Canon EOS 40D

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Model Name:	Canon EOS 40D
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	EOS 40D
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1299.00
Street Price:
Date Available:	2007-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	29.8 oz (844 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.7 x 4.3 x 2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Total Megapixels:	10.5
Effective Megapixels:	10.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.07"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, sRAW (14-bit CR2)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:	n/a
Movie Audio:	n/a
Movie File Format:	n/a
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF, EF-S
Kit Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom function
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/8000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)
Program AE:
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off
Self Timer:	10,2 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13 m / 43 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:
DPOF Compliant:
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Other Connection:	N3-type push-in terminal
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	800
Software
Included Software:	Digital Photo Professional 3.1, EOS Utility 2.1, ZoomBrowser EX 5.8 and ImageBrowser 5.8
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X.
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Replaces EOS 30D - 10.1 MP, APS-C CMOS sensor - Single DIGIC III processor, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode - ISO 100-1600/3200 - 6.5fps, 75 JPEG, 17 RAW - Faster 9-point AF, all cross-type - Improved 0.95x, 0.95% viewfinder - 3-inch LCD with Live View function - Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Magnesium alloy body cover, weather-proofed - 100K actuation shutter Additionally offered in a kit version with Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens at an estimated selling price of $1,499.00

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