Canon EOS 40D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The 12.2-megapixel Canon EOS 450D features a 3in LCD screen, live view and a revised 9-point AF system.

Pros: Build quality, 6.5fps, 3in LCD screen, image detail

Cons: Some handling issues, low resolution LCD screen

Verdict: This is a proper upgrade to the 20D, whereas the 30D felt more of a stop-gap, and as a result the camera has caught up with the times. It's very well made, has some interesting and useful new features and should be popular with previous Canon owners ...

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: There's no denying Canon's success at the amateur end of the DSLR market. The EOS 350D (web ID: 72900) and 400D (web ID: 97741) made good impressions when they arrived. But while the low and high ends of the market arguably belong to Canon, the mid ...

Verdict: Superb build quality and performance make this a worthwhile upgrade for serious amateurs.

Review summary: The Canon EOS 40D is a digital SLR camera that strikes a terrific balance between performance and price.

Verdict: The strengths of the Canon EOS 40D overshadow any minor drawbacks. It is a powerful, scalable camera. This is a great step-up model whose versatility will grow along with a keen photographer. And if you're a more advanced shooter or a pro looking for ...

Review summary: Updated 12/23/08: I've used a wide spectrum of digital SLRs, from entry-level models up to pro models. Once you have a taste of the capabilities of a professional camera, you can't easily go back to a digital SLR that's less full-featured; likewise, ...

Pros: Fast: Capable of 6.5 frames per second Produced pleasing, well-balanced images

Cons: Live View mode is kludgy

Verdict: The strengths of the Canon EOS 40D overshadow those minor drawbacks, however. On the whole, it is a powerful, scalable camera. If you're graduating from a Rebel-series digital SLR, this is a great step-up model whose versatility will grow along with ...

Review summary: Canon's launch of the 40D was gazumped somewhat by Nikon's almost synchronised announcement of the D300. While the 40D features a robust set of new or improved features, Nikon went one better, at least on paper, albeit at a significantly higher price

Verdict: The 40D continues the evolutionary rather than revolutionary approach favoured by Canon over the past few years. Yes, it has more megapixels, but at 10.1mp versus 8.2 in the 20D/30D, this isn't a significant boost. Rather, the 40D's improvements, with ...