Canon EOS 40D video review

[CrappyVlog]

I use this body as an intern! I am planning to purchase a 60D when I can.

[filipgosev1]

Hi Gordon.

I was wondering which one is better ?

The Nikon D90 or the Canon d40 ?

Thank you. :)

[2009korte]

thank you Gordon for ur review

[RiOtEmpire777]

I'm thinking of selling my brand new 550d + kit lens to buy a 40d + an L lens or a few lenses, do you think this is a good idea? The 550d feels too plastic-y and small for me, and i have no real need for HD video.. do you think its a good idea?? Thanks :)

[Martynas94]

is it still worth to buy in 2011 ? i see this camera is preaty old

[alextheromanian]

is this a decent upgrade from the XS or 1000D or should i just invest in better glass?

[JedsReviews]

I'm looking for my first DSLR camera to get really stuck into Photography and raise my understanding and skill. I had heard that lots of the top photography use this unit, but I was surprised to find it was 10.1 MP. I was worried that this wouldn't be good enough. I have looked into the 600D at 18MP, but the price is high and there's no 2nd LCD. Is this camera a good one to go for? Will it give me the quality I want? Would It be better to get a cheaper camera, and have money left for lenses?

[BullzOnParade17]

@JedsReviews - Mega pixels don't equate to image quality, necessarily. Glass quality is what's going to really effect an images quality. If you watch pro sports, look at the photographers after the game, a lot of them are using Canon 1D Mark IIs and that camera only has 8 MP.

[feedthebear51]

Can you use live view with manual noname flashes?

[SoloTCK]

But... I haven`t got this things in my camera ? ( the things od the menu. )

SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME ?

[TommyPh500d]

What would you rather have the 5d mark ii or the 7d? and currently i have the 500d

[chicken80812]

Hi Gordon

Do you know how well the ISO works above ISO 400? I'd like to get into sports photography and will need to use fast shutter speeds,which means higher ISO. How well does the higher ISO work? and the ISO compared to the rebel 550D?

Thanks

[cameralabs]

@chicken80812 Have a look at the results in my reviews at cameralabs . com - it's all there!

[sirNemanjapro]

@cameralabs Come on Gordon, dont be like that. SHARE... :) We like your reviews but you got to share more and less direct people to your website.

The website will be more popular in time, you cant beat YouTube.

[BeerUserSince1992]

@chicken80812 truth is your 550D has FAR better high ISO performance.

HOWEVER, the 40D should perform better at high ISOs than my 400D, so ISO 400 is relatively noise-free, and 800 is useable too. 1600 is useable too, if you can be bothered with post processing (if you shoot in RAW, removing noise is piss easy). But other than the fast framerate, your 550D is a superior body.

[forevermore23]

Hey guys, i'll buy a cam in this week, Nikon D90 or Canon 40D.I want to buy one of them.Please help me to decide.Thanks.

[cookiepwnsU]

i can't find this in holland, just like the nikon d3000.

[kenandrade1]

hey! witch one is better nikon d80 or canon 40d?

[hSkAtEr123]

can somebody give me somehelp

i am buying a new camera and i can get the 1000d for £350 with EF-S 18-55mm lens

but i can also get this camera for £350

somebody give me someadvice

much apprerciated

[sirNemanjapro]

Please do a Canon 30D review! Please Gordon!

[cameralabs]

@sirNemanjapro I reviewed the 30D at cameralabs . com.

[sirNemanjapro]

@cameralabs No. A video review. Ive read that on the website.

[MagZ1905]

I have this camera and I am very pleased with it, but I got a sweet deal on a canon eos 1d mark2, and I am tempted. So, do you have any experience with the 1d mark 2 vs the 40D?

[macprorocks]

Great videos! They are very helpful.

[ithree6mafia]

what is the 40d and 50d made of?

[grabedigger]

@ithree6mafia Carbon Polymer, in other words, Plastic. And also Magnesium Alloy on the inside. Both are weather sealed. But if you're thinking on a new semi-pro dSLR camera, go for the new Canon EOS 7D.

