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Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera
10 Megapixel , 3.0" LCD

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Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography-the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With new features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

Power and versatility in one supremely equipped tool for the discerning photographer. Step up to the challenge of 6.5fps, 10.1 Megapixels and a host of features designed to help you raise your game.

Features

  • 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
  • 6.5fps, 75 JPEG image burst
  • High precision wide area AF
  • 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
  • DIGIC III processor
  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System
  • Picture Style
  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlite

 


 

Salient Features for Canon EOS 40D

10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Canon’s CMOS sensor gives the camera a wide dynamic range, retaining subtle details in shadow and highlight areas. An improved pixel design and on-chip noise reduction ensure clean, crisp images throughout the ISO range. Images are converted at 14 bits for finer gradations and superior colour reproduction.

6.5 fps shooting
The EOS 40D captures up to 6.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 75 large JPEG images (17 in RAW).

Wide-area AF with 9 cross type points
The high precision AF system employs 9 cross type points for precise focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The central AF point offers sensitivity up to f/2.8. Points are spread out across the AF frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects.

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

3.0" LCD with Live View mode
The bright 3.0" LCD provides pin-sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing your image from the LCD.

DIGIC III processor
Fast and highly accurate, DIGIC III processes images at 14 bits for finer colour gradations. DIGIC III minimizes power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.

sRAW
In addition to retaining the RAW image capture capabilities of its predecessors, the EOS 40D SLR now offers a more manageable "sRAW" recording format. In sRAW mode, the number of pixels is reduced to one-fourth that of a standard RAW image and the file size is cut in half, while retaining all of the flexibility and creative possibilities associated with full-size, conventional RAW images.

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s built-in dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the sensor clean. A combination of technologies reduces, repels and removes dust and includes a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes dust from the sensor with each power on.

Picture Style
Picture Style presets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response. Picture Style presets are customizable in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software.

Magnesium alloy body
A durable magnesium alloy body with environmental seals protects the camera from the rigours of heavy use.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 40D is compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses, and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Wireless shooting and remote file transfers are possible with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3.

Connectivity
Video Out allows reviewing on a TV screen. Connect with USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast data transfers.

 

 

Standard Accessories for Canon EOS 40D

  • Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR body


 

Technical Specifications for Canon EOS 40D
Type
Type
 
Digital AF/AE SLR
 
Recording Medium
 
CF Card Type I and II and external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A)
 
Image Format
 
0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor)
 
Compatible Lenses
 
Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
 
Lens Mount
 
Canon EF mount
 
Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor*
 
1.6x
 
Image Sensor
Type
 
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor
 
Pixels
 
Approx. 10.10 megapixels
 
Total Pixels
 
Approx. 10.50 megapixels
 
Aspect Ratio
 
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
 
Color Filter System
 
RGB primary color filters
 
Low-pass Filter fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Recording System
Recording Format
 
DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
 
Image Format
 
JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2)
 
File Size
 
  1. JPEG/Large: Approx. 3.5MB (3,888 x 2,592)
  2. JPEG/Medium: Approx. 2.1MB (2,816 x 1,880)
  3. JPEG/Small: Approx. 1.2MB (1,936 x 1,288)
  4. RAW: Approx. 12.4MB (3,888 x 2,592)
  5. sRAW: Approx. 7.1MB (1,936 x 1,288)

 
Folders
 
Automatically created by camera; can be user-created with "Manual Reset" file naming setting
 
File Numbering
 
  1. Continuous numbering
  2. Auto reset
  3. Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically)

 
Color Space
 
Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
 
Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-B port. NTSC/PAL for video output
White Balance
Settings
 
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K)
 
Auto White Balance
 
Auto white balance, taken from imaging sensor
 
Personal White Balance
 
White balance bracketing: Three consecutive images written to CF card for each firing of shutter; Up to +/- 3 levels in 1-step increments
White balance shift: blue/amber bias and/or magenta/green bias +/- up to 9 levels; manually set by user
Viewfinder
Type
 
Eye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
 
Coverage
 
Approx. 95% horizontally and vertically
 
Magnification
 
0.95x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
 
Eyepoint
 
Approx. 22mm
 
Dioptric Adjustment Correction
 
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
 
Mirror
 
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
 
Viewfinder Information
 
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image (monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information)
 
Depth-of-Field Preview
 
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function
 
Eyepiece Shutter
 
None
Autofocus
Type
 
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
 
AF Points
 
9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses

Additional high-precision, diagonal cross-type sensor at Center AF point, used with lenses f/2.8 or faster
 
AF Working Range
 
EV -0.5 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C)
 
Focusing Modes
 
Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF), Manual Focus (MF)
 
AF Point Selection
 
Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection
 
Selected AF Point Display
 
Superimposed red illumination in viewfinder; also visible on top or rear LCD panel when AF point select button is pressed
 
AF-assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Exposure Control
Metering Modes
 
35-zone TTL full aperture metering
 
  1. Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
  2. Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
  3. Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)
  4. Center-weighted average metering

 
Metering Range
 
EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
 
Exposure Control Systems
 
Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable), Full auto (non-shiftable), Programmed image control modes, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
 
ISO Speed Range
 
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600* (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200

* Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.
 
Exposure Compensation
 
Exposure Compensation (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
 
AE Lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
Shutter
Type
 
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
 
Shutter Speeds
 
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
 
Shutter Release
 
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
 
Self-timer
 
10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay
 
Remote Control Canon N3 type terminal
Built-in Flash
Type
 
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
 
Guide Number
 
13/43 (ISO 100 in meters/feet)
 
Recycling Time
 
Approx. 3 sec.
 
Flash-ready Indicator
 
Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder
 
Flash Coverage
 
17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format)
 
Flash Metering System
 
E-TTL II autoflash
 
Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments;

Can be set on EOS 40D body or with most EX-series speedlites
 
LCD Monitor
Type
 
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
 
Screen Monitor size
 
3.0 in.
 
Pixels
 
Approx. 230,000 pixels
 
Coverage
 
Approx. 100%
 
Brightness Control 7 levels provided
Playback
Image Display Format
 
Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, AF point display, Auto rotate, Rotate
Live View: View image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-7-1
 
Highlight Alert In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink
 
Image Protection and Erase
Protection
 
Single image or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection
 
Erase
 
Single image, select images, all images in a CF card or unprotected images
 
Direct Printing from the Camera
 
Enabled with the Print/Share button
 
Compatible Printers
 
CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-200U, included with camera kit)
 
Settings Print quantity, style (image, paper size, paper type, printing effects, layout), trimming, tilt correction (compatibility varies, depending upon printer in use)
Menus
Menu Categories
 
  1. Shooting
  2. Playback
  3. Setup
  4. Custom function/My Menu

 
LCD Monitor Language 18 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
 
Power Source
Battery
 
One dedicated Battery Pack BP-511A
AC power can be supplied via the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2
 
Number of Shots
 
Normal shooting, at 73°F/23°C:
No flash: approx. 1100 images
50% flash use: approx. 800 images

at 32°F/0°C:
No flash: approx. 950 images
50% flash use: approx. 700 images

(tests comply with CIPA industry test standards)

The above figures apply when one fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used
 
Battery Check
 
Automatic
 
Power Saving
 
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
 
Back-up Battery One CR2016 coin-type lithium battery. Battery life approx. 5 years
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
 
5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm
 
Weight 26.1 oz./740g
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range
 
32-104°F/0-40°C
 
Operating Humidity Range 85% or less

 


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