Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
Digital camera Review: 40D is a great camera
Summary: 5 Stars
My Canon 40D is a professionally orientated camera. I love it. Also it was delivered in a timely manner. Thank you, Amazon.com.Digital camera Review: 40D review
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon's 40D is a great camera and J & R provided a great price and excellent service...as usual for them.Digital camera Review: 5 stars for the body, 3 stars for the lens
Summary: 4 Stars
I've had this combo for about three months and have almost 7,000 captures. The body is fantastic! I love the features, ease of use and quality. The kit lens, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired. After less than three weeks use there was a huge chunk (not a speck) of debris on the inside of the front lens element. The build quality is less than acceptable even by my standards - there is too much play in the front element when fully extended and when hanging from a neck strap the lens always extends all the way leaving it more susceptible to damage. If I were to do it again, I would save the money to invest in a prime or L lens.Digital camera Review: A Great Upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Canon 40D as an upgrade from my Canon 400D XTi, and what an upgrade it is! Everything from the sturdy feel of the body, to the great image quality is a big improvement over the 400D XTi. Even something as simple as the sound of the shutter click is a noticeable benefit for me.
Although the XTi is a great camera, which I used to capture some really terrific shots, the quality of shots taken with the 40D is vastly superior. I'm using the same lenses as I did with the XTi and when I did side by side comparisons with the same settings, the images taken with the 40D have much better detail and sharper contrast, giving the photos better depth. The colors are truer, and shooting at low light with a higher ISO setting is also clearly enhanced using the 40D.
The body of the 40D feels solid and comfortable in my hands. The heavier weight of the 40D provides much better balance when using larger lenses on the camera. With the same lenses on the XTi, the camera feels unbalanced, even using the BG-E3 Battery grip. The controls on the 40D are intuitive, and I really like the control dial. Function menus are structured so they're easy to navigate.
Given the price reduction of the 40D due to the introduction of the 50D, I felt it was a great time to upgrade, and I'm glad I did. After doing some research on the 50D and comparing it to the 40D, I couldn't justify the extra cost of the 50D, since the minimal benefits of the 50D didn't outweigh the added cost. If you're planning on upgrading and deciding between the 40D or the 50D, I'd recommend the 40D.
A great upgrade and a great product.
Digital camera Review: A Lot Of Bang For Your Buck
Summary: 4 Stars
We've had this camera now for 7 full months and it's been a real joy to have. I have not had an SLR camera since the late 70s, and my wife has never had one. Now she can't live without this thing!
This camera just feels good in your hands and it responds well taking portraits, sport or landscape shots all with equal enjoyment. Only negative, in my book, is the 1.6 crop factor. I wish it was a full frame, but then the price would be about another $1,000.
Did have an issue starting in the 5th month. The display was starting to jump around. I would be reviewing a shot and the darned thing would start jumping into INFO on it's own. It got progressively worse so I had to drop it off at the New Jersey repair center. In 3 days I had it back, good as new. They said something about a board coming lose. No matter, they fixed it quickly and it's been fine ever since.
I have bought additional lenses and I recommend only buying the Canon. I had to send a Sigma telephoto back, it was just not useable and for nearly $600 I was not going to tolerate that performance. Save a little longer and use that extra money to buy the Canons. As my wife always says, "The cheap pay twice."