Canon EOS 40D review

Canon’s latest offering in the highly competitive semi-pro market does just about everything you could possible want from a mid priced camera. And, on the whole does it just a little bit better than the competition.

I am not usually a big fan of Canon, but they have got just about everything right with this model. High quality results, easy to use, and high on my list of priorities, considerably less expensive than the most obvious competitor, the Nikon D300. It reacts quickly to changing light conditions, and is more customizable than most photographers are likely to need.



But my favorite aspect of the EOS 40D is the fact that it is almost certain to pass the Knowles destructotest™ This is one well built camera with exceptionally well sealed compartments and Canon’s new dust reduction system. Always a bug bear for any photographer in the field dust is no longer an issue: a dust-repelling coating on the sensor, ultrasonic dust “shaking”, and a digital “dust map” How well this stands the test of time remains to be seen, but I have nothing but praise for it so far. With the optional battery pack grip, it’s almost like going back in time and grabbing a big handful of a A-1 with a motor drive, my favorite back in the day.

The only problems I could find with this camera is the LCD screen doesn’t live up to my new expectations after using the Nikon D300 and the metering system tends towards underexposure. Still, as always, better under than over.