bit-tech Shopping: Canon EOS 40D SLR Digital Camera Body Only

• JPEG
• RAW

• Auto Focus
• Focus Lock
• Manual Focus
• Multiple Point Focusing
• Predictive Focusing

• AE Lock
• Auto Exposure
• Exposure Bracketing
• Manual Exposure
• Multiple Exposure
• Multiple Program Modes
• Shutter Priority

• Center-weighted
• Evaluative
• Multi-Segment
• Spot
• TTL

• 100
• 1600
• 200
• 3200
• 400
• 800

• Auto
• Bracketing
• Manual
• Preset Modes

• Cables - Audio/Video
• Cables - USB
• Carrying Strap
• External Battery Charger

• Accessory Shoe
• Built-in Auto Flash
• Flash Cancel (Off)
• Red-Eye Reduction
• TTL Auto Flash

• USB - Universal Serial Bus
• Video - Out (Unspecified)

• DC Input
• Lithium Ion Battery

• Photo Date/Time Stamping
• Pictbridge Support
• Self Timer

Rating: 10

Time with product: 4 Months

Strengths: High picture quality. Wide choice of lens and accessories. Speed and versatility.

Weaknesses: Me! Can get a little heavy.

Summary: A truly wonderful camera and pleasure to use.I moved from a point-n-shoot camera to a digital SLR and spent many months deciding between Canon, Nikon and others. In the end I went for the Canon EOS 40D for its: Live View mode, 3" screen, positive reviews, wide selection of lens, iso range, image quality, time to first photo speed, body quality and great value. There are many features in this camera so I also bought the book: Canon EOS 40D by David D Busch. You never stop learning.Next for the real costs - the lens, and there are many to choose from. Being an amateur I bought: EF 17-40MM f/4L, EF 85MM f1.8 and EF-S 55-250mm. For macro work I have the Canon extension tube EF12 II.Photo quality is superb even when using the built-in flash. It's now up to me to take good pictures and one book I found invaluable is titled: The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman - simply excellent! I purchased many more books as this camera greatly extends your opportunities for phenomenal photo taking.It all fits nicely in my Lowepro Slingshopt 200AW.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 4 Months

Strengths: Versatility, value for the dollar, professional results.

Weaknesses: Can't think of any.

Summary: I have been using the 10D since the beginning and finally decided to upgrade to the 40D. I paid less for the 40D and now have so many enhancements that I can't even begin to list. I have been 110% happy with the results, and can't wait to pick up the camera and just start snapping away. Whether I am point and shooting or digging into some of the more advanced controls...it's a blast. Everything on this camera is better, faster, easier, more intuitive,

Rating: 8

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Large LCD Screen, Two Control Dials, and Seems to Focus Faster

Weaknesses: Can't find any

Summary: I was so excited to hear Canon was releasing the 40D. Prior to purchasing the 40D, I owned a Canon Rebel. I must say I have no regrets in purchasing the new 40D. It is a bit larger than the Rebel which makes it more comfortable to hold. It is very responsive, which I need in order to capture my sports photos. It seems to focus faster. I just love the size of the LCD. It makes reading the all the options so easy. To sum it up this camera takes great pictures.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 30

Strengths: Nice upgrade from the 20D. Large lcd screen, faster, live view

Weaknesses: None

Summary: I love this camera and am very happy that I upgraded from my 20D. It is a pleasure to use. I am still learning the new features but I like what I know already.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Starts up, shoots, & shuts down quickly; creates clear & consistent photos;hugely flexible. Can't feel the camera vibrate or hear it working. Starts up, shoots, & shuts down quickly, hugely flexible.

Weaknesses: I am so much used to view pictures in viewfinder, and hence its little annoying. This camera body is much heavier than my old digital sony one, for petite size woman like me, it is sometime heavy.

Summary: First off, I'm no camera pro - very amateur. I moved from Sony digital one to this. I feel the body of the 40D is solid as a rock. This camera body exceeds my present digital photo experience. I always like this one over Canon because of inclusion of the creative zone and basic zone features even on their advanced cameras. Battery is also long lasting.Powerful flash, fast, accurate focusting, great looks, this camera is a winner!!