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Camera Test: Canon EOS 40D

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Specifications & Certified Test Results


Camera Test: Canon EOS 40D

Vital Statistics

Imaging: 10.1MP (effective) CMOS sensor captures 3888x2592-pixel images with 14 bits/color in RAW mode.

Storage: CF Type I and II cards including Microdrives and UDMA CF cards. Stores JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, and sRAW (1936x1288-pixels).

Burst rate: At 6.5 fps, up to 160 JPEG or 17 RAW.

AF system: 9 selectable, cross-type AF points in a diamond pattern. One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, and AI Focus AF (auto selects between one-shot and predictive). Sensitivity EV -0.5-18 (ISO 100).

Shutter speeds: 30-1/8000 sec (1/3-EV increments).

Metering: TTL 35-zone SPC. Evaluative metering linkable to all AF points, centerweighted averaging, partial (approx. 9% of frame), and spotmetering (approx. 3.5%). EV 1-20 (ISO 100).

ISO range: 100-1600 in 1/3-EV increments, expandable to ISO 3200.

Flash: E-TTL pop up, GN43 (at ISO 100). Supports E-TTL II autoflash with EX-series Speedlites, X-sync at 1/250 sec.

Viewfinder: Eye-level fixed pentaprism with 95% accuracy and 0.95X magnification.

LCD: 3-in. TFT with 230,000-dot resolution, 140-degree viewing angle, live preview mode with AF.
Output: Hi-Speed USB 2.0; video.

Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion BP-511A.

CIPA battery life rating: Approx. 800 shots, 50% with flash.

Size/weight: 5.7x4.2x2.9-in., 1.7 lb without battery.

Street price: $1,300.

For info: www.usa.canon.com .

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Viewfinder Test

Accuracy: 95% (Excellent)
Magnification: 0.95X (Excellent)


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