 EOS 40d - a rugged practical premium camera 9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
After initially using a Canon EOS400d, we moved to the Canon EOS40d. In comparison to its smaller brother, the 40d feels a lot more substantial. It's a magnesium alloy body - which gives the camera some substance.
We run a small photographic company, and attend a number of special occasion events, primarily Civil Partnerships. We need a reliable, solid camera that can deliver great results time after time.
So far the 40d hasn't let us down. We purchased our first couple of units within 2 weeks of their initial launch in 2007, and have been happily clicking ever since. We have now taken literally 'thousands' of shots using these bodies, and we've got some seriously happy customers.
If you're looking for a good quality, rugged and practical camera - this is the one for you. There are a huge number of additional accessories available - however if you're going to buy a 40d with a 'stock' lens - choose the 17mm-85mm rather than the 18mm-55mm. It's a much better piece of kit!
If you want to know more about the 40d - don't hesitate to ask us, we're happy to help (even though we don't sell cameras!!)
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I have used Canon EOS digital cameras for a few years now and I also use a Nikon D200 DSLR. I would definately say that Canon and Nikon are the market leaders when it comes to DSLR's.
Both have their pro's and con's. In my opinion, I do prefer the button layout and general operation of the Nikon. However the Canon is really fast to focus and is very good at colour rendition. I also own an EOS 20D, the old model of the 40D and you can definately tell the improvements over the 20D.
The 40D is a very capable camera in pretty much every way. From a novice to an expert, you will get to grips with what is does and how it does it very quickly. I have been impressed with it and I would probably say, in total marks it does beat the Nikon D200. The Nikon is used by many pro's for it's build quality, reliability and image quality. These camera's not so long ago were £1000, so for the 40D to be selling now for £500-600 pounds, is actually a real bargain.
As we all know, electronics move forward so quickly and I think that fact is probably the key to it just pipping the D200 to the top position.
Canon also have a huge range of lenses available, as well as manufacturers like Sigma and Tamron, who all make good lenses and great prices.
I would definately recommend the 40D to anyone who wants a pro spec camera. It can handle 6.5 frames a second and does nothing badly. The more entry level 450D, which has 12mp rather than the 40D's 10mp is also a good camera, but is aimed a different (entry level) market.
The thing to remember is that the amount of megapixels is not the be all and end all.
You have to take into account how well the camera sensor works in terms of quality/noise/colour rendition etc as well as how well it can turn these images into jpeg's or a raw image.
Simply having more megapixels does not guarantee a better image. Indeed having less can sometimes be better!
In summary, the 40D is a great piece of kit and I am certainly impressed with it. I would recommend doing a comparison in a shop with others such as the Nikon 40/60/80 and other makes such as Sony and Olympus. I think you will quickly see how well the Canon 40D works. It certainly does everything I ask it to.
Well done Canon!
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