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Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality. (cnet.com)

A year and a half in the making, Canon’s EOS 40D modifies the foundation set by the EOS 30D and 2... (digitalcamerainfo.com)

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We have collected and analysed 98 expert reviews and 463 user reviews from international sources. The alaScore™ for this product is 100/100 = Excellent. Experts rate this product 87/100 and users rate it 88/100. The average review date is November 16, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 43017 reviews from other Digital SLR Cameras. Last update: August 30, 2008.

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Canon EOS 40D (with 17-85mm lens) review

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Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality.

Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus.

Reviewed by: Lori GruninReviewed on: 09/20/2007Released on: 09/04/2007 Photo ...

Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera Review

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A year and a half in the making, Canon’s EOS 40D modifies the foundation set by the EOS 30D and 20D, while incorporating elements from the manufacturer’s 1D line.

6.5 fps burst, List price, sRAW, Live Preview, Highlight Tone Priority, Reorganized menus, Wireless capabilities, Constant display of ISO in viewfinder, .95x viewfinder, Interchangeable focusing screens, Dust reduction, Additional weather-seals...

Reassigned buttons on top of camera, Non-customizable Picture Styles and Direct Print buttons, Silent modes are not as quiet as expected, Lacks body-based image stabilization, No commander flash mode

Canon EOS 30D (left), Canon EOS 40D (right) Back (7.0) The back of the Canon ...

Canon EOS 40D

By Lori Grunin (cnet.co.uk)

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A significant leap forward for the range, the Canon EOS 40D features a redesigned body and menu system, introduces some long-requested features, integrates some of the new technology from the EOS 1D Mark III and delivers a considerable bump in resolution

Generally superior shooting speed among dSLRs; first-rate photo quality

Large spot size for spot meter; relatively sluggish low-light focus

Great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance are just two of the Canon EOS 40D's many attractions

Representing a more significant leap over the EOS 30D than the 30D was beyond...

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Fantastic camera!

By jim800 (cnet.com)

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I've had mine for about a week now and it's simply a joy to handle. I've owned a Digital Rebel for several years waiting for the right combination of features and price before I upgraded, and I certainly don't reget it. The camera is quick and responsive,...

Metal body, sensor cleaning

Relocated LCD is clumsy to use at times.

Great in every way except for people photos.

By aaydogan (cnet.com)

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Canon makes some of the best built cameras at every price point. Good controls, solid, reliable bodies and point and shoots. Canon glass is as good as it gets. Yet, time after time, in model after model, skin tone rendition and color accuracy in general a...

Great build quality. Canon lenses are awesome. Good value.

Awful skin tone rendition typical of all Canon products.