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It takes a while to put a camera like Canon's EOS 40D fully through its paces, but a few brave souls have blazed through the feature set, menus, ISOs and megapixels afforded to them by the new camera in time to get reviews up mere weeks after launch. Of course, the flashiest feature here is Live View, but the 40D is no one trick pony: unlike the minimal 20D to 30D upgrade, the 40D is all-new and packed with enhancements. Who knows if this'll be enough for Canon to get Nikon of its turf, but we'll let you read the mountains of text, peep the comparison shots and draw your own conclusions.

Read - CNET Asia ("The Canon EOS 40D is a leap forward in improvement over its predecessors..." 8 / 10)
Read - Cameralabs ("If the 40D's price and feature-set suits your requirements, you'll have few if any complaints.")
Read - Bob Atkins ("It's a very good camera and I can recommend it.")
Read - The World According to Roland ("A nice feature upgrade over the 20D and 30D and at an attractive price.")
Read - DP Review (Preview)

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Canon EOS 40D's early review roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We know this sucker hits the sweet spot for many amatures and professionals alike, and we can't say we blame them: Canon's 40D seems just the right balance of form and function for mounting those beastly lenses without going off the financial deep end or adopting the sheer size of the 1Ds. We're still a little partial to the feel of the Nikons, but these days it seems you can hardly go wrong at the level these manufacturers are playing, and obviously it's going to come down to the specs you need, the images you like and the glass you have.

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Hands-on with Canon's 40D DSLR originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 Sep 2007 10:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40dcanoncanon 40dCanon40dfeatureshands-onifaSat, 01 Sep 2007 10:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon's EOS 40D now shipping]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/canons-eos-40d-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/canons-eos-40d-now-shipping/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/31/canons-eos-40d-now-shipping/#commentsWe're getting reports that Canon's EOS 40D has hit US retailers. Both Amazon and Ritz camera show the 10.1 megapixel beauty in stock and shipping for $1,348 and $1,300, respectively. So giddy up photogs, you've waited long enough.

[Thanks, Tayor and Justin]

Read -- RitzCamera
Read -- Amazon (via DBROTH)

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Canon's EOS 40D now shipping originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, well, hello there Canons. After Amazon's little slip ups, Canon has finally come clean with their much anticipated EOS 40D and new EOS 1Ds Mark III DSLRs. Nothing new to tell, but it's always good to get the official word, ya know? The 10.1 megapixel EOS 40D should be on shelves in early September for $1,299 while the 21.1 megapixel 1Ds Mark III should begin shipping in November for $7,999. Plenty of shots of both DSLRs in the gallery below.

Gallery: Canon's EOS 40D and EOS 1Ds Mark III get official


[Thanks, everyone who sent this in]
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Read -- EOS 1Ds Mark III

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Canon's EOS 40D and EOS 1Ds Mark III get official originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 01:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1ds Mark III1dsMarkIii40dbreaking newsBreakingNewscanonDSLREOSEOS 1dsEOS 1ds Mark IIIEOS 40DEos1dsEos1dsMarkIiiEos40dMon, 20 Aug 2007 01:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon leaks specs, delivery, and price for Canon's EOS 40D]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/19/amazon-leaks-specs-delivery-and-price-for-canons-eos-40d/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/19/amazon-leaks-specs-delivery-and-price-for-canons-eos-40d/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/19/amazon-leaks-specs-delivery-and-price-for-canons-eos-40d/#comments
Hot damn kiddies. Amazon just posted the specs and delivery for Canon's EOS 40D. Of course, it's not official 'til it's official but Amazon lists a September 20th availability for the true 30D successor. The specs? They're all there: new 10.1 megapixel, APS-C sized, self-cleaning CMOS sensor; 30% faster, 9 point AF; DIGIC III image processing; ISO 3200 max sensitivity; improved 3.0-inch LCD with Enhanced Live View; 6.5fps continuous shooting (bursting 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images); 35-zone metering system; and CF card storage, natch. All in a body just slightly larger than the EOS 30D while tipping the scale with 1.4-ounces (40-grams) more beef. It also supports an "sRAW' mode which trims the number of pixels to one-fourth that of a standard RAW image (cutting file size in half) while retaining all of the flexibility of full-sized RAW images. A definite 30D upgrade for those of you who've been holding out. Sorry, no new pictures, the shot above was from that earlier leak. Now best get outta here and start shaking down the kids for the $1,299.99 required to take the body-only home.