[PhotoPressH]

@ithree6mafia Magnesium alloy

[neverhood311]

Why is the plug for the remote shutter control different on the 40D than the one on my 400D?

[ByBleeker]

lol'd at "big rubber flaps"

[snigel77]

Witch program does he use when he has liveview on the computer?

[harry8856]

How do you enable autofocus for liveview

[cameralabs]

It's in your manual.

[mesfenee]

woud you help me how to set C1,C2, AND C3 IN CANNON 40 D THANKS

[walkingonathinline]

hey gordon! i rly need your help .. i'm swaying to and fro between the canon eos 40d and 50d. the 50d only costs about 50€ more than the 40d anymore so is that a GO for the 50d for sure? keep in mind that i'm also planning to buy lenses at the price of 300-400€ by brands like sigma or tamron so is then the 40d the better choice because of the 14mp of the 50d and those lenses wouldn't be profitable at a 50d? i've already read your reviews but couldn't find help there.. thanks in advance

[cameralabs]

I'd say go for the 50D at that small differecne, but please also ask in the Canon section of the Cameralabs forum.

[walkingonathinline]

thanks for responding (: appreciate that. so you think there won't be a difference if i'd put a 'standard' sigma lense on a 40d or a 50d? i just thought of perhaps not challenging a 50d enough due to it's 14mp or getting even worse image quality than on a 40d you know..

[r31ncarnat3d]

@cameralabs I actually heard that the 50D has noisier pics than the 40D, especially at higher ISOs.

That's the biggest reason why I'm aiming for a 40D instead of a 50D.

[cameralabs]

Have you checked the High ISO Noise results pages in my reviews at cameralabs . com?

[bronxboyXXX]

@r31ncarnat3d That's true but the 50D also has AF Micro-adjustment which in the long run makes it a better overall performer because it allows focus to be fine-tuned for twenty different lenses, negating issues with back- or front-focusing as well as Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction (also known as vignetting correction; vignetting is shading in the corners of an image). So, unless you use a split image viewfinder the 50D will constantly deliver more in focus images.

[brujogarza]

i use the ef aoo f/2.8 macro,and it work very well,for a non pro like me!

[freakyfriday2211]

hello , i only bought my eos 40d 3 months ago , from new , hardly used ... it turn up saying "err 4" on the screen , anyone can help please.thanks

[gigiboxa]

hello! i have an 40 d but i cant see the green information in the viewfinder.

haow to configure/?

[HelloNewYorkCity]

err99 means 2 things:

1. the shutter is done (can be cured by restarting, but can return)

2. you have to clean the lens contacts

[1982pisces]

my canon eos 40D show error 99, wah should i do

[zakezu]

I've heard something like that error 99 means your shutter is broken. Sorry.

[tismevance1]

Err 99 means the lense is not compatable with the camera.

[1982pisces]

it can't be the lense because i took out the lense clean the shutter took a picture w/out a lense next thing you know..err99..

[evilskin]

cry

[N6600]

is the pop up flash of this 40d similar to the 50d with a motorized sound when you pop it up?

[gleepoy]

Yes.

[N6600]

whoa. that was a trio months ago... thank you for the reply..

[ShutterPhotograpghy]

....I MIGHT get a 40d in march I have a nikon d3000 right now. (Very noisy) and if anyone knows where they have some great prices for the 40d tell me please. BTW what lens were that one the 40d in the video?

[matforsbon]

Luckily a swedish camera store Scandinavian Photo has come over a limited stock of 40d houses that they sell for 5995 swedish crona compared to Nikon d300 18495 swedish crona. I ordered one amidetly. I save a lot of money I am in heaven.

[bangoramas]

which 1 is better, canon 40d or nikon d80??

