Canon EOS 40D Kit with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens.

In late August 2007, Canon introduced the impressive EOS 40D for advanced amateurs and semi-professions. Headline improvements are a more robust build with weather-proofing, a 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.5 fps shooting, three user modes, a 3.0" LCD monitor, Live View, an optional mirror-drop auto-focus, a larger brighter viewfinder with a much shorter viewfinder blackout, a quieter mirror mechanism, an AF system with all nine points cross-type with F5.6 or faster lens, a new optional combo vertical / WiFi grip and DIGIC III and 1D style menus.

Ships eyecup, neck strap, video cable, USB cable, battery pack, battery charger, EOS Digital Solution Disk, software manual, photography booklet and Canon warranty.

Captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers the most pixels in its class. The APS-C size sensor (22.5 x 15.0mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, enabling an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length. 14-bit A/D conversion means fine transitions from light to dark tones, and a significant drop in digital and shadow noise. The EOS 40D has an extensive ISO range (from 100 to 1600, plus ISO 3200* in extended mode) which is selectable in 1/3 stop increments. The new model uses much of the technology first seen in the EOS-1D Mark III camera.

New manufacturing techniques mean each pixel is more sensitive to light, and less area between pixels is wasted on the sensor. The on-chip noise reduction electronics are also entirely new, and combine with the sensor's general design for less digital noise and better high-ISO performance than ever before. This results in larger, clearer, sharper and more detailed photographs right from the start.

Features:

• Superb image quality: 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, extensive noise reduction technology, and 14-bit conversion for outstanding color tones and gradations.
• Outstanding performance: 6.5 fps, burst rate up to 75 consecutive JPEGs or 17 RAW images and DIGIC III Image Processor.
• Strong, rugged build quality: magnesium-alloy exterior, shutter durability-tested to 100,000 cycles, top speed 1/8000, top x-sync speed 1/250.
• New AF system with 9 cross-type sensors, and world's first diagonal high-precision cross-type AF at center point with f/2.8 and faster lenses.
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Picture Style settings, Spot metering, and Highlight Tone Priority for advanced in-camera image control.
• Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor and advanced Live View Function with new options for reduced shutter time lag and quiet operation.
• Wide range of accessories, including interchangeable focusing screens, extensive remote control options, new battery grip BG-E2N, and new dedicated wireless file transmitter WFT-E3A.
• Huge Sensor for Tremendous Photographs. Superb image quality: 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, extensive noise reduction technology, and 14-bit conversion for outstanding color tones and gradations.

Specifications:
Type: Digital AF/AE SLR
Recording Medium: CF Card Type I and II and external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A)
Image Format: 0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor)
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses
ISO Speed Range: Equivalent to ISO 100-1600* (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor: 1.6x

Image Sensor:
Type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor
Pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total Pixels: Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Screen Monitor size: 3.0 in.
Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels
Coverage: Approx. 100%
Brightness Control: 7 levels provided
Recording Format: DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card.
Image Format: JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2)

File Sizes:

• JPEG/Large: Approx. 3.5MB (3,888 x 2,592)
• JPEG/Medium: Approx. 2.1MB (2,816 x 1,880)
• JPEG/Small: Approx. 1.2MB (1,936 x 1,288)
• RAW: Approx. 12.4MB (3,888 x 2,592)
• sRAW: Approx. 7.1MB (1,936 x 1,288)
  

Shutter Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer: 10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay
Remote Control: Canon N3 type terminal
Folders: Automatically created by camera; can be user-created with "Manual Reset" file naming setting

File Numbering:

• Continuous numbering
• Auto reset
• Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically)
  

Color Space: Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-B port. NTSC/PAL for video output
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K)
Auto White Balance: Taken from imaging sensor
White balance bracketing: Three consecutive images written to CF card for each firing of shutter; Up to +/- 3 levels in 1-step increments.
White balance shift: blue/amber bias and/or magenta/green bias +/- up to 9 levels; manually set by user
Viewfinder: Type--Eye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism
Coverage: Approx. 95% horizontally and vertically
Magnification: 0.95x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint: Approx. 22mm
Dioptric Adjustment Correction: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information: AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image (monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information).
Depth-of-Field Preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function
Eyepiece Shutter: None
Autofocus: Type--TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor. € AF Points-- 9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses. Additional high-precision, diagonal cross-type sensor at Center AF point, used with lenses f/2.8 or faster
AF Working Range: EV -0.5 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C)
Focusing Modes: Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF), Manual Focus (MF)
AF Point Selection: Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection
Selected AF Point Display: Superimposed red illumination in viewfinder; also visible on top or rear LCD panel when AF point select button is pressed
AF-assist Beam: Intermittent firing of built-in flash

Metering Modes: 35-zone TTL full aperture metering

• Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
• Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
• Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)
• Center-weighted average metering
  

Metering Range: EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems: Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable), Full auto (non-shiftable), Programmed image control modes, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
* Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index.
Exposure Compensation: (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments
AE Lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes
Built-in Flash Type: Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator: Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage: 17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format)
Flash Metering System: E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments. Can be set on EOS 40D body or with most EX-series speedlites LCD Monitor
Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Playback: Image Display Format. Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, AF point display, Auto rotate, Rotate
Live View: View image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-7-1
Highlight Alert: In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink.
Image Protection and Erase: Protection--Single image or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection. Erase--Single image, select images, all images in a CF card or unprotected images
Direct Printing from camera: Enabled with the Print/Share button.
Compatible Printers: CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-200U, included with camera kit)
Settings: Print quantity, style (image, paper size, paper type, printing effects, layout), trimming, tilt correction (compatibility varies, depending upon printer in use).
Menu Categories: 1. Shooting 2. Playback 3. Setup 4. Custom function/My Menu
LCD Monitor Languages: 18 languages.
Battery: One dedicated Battery Pack BP-511A. AC power can be supplied via the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2
Number of Shots: Normal shooting, at 73°F/23°C, no flash: approx. 1100 images
50% flash use, approx. 800 images at 32°F/0°C:
No flash: approx. 950 images
50% flash use: approx. 700 images
(tests comply with CIPA industry test standards)
The above figures apply when one fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used
Battery Check: Automatic
Power Saving: Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min.
Back-up Battery: One CR2016 coin-type lithium battery. Battery life approx. 5 years

Dimensions and Weight:

Dimensions (W x H x D): 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm
Weight: 26.1 oz./740g
Operating Temperature Range: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity Range: 85% or less