Canon 40D DSLR Specs Revealed

Last night Amazon let slip of specifications, details, and pricing on Canon’s upcoming successor to the 30D, the Canon 40D DSLR.

The Canon 40D is more of a revolution than an evolution to the previous model in the line. It packs in some pretty impressive features professional amateurs and professionals alike will thoroughly appreciate and make use of in the field or studio.

- 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
- Large 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View
- 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability
- sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system
- Integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit

Priced at $1299, it’s expected to ship on September 20th.

I’m very keen to test out this camera and hoping to have one in my hands sometime next year. I’ve also recorded a video showcasing my thoughts on todays episode of The Glenn Wolsey Show.

What about you? Does the new 40D excite you?

Comments

  1. #1

    Alex → www.makesitgood.net

    I’ve been thinking about replacing my 20D (it’s getting near 100,000 actuations.) This looks to fit the bill very nicely. While the 10.1 megapixel will hardly be noticable from my current 8, the better metering system, and self cleaning will be very handy to have.

  2. #2

    EDIT-XTREEM → edit.xtreem.iappblog.com

    Glenn,
    Looks cool. You planning on ordering? Im using a point at shoot :P

  3. #3

    Kiro → kirosblog.com

    This is a new market for me. I’ve recently purchased a D40 (no, not a 40D) from Nikon. Features like Live View and the 6 and a half frames per second burst mode are a big step up.

    One thing about the Live View. I believe Olympus had this on their SLRs and one thing caught my eye. Live view is helpful and all with viewing the image on a 3″ screen, however, features like focusing and actually taking a picture take a little longer because the mirror is flipped up or something. I guess it’s a compromise.

    Looks like an awesome camera, the 40D. Can’t wait to try one out!

  4. #4

    Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com

    Glenn,
    Looks cool. You planning on ordering? Im using a point at shoot :P

    Not just yet, as I have a few purchasing priorities before a new camera body. In name, a car and a 70-200mm L lens.

  5. #5

    Marvin Sum → 50volts.com

    While the camera does look really good, as someone who recently purchased a Canon 400D, I’m not spending more $$$ on another camera.

    I’m thinking of possibly getting a new lens or even Aperture.

  6. #6

    Jon → www.theappleofmyi.com/blog

    Hi Glenn,

    I think this looks like it will be winner for Canon - great specs, espcially if it has the Digic III chip and a 3″ screen.

    A big thing for people to remember is that a body will lose money fast, whereas good glass, especially Canon L glass holds it value very, very well.

    Cheers,

    Jon

  7. #7

    Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com

    While the camera does look really good, as someone who recently purchased a Canon 400D, I’m not spending more $$$ on another camera.

    I’m thinking of possibly getting a new lens or even Aperture.

    I’d recommend you pick up a battery grip, makes the camera feel like a whole new body, awesome experience. After that, start investing in glass. (I’m yet to do both, but will soon).

  8. #8

    Tim Neilen

    The Amazon links are now dead, any chance you kept them in your history / cache?

  9. #9

    Glenn Wolsey → www.glennwolsey.com

    The Amazon links are now dead, any chance you kept them in your history / cache?

    Sadly I didn’t, but Engadget kept the gallery.

  10. #10

    James Duncan Davidson → duncandavidson.com

    The most interesting thing about the 40D in my eyes is that it’s been ramped up to a 14-bit range. This makes a big difference, bigger imo than more pixels.

  11. #11

    Tom

    Those specs do sound sweet!! I escpecially like that they are using a nice big 3 inch LCD. Which will make it much easier to check your pictures.

    I am using a Canon Rebel XT now whch I think is called the Canon 350D in your neck of the woods.

  12. #12

    Chris Marshall → chrismarshall.ws

    Am a Nikon D80 user :-)

  13. #13

    Shawn Blower

    Here’s the link to Amazon.
    http://tinyurl.com/29c7ss

  14. #14

    Rich Clark

    Just got a 40D from H/K and only took 3 days, sweet. I got to a point where I felt I was missing shots with my 350d so decided it was time for an upgrade. Love the feel of the 40D, 6.5fps is awesome and the large screen looks pretty good. Just waiting for the 24-70 f2.8 to arrive now to really try it out!!

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