Canon has today announced the successor to the hugely popular EOS 30D digital SLR!
Key features
* 10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* 6.5 fps continuous shooting, max. burst 75 JPEGs
* New AF system with 9 cross-type sensors
* DIGIC III processor
* 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* Clear and bright viewfinder
* Customisable Picture Style processing parameters
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 20 August, 2007: Canon today introduces its latest digital SLR for advanced amateurs and semi-professionals: the EOS 40D. With a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.5 frames per second burst performance, a newly developed AF system and 3.0” LCD with Live View mode, the EOS 40D makes significant advances in both performance and versatility.
The camera benefits from the new EOS technology platform introduced earlier this year with the professional EOS-1D Mark III. Canon’s DIGIC III processor delivers responsive operation, improved colour rendering and near-instant start-up time. The EOS Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust, while a strong magnesium alloy body with weather resistance ensures lasting durability.
“The EOS 40D represents an important step in the development of EOS for the advanced amateur market. It incorporates many of the technologies pioneered in our latest EOS-1 series cameras,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “For digital photographers, the benefits of upgrading to the EOS 40D are real and significant. For analogue SLR users, there’s never been a more compelling reason to make the switch.”
P.S. Personally, I’d rather upgrade to XD series (I’ve canon eos 30D) or buy a better glass.
This camera does look pretty attractive. I’ve got a friend who’s saving for one. If I did more wildlife photography, I’d probably want one myself for the FPS and dreaded crop factor.
I’d disagree with the Canon rep, though; for analogue film users, the 40D isn’t all that compelling. A person who’s used to a 35 mm frame isn’t likely to be satisfied with the way their lenses ( and if they’ve been using Canon SLRs for years with film, they have a collection of lenses ) seem to grow by 60 %. Canon really needs to put a consumer level full frame body out for people who can’t afford a 5D or 1Ds.