Canon EOS 40D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We've been working with a production version of the new Canon EOS 40D digital SLR camera and have posted some of our standard test images from the Imaging-Resource.com lab. Like most of Canon's SLRs in this semi-pro series, our early impression of ...

Verdict: As sometimes happens, something that I write in all innocence is challenged by those who say it simply can't be so. In this case it's my claim, above, that "...the IQ of the 40D is on a par if not even slightly better than that of the Canon 5D". ...

Review summary: Every 18 months or so, Canon has unveiled a new model in its mid-range D-SLR line. It's that time again, and the new EOS 40D features a truly remarkable array of improvements over its predecessor - which was an excellent camera in its own right. And ...

Review summary: The Canon EOS 40D is a leap forward in improvement over its predecessors and its new features make it a great enthusiast's dSLR or a credible professional backup system.

Pros: A set of useful new features ; retains the user-friendly design of its predecessors ; good-value-for-money kit ; class-leading build quality and continuous shooting speed

Cons: Same resolution and sensor size as the much cheaper EOS 400D ; Live view allows only manual focus

Verdict: The Canon EOS 40D is a leap forward in improvement over its predecessors and its new features make it a great enthusiast's dSLR or a credible professional backup system.

Review summary: The Canon EOS 40D is Canons next generation digital SLR! Combining market leading experience with technical innovation to blow the competition out of the water! There's certainly a lot of buzz about this model, but is it justified? We took a closer ...

Verdict: New Features of the Canon EOS 40D: