EOS 40D – the mid-range SLR with high-end punch
The EOS 40D, introduced by Canon in August 2007, set a new standard for mid-range digital SLR cameras. Although it is aimed at the enthusiast market, it has a feature set that is more commonly associated with high-end, professional cameras.
Who is it for?
The EOS 40D is a camera that’s aimed at the consumer market. The APS-C sensor makes it compatible with the smaller and lighter Canon EF-S range of lenses. Although it is consumer orientated, the EOS 40D has also found favour with professionals who are looking for a lightweight, fast, second camera to partner with a EOS-1 series model or an EOS 5D Mark II.
Key features
- 10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- 6.5fps
- High precision wide area AF
- 3-inch LCD with Live View mode
- DIGIC III processor
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Picture Style
- Magnesium alloy body
Key benefits
Capturing high resolution images even when the subject is moving quickly is easy with the 10.1megapixel resolution and 6.5fps shooting speed. Colour fidelity and tonal gradation is improved with the 14-bit colour depth capturing 16,384 colours per channel and the inclusion of highlight tone priority to improve the gradation in the highlight regions.
The integrated sensor cleaning system helps to remove the problem of dust appearing in your images, and the dedicated optional WiFi unit allows you to wirelessly transmit images back to a computer, or to control the camera in real-time from a computer.
The newly-developed 9-point AF system provides nine cross-type AF points to give an increase of 1.3x in focusing speed when compared to the EOS 30D, allowing fast moving subjects to be tracked with ease. The inclusion of a dedicated AF-ON button as seen on the professional EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III DSLRs improves handling and provides more options for customising the way that you interact with the camera.
The resolution, size, weight and high frame rate make the EOS 40D perfect for almost any type of photography, and it would make an excellent back-up camera to one of the 1-series cameras in a high-end setup.
Key technologies
- APS-C sensor
The APS-C sensor incorporated into the EOS 40D allows for a smaller and lighter camera than a full-frame camera, and it also gives photographers access to the Canon EF-S range of lenses as well as the EF range. This opens up a world of high performance yet lightweight lenses, that are especially suited to travel photography. - Live View Mode
Live View Mode lets you see what the sensor sees on the EOS 40D’s LCD monitor before you take the picture. It can be used to compose your image, check focus and exposure, and accurately use graduated filters should you want to. The fully live histogram lets you see the effect of changes in shutter speed and aperture on the overall exposure and you can use the depth-of-field preview button to see how much will be in focus before you take the picture. - EOS Integrated Cleaning
System Dust is a fact of life with digital cameras. The EOS ICS helps to minimise dust entering the camera, repels dust that does get in and removes dust that’s made it onto the sensor. - 9 cross-type AF points
The AF system provides a fast and accurate way of focusing on your subjects. Featuring 9 cross-type sensors there is no need to be shackled to the central AF point when focusing on a moving subject, as the peripheral points are almost as sensitive.
Camera Specifications
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
|---|---|
| Type | 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 10.1M |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 10.5M |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Low-Pass Filter | Built-in/Fixed |
| Sensor Cleaning | EOS integrated cleaning system |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR | |
|---|---|
| Type | DIGIC III |
| LENS | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | EF/EF-S |
| Focal Length | Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens |
| FOCUSING | |
|---|---|
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| AF System/ Points | 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at centre) |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C ISO100) |
| AF Modes | AI Focus One Shot AI Servo |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on top LCD panel |
| Predictive AF | Yes, up to 8m ¹ |
| AF Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed. |
| AF Assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Manual Focus | Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 0-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) |
| AE Lock | Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes. |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
| AEB | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity* | Auto (100-800), 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 3200 |
| SHUTTER | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Auto white balance with the imaging sensor |
| Settings | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. |
| Custom White Balance | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. |
| VIEWFINDER | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pentaprism |
| Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) | Approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.95x ¹ |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Dioptre Correction | -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre) |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (3 types, optional). Standard Focusing Screen Precision Matte Ef-A |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light Image information: White balance correction, CF card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2 digit display) |
| Depth of Field Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| Eyepiece Shutter | On strap |
| LCD MONITOR | |
|---|---|
| Type | 3.0" TFT, approx. 230K dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) | Approx 140° |
| Brightness Adjustment | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Shooting settings (2) Camera settings |
| FLASH | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) | 13 |
| Built-in Flash Coverage | up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm) |
| Built-in Flash Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments |
| Flash Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Second Curtain Synchronisation | Yes |
| HotShoe/ PC Terminal | Yes/ Yes |
| External Flash Compatibility | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Control | via camera menu screen |
| SHOOTING | |
|---|---|
| Modes | Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP, Custom (x3) |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Colour Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic zone modes only) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s, 10s) |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 6.4fps. (speed maintained for up to 75 images (JPEG)¹, 17 images (RAW)) ² |
| LIVE VIEW MODE | |
|---|---|
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
| Display Options | Grid overlay, Histogram |
| FILE TYPE | |
|---|---|
| Still Image Type | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, sRAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG, sRAW1 + JPEG possible. |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 3888x2592, (M) 2816x1880, (S) 1936x1288 RAW: (RAW) 3888x2592, (sRAW) 1936x1288 |
| File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Custom Functions | 24 Custom Functions with 62 settings |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes /Yes |
| Water/ Dust Resistance | Yes ¹ |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x - 10x |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) Magnified view |
| Slide Show | Autoplay: All images, repeat |
| Histogram | Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes |
| Highlight Alert | Yes |
| Image Erase/Protection | Erase: Single image, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time |
| Data Verification | Original image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification) |
| Menu Categories | (1) Shooting menu (x2) (2) Playback menu (x2) (3) Setup menu (x3) (4) Custom Functions menu (5) My Menu |
| Menu Languages | 18 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish |
| Firmware Update | Update possible by the user. |
| INTERFACE | |
|---|---|
| Computer | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) |
| Other | Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension System Terminal (for WFT-E3) |
| DIRECT PRINT | |
|---|---|
| Canon Printers | Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| STORAGE | |
|---|---|
| Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible), external storage with WFT-E3 |
| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM | |
|---|---|
| PC Macintosh | Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.3-10.5 |
| SOFTWARE | |
|---|---|
| Browsing Printing | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
| Image Processing | Digital Photo Professional |
| Other | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor * Requires optional accessory |
| POWER SOURCE | |
|---|---|
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1xCR2016 for date settings |
| Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) ¹ Approx. 700 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
| Battery Indicator | 4 levels |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins. |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact power adapter CA-PS400, Battery charger CB-5L, Battery charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable Kit CB-570, Compact Power Adapter CA-570 |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers |
| Operating Environment | 0 - 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 740g |
| ACCESSORIES | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Ef (with Grid Ef-D, Super Precision Matte Ef-S), Angle Finder C |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3 |
| Lenses | All EF and EF-S lenses |
| Flash | Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II,550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2) |
| Battery Grip | BG-E2N, BG-E2 |
| Remote Controller/ Switch | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 |
| Other | Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 |
| Predictive AF | ¹ with EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph |
| Magnification | ¹ with 50mm lens at infinity, -1(1/m) dpt |
| Continuous Shooting | ¹ Large/Fine(Quality 8) resolution ² Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc. |
| Water/ Dust Resistance | ¹ Memory card and battery door only |
| Battery Life | ¹ Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated |
| *Recommended Exposure Index |
| All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated. |
| Subject to change without notice. |