[philphie]

40d, but the 40d is no longer in production but you can find one cheap for second hand. the replacement for the 40d is he 50d which i think is overpriced and not as good as the 40d, the only thing better is the extra megapixels

[thunder1205]

this

[RyanTheTuber]

Guys, don't listen to EVASMC (from below)

he is lying like hell

My 40D can do 49 bursts at LARGE RAW/JPEG at high speed.

from 100-1600 ISO. The noise is acceptable.

[emcee7]

any suggestions on where to purchase this model? I'm in SoCal, gonna try Samy Cams but couldnt find it searching their website. 50D a bit too pricey for me. thx.

[frededison]

Try a firmware update if you haven't done that for a while. If your image quality needs improvement then try a better lens. Say an L series model with the red ring, like the one in the video. Not cheap, but premium glass can make a world of difference in your photos.

[marinell8228]

40d or 500d/T1i. it is a hard decision between those two SLR's and also the price is almost same.

[philphie]

almost the same? id ont know where youve been shopping but the price is considerably different and plus 40d is no longer in production but a few are floating around in leftover stock and second hand

[walternator2]

How many megapixels does it have?

[Desolatorx2]

it has 10MP, the guy mentioned it at the beginning

[Irisdescence]

I want to buy that beautiful thing. A bit expensive but I am sure it's worth it.

[AVRILSBEAN]

It is!

[Irisdescence]

Isn't the "Mark" the best of all Canon cameras?

The 50D seems ok to me, but I heard so little complains about the 40D. I'll trust it.

[royraiden]

What is "noicy"?The 6.5 fps apply to both jpeg and raw, otherwise it would be quite useless.

[evasmc]

noisy

if noise is acceptable for you then no worries.

to me it's too much

[synechris]

50d has more noise from iso400 and upper from 40d...but that;s acceptable cause of the 15mp sensor

[conory]

"Thanks for that Canon!" LOL

[lillen300]

canon 450d or canon 40d?

[homersimpson587]

40d if you want better

[lillen300]

why is it better than the 450d

[homersimpson587]

450d is a lower end camera compared to 40d. *Better AF (All cross type). *Better build (Metal vs Plastic). *CF vs SD *Bigger body. *Better viewfinder. *Interchangeable focusing screens. *Better f/ps. *Bigger buffer. *Top LCD screen. *ISO 3200 Are in 40D's favour.  However, 450D is smaller and lighter. But overall the 40D is in a higher class and a better camera overall.

[lillen300]

ok sounds good but the downpart is that the price tag in sweden on the 40d is 1000 $

[homersimpson587]

in my opinion, get which you need. If you are doing more serious photography, and need something good but cant afford a 1ds mark III or 5d mark II, get the 40d.

If you are just using it for family snapshots or casual photography for yourself, get the 450d.

[lillen300]

well i want good quality images, and if i wish to do something more advandced i will be able to do that

[homersimpson587]

Don't get me wrong, the 450d can produce some fine images if you have good glass. The 40d is just a more advanced, semi pro sort of camera, while the 450d is more toward the entry level area.

If you can afford it, go with the 40d. You'll be happy you did.

[lillen300]

well if you use the same good lens on both cameras, what camera gives the best result

[homersimpson587]

both cameras with give similar image quality, but the 40D has more advanced features and less limitations.

[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 :)

[cameralabs]

I've compared them in detail in my D90 review at cameralabs . com.

[metalsinani]

thanks il go nd have a look now x

[justinsyouthing]

Should I get 40d or t1i. Thanks for your help>

[robystnt101]

does he ever change his shirt? :p

[germandude1982]

can I use tethering with my mac, too? or is it only PC

[cameralabs]

I've not tried it on a Mac, but I believe it comes with software which does the same thing, so yes!

[socal1000]

wow its like canon saw this video and made all the down's solved with the 50d the better screen, hdmi, exstra 5 mpx with only a .2 fps lost plus i think it has a different processor the digic 4 not sure if the 40d has the 3 or the 4 still great camera's just not sure if the 5mpx is worth the 310 bucks ???

