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EOS 40D
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.
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Review 1 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Not A Bunny
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Metering off
Date: April 20, 2009
My current (now unused) camera is a compact Canon A620 with which I'm happy. However, I wanted to make pictures that "pop", like those from magazines, so I thought Canon EOS 40D could do it.
I was and still am (you'll see why) worried that I've spent a lot of money and got little to show for, but the chance to take some serious pictures showed itself when I was invited to a kiting event.
Sure enough, the pictures taken are sharp, full of large colorful areas and smiles and really "pop" as I wanted. The light was beautiful (soft, golden, toward the end of the day, the sun behind). The background was far away (being on a field). I can say that after seeing the pictures on my computer I thought the money was worth it.
So what's the problem? Metering. Big time trouble. Completely messed up. I like to take candid pictures and I thought I could do away with reviewing pictures on the display in order to save battery, but this is not possible if I'm shooting in the Creative Zone.
I am biased in saying this because with my compact camera I would look at simulated exposure from the display and know (from experience) what to do to adjust the exposure. With a DSLR, I thought I would not need to do this (considering the money involved).
The 40D usually underexposes in the Creative Zone, although that would not be a problem if it were consistent in doing so. But it's not. The manual says the metering sensor can be fooled by various factors, but I've found that it's waaay too easy to fool it.
The Basic Zone modes seem to apply some correction because they are just about right (overexpose clouds in a sunny day). I've read that they use "Auto Lighting Optimization", but this is used automatically only in the Basic Zone and there is no way to activate it in the Creative Zone. In any case, I don't know if this is really the cause of the "correct" behavior.
The reason why I don't want to use the Basic Zone for shooting is that the focus points can't be adjusted there and, except for closeup portraits, the camera can easily focus anywhere but on the subject.
If it weren't for the kiting event, I could have thought the camera was damaged, but those pictures were shot mostly in aperture priority and were consistently exposed (perhaps slightly under, but my notebook display is not exactly photographic quality to tell for sure).
I read that the camera adjusts the exposure as if everything was 18% gray. After seeing the result, I want to have available different metering algorithms (or more metering zones?) because the current one is way off. Canon says that snow, for example, is 2 stops underexposed. I found that sunny skies are about 1 stop underexposed. I don't get it, why can't the camera just say "well, there is a lot of light so there is snow or a sunny day, better leave the exposure as I'm seeing things"?
Or instead of different metering algorithms, how about adding in the viewfinder the absolute brightness (00...99 - each unit equals 1/3 or 1/6 stops maybe?) which the camera will use to determine the exposure? (The exposure compensation really doesn't need to take that much space, just use 3 characters.) For instance, if I know I'm taking a picture of some clouds in a sunny day and know from experience that this means a brightness of 80, but see the camera using a brightness of 50, I could adjust right away the exposure compensation.
I'm not gonna decrease the mark too much for this because there are ways around it (although take time that I don't have for candid photos) and the properly exposed pictures are very good.
There are also some annoying things (some to consider for the 60D?!):
* The buttons from the bottom of the camera are accidentaly pressed when I walk with the camera hanging from my neck. I had pictures showing up, information being displayed, the camera shutting down.
* There is no swivel display. I miss it (from my A620) when I trying shooting from weird angles.
* The strap mount should be on the side with the display in order to keep the camera downward when hanging from the neck (or so it seems I would want it to hang.) This could be incompatible with a swivel display (but the swivel is more important to me).
* OLED display for the 60D?
* The buttons from the bottom of the camera are accidentaly pressed when I walk with the camera hanging from my neck. I had pictures showing up, information being displayed, the camera shutting down.
* There is no swivel display. I miss it (from my A620) when I trying shooting from weird angles.
* The strap mount should be on the side with the display in order to keep the camera downward when hanging from the neck (or so it seems I would want it to hang.) This could be incompatible with a swivel display (but the swivel is more important to me).
* OLED display for the 60D?
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Review 2 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Mark Jr
Location: Las Vegas, NV --- Phoenix, AZ
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Tough Camera
Date: March 5, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, good battery life, tough as nails, slient fast focusing
Cons: none
I bought the Canon 40D kit about a year ago and I love it. I am a rodeo photographer, when shooting rodeos you encounter alot of dust and mud, the camera has held up great. I had a bull come charging at me full speed, when I jumped onto the fence the camera slamed into the metal railing and then fell into a huge mud puddle. I picked it up and wiped in off, and it worked just fine, I was able to turn around and shoot the next ride with no problems. I will never buy anything but Canon. They build a quality product that can take a beating, with a metal body and weather seals it is one tough camera
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Review 3 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Zeke
Location: Virgina
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
New user
Date: February 6, 2010
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, easy to use
Cons: noisy, Heavy/Bulky
First DLSR I have owned. Easy to learn and easy to use. Takes great pictures in all modes. Great for action shots.
