Canon 40D Body

Canon EOS 40D Camera (BODY ONLY)

Good Condition. Scuff mark on LCD screen, otherwise totally clean.

51 200 Shutter Actuations (should be good for 100 000+)

With the same rugged, conservative shape, the Canon EOS 40D will be mostly familiar, save for a few moved controls, an extra button or two, and a very large 3.0-inch LCD.

Its 10.1-megapixel sensor finally gives Canon's semi-pro digital camera parity with the majority of its competitors, and a 6.5-frame-per-second continuous mode helps speed things up over the current competition at this price level.

The Canon 40D also has an improved viewfinder, an enhanced Live View mode, better dust sealing, and the DIGIC III image processor that allows 14-bit analog to digital conversion for better color rendition. Canon's improved upon the standard 9-point AF array on the EOS 40D by making all points Cross-type, which, combined with other improvements, results in a claimed 30% greater AF speed.

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.

At first blush, the Canon 40D consists mostly of incremental improvements, once again. The EOS 40D is not as groundbreaking as some would like, but it's arguable that serious photographers don't want to have to learn whole new ways using their main tools. It's also important to note that Canon's semi-pro SLRs, both the 20D and 30D, are much loved by their owners, producing excellent image quality despite the "mere" 8-megapixel sensor. The line in general has never been about sex-appeal, but about solid, reliable performance.

Canon 40D Basic Features:

•10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
•Kit lens EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
•Optical Viewfinder plus Live View via LCD
•3.0-inch LCD
•ISO range of 100 to 3,200
•Shutter speeds: 30 second to 1/8000
•Uses Compact Flash Type I and Type II, Microdrive
•Lithium-ion battery
•146 x 108 x 74mm
•844 grams

Canon 40D Special Features:

•6.5 fps continuous-mode speed (30D was 5 fps)
•75 large/fine JPEG, 17 RAW buffer size (30D was 28 large/fine frames)
•sRAW mode, 1/4 resolution RAW format
•New Live View mode (similar to 1D Mark III, but enhanced)
•Live View mode allows AF by pressing AF-ON button (drops mirror to focus)
•Live View mode offers 5x/10x magnification to aid manual focusing
•Live View mode has electronic 1st-curtain shutter option for fast, quiet shutter release
•14-bit digitization (up from 12-bit)
•Highlight Tone Priority mode
•All 9 AF points are cross-type
•Center AF point offers enhanced accuracy along both axes with lenses f/2.8 or faster
•Expanded metering range, down to EV 0 (30D went to EV 1)
•AE system adds 3 "Custom" modes
•LCD is brighter than 30D's, but viewing angle is reduced to 140 degrees from 170.
•7-step LCD brightness adjust (30D was 5 steps)
•Expanded custom function menu (24 vs 17 for 30D)
•Menu format follows tabbed design of 1D Mark III
•Ultrasonic sensor cleaning system (Similar to Rebel XTi)
•DIGIC III processor (up from DIGIC II)
•Manual color temperature range extends down to 2,500K (30D was 2,800K)
•Viewfinder magnification 0.95x (up from 0.90x on 30D)
•Viewfinder eyepoint raised from 20 to 22mm
•Interchangeable focusing screen (30D's screen is fixed)
•More information in viewfinder readouts
•Compatible with Picture Style Editor (PSE) software to adjust style, color, and tone curves
•Compatible with latest Digital Photo Professional and EOS Utility 2.1 to support Remote Live View and Dust Delete Data functions

Comes with neck strap, battery, charger, USB cable.

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