Brand Canon
Model EOS 40D
Series EOS Series
Color Black
Weight 26.1 oz.
Dimensions 5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9"
Type DSLR
Image Sensor
Image Sensor 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS
Gross Pixels 10.5 MP
Effective Pixels 10.1 MP
Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100-1600* (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200
* Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.
Resolution 3,888 x 2,592
Lens
Digital Zoom No
Focal Length Depends On Lens
Aperture Depends On Lens
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Focus
Focus Type Auto
Auto Focus 9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses
Additional high-precision, diagonal cross-type sensor at Center AF point, used with lenses f/2.8 or faster
Normal Focus Range Depends On Lens
Macro Focus Range Depends On Lens
Flash
Flash Mode Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
External Flash Supported
Exposure
Exposure Control Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable), Full auto (non-shiftable), Programmed image control modes, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
Exposure Compensation +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
Metering System 35-zone TTL full aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)
Center-weighted average metering
Functions
Consumers comments
Review of the shop
If you are a serious amateur fotographer or a semi-pro this is the camera for you. Also if you have any EF-S lenses.
Many profesionals have this camera in their bag because its versatility and speed.
Cons: It is a heavy and large camera. Which is expected for a D-SLR with a large sensor and a magnesium body! This should actually be a pro!
Other Thoughts: I love this camera. I will probably never get rid of it.