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
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Canon pushes proven EOS technology to a new level, providing photographers an unbeatable experience with the EOS 40D. It combines their tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that does everything expected of a traditional digital SLR incorporating staggering leaps forward in technology. Enhanced features such as Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning system, Live View Function, a stunning 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more make a spectacular package all in a sturdy, magnesium alloy body.
Equipped with a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS 40D allows you to capture images with utmost sharpness and astounding colors. The more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor really aids auto-focusing, accurate white balance and processing time and consumes much less energy than previous versions. This ultra-fast camera features an impressive shutter speed down to 1/8000 second for the flawless speed shots you can have. The newly-designed, high-precision 9-point wide area AF system ensures that the images are precise and accurate even while focusing on moving subjects!
The included Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM kit lens provides a useful zoom range from 28mm to 135mm to meet your demands on shooting virtually on any occasion. The EF lens also features a ring-type USM for swift, silent auto focus and full-time manual focus. With this powerful EF lens, the EOS 40D is a highly-advanced camera for the pro that's friendly enough for the amateur!
Canon pushes proven EOS technology to a new level, providing photographers an unbeatable experience with the EOS 40D. It combines their tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that does everything expected of a traditional digital SLR incorporating staggering leaps forward in technology. Enhanced features such as Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning system, Live View Function, a stunning 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more make a spectacular package all in a sturdy, magnesium alloy body.
Equipped with a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, the EOS 40D allows you to capture images with utmost sharpness and astounding colors. The more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor really aids auto-focusing, accurate white balance and processing time and consumes much less energy than previous versions. This ultra-fast camera features an impressive shutter speed down to 1/8000 second for the flawless speed shots you can have. The newly-designed, high-precision 9-point wide area AF system ensures that the images are precise and accurate even while focusing on moving subjects!
The included Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM kit lens provides a useful zoom range from 28mm to 135mm to meet your demands on shooting virtually on any occasion. The EF lens also features a ring-type USM for swift, silent auto focus and full-time manual focus. With this powerful EF lens, the EOS 40D is a highly-advanced camera for the pro that's friendly enough for the amateur!
10.1 Megapixel APS-C Size CMOS SensorThe Canon EOS 40D features a new Canon 10.1 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor with an extensive ISO range from 100 all the way up to 3200 (in extended mode). With a 14-bit A/D conversion, the Canon EOS 40D provides fine transitions from light to dark tones and a significant drop in digital and shadow noise. The APS-C size sensor with a 3:2 aspect ratio realizes an effective angle of view that's just 1.6 times the focal length indicated on Canon EF lenses.
DIGIC III Image ProcessorDeveloped to maximize performance between the capture and recording stages of digital photography, the EOS 40D's DIGIC III processor is faster and more powerful than ever. Combined with Canon's CMOS sensor, the latest-generation DIGIC III Image Processor achieves even higher levels of performance. The entire electronic system is totally re-designed for an incredible combination of speed and image quality, delivering significantly reduced digital noise in shadow areas and superior color reproduction.
Outstanding 6.5fps Continuous ShootingThe Canon EOS 40D is one of the fastest DSLRs available at this price, delivering 6.5fps continuous shooting and capturing up to 75 JPEGs or 17 RAW images in one burst, ideal for shooting everything from wildlife to sports.
Large 3.0" LCD Screen with Live View FunctionThe Canon EOS 40D features a stunning, ultra large 3.0-inch LCD screen for effortless menu reading and the ultimate reviewing comfort. With the new live view function, frame and shoot directly through the LCD screen for finely composed shots. Users can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for architectural photography.
Integrated Self Cleaning Sensor UnitThe Canon EOS 40D features an all-new, Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to combat stray dust that enters the camera and adheres to the image sensor during a lens change. The low-pass filter cleans itself automatically with ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly. Dust that has been missed by the integrated Self Cleaning Sensor Unit can be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 3.1. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving.
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Kit LensThe Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM kit lens features a useful zoom range from 28mm to 135mm, enough for scenery, portrait and other daily shots. With the Image Stabilizer, obtain sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without using flash or a tripod, handy for places where flash is prohibited. The EF lens also uses a ring-type USM for swift, silent auto focus and full-time manual focus.
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Details
Color
Black
Model
Brand
Canon
Series
EOS
Model
EOS 40D
Details
Package Type
Single Lens Kit
Image Sensor
Image Sensor
CMOS
Image Sensor Size
0.87" x 0.58"/22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor)
Gross Pixels
Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Effective Pixels
10.1 MP
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Dust Cleaning System
Low-pass Filter
Image Processor
DIGIC III
Resolution
3888 x 2592
White Balance
White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Eye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
Coverage
Approx. 95% horizontally and vertically
Magnification
0.95x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint
Approx. 22mm
Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Interchangeable (2 types sold separately), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image (monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information)
Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function
LCD Monitor
LCD
3.0" 230K
LCD Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Adjustment
7 levels provided
Focus
Focus Type
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
Focusing Modes
Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Points
9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses
AF-assist Beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Focusing Point Selection
Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection
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
ISO 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
AE Lock
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
Shutter
Shutter Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speed
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Self-timer
10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay
Remote Control Support
Canon N3 type terminal
Flash
Flash Type
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments
Drive System
Drive Modes
Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
Continuous Shooting Speed
High speed: Max 6.5 shots/sec. Low speed: Max 3 shots/sec.
Maximum Burst
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 75; RAW: Approx. 17 RAW + JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 14 *Based on Canon's testing standards with 1GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style *Varies depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.
Function
Live View Function
Shooting Modes (1) Live View shooting (2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing Manual focus Autofocus (Live View image interrupted for AF)
Metering Modes Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Magnified View Magnifiable by 5x or 10x at AF point
Playback
Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, AF point display, Auto rotate, Rotate Live View: View image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-7-1
Customization
Register under Mode Dial's C1, C2, and C3 positions
Recording System
File Format
DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
Image Type
JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2)
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording Media
CF Card Type I and II and external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A)
Lens
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
Lens Mount
Canon EF Mount
Lens Spec
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 28-135mm 1:3.5-5.6