Review on 📷 Enhanced Canon EOS 40D 10.1 Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) by James Eledge

I've been using a Canon 40D for two years. This is my second camera (first pentax k100 camera). It's big, strong and tough. I found the Pentax K100d to be quite large, but that's nothing compared to this 40D. The handle is very ergonomic. I feel safe dealing with him. Body and Handling The build quality of the Canon 40D is excellent. It consists of a magnesium alloy body. It is also a weather seal. It's made to withstand a lot of abuse. I dropped the camera on the floor once and it still works like new. I don't think an entry-level camera like the Rebel XSi will be able to handle that. The Canon 40D has many buttons and two main dials. The first dial is the thumbwheel next to the shutter button. The second is a large circular dial that sits on the back of the camera. I especially like the round dial. I usually use this dial to change aperture, look at photos and select menus. To access live view mode, I just press the button in the center of the watch face. ISO and Auto ISOISO range starts at 100-3200. Auto ISO range is 100-800. Hopefully 100-1600. The 40D knobs are very loud up to 800. At 1600 you see more noise. At ISO 3200 the image quality is unacceptable. Auto ISO is my biggest disappointment. It mostly stays at ISO 400. LCD screens The Canon 40D has two LCD screens, a main/rear screen and a top LCD screen. The top LCD screen is clear in low light conditions like indoors or at night, but blurry in bright daylight. To solve this problem, you can use an accessory called Hoodman. The upper LCD screens help you to check your camera settings at any time and under any circumstances. It features a green backlit LCD display that can be turned on when needed. The Canon 40D's AF system has 11 AF points arranged in a diamond pattern. Autofocus speed varies by lens. Lenses with USM (Ultra Sonic Motor) are generally faster than those without USM, but some lenses, like the Canon 85mm f/1.2 USM AF, are quite slow due to complex lens elements. Some lenses also track the subject better than others. Preferred Features There is a feature called Light Tone Priority. I think this is a great feature because it protects the light from overexposure. It is excellent for portraits, weddings, landscapes, etc. The shutter makes a characteristic sound. Sounds very professional. This camera can also shoot at up to 6.5 frames per second, which is great for capturing fast-moving subjects. Competition Since this camera is over two years old, there are many cameras that can match or surpass this camera in terms of performance. For example the Canon 50D with a high-resolution LCD screen, higher image resolution and better ISO automatic. The Nikon D300 is superior to the autofocus system. It has 51 points and an improved tracking system. There's also the Nikon D90, which has a high-resolution 3-inch LCD screen, cleaner images at high ISOs, but slower continuous speeds and poorer build quality. Read the Nikon D90 vs Canon 40D controversy. Conclusion. This is a very good camera, suitable for both professional and amateur photographers. The size might be too big for regular shooters, but you can get used to it after a while. Image quality with the kit lens is good, but I recommend buying a higher quality lens to get the best quality. Despite being over two years old this camera is still functional and reliable for you if you can live with its limitations (Tip: Auto ISO and LCD screen. Please read other reviews on my blog radiantlite dot com.