Canon EOS 40D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We had our eyes on Nikon's awesome-looking D300 - but Canon's 40D has distracted us by offering similar specs for substantially less cash

Pros: Solid build. Good controls. Great results

Cons: Low-res screen. No HDMI

Pros: Brilliant image quality, speedy burst mode, robust construction, dust reduction solution

Cons: Some minor auto focus problems in low light

Verdict: For at least a little while it appears the Canon 40D is king of the hill. While the Nikon D80 and D200 both provide reasonable alternatives for enthusiasts, and the Nikon D40x and Canon EOS 400D are both more suitable options for amateurs, the 40D's ...

Review summary: A significant leap forward for the range, the Canon EOS 40D features a redesigned body and menu system, introduces some long-requested features, integrates some of the new technology from the EOS 1D Mark III and delivers a considerable bump in ...

Pros: Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs ; first-rate photo quality

Cons: Large spot size for spot meter ; relatively sluggish low-light focus

Verdict: Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions

Review summary: Canon is known as one of the best digital camera brands out there on the market today. Nikon is the only other company that can even compete with this behemoth, and that competition just got a little more heated with Canon's new release. The Canon EOS ...

Verdict: The 40D is a great camera if you are looking for something in the semipro photographer range. It has all of the necessary features, and even a few extra features that it didn't even need. The Live View function will come in handy every once in a while ...

Award: Highly Recommended!

Review summary: The Canon EOS 40D is the newest addition to Canon's extensive range of digital SLR cameras. Canon splits its DSLRs into three separate ranges, identified by the number of digits in the model name. The EOS 400D is the â??amateurâ?? model, the EOS 1D ...

Verdict: Many people imagine that a better camera will help you take better pictures. Thatâ-'s not quite true. In fact, a better camera simply helps you take pictures betterâ-¦ In other words, the picture quality is decided by the photographer, not the camera. ...