crop factor. You go out and spend hundreds if not thousands on a lens and because of the crop factor you end up using only a small percentage of your lenses potential. Its very frustrating actually. Nothing is more annoying than having limited space to work with & then having your 50-mm crop like a 70-mm.

[bronxboyXXX]

That aside Its an excellent camera for the price. I agree with many reviewers complaints such as buttons being too small and not well placed. (controls are horrid actually) but the image quality is good; even at night using the 3200 boost. just be sure to buy a 10-22 mm lens or this camera will piss you off.

[bandanafish]

Unless you get a full frame camera, otherwise you'll definitely get crop factor with all other DSLRS

[TheBlackTurd]

No Matter how Canon looks at it, They are getting a serious beating from Nikon in the mid-range to professional price bracket,their Flagship MarkII is just as lame as the 1000D.

[Aphesia]

No room for FANBOYS here.

[TheBlackTurd]

The problem with you is YOU NEVER laid your hands on a D90, Well I did...compared both for 3 days using both the canon 1.8 50mm and the Nikkor 1.8 50mm (I AVOIDED KIT LENSES in my testing bcoz Nikon's kit are clearly superior..both prime lenses are super sharp,Now is that FAIR ENough?) From landscapes to child portraits...The D90 clearly renders detail, near perfect metering and color accuracy...I will take D90's superior ergonomics and 920K dot LCD screen ANYTIME over the 40D's weather sealing

[Aphesia]

I currently own a Nikon D700. the D90 is an awesome piece especially with the fact it can shoot HD video. which is something I wish my old Eos 40D could of done. I still miss my Eos 40d's burst speed tho. It all depends on the individual users needs. Thats why I laugh at the fanboys in the threads.

[shledron]

You talk the talk, but can you take better photos with the D90 than the 40D?

If you think you're a better photographer because of what camera you have, you are clearly a moron.

[McTojo]

Do they call you a blackturd for a reason?

[TheBlackTurd]

This camera sucks for its price range...Canon knows it...the D90 is miles BETTER

[VicMorrowsGhost]

Hi, I'm looking at both cameras. Why do you say the D90 is better?

[TheBlackTurd]

I own a D90, my brother owns a 40d...he regretted buying this camera lol BETTER performance in low-light BETTER LCD (uhmm waaay better) BETTER resolution MORE ACCURATE color rendition Has HD video! BETTER controland ergonomics CHEAPER How about the 40D? Weather-sealing,Durable (?),More FPS for shooting sports.... That's it, Canon created a flop out of a 40D that's why they slashed-down its price LOL

[josh885]

Yeah it's funny at the entry level Canon thoroughly thumps Nikon but as soon as you move to the 40d/d90 price point and higher Nikons are clearly the better camera.

[Aphesia]

Its really a case of weighing up which features are more important to you, and which manufacturer offers the lenses which best suit your requirements. Ultimately the D90 out-gadgets the EOS 40D with its movie mode, VGA screen and HDMI output, but the Canon is better-suited to semi-pro use with its superior build, quicker shooting and PC Sync terminal. These are the HARD FACTS. Take them as you will.

[NIKON777]

I kinda agree here. the 50d however, is a waste of money IMHO.

[bronxboyXXX]

I disagree. For a pro whos more into image quallity id take the 50D over the 40D every time.

[blehssed]

your comparing a camera thats a year older? what do you expect.

[blehssed]

haha you have no idea what your talking about

[bronxboyXXX]

You are correct. I was thinking of the 5D being a better camera. As for the 50D if it can focus on whites better then Im all for it. But I would not buy one to replace a 40D. the 40D actually outperforms the 50D in most test.

[popek189]

You say what you feel but tests in labs shows that EOS-40 D got better performance in some parameters its even close to Nikon D300 so i would put it in higher class also there are more good lenses for it , i saw youre using medium class lesnes on yr vid if your bro do the same you can have a low idea about potencial of this photo camera (VGA LCD,HD videosmaybe you like it but EOS 40 d is semi pro camera and pros dont use such gadgets the most imprortant is quality of pictures )

[popek189]

Its to TheBlackTurd

[shingami24]

don't buy olympus e410.I have this camera.This is really shit.

