Canon eos 40D - Cheap but Capable

Canon eos 40D has been out for a while and it is still one of a legendary cameras for many Canon shooters today for what it brings to the table and the results that it still produces. For under 60 euros that you can find it for nowadays, this camera still delivers a lot on features and image quality. In this video, I'd like to give you my thoughts on the camera and why I still highly recommend this camera to many people. Of course, it is not the camera for everyone, but for the price and the age of the camera as well as for what it still can do, this still camera deserves some attention (and respect). :-)

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[Elrond_Hubbard]

Never thought I'd hear anyone say the 40D was a light camera! Your rig must be a monster!

[HansensUniverseT-A]

Love this camera, i bring it on my cycle tours, since people tend to flock to the current thing which is mirrorless cameras, DSLRs are going for cheap, and really good ones too, never been a better time to get into photography. The truth is, 10 mp is still plenty, this camera relies more on a competent user than newer cameras which makes the whole thing fun, i don't want a camera that rewards someone for being sloppy, you need to put more thought into the shooting process, going back to older cameras got me back into photography again. Most modern photographers have no idea what photography is really about, the obsession with ultra sharp images and this and that really put me off, i care more about a well exposed well composed image than anything else.

[Anotheronefilms]

Agree, I also have a 40d as well as new cameras. The 40d is definitely still a great camera especially for the price.

[aperturecollect]

I've had mine for about 15 years, it went in the shop once to get the shutter replaced. Great camera overall. Some over 75, 000 shots on the new shutter, performs like new.

[bigwill]

Hi. Great review. I looked at this because I own such a camera. One part of the review which confused me though was when you referred to the rubber cover on the base of the camera and said you had to remove that to fit the battery pack and then had no where to store the rubber bung/cover. I have NEVER removed this rubber cover when fitting my battery pack for the EOS40D and so I decided to do some research on this mysterious cover and what was it's purpose. The user manual makes scant mention of it only referring to it as the "Extension System Terminal". After doing a bit of searching on the internet I found out that this port on the bottom of the camera which is normally covered with the rubber cover, is in fact the connection port for connecting with the accessory Canon WFT-E3 Wireless transmission unit which actually looks very like a Canon 40D battery pack but is in fact for transmitting files wirelessly from the camera to a computer and it also allows for wireless remote control of the camera functions from a PC. Who knew! I certainly didn't until you mentioned the "mystery rubber bung". So now we both and you can now feel free to re insert the rubber bung/cover into it's place AND attach the battery pack with the cover still in place. I've learned something I never knew about the 40D thanks to you and maybe it will be of help to anyone else who reads this comment?

[myerwerl]

I had a mint 50d but sold it off for pretty cheap. I realised that i dont need a fancy camera. I just need a camera that can take a photo and thats it. Before this, i never quite get why photographers always say that great didn't matter. To me back then, gear is everything. Now, i understand.

[diegodivers]

Great SOC colors and easy to edit raws. Something I remarked with older Canons that the shadows are not that dark like in the newer 20mp+ bodies so I don, t have to brighten them up so much. The 10mp ist fine, but on the low side, so be very careful with your framing. 6.5 frames are quite impressive and focus is also pretty sticky. Endless battery life! I was pleasantly surprised about this classic camera with giving me a lot of fun to shoot. Great Fun for only 40 Euros (shutter count 6500)!

[photo]

recently purchased 50d inexpensively, with 30, 000 shots. The last camera with professional ergonomics in this line. After 6d it is bliss)

[dps]

I bought a mint 40D. 872 shutter count, complete with EOM box and all accessories for less than $100.

My wife is very pleased. With an EF-S 35mm f/2.8 macro she's shot some phenomenal pictures.

[jojailic]

I have this camera, bought it second hand with 36k shots taken. I'm beginner and I can say this baby can take some great photos

[MarianneFuchsSoto]

Thank you!! You made me feel so much comfortable about my camera!!

[quazisanjeed]

I briefly tested one last week. Was very happy with the results. Will try some bird photography with it with my super tele lenses mounted on it. Will convey the results here again.

[danmunro]

I love my 40D. Paired with my Sigma 50mm f1.4 it’s awesome!

[andrewcroft]

Nice video, I'm a pro photographer and I've just bought one in mint condition for £58 body only which does not bother me as I'm a Canon user and have loads of great lenses.

[Mitcheb]

Thanks for your honest review of this camera. It may not be up to the high specs of current cameras, but it has its place as a quick and easy 2nd or 3rd camera. I enjoy using mine for street photos with the 24mm 2.8 STM, since it's not as obvious to other people as the 5D series.

[IainMCooke]

Hi David, great job on the review. Keep up the good work!

[MrRensan]

The 40D is the twin of the 50D, the latter has an extra 5 million megapixel. They are the apsc versions of the iconic 5D Mk l. Very durable and reliable. Produces beautiful color resolution ad image quality. This will be a good camera especially for beginners.

[Edu_VOICELAB]

Una magnifica Camara incluso a dia de hoy 2025.. soy fotografo Profesional y logicamente uso equipos del Presente como Como las Sony A7 Series o las Canon R Series, sin embargo compré un cuerpo hace unos dias para recordar esos fabulosos tiempos y la sigo viendo una camara increible en su Construccion y Calidad de imagen, mas ahora con el Procesado RAW con IA que ofrecen los nuevos LighRoom donde podemos obtener ISOS muy altos con una Calidad como si fuesen de ISOS de camaras del Presente.. sigue siendo una herramienta fuerte bien construida y una gran alternativa para recordar esos años del 2007.. la recomiendo tando si eres Profesional y quieres recordar, como si eres aficionado y buscas una Camara Solida robusta y un gran valor para el poco precio que tiene en la actualidad.. altamente recomendada
un saludo

[samueljr.castro]

Just got mine for US$86.00 (P5, 000 in our currency), with the BG-E2 battery grip, 2 batteries and the charger... It's quite solidly built, I'm a happy camper! =)

[bikeshdangal]

Hi David! I liked your videos. Very informative. Actually i want suggestion which should i chose canon 40d or nikon d90?