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Get ready for more At Canon, we believe that to be worthy of carrying the A DIGIC III processor in each camera delivers ultra- EOS name, a camera must produce nothing short of the responsive operation, blink-of-an-eye start-up times very finest possible image quality. It must be thrilling to and fast burst rates: in the case of the EOS 40D, up to handle –...
Welcome to control On the top of both cameras you’ll find the Mode Dial. With a mode for every situation and experience level, it is the fast lane to honing your craft. In whichever mode you shoot, hit the Info button during playback to learn what works –...
CAMERA USER SETTINGS BETTER ISO CONTROL, LESS SHAKE Available on the EOS 40D and popular amongst working When enabled, Auto ISO sets a default of ISO 400 for photographers, these positions allow quick recall of all Creative Zone modes. Depending on the mode, Auto three complete camera setups.
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EF and EF-S lenses puts you at the heart of the action every time. As with many other EF and EF-S lenses, the EF-S 55-50mm f/4-5.6 IS features Canon’s latest 4-stop equivalent Image Stabilizer – allowing shutter speeds up to 4 times slower without any perceptible increase in image blur.
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USM is the perfect wildlife telephoto. EF and EF-S lenses keep Image Stabilization (IS) where it belongs – in the lens. Tailored to the specific lens on which it is deployed, Canon’s IS reduces image blur when shooting without a tripod. A particularly useful feature for wildlife photography is Mode , which turns off IS automatically in the horizontal or vertical direction when deliberate panning is detected.
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st curtain shutter mimics the high speed mechanical shutter, allowing virtually silent operation in extra sensitive situations. LOCK ONTO YOUR TARGET Canon’s Auto Focus system uses widely distributed focus points, locking quickly EASY HANDLING FOR ELUSIVE SUBJECTS and accurately on off-centre subjects and Both cameras are built for enjoyable, intuitive handling.
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Harness the power of the EOS system to take spellbinding portraits. Canon’s own-brand technologies give you superior reproduction of every fine detail, capturing the complexity of skin tones with total accuracy and offering numerous options for creative customisation. FINE LIGHTING, GREAT PORTRAITS Create a sparkle in your subject’s eye by extending the catchlight...
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– Reducing, Repelling and Removing. Any stubborn remaining dust is tackled with Canon’s internal Dust Delete Data system. This maps the position of visible dust for automatic post-shoot delete with the supplied Digital Photo Professional software.
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For objects. Tilt the plane of focus all other Canon EF and EF-S lenses, hoods are available to bring two objects at vastly as an optional extra – to...
To avoid this, both the EOS 450D and EOS 40D feature a mirror lock function, to secure the mirror before firing the shutter. And with a Canon wired or wireless controller, you can position and focus your camera and fire the shutter remotely, reducing any possibility of image blur.
After the Shoot From processing to printing, give your shots the best treatment possible. Canon’s dedicated software and photo printers provide an unbroken chain of EOS quality imaging. FROM CAMERA TO PRINT IN SECONDS Canon’s PIXMA printers deliver vibrant, photo lab quality prints in sizes up to A3, which use ChromaLife00 technology to stay guarded against fading for up to 00 years*.
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SYSTEM CHART EOS 40D Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15 Timer Remote Remote Wireless ST-E2 220EX 430EX 580EX II Macro Ring Lite Macro Twin Lite Controller Switch Controller Rubber Frame Eb MR-14EX TC-80N3 RS-80N3 LC-5 MT-24EX EF-S EF lenses E-series Dioptric lenses Bundled Adjustment Lenses Accessories Focusing...
Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated Memory card and battery door only All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods except where indicated. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ®...
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EF-S 0-mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, EF-S 7-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, EF-S 8-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II, EF-S 8-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and not Elan, Rebel/Rebel S, Rebel II/Rebel SII. recommended for the following lenses near the tele end: EF-S 0-mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, EF-S 7-55mm f/.8 IS USM. More detailed specifications are to be found on your local Canon website.