[emiel22385]

Very nice review, my compliments!

[jamiepoultonadult]

i want this camera bad, what macro lens would you recomend for it ?

[acidburnhigh]

Thanks Gordon !

I buy this camera ... and your video about it helped me a lot to decide.

you make great videos !

[p8ntballer45]

im getting a cannon 40D with a 70-200mm IS USM autofocus f/2.8 i cant wait ill be shooting paintball i cant wait to get it :)

thanks cameralabs helped out alot

[cameralabs]

You're very welcome! Don't forget if you'd like to support us and allow us to make more reviews, please consider shopping through the stores shown on the cameralabs . com pages!

[ernestryles]

between this and a nikon d90, which is better for someone who is an intermediate photographer?

[cameralabs]

They've got quite different features - see the verdict page of my Nikon D90 review at cameralabs . com to compare them in detail...

[evasmc]

love 40D

[thetttttttttttt]

love this camera, so pleased I got it instead of the 450D

[BigAL0006]

im getting it sometime in the next two weeks im so happy

[Blindingraven]

You seem to give this a more positive rap than the D90. If this is the E300 rival than this isn't D90s rival, no?

I'm quite confused :)

I'm in the market for a camera at the moment.

[cameralabs]

See the best buys section at cameralabs . com for the models I'd recommend right now...

[boltsbitches]

can anyone help me im new to photography and i wanna buy a new camera but i dont no what to get i do lots of skateboarding photos but im only 15 so i dont have that much money probablyup to $600 australian any thoughts?

[sk863cuz]

hey boltsbitches thats funny im 15 too and im trying to decide which camera to get and i skateboard

[JcWhatCounts20]

Go for a rebel xs with the kit lens, it'll serve you right for what you wanna do, For cheep.

[aybeeeeee]

i really need a video NIKON D80 vs EOS40D.. im confused... but im really eager on buying one very soon.. can u (cameralabs) help me out.. please..

[cameralabs]

I've compared them on the verdict page of my Canon 40D review at cameralabs . com...

[QuackSaidTheCow]

thanks a lot for all the help!

[synichi]

i love ur vids its really helping me OUT!!!!!

[belly898]

Gordon,

Which is the lense mounted on the 40D, in the vedio?

[cameralabs]

It's the Ef 24-105mm - I say that 30 seconds in!

[andretinongenso]

gordon,,which one do you prefer? 40D or 50D? i can't decide lately by myself.. its very confusing.. any other suggestion anyone? thanks..=)

[cameralabs]

It depends if ou want or need the extra features of the 50D - see my verdict page on my 50D review at cameraloabs . com...

[SamarkandChan]

I'm thinking of getting the 450D, but I gotta be sure... Does it work with macs?

[cameralabs]

It sure does, as does the remote control software.

[travers114]

Nice view from your house!

I'm thinking of getting the 40D, maybe the 50D, but personally I think they're pretty similar.

[Alsimair]

50D has far better screen (higher res) and a better sensor. If you don't mind it's higher price my advice is to get it instead of 40D.

[travers114]

True, but it also has reduced battery life, and of course, the higher price point. I haven't decided yet, and will wait a little while longer. Some people actually prefer the 40D over the 50D. The 40D would more than fill my needs, but the 50D would be nice. :P

[S1Gequinox]

great vid!! do you know if the 40D will take my Rebel XTi lenses? (EFS), because today me and a friend tried to put one on a 10D and realized it wouldn't work.

thanks!

[cameralabs]

Yes, they will work fine. The 10D was the only APS-C model from Canon which wasn't EF-S compatible - it came out before they invented EF-S!

[S1Gequinox]

allright, cool man.

appreciate your time!!

[TraceurZeno]

Thank you!

[loganyorkdockery]

is it true that the eos 40d has a movie function like the nikon d90?

