Cracking camera (Canon EOS 40D)

Member Name: Moongazer

Product:	Canon EOS 40D
Date:	08/01/09 (28 review reads)
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Advantages: Great quality, handles well

Disadvantages: none

To put it simply, the Canon EOS 40D is a fantastic piece of kit.
I haven't regretted my purchase for one moment.
I know it is the photographer and not the camera that makes the image but my photography has been taken to a whole new level since getting the 40D.
A few people have remarked that the body looks quite big to carry around. Yes, the body is large but it handles beautifully and feels substantial in your hands. My old camera is much smaller and now feels somewhat flimsy and awkward to hold.

The camera can be set to fully automatic or fully manual mode with a range of semi automatic/manual modes in between.
The manual mode give you total control over your images whilst the auto mode lets you literally point and shoot.

The camera comes with a fantastic EF 18-75 mm lens with image stabiliser and the option to choose between manual and auto focus.

The ISO goes as high as 1600 with very little noise so it's a great camera to use in low light conditions and the image stabiliser comes into play as well if you are using a longer exposure time.

There is software included with the camera which allows you to hook it up to your computer and then use your camera to control the camera. This means you can set it up easily to do time lapse photography. You can also attach a timer remote (available seperately) which will also allow you to control the camera without having to touch it. This is a good option for doing self portraits or group shots where you want to appear in the photo.

At 10 million pixels, the image quality is superb and will allow you to blow you photos up to more or less any size you like. It also means that, should you wish to edit your photos, you can zoom right in to make any adjustments really easily.

So, overall, I would say this is the perfect camera for the serious hobbyist or professional.

If you choose this camera, you will not be dissapointed.

Summary: Fantastic camera, you won't be dissapointed.

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