When thinking about product upgrades, most of us focus on the things that we want added to or changed in our favorite hardware or software. With cameras, that's usually more pixels, more features, and a lower price. One thing we don't always focus on is what we want to stay the same. In other words, sometimes the smartest choice when engineering an upgrade is knowing what not to change.
The $1,149 Canon EOS 40D is the fifth descendent of the EOS D30, a breakthrough SLR that came out late in 2000. Canon has made the usual improvements that one expects -- better performance, larger LCD screen, etc. -- and left a lot of things the same. What's especially interesting for users upgrading from previous cameras is that for the first time in eight years, Canon has changed some basic interface design for the better. However, a few long-term problems are still there.
The good news is that all of these changes, good and bad, add up to a solid product that's fun to use, reasonably priced, and delivers excellent image quality.
What It Is
The EOS 40D is a mid-range digital SLR aimed at photographers who want image quality and performance that are better than that of lower-end offerings, such as the Canon Rebel XTi or Nikon D40.
Enclosed in a body that's larger than entry-level SLRs, but smaller than such professional models as Canon's EOS 5D and 1DS series cameras, the 40D is a comfortable camera that weighs in at a little more than 1.5 pounds. Years of refining the camera's design have resulted in a body that's secure to grip, easy to work with, and allows one-handed access to all major shooting controls.
Ben Long
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