[cameralabs]

No it doesn't - I'd have mentioned it if it did! The only current DSLRs with movie modes are the Nikon D90 and Canon 5D Mark II. See our reviews at cameralabs . com if you want all the details.

[all4golf]

Someone hacked it to do it but Im not sure if I'd tamper with it if it were available.

[essegerne]

Accurate and good review. Thanks. Well, I still can't decide between Nikon 300d and Canon 40d. What would you choose?

[cameralabs]

There's a lot of features to weigh up, so I'd recommend checking out the verdict pages of my Nikon D300 and Canon 50D reviews at cameralabs . com... then if you have any Qs, feel free to post on the cameralabs forums...

[Blid182]

does this softwate come with the 400d? I would like to shoot time lapse, but not sure if i have the software.

[mwanichi]

Gordon, when are you going to review the Canon 50D?

[cameralabs]

I just posted my review of the EOS 50D at cameralabs . com!

[frmoc]

There's no way to keep up with the never-ending dual between Canon and Nikon. As soon as you buy "the latest", it becomes obslolete. I found that out when I researched the hell out of the 40d before buying it, only to find out a few months later it was made obsolete. Canon's motivation seems to be making money...not loyal customers.

[cameralabs]

The 40D is not obselete by any stretch of the imagination. The 50D does not replace it - it's a new model that's positioned above it at a much higher price. The 40D will remain on sale and remains a superb DSLR for the money. There'll always be new models though and the 40D is now a year old. If it bothers you to not have the very latest, I'd suggest visiting the cameralabs forums where rumours of new models are often discussed. You'll also find out when the trade shows are coming up...

[warrock556]

I was SO close in switching to Canon when this came out, but I'm glad I didn't, the D300 and D700 SMOKES this camera!

No offense to any Canon users.

[ShAwNeXsHeN]

ROFL ... that's equivalent to saying the 1Ds MKIII smokes the D300 and D700. LOL...

[fattahdapho]

thanx a lot canon!!!

[SythOfDeath69er]

thank u so much Gordan when i first watched this video i was like omg i love it so that day i started saving. i have now had the camera for about 10 months and there is not one regrett i love it so much

but im so tempted to now save up for the 50d

anyway thanks again for providing a GREAT video gordan

[cameralabs]

Well the 50D looks very promising, but the 40D is still a great camera! Check out cameralabs . com later today for a comparison of their features...

[wolverine180sx]

Hi Gordon

Thank you for providing the cameralabs site and video reviews, as they have been the most unbias and detailed source of information regarding digital cameras, i'm about to buy my first D-SLR A Canon EOS 40D, and hope to submit a few videos of my own. Again many thanks fot the information :-)

[GDfromSMSA]

Hi Gordon when the brand new EOS 50D available on the market & can you review it in the short time please!

[emado90]

thanks man

ilove you web

camera labs

[GETonMYlevel323]

whats a good memorory card for this camera

[gaz52]

This camera takes Compact Flash cards, and the bigger it is, the more pictures you can take. So I would buy the biggest you can find/afford. Check the Canon website first though to see if there's a limit on the size.

[genocide22]

betwen Canon 40D  and Nikon D80 wich one you recomend me???

thx in advance

[cameralabs]

See the verdict page of my 40D review at cameralabs . com!

[ValekShadow]

40d all the way

[domenus]

Thank you so much for all your reviews, Gordon! It has been a GREAT help for newbies to SLR World like me. I just got the 40D camera and it is just awesome! I love this camera.

[KiloByte69]

Oh my. I seriously want that camera.

[ryanracca]

Gordon, can you do manual focusing on Live View? and is the Live View mode slow enough to cause camera shake?

I read your verdict page about this btw=D

Your reply will be deeply appreciated like before...

[cameralabs]

Yep, all the details you want are in the features pages of this review at cameralabs . com - not just the verdict page!

[ryanracca]

Oh ok, I'll check it again...

Anyway, my family already decided to buy the 40D:)):))YAY!

