Canon EOS 40D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: There's a lot to like about Canon's successor to the popular EOS 30D digital single-lens reflex camera. Experienced photographers will enjoy the EOS 40D's intuitive design and easy-to-use software interface, not to mention the great image quality. It ...

Pros: Image quality ; great interface with re-defined menu structure ; nice customization features ; good live view implementation ; custom modes

Cons: Limited auto-bracketing ; inconvenient power switch ; lacks some advanced features and customization options

Verdict: Canon's EOS 40D is the successor to the popular EOS 30D

Review summary: New Canon digital SLR camera strikes a terrific balance between performance and price.

Review summary: Canon Canada Inc. has once again launched a series of generous "double cash back" rebates covering SLR cameras like the Canon EOS 40D and the higher end full frame 12.8 MP Canon EOS 5D, along with savings on a number of Canon EF lenses, Speedlites, ...

Review summary: You've got to the stage in your photographic development where you've outgrown the teenage point-‘n'-shoot crowd and have maybe thought seriously about composing shots where you have more say in the settings, effects and lighting conditions. ...

Verdict: If this is your first tentative step into the semi-pro photo arena, it's hard to imagine a more complete, trustworthy and versatile introduction, and for the veteran the 40D has some definite improvements to offer over the EOS 30D.

Review summary: If you're new to the digital SLR market, this camera is a strong contender. If you're upgrading from an SLR that's older or has different features, however, the call isn't so easy to make.

Verdict: But if you're starting from scratch and are in the market for a digital SLR, the 40D should definitely be one of your final contenders because of its great design, excellent interface, very competitive price/performance ratio, and support for Canon's ...