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August 20, 2007

Canon Introduces the EOS 40D SLR

In addition to the high-end $8000 pro slr camera Canon introduced today, they also introduced a new SLR for advanced amateur and entry level professional photographers. The camera is called the EOS 40D and has a 10.1 MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC III image processor, and a new auto focus sensor.

The camera uses the DIGIC III image processor and a newly redesigned auto focus sensor to allow for a screaming 6.5 fps continuous shooting capability for up to 75 large/fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images.

The LCD screen on the back of the camera is 3” and has 230,000 pixels. Light sensitivity is up to ISO 3200 on the 40D. The camera will be available in body only packages for around $1299 and with a Canon EF 28-135mm lens for $1499 in September.

Via I4U

Posted by shane at August 20, 2007 2:04 PM