Canon EOS 40D DSLR

kielder · #1 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 06:57 PM

Hi,

I am thinking about purchasing this camera, and was wondering whether anyone else has bought one, or knows what it is like?

glsammy · #2 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 07:16 PM

It's a lovely camera. Can't really fault it, although I've only had a 20D to compare it to.
What I particularly like about it:

Large rear screen, with Live View mode. Very useful when shooting macro shots.
Extremely fast in operation, both in start up and continuous shooting mode.
Although it's rated only 1.4 shots per second faster than the 20D, it feels faster than that.
Much better ISO range, I find this one of the best points of all. Gives far more flexibility.
High ISO performance to me seems much better than the 20D, although other disagree. All I know is that I can use ISO 1000 and get better results than I could with the 20D on ISO 800.
Good battery life, far better than the 20D.
Quieter shutter, especially in Live View Mode.
Faster more accurate auto focus.
Better more logical menu system.

I still use my 20D, but the 40D is without doubt the better overall camera.

You may gather I like it!

kielder · #3 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 07:20 PM

Wow, thankyou, I have to admit that some of those terms flew over my head, I am a newbie with this technology, but it was recommended, and although I know very little at the moment I will learn prior to getting it! Would you help me with these terms?

wildmanofthewoods · #4 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 07:38 PM

I bought this camera when it first came out & it is brill. Altough its just developed a fault. Well i mean it just don't work. i've returned it to canon for repair i hope i get it back before the weekend, i'm supposed to be going to Scotland for the week.

glsammy · #5 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmanofthewoods

I bought this camera when it first came out & it is brill. Altough its just developed a fault. Well i mean it just don't work. i've returned it to canon for repair i hope i get it back before the weekend, i'm supposed to be going to Scotland for the week.

That's very bad luck.

I hope you get it back promptly.

wildmanofthewoods · #6 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by glsammy

That's very bad luck.

I hope you get it back promptly.

Thankyou thats very much appreciated

wildlifesnapper · #7 (**permalink**) 13-06-2008, 08:20 PM

Hi

I'll guarantee you wont be dissapointed.

neil

CloudedYellow · #8 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 06:41 AM

Hi Kielder

I have one as well. I too upgraded from a 20D and I agree with all the comments Graham has made. I also really like the 2 second shutter delay - no more using a remote control!! The £100 cashback helped a little in my decision making (is that still running?) and like Neil I am certainly not disappointed either.

I guess the camera you need to compare with it is the 450D which I have not used myself. On paper it looks to be quite a lot better than the 350D which I do have. The 350 feels a bit light (with a heavy leans attached you need to support the lens and not the camera) and compared the 40D the menuing is a bit of a pain. I don't know what the price difference is.

Richard

ollyk · #9 (**permalink**) 14-06-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kielder

Wow, thankyou, I have to admit that some of those terms flew over my head, I am a newbie with this technology, but it was recommended, and although I know very little at the moment I will learn prior to getting it! Would you help me with these terms?

Maybe a bit overkill for a first choice then? The xxxd (oh and the new 1000d) camera's will produce images of exactly the same quality (even same noise levels) but this range are not quite as ergonomic, but overall a much smaller, lighter and cheaper package. Ideal if you are starting and you can spend more on the glass. I think hand size tends to figure a lot with many people though so go to Jessops try a 400 / 450d & 40d for comparison.

I have a 350d I would like faster focus, spot meter and a quicker way of changing ISO I considered a second hand 30d but then looked at my lens collection and decided against.
Another point is I feel that I am ready for an upgrade on a 'technical' level but I feel the images I produce are not at a level where I can justify such an advanced camera yet - I think my artistic expression lets me down here!