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 | 5.7µm | |
Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/9.1 | |
Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | |
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 | |
Diopter Correction | -3 to +1 (1/m) (diopter) | |
Focusing Screen | Interchangeable (3 types, optional). Standard Focusing Screen Precision Matte Ef-A | |
Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter) | |
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 | |
Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash | |
Exposure Lock | Yes | |
2nd Curtain Sync | Yes | |
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) | |
Color Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB | |
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 | |
Sound Files | N/A | |
Folders | ||
File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset | |
Other Information | ||
Wireless Features | ||
GPS | ||
Custom Functions | 24 Custom Functions with 62 settings | |
Metadata Tag | ||
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 | |
Slide Show | Autoplay: All images, repeat | |
Histogram | Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes | |
Highlight Alert | Yes | |
Image Erase Protection | Erase: Single image, Checkmarked images, Unprotected images Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time | |
Menu Categories | (1) Shooting menu (x2) (2) Playback menu (x2) (3) Setup menu (x3) (4) Custom Functions menu (5) My Menu | |
Menu Languages | 18 Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, Polish | |
Interface | ||
Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) | |
Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension System Terminal (for WFT-E3) | |
Canon Printer Support | Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge | |
Pict Bridge | Yes | |
Memory | ||
Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible), external storage with WFT-E3 | |
Software | ||
Browsing & Printing Software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser | |
Image Processing Software | Digital Photo Professional | |
Other Software | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor * Requires optional accessory | |
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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