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Review 4 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Great Camera
Location: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Great Camera
Date: January 30, 2010
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I love this camera. It is great for advance photographers who are looking to go pro. Don't get me wrong, you can use this camera as a pro. I get pro results with every shot. This camera is a great money maker.
Have fun ...!!!
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Review 5 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Becky
Location: Irvington, Kentucky
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
What I have always wanted
Date: November 20, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I have had several digital cameras and had desired to move up to a EOS SLR for some time, I looked at many brands, models and did much research before I made my decision. I decided to take the plunge and buy this Cannon 40D. It was originally much more money than I was wanting to spend but it has been so worth it. I have taken more that 20,000 pictures with this camera ranging from just goofing off shots to see what the camera would do to shooting local events for historic preservation. Our Director of the Veteran's Memorial calls me occasionally to take pictures of the memorial for him for his use, always, the photos turn out with wonderful quality. I have shot pictures outside at night, in the daytime, inside at night, sport events, parades, family photos, you name it.
Now, a friend's daughter has decided to try her hand at photography and I am very happy to lend her my camera and she is very successful with her sessions. She is doing a fabulous job, she is currently looking for a camera and I have highly recommended this one to her.
Cannon has always had a good name in the camera and printing business and they keep their quality with this camera.
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Review 6 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: j
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: No
investment in a business
Date: November 5, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
The D40 does all my wedding work with eaze. It is heavy especially with the motor drive and external flash on but it is worth it when you see the results. I have a medium format camera that is gathering dust. I use the D40 for all my professional and recreational work as I can totally rely on it. It is rain proof and dust proof. The battery life is excellent I can do at least 800 shots and more on one battery. I have a smaller Cannon camera as a backup for weddings and have never had to call on it. The D40 never lets me down. The picture quality is excellent. I have no desire to upgrade in the future I see this camera serving me well for a long time to come. It has certainly paid for itself over and over again.
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Review 7 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: eVp
Location: Picture Rocks, PA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Excellent Camera
Date: September 29, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I have owned this camera for the past 2 years and I can not think of one thing bad to say about it. It has performed as expected.....
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Review 8 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: GaryMak
Location: Bellevue, WA
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
Excellent Camera with inconsistent image quality
Date: August 11, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Quick Start-up time, good battery life
Cons: Complicated controls/menu, Heavy/Bulky, no "snow" white balance setting
You can't go wrong for price/money/quality with the 40D. It’s a great camera.
Having used Canon SLRs for 30 years, this does the Canon name well (but it isn't in the same league as the superb T-90 was in its day.)
Controls are a bit complicated but not overly so.
One thing that personally bugs me is the lack of a "snow" setting for White Balance, which seems an odd oversight, given all the other settings for WB. You have to create your own in the “Custom WB” menu.
Regarding FOCUS issues, which many have commented on, I agree that focus can be inconsistent. Part of the problem was my own transition to a DSLR from digital compact viewfinders (S-80, G4, G6) and not understanding the incredibly shallow depth of field that a DSLR has compared to compact cameras and film SLRs. My initial few hundred pictures were mostly either blurry from "too slow" a shutter speed (- I had thought 1/125 would be 'fast" enough- ) or out of focus/unsharp (- I had thought f5.6 was a reasonable DoF to get all of a face in focus.)
Regarding IMAGE QUALITY, when shooting outdoors in bright light at speeds of 1/500+ and f11+, the pictures are superb. This is where it really excels. It seems that for DLSRs, SS1/500 and f11 are the “new” equivalents of the old film SLR 1/60th and f5.6. (I bet that explains the great shots of the kites one of the reviewers commented on.)
For SHARPNESS, I learned through the forums that the standard default “sharpness” setting is actually rather “soft,” so by changing the default sharpness in “Picture Style” to a higher setting, the results are probably what most people would expect.
For FLASH SHOOTING, the default1/60th setting for the built-in flash/external flash also frequently yields blurry shots, so using the 580EXII strobe and changing the default 1/60th flash SS setting to the alternative default 1/250th SS with a bounce yields great flash shots. (Note to Canon: it would be good to have a 1/125th sync as well, not just the 1/60th or 1/250th options.)
Once I started doing that, my percentage of well-focused/non-blurry shots went way up.
But there are still some surprising inconsistencies and I'm not sure if it is the 40D or these kinds of DLSRs in general. Sometimes one has to shoot at 1/100 and f4.5, and that's when number of blurry/out of focus pictures increase on this camera, (but almost never on the compact cameras.)
