Canon 40D 10 1Mp Digital Body

Key Features

• Weight 730g; Dimensions 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm;
• 3 frames per second; 90 JPEG’s in one burst;
• 4752 pixels x 3168 pixels (15.1 Megapixels)

Advantages

1. 15.1-megapixel CMOS Sensor – those remote bird shots may now be cropped even more without losing effigy quality. This is a big vantage equated to the older Canon models 40D (10.1MP) or 30D (8.2MP).

2. The Improved Noise Reduction of the sensor also allows the use of higher ISO’s without exuberant graininess (maximum ISO rating of 12800, a key vantage if you have to shoot in low-light conditions.

3. Fast Frame Rate and Short Shutter Lag – the processor may shoot up to 6.3 fps, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs – idealisti for shooting birds in flight. This is a huge vantage equated to the 60D, Rebel T1i & Rebel T2i.

4. Low Grain and Artifacts – the self cleaning sensor unit includes a fluorine coating on the low-pass filter for better dust resistance. Each time your switch the camera on and off, the self-cleaning mode kicks in.

5. Build Quality – the 50D camera body being made of magnesium alloy feels sturdy and solid as opposed to the Rebel T1i or T2i.

Disadvantages

1. Partial Weather Sealing – only the Canon 1-series bodies are weather sealed. Better not to get your 50D wet!

2. Pixel Count – based on sensor size and pixel count the 60D or the older 7D come out on top with 18MP. The 50D with 15.1MP is still far superior to the older Canon models 40D (10.1MP) or 30D (8.2MP).

Summary

The Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera is an splendid choice for the wildlife photographer. It delivers superb effigy quality from a solid-performing body.

Building on the success of Canon’s perennially frequent “prosumer” EOS 20D and 30D models, the EOS 40D advances the state-of-the-art for mid-range digital SLR cameras, making it a natural firstborn choice for innovative novice photographers and entry-level professionals, and an idealisti second body for more traditionalisti photo pros. Indeed, given the level of feature upgrades and improvements, technical wizardry, and user-requested originative controls, the Canon EOS 40D SLR’s “prosumer” appellation may refer more to it is accessible price point than to the special quality, clarity, and solution of the images it creates.

From the camera’s newly enhanced, 10.1-megapixel CMOS imaging sensor (designed and fictitious by Canon) and it is proprietary and super-efficient DIGIC III effigy processor, to it is exclusively redesigned autofocus sensor and fast, 6.5 frame-per-second (fps) ceaseless shooting capability (for bursts of up to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images), the EOS 40D SLR puts the fun in functionality and makes severe photo business a positive pleasure.

Enhanced Live View with grid

Enhanced Live View Previously the province of the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR (one of Canon’s top-tier professional cameras), the Live View function now gives EOS 40D camera users an expanded and exceedingly commodious and comfortable set of shooting options. By permitting the framing and capturing of subjects using the camera’s LCD screen rather of the viewfinder, the shooter gains a 100 percent field view to more effortlessly achieve the desired composition. A new Custom Function on the EOS 40D allows autofocus for the duration of Live View by pressing the camera’s AF-ON button. At that point, the reflex mirror goes down and AF is carried out in the normal way. Letting go of the AF-ON button resumes Live View functions. Also, in the Live View shooting mode the user may magnify the effigy by five or ten times in order to see to it that the shot is optimally focused. Live View is at it is best for the duration of tripod shooting–particularly for close-up photography where precise focusing is imperative. As a side benefit, the Live View shooting mode helps to reduce vibration by lifting the reflex mirror out of the optical path well in advance of the exposure, bettering effigy quality at slow shutter speeds. A new electronic 1st-curtain shutter function in Live View mode reduces release time lag and operational noise even further to keep away from spooking wildlife or disturbing humans nearby with not wanted camera sounds. Additionally, as the release time lag is miniscule, even instantaneous movements like a bird taking flight may be readily captured.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System First introduced on the EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System is a prime example of trickle-up engineering science and is now getting a general feature on all new EOS Digital SLRs. The camera’s Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit uses ultrasonic vibrations to in a literal sense shake dust molecules off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor each time the camera is powered up or shut down. Users also have the option of engaging the “clean now” function at will or bypassing it altogether. Additionally, the EOS 40D SLR’s manual sensor cleaning function raises the mirror and allows users to clean dust that has stuck to the low-pass filter. Dust that has been shaken or blown loose is then trapped by adhesive at the base of the sensor unit housing, preventing the problematic molecules from reattaching themselves to the filter when the camera moves. The second part of the cleaning scheme is a software solution that maps the emplacement of any spots that may stay on the sensor. The mapped info is saved as Dust Delete Data and attached to the effigy file. Subsequently, the offending dust data is subtracted from the final effigy for the duration of post processing with a compatible personal computer, using the supplied Digital Photo Professional software.

Improved Software Among the most priceless features of the Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR is it is compatibility with Canon’s Picture Style Editor (PSE) 1.0 software. With PSE, shooters may actually design the look of their photographs by inputting their own preferent style, color, and tone curves. The EOS 40D Digital SLR likewise ships with the latest versions of Canon’s powerful software applications, including Digital Photo Professional 3.1 and EOS Utility 2.1, which now support the camera’s Remote Live View and Dust Delete Data functions, as well as incorporating a wide range of further and added improvements designed to improve effigy quality and speed up workflow. Also included are ZoomBrowser EX 5.8 and ImageBrowser 5.8 for easy browsing, viewing, printing, and archiving with compatible computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP, as well as Mac OS X.

Accessories (Not Included–Must be Purchased Separately) New scheme accessaries for the EOS 40D SLR include the redesigned high-capacity Battery Grip BG-E2N, which facilitates high-volume shooting and requiring little effort vertical shooting. Compatible with up to two BP-511A battery packs or a set of six AA-size batteries, the battery grip approximately doubles the number of shots that may be taken, equated with the battery power of the EOS 40D SLR alone. The BG-E2N grip features new sealing material around the battery compartment to better protest water and dust. The new model replaces the initial BG-E2 grip and is compatible with the EOS 20D, 30D, and 40D models.

Designed wholly for the EOS 40D SLR, the new Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A permits wireless transfer and back-up, as well as remote control of the camera in Live View mode. It may also be connected to respective GPS receivers or Hi-Speed USB 2.0 external storage appliances such as commodious flash drives or high-capacity hard drives with much more spectacular storage capacity than the memory cards in the camera for instant back-up as images are captured. Compact and affordable, the WFT-E3A wireless transmitter also doubles as a vertical grip and requires it is own BP-511A battery pack in addition to the battery installed in the camera body.

What’s in the box: EOS 40D digital SLR body, eyecup Eb, wide neck strap EW-100DGR, video cable VC-100, USB interface cable IFC-200U, battery pack BP-511A, battery charger CG-580, “Great Photography is Easy” booklet and “Do More with Macro” booklet, EOS Digital Solution Disc, software instruction manual