Imaging-Resource reviews Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP digital camera
Hardcore Canon digital SLR fans need wait no more for their next camera. The Canon 40D has arrived. Some updates that appear on the 40D are a little late, others are a sign of the times.
With the same rugged, conservative shape, the Canon EOS 40D will be mostly familiar, save for a few moved controls, an extra button or two, and a very large 3.0-inch LCD.
Its 10.1 megapixel sensor finally gives Canon's semi-pro digital camera parity with the majority of its competitors, and a 6.5 frame-per-second continuous mode helps speed things up over the current competition at this price level.
The Canon 40D also has an improved viewfinder, an enhanced Live View mode, better dust sealing, and the DIGIC III image processor that allows 14-bit analog to digital conversion for better color rendition. They've also improved upon the standard 9-point AF array by making all points Cross-type, which, combined with other improvements, results in a claimed 30% greater AF speed...
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