Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera

The Canon EOS 40D is a 10.1-megapixel semi-professional digital single-lens reflex camera.

Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography-the Canon EOS 40D.

Furthermore, the 14-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion process enables the camera to recognize 16,384 colors per pixel for finer and more accurate gradations of tones and colors.

This battery packs a powerful punch, with 10.3 Wh of energy stored in its plastic shell.

While I was unable to try the lens, it is generally VERY well liked in the Canon community.

Even with all of this speed, the EOS 40D Digital SLR provides impressive image quality using a 10.1-megapixel CMOS APS-C size image sensor that utilizes large microlenses over each pixel to reduce noise and expand sensitivity up to ISO 3200.

Amazing image quality and outstanding performance are just two of the many benefits photographers, from beginners to professionals, will experience with every interaction with a Canon EOS digital camera.

The camera uses the new DiG!C III image processor, which was first used in the Canon EOS-1D Mark III, introduced earlier that year.

Ideal for shooting and actually capturing speed-sensitive subjects such as wildlife-nature shots as well as a wide variety of action and sports scenes, the combination of Canon’s latest processor, DDR SDRAM high-speed memory, four-channel-per-line sensor readout, and two separate motors for shutter and mirror operation provides a fast, 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability, a top shutter speed of 1/8000 seconds, a fast 0.15-second initial start-up, and nearly instantaneous shutter response.

Ideal for shooting and actually capturing speed-sensitive subjects such as wildlife-nature shots as well as a wide variety of action and sports scenes.

It is the successor to the Canon EOS 30D and can accept EF and EF-S lenses.

Like its predecessor, it uses an APS-C sized image sensor, resulting in a 1.6x field of view crop factor.

It incorporates an enhanced, 10.1-megapixel CMOS imaging sensor with the proprietary and super-efficient DIGIC III image processor together with a completely redesigned auto-focus sensor.

It is also compatible with any of the EX Speedlite line of flash units and supports the E-TTL II protocol that provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness.

The combination of Canon’s latest processor, DDR SDRAM high-speed memory, four-channel-per-line sensor readout, and two separate motors for shutter and mirror operation provides a fast, 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability.

The EOS 40D Digital SLR is compatible with the full line-up of Canon EF lenses as well as the expanding selection of high-quality, affordable EF-S lenses created specifically for Canon Digital SLRs with APS-C size image sensors.

The enhanced durability of the EOS 40D is attributed to its magnesium alloy exterior with upgraded dust and weather resistant construction, particularly around the camera’s connection ports, battery compartment and memory card door.

To use this, you must first open up a RAW image.

The RAW format is 14-bit instead of the 12-bit of the 30D.

Faster readout makes for faster followup shots, and surely helps with Live View.

Canon was also the first to deliver a digital SLR with a full-frame sensor, and they delivered it years before anyone else in the form of the 11.4-megapixel EOS-1Ds, which shipped in 2003.

System accessories for the EOS 40D SLR include the redesigned high-capacity BG-E2N Battery Grip, which facilitates high-volume shooting, greater power options, and easier vertical shooting.

Other additions on the Canon 40D include interchangeable focusing screens, a much-needed AF-ON button, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System for sensor dust reduction, and three new optional accessories: an IS version of the 18-55mm kit lens; a new backward-compatible, weather-sealed battery grip; and a new Wireless File Transmitter that will allow remote control of the camera as well as transmission of a Live View image from the camera to the computer.

By default when shooting in Creative zone modes , it works much the same as a half-press of the shutter button.

The first application that you’ll probably bump into is EOS Utility, which you can use for transferring photos from the camera, adjusting settings, or controlling the camera remotely.

This includes various shooting modes, ability to change ISO and white balance, a pop-up flash unit, and an LCD screen.

Both battery grips have additional buttons, which are handy for shooting in the portrait orientation.

As it’s name implies, the WFT allows you to transfer photos wirelessly to a computer or FTP site.

The EOS Integrated Cleaning System uses ultrasonic vibrations to literally shake dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor each time the camera is powered up or shut down.

A new sensor cleaning system has been introduced.