Canon EOS 40D First Review from Bob Atkins & Roland Lim
Bob Atkins has come out with the first review for the Canon EOS 40D, it seem like a nifty piece of kit I have to say!
Key features
- 10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- 6.5 fps continuous shooting, max. burst 75 JPEGs
- New AF system with 9 cross-type sensors
- DIGIC III processor
- 3.0†LCD with Live View mode
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Clear and bright viewfinder
- Customizable Picture Style processing parameters
Bob seems to think it’s pretty good too, worth an upgrade over the EOS 30D.
The EOS 40D is more than a minor upgrade of the EOS 30D. It’s basically a new camera with a new sensor, a new 14-bit processing engine, a new AF system and new features such as Live View, Highlight Priority and High ISO noise reduction as well as improved ergonomics with the enhanced 3″ LCD. Though it looks much like the 20D/30D it seems to have a more “pro†feel – though I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s the quieter and faster shutter operation that simply makes it sound better!
In just about every respect the EOS 40D technically outperforms the EOS 30D and so I think it is a worthwhile upgrade for those who can afford to switch and who can use the new features. I didn’t feel that way about the 30D, which was a good camera but for me didn’t offer enough new features to persuade me to trade in my 20D and upgrade.
You can read the full review here:
Canon EOS 40D Review – Bob Atkins
Another guy from Hong Kong has done a very extensive review on his blog.
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