Do you like take photos ? Think and buy the best slr sony a 350.

[alvinrymash]

Is Nikon D40 good?

My cousin said it was bad?

[cancer160789]

i think, nikon d40 is quite sucks man...

you better buy nikon d60...

good luck...

[saschi333]

I really dont know, Nikon D40 or Sony A200?! :(

[WhatDigitalCamera]

No, quite the opposite really. Its an acronym for the four 'creative' shooting modes:

Program mode

Aperture priority mode

Shutter priority mode

Manual mode

Sorry for using jargon and not explaining it :-(

[GLXLR]

PSAM= Point and Shoot Automatic Mode?

[Fogducker19]

Program

Shutter Priority(Tv)

Aperture Priority(Av)

Manual

[GLXLR]

o lols...

[RebeltubeProductions]

40d is still a great DSLR even if the 50D comes out... just invest first on good lenses that's the best thing you should do.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

Looks like I got that one wrong! (Google Canon EOS 50D to see).

[mismusncap]

nah dont worry,

as long as you use your 40d alot

you wont be gutted when the new one comes outs,

even if they bring a new 50d out, th only difference will be a processor, a bit faster

but dont worry to much,

[scaredweepel]

yeah it's a big difference!

[all4golf]

and 15 mp.

[WhatDigitalCamera]

I'd be surprised if there's a 50D this year.

[ryanracca]

And I'll be f**ked up

coz I just bought my 40D last week...

:))

[scaredweepel]

agreed!

[scaredweepel]

Well it's out in Oct 08... How surprising!

[licokao]

I ove the 40d but would like to wait a bit more for the 50d. Does anybody know when this camera will be available?

[scaredweepel]

What in Oct 08..you were wise to wait :)

[apocalypsesw]

heliospan1, I bought the XSi and returned it, because I found it a little too limited for me, and I wanted the superior build quality of the 40D.

If all you care about is image quality you could save yourself some money and get the XSi. Personally, I think the 40D will last longer (because it's design is similar to the pro models, it will be easy to use as a backup if you upgrade.) Also, if you have big hands, or like the feel of something more substantial, you'll be better off with the 40D.

[heliopan1]

im stuck between the 40D and the xsi any help with witch one i should buy

[hurtrov]

you shed your lettuces on the 40d of course no doubt about it

[WhatDigitalCamera]

Yes but we won't get a review sample of the camera till the end of July when it goes on sale in the UK, so the video will be early to mid august.

[keithsick]

will u be maken a vid of Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS

[sasktank]

i wish it had the 12.2 mp sensor and the 3rd generation live view of the new canon xsi----im going have to choose the new xsi to get those features--/--i already own 2 xti's,why would i want to buy another xti sensor----i wanted the bigger body and the 6.5 frames per sec , but image quality is the most important thing.

[zaohad1]

if you want image quality youll need some serious lenses and NOT the kit one.

[sasktank]

i have some good lenses to use on it --i buy it without the kit lens

[AVRILSBEAN]

is the kit lens the 18-55?Iam thinking of getting it with the 17-85is

[WhatDigitalCamera]

There's no set kit lens. Some retailers are offering the EOS 40D with the 18-55mm but the 17-85 IS is a much better match and from my observations a more common pairing.

[AVRILSBEAN]

Thank you

[kito109654]

You will not be able to tell any difference in IQ between the XSi and the 40D. There is only about a 9% increase in pixel height and width of the images but this makes all of the pixels smaller at a price.  The 40D will have better image quality where it counts such as in higher ISO settings. That and the better FPS, shutter life, etc (not to mention build quality and ergo) makes the 40D a clear winner. pixels is not IQ!

[TheLonlyCat]

Thank You Very Much

For This Nice Video I Still Cant Wait

To June Becuz i Want That Camera!!