Canon 40d is out

Post by **admin** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:41 pm

I see the new Canon EOS 40d is out.

Think I will swap my 20d for the 40d.

Like that it is faster, has sensor auto cleaning function, larger lcd screen - the screen on the 20d is just too small and much larger buffer.

One review:

http://rolandlim.wordpress.com/2007/08/ ... pressions/

adam · Post by **adam** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:13 am

awwwwww crap

A 10.1 Megapixel Canon developed CMOS sensor and DiG!C III Image Processor combine to deliver superb image quality with low noise and natural colour. Key new features include the EOS Integrated Cleaning System and Live View Shooting (with AF capabilities). With the ability to capture up to 6.5fps in incredible 14-bit colour, the EOS 40D is the only option for the enthusiast photographer.

sounds good... very good

Post by **admin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:33 am

Its not a big leap forward compared to the 30d - but the combination of the gains from 30d to 40d appear to make it a justifiable upgrade from the 20d.

Upgrade to the 5d must be close - might be more up your alley Thunders.

adam · Post by **adam** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:11 pm

3 important things for me are

10.1mp
6.5fps
Cleaning System

good improvement compared to the 30D

adam · Post by **adam** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:54 pm

impetuous... i went and brought a 40D yesterday from Ted's at Marion

end result... not much different from 30D as far as image goes...

http://www.footballnews.com.au/gallery/v/20070909w/

speed was great... still very noisy shutter...

there are some other minor improvements over the 30D from a users point... so all in all happy with it...

do need to tweak some settings... and read the manual...

Post by **admin** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:27 pm

thunders wrote:impetuous... i went and brought a 40D yesterday from Ted's at Marion

end result... not much different from 30D as far as image goes...

http://www.footballnews.com.au/gallery/v/20070909w/

speed was great... still very noisy shutter...

there are some other minor improvements over the 30D from a users point... so all in all happy with it...

do need to tweak some settings... and read the manual...

Ha:)

So what did it cost you?

To Mati · Post by **To Mati** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:30 pm

far out do they come with free steak knives too?

Missing Post Count · Post by **Missing Post Count** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 11:21 pm

Frappe wrote:far out do they come with free steak knives too?

adam · Post by **adam** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:10 am

admin wrote:
thunders wrote:impetuous... i went and brought a 40D yesterday from Ted's at Marion

end result... not much different from 30D as far as image goes...

http://www.footballnews.com.au/gallery/v/20070909w/

speed was great... still very noisy shutter...

there are some other minor improvements over the 30D from a users point... so all in all happy with it...

do need to tweak some settings... and read the manual...
Ha:)

So what did it cost you?

$1950 including a 4GB card

malvernfox · Post by **malvernfox** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:54 pm

You can use 2 cameras now!
I have the 70-200 on one and 300 on another---good exercise bending over to swap

Post by **admin** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:19 pm

thunders wrote:impetuous... i went and brought a 40D yesterday from Ted's at Marion

end result... not much different from 30D as far as image goes...

http://www.footballnews.com.au/gallery/v/20070909w/

speed was great... still very noisy shutter...

there are some other minor improvements over the 30D from a users point... so all in all happy with it...

do need to tweak some settings... and read the manual...

Cleaning system is a big one for me. I quite often get dust in the camera.

Air shows are a classic for that - there is always a lot of dust around and the only way to avoid it is not changing lens.

Dont mind cleaning the sensor but its not really practical when you in the middle of a shooting session.

Post by **admin** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:15 pm

thunders wrote:impetuous... i went and brought a 40D yesterday from Ted's at Marion

end result... not much different from 30D as far as image goes...

http://www.footballnews.com.au/gallery/v/20070909w/

speed was great... still very noisy shutter...

there are some other minor improvements over the 30D from a users point... so all in all happy with it...

do need to tweak some settings... and read the manual...

So any further updates on your new 40d? Its been three days since your last update:)

adam · Post by **adam** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 4:31 pm

nope... haven't used it since... and dunno what i will do this weekend... wanted to go watch Modra play down in the SE, but i think that is at Naracoorte and don't have the time to travel that far...