FOCUSING: Changing the 9-point focus doesn't help much so leaving it on the center-point focus seems to yield the best, consistent results. Note to Canon: It would be better if you could also set pairs of focus points. Instead you are given the choice of “all” 9 points or just one of the 9. (If you are shooting a couple, for example, you need to be careful not to frame them so that the center focus shoots past them in the middle.)
LENS MANUAL FOCUS: Another peeve with Canon lenses used with this camera. When manually focusing with the old manual FD lenses, one could just turn the focus barrel all the way to the right until it stopped and you’d know that you were in focus at infinity. No way with the new EOS lenses! If you manually turn the barrel all the way right, you will not be in focus at infinity! Don’t know why. Infinity focus is at some point slightly before the maximum turn of the barrel. This makes it difficult under low light conditions, or when you know the object is at infinity (such as shooting to a stage or altar or the like from the audience) and don’t need the autofocus, you have to be really careful as you must manually refocus every shot in case the barrel has moved during handling. You can’t just flip it quickly to the maximum right. This inexplicable focusing requirement is very inconvenient on any lens you use with this (or any other Canon) camera.
HIGH ISO SETTINGS: Shooting at ISOs of 200, 400 and 800, and even 1600, yield pretty good quality photos, with low “grain” even at 800 and 1600, and very little purple fringing, so adjusting the ISO to compensate for the demands of a higher Ss and deeper DoF is, unlike with film SLRs, a very viable option.
No camera is perfect, and this is a great camera. despite some limitations. You need to grow into it, and then can be more confident that, personal incompetence aside, the camera will deliver good results. I also recommend looking at the topics listed in the forums. There’s a wealth of info on your specific camera and lens combo and situation. They helped me overcome a lot of initial frustration and improve my results.
So, I’m very pleased overall with my results and I would recommend a 40D to anyone (although I still pack my S-80 as a backup and for handling different situations, as well as when my arms get tired!)
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Review 9 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Refusion
Location: St, George, Utah
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Great Camera
Date: July 11, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Solid Operation
Cons: focus issues
I love this camera but it has some focus issues I hope they
iron out. the pricture is way to soft on all of my lenses.
so, work in post is maditory for a good sharp image.
iron out. the pricture is way to soft on all of my lenses.
so, work in post is maditory for a good sharp image.
other then that this camer is great!
I have to say it is great in low light with the right lens.
the 50mm 1.8 is one of my favorite at the moment.
I use the camera to shoot models and landscapes
and have not been disapointed except for the
blur focus issues. the body is heavy but very well
built like a tank and feel even better with a battery grip addition. I am looking to upgrade to a 5dmk11 or 1dsmk111
and use this as a second backup.
this camera is totally worth the money. I was going to buy a 50D and was glad I saved the money, the difference in images compared were pretty close.
I have to say it is great in low light with the right lens.
the 50mm 1.8 is one of my favorite at the moment.
I use the camera to shoot models and landscapes
and have not been disapointed except for the
blur focus issues. the body is heavy but very well
built like a tank and feel even better with a battery grip addition. I am looking to upgrade to a 5dmk11 or 1dsmk111
and use this as a second backup.
this camera is totally worth the money. I was going to buy a 50D and was glad I saved the money, the difference in images compared were pretty close.
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Review 10 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Cowgirl
Location: Phoenix AZ
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Best of All
Date: June 7, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I have had 9 Canon cameras the other semi pro D20 I really liked except having to spend hours cleaning up the lint spots on the images. The 40D has sensor cleaning and I have had exactly 1 spot and that was on the lens itself in over a year. I have gotten incredible images and can't say enough about the product.
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Review 11 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Chris
Love this camera
Date: May 31, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation
Cons: noisy
I had the Canon Digital Rebel before this from 2003-2008. This camera has everything I could hope for, at this point it's time to put the $$ into the lenses.
I have a few wishlist items, but nothing that you'd normally find:
- Different frame aspect ratios (so you could have square, etc.) that you can preview on the LCD
- Rating with stars your images. This is huge for me, since I mainly shoot traveling. I'd love to rate the images as I go through them on the train. (ie. No laptop)
- True RAW histogram (not JPEG)
- Take off all the silly "modes" and leave me with just Manual. I hate when the dial gets twisted to something else and I go to shoot. (Maybe a lock for the dial?)
- Zoom percent. In particular to know when the LCD is 1:1 so that you can check sharpness/focus.
- Rating with stars your images. This is huge for me, since I mainly shoot traveling. I'd love to rate the images as I go through them on the train. (ie. No laptop)
- True RAW histogram (not JPEG)
- Take off all the silly "modes" and leave me with just Manual. I hate when the dial gets twisted to something else and I go to shoot. (Maybe a lock for the dial?)
- Zoom percent. In particular to know when the LCD is 1:1 so that you can check sharpness/focus.
