How good is the Canon 40D?
On One Hand: Pros of the Canon 40DThe Canon 40D incorporates many valuable features including an ergonomic body design, a bright 3-inch LCD monitor, and two separate dials for controlling functions such as white balance, ISO, shutter speed, etc. The ISO tops out at 3200 with very low noise visible at ISO 1600. Most importantly, CNET.com notes the 40D offers “great photo quality and excellent continuous-shooting performance.”On the Other: Cons of the 40DThe Canon 40D with 10.1 MP offers a lower resolution than some of its competitors. Reviewers have also noted a time lag with the camera when shooting low-contrast subjects or under low-light conditions. Finally, CNET.com points out that when using spot metering, the focusing area is so large that sharpness could suffer.Bottom LineThe Canon 40D, available for purchase as body-only or with a 28-135mm kit lens, is an excellent choice if superior image quality is your goal.
