Canon EOS 40D Specifications

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for Canon EOS 40D. Next to each category and value there are articles describing it all, giving you a deeper understanding on every area so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses.

Product
Name	Canon EOS 40D
Manufacturer	Canon
Release Date and Price
Release Year	2007
Release Date	2007-08-20
MSRP	1299 USD Read more about MSRP
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Camera Type
Camera Type	DSLR Read more about DSLR DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras
Sensor
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) Read more about Sensor Sizes
Sensor Type	CMOS Read more about Sensor Types Dust on the sensor? Read our Cleaning Guide
Resolution	3888 x 2592 pixels Read more about Pixels Read more about Resolution
Megapixels	10,1 MP (10077696 total pixels) Read more about Megapixels
Image Processor	DIGIC 3 Read more about Image Processors
Image
ISO Range	100 - 3200 Read more about ISO
White Balance Presets	6 Read more about White Balance Presets
Custom White Balance	Yes Setting Up Custom White Balance in Your Camera
Image Stabilization	No Image Stabilization in Digital and Mirrorless Cameras
Uncompressed format	RAW Read more about Uncompressed Picture Formats
Optics and Focus
Autofocus Motor	Yes Read more about Autofocus Motor
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Read more about Autofocus Modes
Focus Points	9 Read more about Autofocus Points
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S List of all compatible lenses Read more about Lens Mount
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm Read more about Crop Factor (Canon)
Screen and viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3”
Screen dots	230000
Touchscreen	No Read more about Touchscreen
Screen Type	N/A
Live view	Yes Read more about Live View
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism) Read more about Viewfinder Type
Viewfinder Coverage	95% Read more about Viewfinder Coverage
Viewfinder Magnification	0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) Read more about Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A
Photography features
Frames per second	6,5 fps Read more about FPS/Frames per second (Continuous drive)
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds Read more about Shutter Speed
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds Read more about Shutter Speed
Built-in Flash	Yes Read more about Built-in Flash
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters Read more about Built-in Flash Range
External Flash	Yes Read more about External Flash
Self-Timer	Yes Read more about Self-Timer
Time-lapse	Yes Read more about Time-lapse
Metering Modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial Read more about Metering Modes
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) Read more about Exposure Compensation
Videography features
Video Recording	No Read more about Video Recording Functionality
Built-in Microphone	No Read more about Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers	No Read more about Built-in Speakers
Storage
Memory Card	Compact Flash Read more about Memory Cards
Connectivity
HDMI Output	No Read more about HDMI Output
Microphone Port	No Read more about Microphone Port
Headphone Port	No Read more about Headphone Port
Wireless	No Read more about Wireless Connection Read more about Wireless Accessories
Remote Control	Yes (N3 connector) Read more about Remote Control Functionality Read more about Remote Control Accessories
GPS	No Read more about GPS Functionality Read more about GPS Accessories
Body and Dimensions
Enviromentally sealed	No Read more about Weather Sealing
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Litium-Ion (Li-Ion) BP-511
Battery SKU	BP-511
Battery Life	800 shots according to CIPA Read more about Battery Life CIPA Rating Issues with Battery life on Canon EOS 40D?
Width	146 mm
Height	108 mm
Depth	74 mm
Weight	822 gram including battery Read more about Camera Weight

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