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Canon EOS 40D cnet.com.au User Reviews

Digital camera - SLR - 10.1 Mpix - Canon EF 28-135mm IS lens - optical zoom: 4.8 x - supported memory: CF, Microdrive More product details

Canon EOS 40D
alaSCORE 87

3167 reviews

November, 2009

86 / 100

175 Experts

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91 / 100

2992 Users

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alaTest collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from cnet.com. The average user rating from cnet.com is 85 out of 100.

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"Easy to use with a great auto and manual settings"

picture quality is amazing ISamantha Gellerww...  Well priced plus easy to use Its slower and its pictures are not as good as Canons

"Great camera takes A1 quality photos!"

Takes sharp and crisp pictures and not hard to use I really could not find anything I dont like about this camera

"Great potential but unreliable"

Most users probably won't run into the dreade...  Takes gorgeous pictures. Fast, excellent battery life. Great features After a year (and warranty) I...

"Great DSLR camera"

I made the switch over to DSLR form factor wh...  Great picture quality at 10mpix Learning curve is steep

Average Rating

85

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alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from bestbuy.com. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 100 out of 100.

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Excellent Product!

"I got this kit to go along with the new Canon EOS 50D I just purchased. PLENTY of room for the camera body, lens, and all the accessories to go along...

Average Rating

100

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alaTest collected and analyzed 92 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from cameraworld.com. The average user rating from cameraworld.com is 94 out of 100.

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Easy to use camera but...

My Canon is less than a year old and has required warranty service twice. The first time both LCD screens needed to be replaced. One had dust behind t...

I love it

This camera is on of the best i have used for the price. "Bright LCD","Small Lag Time","Strong Construction","Comfortable Controls" "Loud"

CANON 40D

This is my third CANON camera(Pellix, EOS 630)so my experience goes back a ways. Though I have used NIKON and OLYMPUS, I have throughly enjoyed this c...

Excellent DSLR

I am a photography student and this camera is great for my needs. It allows for an easy transition between auto and manual. Heavier than most DSLRs, w...

Average Rating

94

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alaTest collected and analyzed 141 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 89 out of 100.

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Canon EOS 40D

I heard the first generation Canon Digital Rebel, Canon 20D, Canon 5D and now 40D. I would say that 40D is the best crop of 1/6 Canon SLR. I have next...

LIKE IT

Canon 40D and its products are among the previous generations of Canon EOS series digital SLR which quasi-high-end professional products, is the body ...

Crest work

...of products belong to the Canon EOS series numerical code list counter-middle high-end specialized product, what face has the high request photogra...

03 canon eos 40d

Hi, If any body misses it he or she misses a good & smart thing. So please think about the product.As a experiencer, whenever I see some new cameras- ...

Average Rating

89

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alaTest collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from dell.com. The average user rating from dell.com is 93 out of 100.

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I just love it!

I am a beginning user who is eager to learn, and I am thoroughly enjoying every day with this amazing camera! Just an Incredible camera, all around n...

EOS 40D Black 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera (with 28-135 mm Lens) - MSRP $1299.99

Canon messed up with the 50d, it has more noise than the 40D because of all the extra mega pixels, save your money and wait until the 60D comes out. B...

Great Camera

Great camera for anyone serious about wanting the features and quality of a DSLR, such as having lenses optimized for specific applications. Otherwise...

Dust.

Love the features Glad I waited and did not get the 40 Brand new had dust on the sensor. Canon won`t

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alaTest collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from digitalcamera-hq.com. The average user rating from digitalcamera-hq.com is 89 out of 100.

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Canon 40d

I like my canon 40d, however sometimes i get dark photos when shooting in low light, using the auto setting. I don't know what to...

well and amazing camera

excellent camera, very understandable with you tube info on settings and manual settings. photos are perfect everytime with tripod as per expert advic...

40D

I love this camera. This is my second Canon digital SLR. Went from the original Digital Rebel to this model.

Love my Camera

The Camera is such a huge boost up from my old 20D. I would really enjoy the 50D but that is beyond my means at...

Average Rating

89

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alaTest collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from digitaltrends.com. The average user rating from digitaltrends.com is 90 out of 100.

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A good un

I have used the Canon 350D and briefly the 1D. But the 40D is really good just to pick up first time and do a job with. Its feels intuitive and I have...

Can't depend on this camera to focus the money shot!

My Canon 40D has taken great pictures but I'm alittle dissapointed with the autofocus on this camera. I came from the 20D which worked fine for me. I ...

Prosumer,...More Like Pro!

Wow...I've come from a 20D and this camera has a similar layout, but a little bigger and feels perfect in your hand. I've heard rumours about the focu...

Great balance & feel of quality.

This camera just feels right!!! Its controls are in the right spots (with the exception of the on/off switch). The magnesium alloy body is rock solid ...

Average Rating

90

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alaTest collected and analyzed 190 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from dpreview.com. The average user rating from dpreview.com is 90 out of 100.

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Canon EOS 40D

I found the Canon 40D to be a good solid little DSLR. I like the controls a little better than the ones found on my Canon 1D Mk II. As a side note I h...

Canon EOS 40D

Still very happy after 23 months..... none

Canon EOS 40D

This is my third Canon EOS after a 30D and modified 450D. I have had the Camera specially modified for astro photography to increase the Red/IR sensit...

Canon EOS 40D

I own both the 40D and 400D. Both are very nice cameras and take excellent photos with the 40D being more versatile due to its live view. It also has ...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from epinions.com. The average user rating from epinions.com is 92 out of 100.

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Simply outstanding

After shooting for over 25 years, I just bought myself a Canon 40d DSLR with a 28-135 telephoto zoom lens and I love them both. For years I carried a...

Canon EOS 40D vs Canon EOS 50D (actual user report) :-)

Canon 40D VS 50D, or Why did I return my 15 MP 50D and kept its 10MP bro…I'll leave all camera body details and the list of features for the magazines...

All the camera any amateur could need

This body is tough, but not weatherproof. Its heavy, in a confidence-inspiring way. And it makes GORGEOUS images. Its not the newest in Canon's pro...

Fantastic Entry Level and Above DSLR

I would consider myself a semi-pro when it comes to photography. I've spent the last three years using the 5D and have finally worked up enough busine...

Average Rating

92

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alaTest collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Canon EOS 40D from maclife.com.

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Canon 40D

I agree with your assessment of the Canon 40D. I owned a 20D and was never very satisfied with it. I also own the 1D MkIIn and use it daily. The 40D m...

Canon EOS40D

I got tired of the limitations of my compact digital camera, so I decided to upgrade to a digital SLR. After reading many reviews I chose the Canon EO...

I'm fine with maclife being

I'm fine with maclife being tough on Macbooks. If they think that spending your money elsewhere is the way to go, then I hope they explain fully why t...

ISO seems good here

I haven't seen the problem with high ISO you describe but I'll give it another look. Maybe this is specific to the model you tested? I second most of...

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