Overview and Features
The 40D has many similar characteristics to its predecessors the 20D and 30D, but also many differences. This includes various shooting modes, ability to change ISO and white balance, a pop-up flash unit, an LCD screen of 3.0 inches (an upgrade from the previous model, the Canon EOS 30D with a screen of only 2.5 inches), and a rugged magnesium alloy protective inner-shell, which both the Canon 30D and 40D have.
The newest feature to the 40D is Live View (which the 30D, 20D, 10D, and all previous models do not have), allowing photographers to use the LCD screen as their viewfinder. It is very useful for taking pictures low to the ground, when your eye can't reach the viewfinder. The shutter noise is quieter in this mode, as well.
- 10.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- DIGIC III processor
- 3.0 inch LCD Monitor
- 14-bit Processor
- Live View Mode
- Wide 9 point AF (all points are cross-type with the centre point having an additional f/2.8 sensitive cross-type sensor placed diagonally)
- Selectable AF and metering modes
- Built in Flash
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- ISO 100–1600 (3200 with custom function)
- Continuous Drive up to 6.5 frame/s (75 images (JPEG), 17 images (RAW))
- Canon EF/EF-S Lenses
- Canon EX Speedlites
- PAL/NTSC video output
- File Formats include: JPEG, RAW, sRAW (both RAW formats are 14-bit)
- RAW & JPEG simultaneous recording
- USB 2.0 computer interface
- BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 Battery Types (BP-511A battery supplied)
- Tough inner metal (magnesium alloy) shell
- Approx Weight 0.822 kg
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