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Review 12 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Haleymon
Location: Houston, Texas
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Very Nice
Date: May 27, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
It is VERY hard to take a bad picture with this camera. This is so easy to use my 11 year old daughter uses it all the time. My next purchase will be a macro lens and the wireless adapter. I highly recommend this product.
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Review 13 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Jkoy
Location: NY
Used this product for: 1 to 3 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes
Date: May 18, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
i haven't tried a lot of DSLRs. I've been using xti and tried others for about three years and got the 40D on March and... WOW!
It's a big jump in quality of your images. Also great images with the L lenses. NO regrets here. It's an amazing DSLR to have.
It's a big jump in quality of your images. Also great images with the L lenses. NO regrets here. It's an amazing DSLR to have.
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Nickname: Rich
New to DSLR
Date: May 12, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I have found this camera to be a very user friendly piece of equipment. I love its versatility and it shoots great photos
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Review 15 for EOS 40D
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Nickname: Showme from Missouri
Location: Missouri
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
40 D after 1 year of use
Date: May 9, 2009
Pros: Simple controls/menu, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
Cons: Missing features/settings, ev ratings are not consistent with observation
In general the 40D does a very good job. Under Low light conditions it does not come close to my film camera (EOS3) and for many focusing situations, well some can require practice and getting use to with the absence of the Eye Control Focus which Canon has strangely abandoned with their Digital cameras. That worked well and it surely would not involve rocket science to include it.
Generally, with low light exceptions, the camera takes very good pictures through ISO 1600, with very acceptable noise levels. I feel the noise level shoots up in light it still should be in the acceptable range for.
I had a lot of problems with the camera using a 300 F4L, but after finally sending the lens in, it seems that was mostly a focus issuing with the lens itself causing inconsistent focusing and tracking.
In summary, I am resigned to the digital age we live in, I am resigned to film cameras eventually going away, but my EOS3, cost me about the same as the 40D and is far and away the better camera. If evaluating a EOS3 it I would be giving every catergory 5 stars. So, yes the 40D is a good camera, it does well most of the time, but it could be better.
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Nickname: PC
Location: Memphis Tn
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Solid camera
Date: April 28, 2009
Pros: Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, good battery life
As far as middle of the road SLRs go, I suspect this camera is it. I am a beginner/intermediate photographer, more of a hobby fr me really, though I do take pay occasionally. I did a lot of research on the camera's out there and the 40D seemed to be 'old reliable'. I have my issues with it...Clarity at times is not what I would expect from such an expensive investment, but then, Canon wouldn't sell a lot of 5D Mark series either if they were equals. Anyway, I have found that pairing this camera with some very good glass produces wonderful photos. I have shot for local as well as national rock bands at local venues and this camera will handle the job just as well as a Saturday afternoon puttering around the park. About the only complaint I have is the clarity of the image (Macro) though it may be more me than the camera. At any rate, the battery life is good and paired with an 8GB card, I can shoot an entire event with out switching out media. About the only regret you will have in purchasing this camera is the money pit you've gotten yourself into with all the tasty lenses out there to collect.
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Nickname: trimman
Location: Knoxville, Tn
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
(28-135) lense
Date: April 25, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: noisy, Heavy/Bulky
The over all camera is a reallyy good camera. I took it to peru . We got good quality photos, however the lense is heavy and bulky (28-135). Ive had the camera less than one year and the lense is loose, and Im not real happy with the zoom power.for a walk around camera I have a 17-55 lense I like better.Im still hoohed on cannon products for durability and good quality.
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Nickname: Mouse
Location: Boylston, MA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
My Favorite Camera
Date: April 25, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
Received this camera as a gift - and it has quickly replaced all my prior digital and film SLR's to become my favorite! It takes outstanding photos, and offers versatile shooting controls - from simple to complex.
Although a bit heavy, the weight helps stabilize the camera for shooting crisp images. Family and friends have commented on the professional quality images it takes. There is virtually no shot it cannot capture well - from distance to fast-moving subjects.
I am completely satisfied with this camera, and would not hesitate to recommend it to others considering a high-performance camera.
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Review 19 for EOS 40D
Overall Rating
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Price/Value
5
out of
5
Quality
5
out of
5
Satisfaction
5
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5
Nickname: KSPhoto
Location: Chicago Il
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Best camera ever
Date: April 12, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Very well built camera. Excellent image quality. Fun to use.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 20 for EOS 40D
Overall Rating
out of
5
Features
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Price/Value
3
out of
5
Quality
4
out of
5
Satisfaction
4
out of
5
Nickname: icetea168
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: No
Great DSLR
Date: April 10, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: Heavy/Bulky
Great DSLR however the body is very heavy compared to other DLSRs in the same price range in the market.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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