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Canon EOS 40D DSLR with 17-85mm lens |  | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $1,999.95
as of 7/28/2010 09:29 CDT details
New (1) Used (4) from $899.00
Seller: Wall Street Photo
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 39246
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 85
Minimum Focal Length: 17
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
MPN: 1901B032
Model: 40D
UPC: 013803086584
EAN: 0660685001770
ASIN: B0010HGFM4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10.1 megapixels | | • | 3 inch LCD | | • | 6.5 fps - Digic II processor | | • | Pictbridge - EOS Integrated Cleaning System | | • | Live View Function - 1.6x lens conversion factor |
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| Accessories:
Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch for EOS-1V/1VHS, EOS-3, EOS-D2000, D30, D60, 1D, 1Ds, EOS-1D Mark II,III, EOS-1Ds Mark II,III, EOS-10D, 20D, 30D,40D, 50D, 5D |
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Product Description
Welcome to the next generation of digital SLR photography - the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With new features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 8
 Excellent camera and lens August 26, 2008
bob fox (Pennsylvania USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have had this camera and lens for 9 months. Beautiful photos. Love the "live view" for setting up to take photos with a tripod. Large sensor means excellent low-light capability. Fast start-up time. Extremely fast focusing. Love the ability to take 6 photos per second! Manual controls are wonderful and easy to use. Beautiful display. The EFS 17-85 lens is great (remember to multiply by 1.6 for comparable 35mm focal lengths). Am also using a SanDisk Extreme III CF card. This is a fast card.
Best of Both Worlds February 27, 2009
Frank R. Shoemaker Jr. (Metro Atlanta USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The combination of the Canon 40D and the 17-85 lens is tremendous. You have your normal lens, an excellent wide angle, and that 'little extra' reach with the 85mm range. And with the IS feature, you will always get outstanding shots!
If considering the 40D and want the perfect 'walk-around' lens, this is the combination you want.
I Couldn't Ask For More August 14, 2009
Scott T. Spence (Kennewick, WA U.S.A.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased the Canon EOS40D approximately 6 months ago with the intention of using it primarily for astrophotography. I wasn't concerned about the specific lens because astrophotography does not require the use of a lens - the body only. I did think that the wider angle lens (17-85mm) would be fun for non-astrophotography though.
After in depth reviews and studying the Canon EOS50D, the EOS40D and the Nikon D80, I decided that in terms of features vs price, the Canon EOS40D was the clear winner.
WOW! Was I right. I have a friend who just bought the Canon EOS50D and after playing with each other's cameras for a day, he decided that I was correct, the EOS40D offers almost as many features for a lot less money.
For scenery, portraits, action shots and extreme close-up shooting, this camera is awesome. However, I find that the camera shines brightest when used for astrophotography. I couple the camera to an 8" SCT telescope on a computerized drive. The first time out was a learning experience - I did everything wrong. Before trying again, I purchased a programmable remote and a 1x to 2.5x, 90 degree viewfinder. The next time I went out things came together. I took stunning photos of the moon to warm up. Then I went to Jupiter and its 4 most visible moons. With a single 10 second exposure and no photo stacking, I could just see a little color in the cloud bands. Again, with a single 10 second exposure, the individual stars of a globular cluster stood out distinctively. I ended that same long night with an excellent photo of the Ring Nebula clearly showing the center hole and its greenish color. I couldn't have been more pleased.
The only drawback to this camera is its weight. For astrophotography, I need to adjust the center of balance of my telescope to its extreme limits. For everyday shooting, I regularly need to take photos with one hand (the why is another story) - something that is virtually impossible with the weight of this camera.
If I were to loose this camera and have twice the value of this camera in cash, I would still buy the Canon EOS40D without any reservations.
great camera for the serious amatuer December 7, 2008
M Nugent (Deltona, FL)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was purchased as a gift for our son. As far as he is concerned it is all the reviewer promised. The pictures he and his wife have taken are vivid and gorgeous. They do lots of bird photography and candid people shots. The rapid shutter speeds on burst allow for some great captures and the lighting and focus are exceptional.
A good buy especially with the lens kit October 2, 2008
Joshua Schwartz (Israel)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for about 2 months now. I bought it to be able to take lower light level shots with less graininess than my previous Canon G3. I also wanted better optics and resolution. I was a bit disappointed with the low level light performance. It is certainly less grainy but the shutter speed is to slow for most of my purposes. However, I may have been expecting too much. The larger sensor certainly gives better overall noise performance.
The optics gives me better depth of field which is one of the things I was after. The zoom give me enough close up for most of my shots but sometimes I use a 75-300mm telephoto that I bought separately when I run out of gas. For wide angle shots the 17-85mm is handy although it distorts a bit at the low end. I think (and I'm no expert) this is a function of the physics involved with such a wide angle (fish eye effect).
The flash is a big step up from the G3. This camera doesn't "wash out" the color by over exposing. Almost none of my shots suffer from this which was a problem with the old G3.
I use the high compression and have typical file sizes of 1.5 to 2 meg. When blowing up you really don't notice the difference between the less compressed higher quality images. I only use the higher quality mode for shots I know I want the most out of.
Bottom line I really like this camera and would highly recommend it. I use a 4 gig sandisk extreme III memory card.
I would like to say I wish the DSLR community would stop being snobby and push a video mode. There is no excuse now that they have the live view feature. I can't tell you how many times I was shooting stills and my kids did something that needed to be videoed then and there because running to grab the real video would mean loosing the moment altogether. So hopefully there will eventually be that feature. It is the only thing really missing from this camera that would prompt me to buy another. Well that and unbelievable low light level performance.
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