Canon EOS 40D Specifications

SpecificationsCanon EOS 40D
  Canon EOS 40D
Year Introduced2007
Megapixels10.1
Total Pixels10.5
Sensor Size22.2 x 14.8mm
Pixel Dimensions3888 x 2592
Pixel Size5.71µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/9.2
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor StabilizationN
Lens MountEF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E
FOVCF1.6x
Image ProcessorDIGIC III
 
Autofocus  
TypeTTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
Points9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at centre)
Working RangeEV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
Point SelectionAutomatic selection, Manual selection
MicroadjustmentNo
Touch & Drag AF
Eye Detection AF
Focus Bracketing/Stacking
 
Exposure Control  
Metering ModesTTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC
(1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at centre)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 3.8% viewfinder at center)
(4) Center weighted average metering
Metering RangeEV 0 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
Exposure Comp+/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB+/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
Light Flicker Mode
Intervalometer
ISO SensitivityAuto (100-800), 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) 
ISO can be expanded to H: 3200
Shutter Speed30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
 
Viewfinder  
TypePentaprism
CoverageApprox. 95%
MagnificationApprox. 0.95x
EyepointApprox. 22mm
InformationAF information: AF points, focus confirmation light
Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB
Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light
Image information: White balance correction, CF card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2 digit display)
DOF PreviewYes, with Depth of Field preview button.
 
LCD  
Type3.0" TFT, approx. 230K dots
Coating
Brightness AdjAdjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options(1) Shooting settings
(2) Camera settings
 
Flash  
Built-in GN13 (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageUp to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
Built-in Recycle TimeApprox. 3 seconds
ModesAuto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction
X-Sync1/250sec
Exposure Compensation+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / Yes
External Flash CompE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesAuto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP, Custom (x3)
Picture StylesStandard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority
Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic zone modes only)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction
Abberration Corrections
Drive ModesSingle, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s, 10s)
Continuous ShootingMax. Approx. 6.4fps. (speed maintained for up to 75 images (JPEG), 17 images (RAW))
Shutter Lag59ms
Viewfinder Blackout100ms
 
Live View  
FrameRate30 fps
FocusingManual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Quick mode
MeteringReal-time evaluative metering with image sensor
Active metering time can be changed
Display OptionsGrid overlay, Histogram
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeJPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), 
RAW: RAW, sRAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), 
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Image SizeJPEG: (L) 3888x2592, (M) 2816x1880, (S) 1936x1288
RAW: (RAW) 3888x2592, (sRAW) 1936x1288
Movie TypeN/A
Movie SizeN/A
Movie LengthN/A
 
Other Information  
Wireless Features
GPS
Custom Functions24 Custom Functions with 62 settings
LCD Panel / IlluminationYes / Yes
Water & Dust ResistanceYes
Sound MemoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B)
Other InterfaceVideo output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension System Terminal (for WFT-E3)
 
Memory  
Memory TypeCompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible), external storage with WFT-E3
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1x CR2016 for date & settings
Battery LifeApprox. 800 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
700 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
Power Supply Battery ChargersAC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact power adapter CA-PS400, Battery charger CB-5L, Battery charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable Kit CB-570, Compact Power Adapter CA-570
 
Physical Specs  
Body MaterialsMagnesium Alloy body covers
Shutter Durability Rating100,000
Operating Environment0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions Inches5.7 x 4.4 x 2.9" (145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm)
CIPA Weight29.5 oz (836g)
 
Accessories  
ViewfinderEyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Ef (with Grid Ef-D, Super Precision Matte Ef-S), Angle Finder C
Wireless File TransmitterWireless File Transmitter WFT-E3
Compatible LensesAll EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses
Battery Grip BG-E2N, BG-E2  Buy ►
RemoteRemote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5
OtherOriginal Data Security Kit OSK-E3
 
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