Update: Amazon pulled the price and delivery date. No worries, original screengrab after the break.

Update 2: Oh my, now the whole page is gone! Tsk, tsk Amazon, jump the gun did we? We anticipated this: peep the gallery for a walk down memory lane.

Gallery: Amazon leaks specs, delivery, and price for Canon's EOS 40D



[Via dpreview forums, thanks Manhog and Robby B.]

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Amazon leaks specs, delivery, and price for Canon's EOS 40D originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Color us exceedingly skeptical, but a poster over at DPReview managed to grab what appears to be the first legitimate shots of Canon's elusive EOS 40D before the source jumped ship. Granted, there would be more shock now if Canon wasn't actually conjuring up a 40D, but if these images prove real, maybe we're a bit closer to newfangled DSLR heaven than originally conceived. Additionally, it was noted that the Exposure Mode Dial now seems to have three custom function settings, and there's even an option for sRAW (likely a reduced sized RAW) in the image-recording quality choices. So go on, check out another angle and a description of various functions after the jump, but don't get too riled up till word gets official, cool?

[Via Northlight-Images, thanks Rob B.]

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First shots of Canon's EOS 40D DSLR? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40dcanondslreosrumorWed, 18 Jul 2007 11:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Canon EOS 40D rumors abound]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/21/canon-eos-40d-rumors-abound/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/21/canon-eos-40d-rumors-abound/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/21/canon-eos-40d-rumors-abound/#commentsIt all started with an EOS 40D splash page posted (and later pulled) from Canon's official Hong Kong web site. Now the 40D's specs are popping on digicam retail sites all over the Intertubes. Most interesting is the supposed spec sheet posted, pulled, and then extracted from a Belgian site by our tireless Engadget interns; here's what it says: 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor measuring 22.5 x 15-mm, 5fps burst mode, integrated anti-dust cleaning system, 2.5-inch LCD, and sadly... DIGIC II (not III) image processing. It's that last bit of information which makes us a bit skeptical. Although the DIGIC II can be found in their full-frame 400D, the improved DIGIC III is already loosed thereby bringing the whole spec sheet into question. No worries, if Canon is ready to push the 40D out the door then it'll be soon; the big PMA show kicks off in just a few weeks. Now quit staring at that picture, it's not the 40D.

[Via Digital Photography Blog]

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Canon EOS 40D rumors abound originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>40dcanondigicdigic IIdigic IIIDigicIiDigicIiieoseos 40dEos40drumorWed, 21 Feb 2007 08:17:00 EST<![CDATA[UK's Channel 4 launches PC-based video on demand service]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/07/uks-channel-4-launches-pc-based-video-on-demand-service/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/07/uks-channel-4-launches-pc-based-video-on-demand-service/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/07/uks-channel-4-launches-pc-based-video-on-demand-service/#commentsWhile major networks have started rebroadcasting episodes of their hit shows online, it looks like the UK's Channel 4 is taking the lucrative approach to offering up shows on the internet by launching its (PC only) 4oD video on demand service. Sure, remembering to set your precious DVR to capture those oh-so-priceless episodes of your SO's favorite shows is the ideal scenario, but Channel 4 is apparently hoping that your forgetful nature (and lackluster work firewall) will bring you over to its site in search of satisfaction. Inking a deal with PACT, the trade body of the independent production companies, the company will be splitting a currently undisclosed amount of the profits, but will be offering up commercial-free (at least initially) rebroadcasts of the past 30 days of programming. Additionally, "over 1,000 hours" of archived material will be available for download, and users will also be graced with "two free shows" per week just for stopping by. Episodes will run £0.99 ($1.96), where they can be viewed for two days, after which the file will "automatically delete itself" (until hackers figure out a way to save them, that is), while "films" will demand £1.99 ($3.93).

[Via Digital Lifestyles]

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UK's Channel 4 launches PC-based video on demand service originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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