Three New Canon Cameras – August 2007

Canon 40D

Canon has announced today three new cameras. Rumoured for a while, the 40D replaces the 30D, but is a much improved model. While the 30D was simply a modest cosmetic facelift over the now three year old 20D, the 40D is almost a brand new camera.
Its main features include a 10.1MP sensor with similar low noise characteristics to the recently introduced 1D MKIII. It has a large 3" rear LCD, 9 cross-type sensor autofocus, 14 bit capture, Digic III, Live View, sensor dust shake, and a remarkable 6.5 FPS for up to 75 frames in Large Fine JPG mode (17 frames in raw). In many ways it would not be unfair to call the 40D a1D MKIII Light. No, it doesn't have the rugged construction and waterproof seals of the MKIII, but in terms of image quality and high frame rate it is the highest performing Prosumer Canon DSLR yet. The camera will be available with a new kit 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom.
Price will be the same as that of the 30D, and availability is just a few weeks off, in ...