Description
The EOS 40D is build with weather-proofing, ten megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC III and 1D style menus, 6.5 fps continuous shooting, three custom user modes on mode dial, 3.0" LCD monitor, Live View with optional mirror-drop auto-focus, larger brighter viewfinder with interchangeable focusing screens, much shorter viewfinder blackout and a quieter mirror mechanism, a all new AF system with all nine points cross-type with F5.6 or faster lens and a new optional combo vertical / WiFi grip.
Canon’s CMOS sensor gives the camera a wide dynamic range, retaining subtle details in shadow and highlight areas. An improved pixel design and on-chip noise reduction ensure clean, crisp images throughout the ISO range. Images are converted at 14 bits for finer gradations and superior colour reproduction.
The EOS 40D captures up to 6.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 75 large JPEG images (17 in RAW).
The high precision AF system employs 9 cross type points for precise focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The central AF point offers sensitivity up to f/2.8. Points are spread out across the AF frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects.
The bright 3.0" LCD provides pin-sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing your image from the LCD.
Fast and highly accurate, DIGIC III processes images at 14 bits for finer colour gradations. DIGIC III minimizes power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.
Canon’s built-in dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the sensor clean. A combination of technologies reduces, repels and removes dust and includes a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes dust from the sensor with each power on.
Picture Style presets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response. Picture Style presets are customizable in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software.
A durable magnesium alloy body with environmental seals protects the camera from the rigours of heavy use.
The EOS 40D is compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses, and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Wireless shooting and remote file transfers are possible with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3.
Video Out allows reviewing on a TV screen. Connect with USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast data transfers.
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Technical Details
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Type |
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| Type |
Digital AF/AE SLR |
| Recording Medium |
CF Card Type I and II and external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, via optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3A) |
| Image Format |
0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor) |
| Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF, EF-S, TS-E, and MP-E lenses |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF mount |
| Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor |
1.6x |
Image Sensor |
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| Type |
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor |
| Pixels |
Approx. 10.10 megapixels |
| Total Pixels |
Approx. 10.50 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
| Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filters |
| Low-pass Filter |
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
Recording System |
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| Recording Format |
DCF 2.0 (Exif 2.21): JPEG, RAW and RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording possible. Multiple options for recording images on a memory card. |
| Image Format |
JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2) |
| File Size |
JPEG/Large: Approx. 3.5MB (3,888 x 2,592)
JPEG/Medium: Approx. 2.1MB (2,816 x 1,880)
JPEG/Small: Approx. 1.2MB (1,936 x 1,288)
RAW: Approx. 12.4MB (3,888 x 2,592)
sRAW: Approx. 7.1MB (1,936 x 1,288) |
| Folders |
Automatically created by camera; can be user-created with "Manual Reset" file naming setting |
| File Numbering |
Continuous numbering
Auto reset
Manual reset (the image numbering is reset to 0001, a new folder is created automatically) |
| Color Space |
Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mini-B port. NTSC/PAL for video output |
White Balance |
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| Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom WB setting, user-set Color Temperature (2,500~10,000K) |
| Auto White Balance |
Auto white balance, taken from imaging sensor |
| Personal White Balance |
White balance bracketing: Three consecutive images written to CF card for each firing of shutter; Up to +/- 3 levels in 1-step increments
White balance shift: blue/amber bias and/or magenta/green bias +/- up to 9 levels; manually set by user |
Viewfinder |
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| Type |
Eye-level SLR with solid glass pentaprism |
| Coverage |
Approx. 95% horizontally and vertically |
| Magnification |
0.95x (-1 dpt with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint |
Approx. 22mm |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction |
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Mirror |
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60) |
| Viewfinder Information |
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), Exposure (shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash (flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image (monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, CF card information) |
| Depth-of-Field Preview |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button; possible in Live View Function |
| Eyepiece Shutter |
None |
Autofocus |
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| Type |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF Points |
9 cross-type AF points, including center AF point; fully functional with f/5.6 or faster lenses.
Additional high-precision, diagonal cross-type sensor at Center AF point, used with lenses f/2.8 or faster |
| AF Working Range |
EV -0.5 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C) |
| Focusing Modes |
Autofocus (One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF), Manual Focus (MF) |
| AF Point Selection |
Automatic selection, Manual AF point selection |
| Selected AF Point Display |
Superimposed red illumination in viewfinder; also visible on top or rear LCD panel when AF point select button is pressed |
| AF-assist Beam |
Intermittent firing of built-in flash |
Exposure Control |
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| Metering Modes |
35-zone TTL full aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder)
Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder)
Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range |
EV 0-20 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control Systems |
Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Auto Depth-of-field AE (non-shiftable), Full auto (non-shiftable), Programmed image control modes, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE |
| ISO Speed Range |
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200 |
| Exposure Compensation |
Exposure Compensation (user-set): +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-half increments |
| AE Lock |
Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual (user-set): By AE lock button in all metering modes |
Shutter |
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| Type |
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec. |
| Shutter Release |
Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer |
10 sec. delay, 2 sec. delay |
| Remote Control |
Canon N3 type terminal |
Built-in Flash |
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| Type |
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism |
| Guide Number |
13/43 (ISO 100 in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time |
Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready Indicator |
Flash-ready indicator lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage |
17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format) |
| Flash Metering System |
E-TTL II autoflash |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
+/-2 stops in 1/3- and 1/2-stop increments; |
LCD Monitor |
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| Type |
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Screen Monitor size |
3.0 in. |
| Pixels |
Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Control |
7 levels provided |
Playback |
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| Image Display Format |
Single image, 4-image index, 9-image index, Jump, Magnified zoom (approx. 1.5x to 10x), Histogram, AF point display, Auto rotate, Rotate
Live View: View image before shooting on LCD monitor; live histogram and live simulation of exposure level possible with C.Fn IV-7-1 |
| Highlight Alert |
In the single image display and (INFO) display, over-exposed highlight areas will blink |
Image Protection and Erase |
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| Protection |
Single image or all images in the memory card can be protected or cancel the image protection |
| Erase |
Single image, select images, all images in a CF card or unprotected images |
| Direct Printing from the Camera |
Enabled with the Print/Share button |
| Compatible Printers |
CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge compatible printers (via USB Interface Cable IFC-200U, included with camera kit) |
| Settings |
:Print quantity, style (image, paper size, paper type, printing effects, layout), trimming, tilt correction (compatibility varies, depending upon printer in use) |
Menus |
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| Menu Categories |
Shooting
Playback
Setup
Custom function/My Menu |
| LCD Monitor Language |
18 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
Power Source |
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| Battery |
One dedicated Battery Pack BP-511A
AC power can be supplied via the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 |
| Number of Shots |
Normal shooting, at 73°F/23°C:
No flash: approx. 1100 images
50% flash use: approx. 800 images
at 32°F/0°C:
No flash: approx. 950 images
50% flash use: approx. 700 images
(tests comply with CIPA industry test standards)
The above figures apply when one fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A is used |
| Battery Check |
Automatic |
| Power Saving |
Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30 min. |
| Back-up Battery |
One CR2016 coin-type lithium battery. Battery life approx. 5 years |
Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm |
| Weight |
26.1 oz./740g |
Operating Environment |
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| Operating Temperature Range |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity Range |
85% or less |
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