Canon's EOS 40D appears on CIPA list

Canon fans, you can semi-officially start getting a little hyped about the EOS 40D that everyone was yelling about back in February. The DSLR's model number was uncovered on a CIPA (Camera Imaging Products Association) PictBridge certification list, thus adding fuel to the fire that the long-rumored 40D is about the make an appearance. Of course, specs are sketchy at this point, but here's what our last report had: 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor measuring 22.5 x 15-mm, 5fps burst mode, integrated anti-dust cleaning system, 2.5-inch LCD, and DIGIC II image processing. Of course, it will at least best the 30D, but obviously things change, so who knows what Canon is cooking up now?

[Thanks, Mark]

[Tyk @ Jul 18th 2007 11:55AM]

The biggest problems with the 10/20/30D line of dslrs has always been the atrocious build quality... the less expensive d70/80 line of Nikons are better built and the slightly more expensive D200/100 class are light years ahead.

[optV @ Jul 18th 2007 12:18PM]

Coming from a guy who shoots Nikon semi-professionally (D200 bodies), the previous statement about the 20d/30d having poorer build quality than the D80 is ignorant. The 20/30d series both feature a magnesium skeleton with polycarbonate and most are marked "made in japan" (although some are marked Taiwan). The D70/d80 series both have plastic constructions and are not made in Japan.

However, it is really apples and oranges because those two lines of cameras are really in different tears: D80 competes with the Rebel XTi and the new 40D will try to compete with the D200.

[Stuart Carnie @ Aug 20th 2007 8:20PM]

I've had my 10D since it was released, and have shot close to 20k images. The body has travelled around the world with me several times. I've used it in light drizzle, and it has never flinched.

Regards,

Stuart

[plchabot @ Jul 18th 2007 12:03PM]

I would not call it atrocious but it's probably build not as solid as nikon, anyway...Canon last longer.

[chris @ Jul 18th 2007 12:03PM]

omg omg omg ive been waiting since forever for this camera!!!!

release date autumn 07!?

Chris

[Nobuyuki Idei @ Jul 18th 2007 12:18PM]

Are you kidding? I've never heard of build problems. I have a 20D and have had no issues. Good solid feel.

[almostinfamous @ Jul 18th 2007 12:23PM]

digic II? wtf... it should at least be digic III by now, shouldnt it?

[Mojo_Yugen @ Jul 18th 2007 1:17PM]

The one feature that will absolutely be on any 30D replacement will be DIGIC III. Has to be a typo.

[TIMMAH! @ Jul 18th 2007 12:26PM]

Full frame sensor or APS-size sensor?

[Mr. B @ Jul 18th 2007 12:53PM]

APS

...I'm just hoping this will bring down the ebay price of the 30D

[JGJ @ Jul 18th 2007 12:52PM]

Check this Spanish site for an updated info (rumour) of the camera specs:

http://www.caborian.com/20070712/nueva-canon-eos-40d/

- 1,6x de 10 Mpx sensor
- Antidust sensor cleaning system
- 3 inch LCD
- LiveView
- New file format named sRAW (JPG and RAW)
- ISO 100 to 1600 in 1/3 steps
- 6,25 fps, 75 JPG or 17 RAW in burst mode
- Compatible with BG-E2 grip (Canon 30D)

I will like more impressive specs, but...

[Dayton Pruet @ Jul 18th 2007 3:46PM]

sRAW is not new, it is the 2mp RAW format for the EOS-1D Mark III.

[Dan @ Jul 18th 2007 1:10PM]

This may confirm of which I have noticed the 30D is turning up om discontinued lists at camera stores, possibly to make room for the replacement.

[loci @ Jul 18th 2007 1:12PM]

weirdo

[Craig @ Jul 18th 2007 1:18PM]

personally, i'd really like to see a successor to the Canon PowerShot S80. the S series was so much camera in a compact body, which is why i think canon axed the line

[loci @ Jul 18th 2007 1:24PM]

im still not tempted to upgrade from the 20d...its such an excellent camera.
been thinking of going full frame tho...maybe the 5d successor will tempt me!

[Sebastien @ Jul 18th 2007 4:08PM]

Same for me, and increasing pixels in such a small sensor :(
I'm wondering how expensive would be for canon to offer the 40D as an entry-level 5D (so full frame sensor)
Which then would be a great improvement
(same comment as above, Digic III is out already, but only for face detection apparently)

[Chris @ Jul 18th 2007 5:35PM]

Of course it's Imminent, the 30D body is $1005 @ B&H Photo!!!

The real question is to get the 14-bit RAW ala 1D? forget Megapixels (although 12 or more gets me more uStock revenue), give me more grey-scale gradients and more detail.

