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Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS 40D
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Canon EOS 40D Details

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It's finally here! Canon's much talked about, much rumored 40D has arrived, and it's even better than you might have heard. A fine successor to the well-received 30D and 20D, the 40D brings the Canon EOS SLR line up to ten megapixels, brings the advanced DIGIC III image processor, and gussies itself up with a luxurious 3.0-inch LCD screen. Stay tuned to this page for more information as initial reports and reviews begin to roll in!

Canon EOS 40D Specifications

  • 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
  • DIGIC III Image Processor
  • RAW, JPEG file format
  • Canon EF/EF-S Lens Mount
  • Auto and manual focus
  • Auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 100-1600 (3200 Enhanced)
  • 3.0-inch LCD display
  • Compact Flash memory (no memory supplied)
  • Lithium-ion battery

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Product Information

Manufacturer Canon
Part Number eos40d
UPC 8714574508740
Release Date Aug 19, 2007

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