I guess the chicks still have a round to go... plus cup finals...

Would like to get out and take something different

Post by **admin** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:20 pm

thunders wrote:impetuous... i went and brought a 40D yesterday from Ted's at Marion

end result... not much different from 30D as far as image goes...

http://www.footballnews.com.au/gallery/v/20070909w/

speed was great... still very noisy shutter...

there are some other minor improvements over the 30D from a users point... so all in all happy with it...

do need to tweak some settings... and read the manual...

Looking at the photos - they appear to be sharper - are you manual or auto focusing? Maybe the 40d is faster focusing?

adam · Post by **adam** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:42 am

well that was my 1st impressions while using it... just felt like everything was happening quicker... less wasted shots...

the shots looked great on the LCD, but i didn't notice a huge difference once i started working on them to upload...

but it is interesting that you noticed a difference... i think i need to open up the F stop to add a bit more depth of field...

as an example...

i think that both players should be sharp... rather than the just the Para Hills player...

Post by **admin** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:14 am

thunders wrote:well that was my 1st impressions while using it... just felt like everything was happening quicker... less wasted shots...

the shots looked great on the LCD, but i didn't notice a huge difference once i started working on them to upload...

but it is interesting that you noticed a difference... i think i need to open up the F stop to add a bit more depth of field...

as an example...

i think that both players should be sharp... rather than the just the Para Hills player...

I think the player that is facing you should be sharp whereas the other player - because you cant see the face - is of much less significance. In fact it might make the picture more interesting if the other player (and the spectator behind was even further out of focus ie less distracting.

I did feel there was a difference when I went through your photos. Maybe the lighting was a factor because Malvern Fox also had one of his best series of shots this weekend. But my initial thoughts was it looked like the focus and shutter are working a lot faster and the gap between the focus and the shot is much smaller - so the action is getting caught in focus.

adam · Post by **adam** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:55 am

fair points there... i will have a play around and see what damage i can do...

malvernfox · Post by **malvernfox** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 9:43 pm

I agree with Admin. that try shooting with less depth of field and have as much as poss. out of focus.
I love shooting almost into the sun--without flaring!
You have some great shots there Thunders---well done

malvernfox · Post by **malvernfox** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:01 pm

Thunders,
Did you get a chance to give the 40D a workout?

adam · Post by **adam** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:39 pm

did the City to Bay today... didn't really feel like taking photos after that... llol

Around the Country · Post by **Around the Country** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:28 pm

thunders wrote:did the City to Bay today... didn't really feel like taking photos after that... llol

Did you run or walk it?

adam · Post by **adam** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:37 am

walked... lol

Post by **admin** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:19 pm

Bought the 40d today.

Very nice camera. Charged up the battery but yet to give it a real whirl.

Shutter is definitely quieter and the LCD screen is a big improvement on the 20d.

malvernfox · Post by **malvernfox** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:05 pm

whats the matter with you guys, why aren't you swapping to Nikon's

Post by **admin** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:47 pm

malvernfox wrote:whats the matter with you guys, why aren't you swapping to Nikon's

Nikon has lagged Canon for a few years. Nikon are only just catching up now.

The Nikon D300 looks like a very good camera. Its almost as good as the 40d

buts its $1000 dearer!

Once you have splashed out for a good lens kit it makes a change very unlikely unless someone produces a camera that is really special.

Post by **admin** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:01 am

Really like the 40d - very fast.

Took it down to the Goolwa Barage for a few photos.

malvernfox · Post by **malvernfox** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:51 pm

great shot like the way the focus has picked out the pelican.
sounds like you are both very happy with your 40D's

adam · Post by **adam** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 3:08 pm

i'm still not convinced... but have only used it twice...

Post by **admin** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:56 pm

adam wrote:i'm still not convinced... but have only used it twice...

Not convinced about the camera or not convinced it is faster?

adam · Post by **adam** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 2:05 pm

admin wrote:
adam wrote:i'm still not convinced... but have only used it twice...
Not convinced about the camera or not convinced it is faster?

more about the quality overall... compared to earlier models