[sohcrates @ Jul 18th 2007 5:43PM]

But when oh when will Canon integrate some image stability into the bodies? or would that put too many of their lenses out of commission?

[t-bone @ Jul 18th 2007 6:27PM]

Canon doesn't believe in in-body stabilization.

[Yem @ Jul 18th 2007 6:50PM]

Don't hold your breath. Canon's whole model is to upsell you into their pro bodies and L/IS lenses.
Nikon might cave in if they get desperate enough..

[Brendan Falkowski @ Jul 18th 2007 8:04PM]

Who trusts a guy who says new Canon dSLRs will come with Digic II? Not me. Digic III isn't even a question. If you're going to invest in camera equipment, it's going to be lenses in the long run. Putting image stabilization on the lens is more effective than the body because it's tailored to the attributes of each lens. Not a one size fits all solution like Sony/Olympus/futureNikon would have you believe.

I read this guy every day to get aggregated updates, though sadly no RSS.
http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/Canon_40D.html

[Canon_User @ Jul 18th 2007 9:52PM]

I've owned a Canon 10D for 3 1/2 years. I've shot with almost every camera in the Canon lineup, and I have no complaints about shooting with a 10D. The image quality was and is as good as anything I've used for printing 24x30, 16x20, or smaller.
The real investment is lenses. At the time I bought, Nikon was lagging. Canon had the 70-200 f2.8 IS, and if you've never had the opportunity to use it, WOW! It's a fantastic lens. Nikon has since come out with their VR lenses, but they haven't kept up with the variety that Canon has... and after investing $7000 in lenses, I can say that I won't be terribly concerned about some Nikon fanboy's comment about "terribly build quality" when discussing the 10D/20D/30D bodies. I have 70,000 frames through my 10D, I haven't any issues with build quality. The 20D that I've used on occasion has no problems either.
Frankly, if Nikon had come to market 3 1/2 years ago with a camera that had the same image quality and ISO range, along with a larger lens selection, I would have stayed with Nikon. As it is, Nikon has been slow, and the Nikon faithful have had to sit and wait. I was tired of waiting and left.

[Eric @ Jul 20th 2007 2:00AM]

Build of the 20D? A co-worker of mine was blown off the side of a mountain when he was photographing a ruby mine in Myanmar when he got too close to the dynamite that some enthusiastic miners had planted. They threw in a few extra sticks to impress the American photographer. Knocked him off his feet and down the mountain.

The 20D came through without a scratch. He had a few from flying rocks.

First thing I did was check the lens for damage. :-D

[Path @ Jul 23rd 2007 11:03AM]

I totally agree with Canon_user in that the real money is in the lenses. Canon has just dominated the Electronically Focused (EF) lens market for years. They started with the forethought to put the focusing motor in the lens and invented the Large Mouth lens mount (EOS) to allow for f1.0 apertures and greater lens to body stability. The motor in the lens allows for a specially designed motor to work with each lens, like a bigger and stronger motor for a big telephoto and light and quick motor for a normal or shorter lens, pure Genius! No one else even comes close. The patents finally ran out on the EOS mounting system, and guess what? Nikon Now thinks the motor in the lens is a great idea too!!
The 20D and 30d and XT and XTi that I own and use daily have quality (all of them) all over Any competitor that I've ever seen. My shooting buddies agree with me too
Canon just Rules. Canon sales are running at 54-56% of the digital market so alot of other people also agree that they are the best too!
Stay true to Canon and they will stay true to you!

[Bored @ Work @ Aug 3rd 2007 10:05AM]

"Canon sales are running at 54-56% of the digital market so alot of other people also agree that they are the best too!"

I have nothing against canon but where did you get those statistics from. I understand canon sells more easily becuase It is more of a household name now.People relate to a company with a known name they see everywhere, they feel more comfortable buying it.They have brilliant marketing and commercials. Until recently has nikon started to majorily advertise. ie new d40 commercial. I will have to agree that Canon's Higher end lenses are great if not in the top 2 category.

Canon has become a Sony-Like Company because they have become an electronics corporation with there main focus being printers,scanners, copiers and now tv's. Just hope they don't get too greedy like sony and shot themselves in the foot.

[DrMike @ Aug 25th 2007 4:51PM]

Canon has the official specs now on their website: Digic III, 6.5 FPS, max burst 17 RAW, 75!! JPEG, 10.1 mp, 40% more shots from the battery than my 20D, etc. This thing boasts specs more like an upgraded 5D than a step up from the 30D. they took the best from the 30D and 5D, and added some features from the 1D mark III. I may have to re-think my planned upgrade to the 1D, because the 40D
will cost 1/3 as much.

Here is the link to Canon's page:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=15653