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EOS 40D

EOS 40D

EOS 40D

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Marketed September 2007
Original Price Open price

The new Canon EOS 40D is the successor model to the EOS 30D, which won market acclaim for its functionality and ease of use following its release in March 2006. Through the incorporation of state-of-the-art camera technologies, the EOS 40D offers high-level amateur users even more advanced functionality and responsiveness.

The EOS 40D combines a newly developed Canon proprietary APS-C-size (22.2 x 14.8 mm) CMOS sensor with approximately 10.1 million effective pixels and the high-performance DIGIC III image processor to deliver high resolution imaging performance and a rich tonal range. Offering users ISO speed settings ranging from 100 to 1600 and expandable to up to 3200, the model realizes low noise despite supporting high ISO sensitivity. In addition, the EOS 40D boasts a number of other innovations that significantly strengthen its core performance: high-speed continuous shooting of up to approximately 6.5 frames per second for up to 75 continuousframes in large/fine JPEG mode, high-precision all-point cross 9-point AF, and a newly designed viewfinder that provides improved visibility with an approximately 0.95x zoom ratio.

The Canon EOS 40D incorporates a range of advanced functions that offer levels of operability and ease of use approaching those of top-of-the-line digital SLR cameras. The Live View shooting function allows users to check images in real-time on the camera’s large 3.0-inch LCD monitor while shooting. The camera also enables users to change focusing screens, supporting a diverse range of shooting styles.

Moreover, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System sensor dust solution improves image quality not only with its Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, but also by collecting dust position data so that users can restore dust images even after photographing. The lightweight, high-rigidity magnesium alloy exterior and the shutter, durable for over 100,000 operations with maximum speed of 1/8000 second, further ensure a high degree of reliability.

The EOS 40D is compatible with Canon’s comprehensive range of EF interchangeable lenses, including the popular EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, as well as the two new Canon EF-S-series Image Stabilizer-equipped lenses that were also launched today: the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS standard zoom lens and the EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS telephoto lens.

Canon also announced today that concurrently with the EOS 40D it will release the Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3, enabling users to transfer images to a server or computer via wireless or wired LAN. Offering USB hosting functions to connect to external media and a convenient vertically oriented grip, the WFT-E3 effectively fulfills a wide variety of photographic applications.

Type
Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording media Type I or II CF card

* Compatible with Microdrive and 2 GB or larger CF cards
* Recording to USB external media enabled with Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3/E3A attached

Image sensor size 22.2 x 14.8 mm
Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6 times the lens focal length)
Lens Mount Canon EF mount
Imaging Element
Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio 3:2
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust deletion feature (1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Recording System
Recording format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image type JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original)
RAW+JPEG
simultaneous recording
Provided (sRAW+JPEG also possible)
File size (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.5 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.8 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.1 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.1 MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.7 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 12.4 MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(8) sRAW (Small RAW): Approx. 7.1 MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
* Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File Numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1 – 3
Recording functions With the WFT-E3/E3A attached, image recording to the CF card and to USB external media connected to the WFT-E3/E3A will be possible as follows:
(1) Standard
(2) Automatic switching of recording media
(3) Separate recordings according to image-recording quality
(4) Recording images having the same size
Backup recording Enabled with WFT-E3/E3A attached
White Balance
Type Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash, custom, color temperature setting
Auto white balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color temperature compensation White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
* Blue/amber bias or magenta/green bias possible
Color temperature
information transmission
Provided
Viewfinder
Type Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.95x (-1 m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 22 mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in dioptric adjustment -3.0 – +1.0 m-1 (diopter)
Focusing screen Interchangeable (2 types sold separately), Ef-A standard focusing screen provided
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, CF card information
Depth-of-field preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
Type TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF points 9 (Cross-type)
Metering range EV -0.5 – 18 (at 23°C/73°F, ISO 100)
Focus modes One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF point selection Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF point display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
AF-assist beam Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. at periphery
Exposure Control
Metering modes 35-zone TTL full aperture metering
· Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
· Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
· Spot metering (approx. 3.8% of viewfinder at center)
· Center-weighted average metering
Metering range EV 1 – 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure control Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO speed Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 – 800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 – 1600 (in 1/3-stop increments), Auto, or ISO speed can be expanded to ISO 3200
Exposure compensation Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter speeds 1/8000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/250 sec.
1/8000 to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote control: Remote control with N3 type terminal
Built-in Flash
Type Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash metering E-TTL II autoflash
Guide No. 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycle time Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready indicator Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash coverage 17mm lens angle of view
Flash exposure compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE lock Provided
Drive System
Drive modes Single, High-speed continuous, Low-speed continuous, and Self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)
Continuous shooting speed (Approx.) High-speed: Max. 6.5 shots/sec.,
Low-speed: Max. 3 shots/sec.
Maximum burst JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 75
RAW: Approx. 17
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 14
* Based on Canon’s testing standards with 1GB CF card, high-speed continuous shooting, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style
* Varies depending on the subject, CF card brand, image-recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, etc.
LCD Monitor
Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Screen Monitor size 3.0 in.
Dots Approx. 230,000
Coverage Approx. 100%
Brightness adjustment 7 levels provided
Interface languages 18
Image Playback
Display format Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x – 10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, 1 screen, or shooting date)
Highlight alert Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Image Protection and Erase
Protect Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase Single image, checkmarked images, or all images in the CF card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
Direct Printing
Compatible printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable images JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW/sRAW images captured with the EOS 40D
Easy Print feature Provided
Power Source
Battery Single Battery Pack BP-511A, BP-514, BP-511, or BP-512

* AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2
* With Battery Grip BG-E2N or BG-E2 attached, size-AA batteries can be used

Battery life
[Number of shots · approx.]
Temperature Shooting Conditions
No Flash/50% Flash Use
At 23°C / 73°F 1100/800
At 0°C / 32°F 950/700

* The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack BP-511A
* The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards

Battery Check Auto
Power Saving Provided. Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, or 30 min.
Back-up Battery One CR2016 lithium battery
Startup time Approx. 0.15 sec.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5 mm / 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in.
Weight Approx. 740 g / 26.1 oz. (body only)
Operating Environment
Working temperature range 0°C – 40°C / 32°F – 104°F
Working humidity 85% or less

* All the specifications above are based on Canon’s testing standards.
* The camera’s specifications and exterior are subject to change without notice.
* If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens maker.