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Canon EOS 40D owner hacks camera, records silent movie
This enterprising EOS 40D owner wants a DSLR that records video, too -- and he's taking action. This hack uses CHDK -- the free firmware enhancement for Canon PowerShot cameras -- and LiveView to capture video to the camera's CF Card. There are still a few issues: LiveView shuts down after a period of inactivity, video can't be transferred via USB, and unlike your $79 consumer grade camera, the EOS 40D won't record audio. But what's a little challenge in the face of a good camera mod? There's no word on file format, frame rate or resolution (though the camera's display weighs in at 320 x 240), but there are lots of other juicy details available once you hit the read link. And be sure to catch the video after the break. [Via Hack A Day]
Canon EOS 40D's early review roundup
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)
Canon's EOS 40D now shipping
We'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 -- RitzCameraRead -- Amazon (via DBROTH)
Canon's EOS 40D and EOS 1Ds Mark III get official
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-6108%[Thanks, everyone who sent this in] Read -- EOS 40D Read -- EOS 1Ds Mark III
Amazon leaks specs, delivery, and price for Canon's EOS 40D
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-6099%[Via dpreview forums, thanks Manhog and Robby B.]
Canon EOS 40D rumors abound
It 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]