[gaz52]

Yes you can. There should be a switch on the lens that says "AF/MF". Switch it to "MF" and then turn the ring on the end of the lens when you want to focus.

[ryanracca]

I already have my 40D and I knew that last month(when i bought my 40D)

Thanks though ^_^

[shallowlife]

Hey Gordon, thanks for your videos!

I still cant make up which cam to get though, since I am going to japan next month I could either get a canon KissX2 with the 18-55IS kit lens for 460€ or a 40D body for 540€! both from amazon. jp, so what do u think? which one would give me the most bang for my buck? thanks a lot!!

[cameralabs]

Hi, first of all check the verdict page of our 450D / XSi review at cameralabs . com to compare the features. Then I'd recommend picking them both up in person first to see which you prefer the look and feel of.

[shallowlife]

Thank you Gordon!, I also asked my questions in your forum and the nice people over there provided great help!

[carva822]

Excellent review!

Is there any possibility that you can make a comparison between the EOS 40D vs. Nikon D80??

[cameralabs]

Hi, I've compared them in the verdict of the 40D review at cameralabs . com.

[ryanracca]

So the 40D is way better than the 450D?

[cameralabs]

It's more professional... see the verdict page of our 450D review at cameralabs . com for a comparison.

[ryanracca]

Oh, but I have another question...

Since I'm just a hobbyist, what would you recommend for me?

I just need the ff.:

Faster fps

10 megapixels and above

Live View

[yomi1896]

40D semi-pro DSLR camera, 450D consumer-mid grade DSLR. Both are high quality cameras, more depends on your level of talent, budget, so on.

[theshnkr]

can you do a review on the 30D? =]

[cameralabs]

It came out vbefore we were doing videos, but there's a full review at cameralabs . com

[Supersonic5]

Excellent review, sir. Keep up the wonderful work.

[rvenes]

Hi!

Nice videos! I've seen alot of them and reading reviews on your site.

Just one quick question:

How do you activate the auto focus in LiveView mode? You said that had already activated the auto focus in the menu...

i cant find it!

[cameralabs]

Hi, see the 'screen and menus' section under Features in our 40D review at cameralabs . com for all the Live View details...

[WTFp0s]

Canon > Nikon

[MagicMan135]

Hi Gordon.

I've watched your videos for a long time, but I had a quick question if you find some time. Will the 40D software also work for a Mac OS system?

Thanks for all your help!

[cameralabs]

Yes I believe it comes with Mac software which also offers the same remote control facilities, but feel free to ask the 40D owners on the cameralabs forums for confirmation and more details.

[patrick95240]

i have seen the 40d with the ef 28-135 is lens at newegg for $1100.00 with the $200.00 doller rebate. the new xti is a nice camera also due to its smaller size. just remember the camera market is fixed, and your camera will be out dated in one year. the older canon xt is a great camera for its price, it was top rated when it first came out. i had very good luck with mine.

[cameralabs]

I'm a professional reviewer, not a pro photographer! I've posted some photos in the cameralabs forums, but so far there's not many of mine online...

[cameralabs]

The models I'd recommend can be found in the Best Buys section at cameralabs . com!

[lhmodel]

great review! thx!

[cameralabs]

It depends on the camera and demand for it. It might sound odd, but you wouldn't want to keep them anyway. As I said, I've been testing them for 15 years, so imagine the technology museum I'd have if I'd kept them all! You'd have hundreds of them!

[cameralabs]

They go back to the manufacturer and get lent to another publication.

[MGrammatico]

so me here. i can't ask to use one for a demonstration ?

[cameralabs]

If you represent a publication that's recognised and known by the manufacturer, then they might lend you kit to write about. I should mention I have been reviewing cameras for over 15 years though, so the manufacturers know me pretty well!

[cameralabs]

Hi, the cameras are sent from the manufacturers to review. They do this for magazines and certain websites. As for the 40D and the Nikon's, yes it is bigger and heavier - you can compare the dimensions at the Cameralabs website.