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Technical Details for Canon EOS 40D


Technical Details for Canon EOS 40D Digital Camera
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Technical Details for Canon EOS 40D

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General
Product TypeDigital camera - SLR with Live View mode
Width14.6 cm
Depth7.4 cm
Height10.8 cm
Weight0.7 kg
Body MaterialMagnesium alloy
Main Features
Resolution10.1 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCMOS
Total Pixels10,500,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution10,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size14.8 x 22.2mm
Field of View Crop Factor1.6
Sensor Dust ReductionBuilt-in
Sensor FeaturesEOS Integrated Cleaning System
Light SensitivityISO 3200, ISO 100-1600
Max Shutter Speed1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed30 sec
X-sync Speed1/250sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, partial (9%), centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, depth-of-field, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, E-TTL II program flash
Exposure RangeEV -0.5-18 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones35
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
White Balance BracketingBuilt-in
Status LCD Display IlluminationBuilt-in
LCD Display InformationAutofocus mode, shutter speed, frame counter, aperture, manual focus mode, red-eye reduction, self-timer mode, film speed, photo quality, photos remaining, drive mode, white balance indicators, exposure compensation, Metering Mode, focus area, battery condition, programme, flash mode
Still Image FormatJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed6.5 frames per second
Remote ControlOptional
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash MemoryCompactFlash, Microdrive
Image StorageJPEG 3888 x 2592 - 3.5 MB
JPEG 2816 x 1880 - 2.1 MB
JPEG 1936 x 1288 - 1.2 MB
RAW 3888 x 2592 - 12.4 MB
RAW 1936 x 1288 - 7.1 MB
Camera Flash
Camera FlashPop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100)13
Flash ModesE-TTL, auto mode
External Flash NameCanon Speedlite 580EX II
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
Auto FocusTTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Lens System MountingCanon EF
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Flash TerminalHot shoe, PC terminal
Additional FeaturesDirect print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, DPOF support, display brightness control, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, Wi-Fi ready, LCD live view mode
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - fixed eye-level pentaprism
Field Coverage95%
Magnification0.95x
Dioptric Correction Range-3 to +1
Viewfinder FramesAutofocus frame
LCD Display InformationShutter speed, exposure compensation, AE lock, AF-in-focus, flash charge completion, red-eye reduction, aperture
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 3" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format230,000 pixels
Connections
Connector Type1 x composite video output
1 x flash terminal
1 x remote control
1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s)1 x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows VistaCertified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Included AccessoriesBody cap, neck strap
Cables IncludedVideo cable
USB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryCanon BP-511A
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1390 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
Canon EOS 40D