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Canon unveils its latest offering to the DSLR market
Chris Zammit02 March 2008, 9:47 PM
The Canon EOS 40D is a vast improvement over its predecessor, the EOS 30D.
The fiddly menu system and odd-looking body have been overhauled, and this new model has a larger LCD (3in), better positioned controls and a superior grip. Despite the 40D body being the same size (14.5 x 10.8 x 7.3 WDH) and weight (740g without batteries) as the 30D, the updated model feels far more comfortable to hold.
The camera’s external ports, slots and connection points are fitted with dust- and weather-proofing plugs so you can safely use it in most conditions without fear of damage. The 40D also includes Canon’s standard Integrated Cleaning System to keep the camera’s body and CMOS sensor free from dust.
Another improvement is the addition of Live View Mode, which allows users to autofocus through the LCD rather than the viewfinder — a handy feature for beginners.
Internally the 40D enhancements include: three nine-point autofocus modes (Single-shot, AI Servo tracking autofocus and AI Focus), four metering modes (evaluative, partial metering, 3.8 per cent spot and centre-weighted average metering), and Auto ISO. The camera’s range of white balance settings includes bracketing and custom corrections along all four colour axes; colour temperature; and manual mode. With a top shutter speed of 1/8,000 and a flash sync speed of 1/250, the 40D should cover all your needs.
Canon fans will find the 40D a great upgrade from the 30D, but it still doesn’t offer the value of the far cheaper Nikon D80.
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