Canon EOS 40D Review AND is it even worth picking up?

[@laranitasantana]

Mine cost me $1300 in 2007. Took thousands of photos on my trip to Spain and still looks and works like new. It is a gem !

[@SuperImmunologist]

I have 2

[@amermeleitor]

@@SuperImmunologist Is it reliable today if has been taken care? I want to buy a cheap camera for a trip.

[@SuperImmunologist]

@@amermeleitor I haven’t used mine much but they haven’t given me any problems. 10mp and you can do a compact flash adaptor to sd

[@Elements-nr6qt]

Just purchased a 40D (Body only) from an online camera dealer in the UK. Paid £45 + £5.95 postage. Described as “Good Condition” with a 6 month warranty. Already own a 550D and a few lenses so lenses not an issue. Need to purchase a CF card or CF card adaptor which will set me back another £15 - £20. Can’t wait to try this out but at that price it’s worth the investment. I may decide to convert this to infra red at a later date!?

[@danmunro01]

Just sold my mirrorless M5 and picked up a used 40D. Absolutely love the 40D. Yeah sure it’s not filled with all the whiz bang features of the M5 but I wanted a back to basics DSLR so it’ll suit my needs perfectly. I’ve got a 17-85 is USM, 70-300 Tamron VC and a Sigma 50mm 1.4 to go with it. Just need an ultra wide prime for night sky shots and a few more filter then my kit will be complete.

[@Gnux91]

I had this camera a long time ago and I just bought one now for cheap. This was a beast like 5-6 years ago. I used it for pro photography, it still can be used for it. People did billboards with this thing no problem. Sturdy, reliable as hell and great feel. They can add more gimmicks and post processing but a good shot is a good shot.

[@opanak888]

Jel si se to slikao na tresijama??

[@unbroken1010]

For photo how is the high iso

[@thechipwelder1253]

Bought mine 2008 for like 1200 usd. Has been in a drawer since 2012. Have since then learned a bit more about lighting and settings. Powered it up this summer and took some shots with Good lighting. Result was awsome.

[@eagta3347]

I just picked one up and wanted to share that you can use CF to SD card adapter and it works. I am using A micro SD in SD Card as well. I learned this trick when I pickup up Mark II 5D and it had this setup which I sold.

[@bharatprakashparakh9601]

Hi, could you please elaborate more about this ! Me too have the same problem and wanna use SD card in place of CF card

[@eagta3347]

@@bharatprakashparakh9601 get CF to SD card converter

[@bharatprakashparakh9601]

@@eagta3347 Ohk that's a convertor ! Thanks

[@eal2303]

Do you think 50 mm would be a good lens?

[@zulfphotography]

Nicely covered, i still shoot with a 550d t2i in 2019 does fine with good glass

[@taylorbrown7586]

I just got this camera for free from a Buy Nothing Facebook group. Seller included a 50mm lens as well for me as well. I have never used a DSLR camera before so I am looking forward to learning how to shoot on manual and then maybe upgrading to something lighter and more modern/tech forward when I am more experienced. I like to shoot landscapes. What additional lens should I find for this type of shooting? Thank you!

[@amermeleitor]

Learn and learn and learn!!! Then, when you can use the camera with ease try other lenses

[@rayblount4603]

B & H has a DigiGear Extreme SD-HC-XC to CF Adapter to use a SD card. I have a 32G in my 40D and shoot all day. Use the three custom setups and you can shoot quickly at a game, race, and fast moving subject. Remember, an average camera with a great lens is better than a great camera with an average lens. Put your money in the lens.

[@amermeleitor]

You are right! Even old DSLRs with up to date good quality lenses can deliver pro level image. If you put the latest EF lenses even an old 5D classic is capable of pro level portraits

[@gunyo77yt]

Does it shoot video? j/k I love my 40D. It was the best xxD camera in the line until the 70d came out.

[@respawnicon]

You can shoot video using the open shutter function and a software that was made for it. You'll have to be tethered to your computer via usb but it will take video.

[@henrycruz45cal]

Cluless, compact Flash cards are very reliable and still used in pro cameras

[@biggstavros5876]

Yep. CF cards are much better than SD

[@Lukeps5]

Yes the 40D is still a very capable camera for its age, I still use mine occasionally, I also have a 5D classic full frame which can also be had for under £200.00. Both produce amazing photos and can still compete with my 5Diii in certain circumstances.

[@MrRaduso]

@Zar pas Hello you can compare me which camera will have a more beautiful photo of 40D and 200D ? Thank you

[@MrRaduso]

@Zar pas I'm very glad someone finally helped me. Just as you write, I want to use the camera all day in the countryside, but especially in abandoned places urbex, old machines, buildings ... advise aka lens would suit my photography? for further communication can you give me an email? (I apologize for my English)

[@kanashiart]

Picked up one before Christmas with 50/1.8 STM and love it! Had a few cameras before (1100D, 70D, 450D, Sony A7 and some m4/3s) but this is pretty cheap beast and decent IQ for my needs (animal portraits mostly), so sold other gear :D

[@kanashiart]

Its crop, not ff... wish it is though :D

[@edgarrivas1368]

Thanks for the review, very helpful

[@EddieLeal]

Recently found one at a local Goodwill thrift store with Canon ultrasonic 28-135 mm lense/dust cap. Also had a Canon carrying strap. All under $10. Just hope it actually works. 😳 Have to get battery charger. May need to buy battery. Battery appears to be in good shape. Will have to wait and see. Wish me luck! 🤞

[@amermeleitor]

Ohhh you lucky man!!! Enjoy the camera! Is it working ok?

[@EddieLeal]

@@amermeleitor Lucky? You really think so? I haven't used it. Something was wrong with the lense/threw it away. 🤷🏻‍♂Do you know where I can purchase one for under $100?

[@unbroken1010]

Has anybody tried a CF to SD card adapter

[@Noonenometio]

Just picked this up for £146 to shoot video but found out you couldn't that sucks but im gonna use it to take pictures, It comes with 6 batteries, 4 Cards, 1 charger, 2 Lenses and a camera strap

[@rgreeneish]

I just picked up one of these for my girlfriend who wants to learn photography. Bought a broken one for $45 and fixed it for $25. So I have $70 in it. Works great. I had one back in the day and really liked it.

[@amermeleitor]

What was broken, what was the failure?

[@rgreeneish]

@@amermeleitor it had bent pins on the CF card reader and bought a used main board and swapped the boards.

[@biggstavros5876]

I thought it was a 3 inch screen?

[@leanbean7213]

I love this camera! I’m using this to learn manual mode!

[@rahmataulia]

okay i like this review, i wanna buy camera for the first time. thanks

[@marcp.1752]

What is that joke at 2:49min? "It's a 17 year old camera..."? What? The EOS 40D came out, back into 2007! So it's (almost) 12 years old - not 17, Man! I do shoot with it, since the release. Still a great one - have my 10-18 STM mounted, onto the other one, my 55-250 STM.

[@bikelover6022]

40 Canon EOS display on setting of

[@MrWhoevr]

There’s a cf to sd adapter on Amazon. Use that and you can get rid of the inconvenient cf reader.

[@jaron.9490]

I got 2 for 185 EUR last week :O

[@alexdol811]

150$ you're kidding me

[@slavaslava8805]

Бля на английском.