Canon EOS 40D Specifications
| Specifications | Canon EOS 40D | |
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| Year Introduced | 2007 | |
| Megapixels | 10.1 | |
| Total Pixels | 10.5 | |
| Sensor Size | 22.2 x 14.8mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 3888 x 2592 | |
| Pixel Size | 5.71µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/9.2 | |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | |
| Sensor Stabilization | N | |
| Sensor Cleaning | EOS integrated cleaning system | |
| Lens Mount | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E | |
| FOVCF | 1.6x | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC III | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | |
| Points | 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at centre) | |
| Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) | |
| Modes | One Shot AI Focus AI Servo | |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection | |
| Predictive | Yes, up to 8m | |
| Assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite | |
| Microadjustment | No | |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | TTL 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 Range | EV 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 | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-800), 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 3200 | |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | |
| WB Settings | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. | |
| Custom WB | Yes, 1 setting can be registered | |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentaprism | |
| Coverage | Approx. 95% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.95x | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm | |
| Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (3 types, optional). Standard Focusing Screen Precision Matte Ef-A | |
| Information | AF 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 Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | |
| Eyepiece Shutter | On strap | |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 3.0" TFT, approx. 230K dots | |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | |
| Viewing Angle | Approx. 140° | |
| Coating | ||
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of seven levels | |
| Display Options | (1) Shooting settings (2) Camera settings | |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | 13 (ISO 100, meters) | |
| Built-in Coverage | Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm) | |
| Built-in Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds | |
| Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction | |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments | |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | |
| External Flash Control | Via camera menu | |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, A-DEP, Custom (x3) | |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (Basic zone modes only) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction | |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s, 10s) | |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 6.4fps. (speed maintained for up to 75 images (JPEG), 17 images (RAW)) | |
| Shutter Lag | 59ms | |
| Viewfinder Blackout | 100ms | |
| Live View | ||
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor | |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) | |
| FrameRate | 30 fps | |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode | |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed | |
| Display Options | Grid overlay, Histogram | |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: 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 | |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Rec | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG, sRAW1 + JPEG possible. | |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 3888x2592, (M) 2816x1880, (S) 1936x1288 RAW: (RAW) 3888x2592, (sRAW) 1936x1288 | |
| Movie Type | N/A | |
| Movie Size | N/A | |
| Movie Length | N/A | |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | ||
| GPS | ||
| Custom Functions | 24 Custom Functions with 62 settings | |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | |
| Sound Memo | No | |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes | |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x - 10x | |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) Magnified view | |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) | |
| Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension System Terminal (for WFT-E3) | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible), external storage with WFT-E3 | |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1x CR2016 for date & settings | |
| Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) 700 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) | |
| Battery Indicator | 4 levels | |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins. | |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC 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 Materials | Magnesium Alloy body covers | |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 100,000 | |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | |
| Dimensions Inches | 5.7 x 4.4 x 2.9" (145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm) | |
| CIPA Weight | 29.5 oz (836g) | |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup 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 | |
| Camera Case | ||
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3 | |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses | |
| Compatible Flash | Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II,550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2) | |
| Battery Grip | BG-E2N, BG-E2 Buy ► | |
| Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 | |
| Other | Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 | |
| Review | Canon EOS 40D | |
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