4 Things Canon Did Right With The EOS 40D
August 4, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
The EOS 40D is Canon’s 10.1 megapixel DSLR. It is the successor to the highly popular 30D but with several added features both new and improved. Given Canon’s long history of quality and craftsmanship, you’ll still beam at these new and improved features.
The EOS 40D feels like a solid camera with its sure grip rubber feel. Holding and feeling the EOS 40D instantly assures the user that the construction and build is pure quality. Some of Canon’s earlier model like the 20D, 30D and even their immensely popular full frame 5D are constructed with a plastic material that feels cheap and makes the user afraid of setting the camera down wrong for fear of cracking the shell. The EOS 40D really outshines the above cameras, and the users of these said cameras will immediately know the difference when they first pick up the EOS 40D. No plastic here, Ma. The EOS 40D is made from a magnesium alloy material for improved handling and ruggedness for when shooting the great outdoors.
The EOS 40D also incorporated impressive weather sealing in both the battery door and the memory storage compartment. The 30D, on the other hand, has no weather sealing whatsoever.
One of the joys and popularities of digital photography is being able to see your image immediately after you have shot it, made possible via the LCD screen, that of which the EOS 40D really shines on. The EOS 40D has a bright and vibrant 3.0 inch LCD screen that really makes the colors pop. The 30D and 5d, on the other hand, only have a 2.5 inch display along with a poorly lit and less vibrant display as compared to the EOS 40D. Also improved is larger to read text on the screen, making it easier to read settings and menu options. The brightness has improved as well on the EOS 40D to enable the user to view the screen in any bright outdoor settings.
Shutter lag, or the time delay when pushing down the shutter to take a picture, can be utterly agonizing when trying to take “that picture” or “the moment”. Point and shoot cameras are notorious for this. The component for digital cameras for taking pictures and then writing them into data is called the image processor. With the 30D and 5D, Canon used its very successful DIGIC II processor. The EOS 40D, however, is introduced with the even faster DIGIC III, the same image processor used in Canon’s high end professional DSLRs. Faster image processing means less to no shutter lag, which in turn means a faster burst of shots is possible – up to 6.5 frames per second or up to 75 JPEG in a single burst (17 if shooting RAW). With this type of performance, the EOS 40D is perfect for any action shots.
Canon is no stranger in improving its quality and craft in its long range and history in photography. The EOS 40D is no exception.
Best Accessories for your EOS 40D
July 24, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS 40D is one of the great digital cameras on the market right now. The best thing about buying a camera is checking out all the accessories made for it, but like most anything there are really bad accessories and really useful ones. The following are the best accessories for your Canon EOS 40D:
*Camera Bag
This may be a no brainer, but not all camera bags are created equal. You have made an investment in your EOS 40D, make sure you buy a nice house for it.
But before you buy that first one you see on the internet, go to your local camera shop and feel for yourself. Wear it on you with your EOS 40D in it. Is it comfortable? Will it be able to hold your other accessories and an extra lens? Does it have room for spare batteries and memory cards? There is no such thing as THE perfect camera bag, it is entirely an individual preference. Try it out and feel it. What is best for your EOS 40D?
*Lenses
Most people utilize the lens their EOS 40D came with or their kit lens. This is sometimes also known as the walk around lens and usually encompass a 17-55mm range or similar. Sometimes you need more, but before you buy, what exactly is more? Will you shoot landscapes that require a wider range, or perhaps closeups that require a macro lens? Lens can run into the thousands of dollars, so before you run up the tab, consider what addition, if any, will you add to your EOS 40D?
*Legs
I mean a tripod silly. Tripods and their heads can be costly as well running into the hundreds of dollars. Their main function is to provide maximum stability for sharp landscape shots and night time photography. I believe all photographer should own some form of tripod. A cheap but powerful alternative is the GorillaPod, a portable tripod with moldable legs that can be wrapped around a variety of fixtures and still maintain stability. The EOS 40D is a powerful machine, not having some sort of tripod is selling yourself short of its capabilities.
*Memory
Another no brainer, but it is vitally important when choosing what brand of memory. Memory is getting fast and cheaper seemingly every day. Sticking with trusted brands will ensure storage and peace of mind. Like any product, there are the “cheapos” and the trusted, time tested brands. The EOS 40D is able to take up to 75 consecutive jpegs as well as 17 RAWs. That is a massive amount of information in one shutter press to trust to the “cheapo” brands that can fault during write time or leave corrupted and fragmented images. You get what you pay for, so make sure your EOS 40D gets the proper memory it deserves.
*Cleaning Kit
The EOS 40D is built with Canon’s Integrated Cleaning System which literally removes dust from the sensor. Sometimes, however, dust will still penetrate the insides of the camera. A cleaning kit consisting of a cloth, solution, and dust blower adds a second line of defense if dust were to intrude your EOS 40D.
Are You a Parent? You Should Own a Canon EOS 40D.
July 24, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS 40D is a full function DSLR that all parents should own. One of parents most cherished memories of their children begin with the pictures they take of them. Whether taken as a newborn or their first day of school, that Grand Canyon trip, pictures will always remain fixed memories that will be passed down from generation to generation. I believe one of parents biggest mistake when raising a family is buying a cheap point and shoot that annoys more than it pleases.
In the age of digital cameras, I am sure we have all seen instances where shutter lag misses the moment or poor zooming functions leave images useless. DSLRs like the EOS 40D were designed to eliminate shutter lag and zooming. There is more to offer, however.
All parents should own a DSLR and the Canon EOS 40D is the right choice. While it may cost somewhat more than the majority of point and shoots, the potential memories lost from purchasing cheaply manufactured cameras will be more costly in the long run. The EOS 40D has a 10.1 megapixel sensor output, very comparable, megapixel-wise, to most of todays point and shoots. What you gain with the EOS 40D is a more advanced and larger sensor capable of producing rich vibrant colors. Most point and shoots cameras battle it out in the marketplace with megapixel wars and longer zoom functions. What is not disclaimed is the cheap and way smaller sensors used to capture and process the images. You may have the same megapixel count in 2 different cameras, but the difference lies in the sensor size: smaller sensor size means more information (picture data) in a smaller space. Larger sensor, larger space for information and thus better detailed pictures. The EOS 40D has that larger sensor.
The thought of owning a camera with interchangeable lenses, as in the EOS 40D, may be rather intimidating. Fear not, Canon is known for making cameras with ease of use and smart menu options. Your child did not come with a manual, fortunately for you the EOS 40D does. You can always start off with using the auto function and like anything new to be learned, move up from there. As soon as you start capturing memories by pressing that shutter button, you will, guaranteed, wonder why you ever owned a point and shoot. The EOS 40D will be like your other child, you will take it with you everywhere.
Having no shutter lag is a beautiful thing. No shutter lag means more memories captured, more memories to cherish and share. Kiss those angering instances of lost photo opportunities of your cute kid from shutter lag away.
The EOS 40D may look and feel differently from what you’re used to but rest assured, it still has all the features of point and shoots…….and more. Instantly view your children with the EOS 40Ds large vibrant 3.0 inch LCD screen. Don’t worry if you haven’t mastered the manual functions, the EOS 40D has pictures settings to help you properly expose your image:
*Standard (or Auto)
*Portrait (for those close up of the crib or of them dressed up for halloween)
*Landscape (for the family trip to Yellowstone)
*Monochrome (fancy word for black and white)
*and many others preset modes
Are you used to using the LCD screen, as most point and shooters do, to take your picture? Not a problem, the EOS 40D has what is called a Live View function where you can use the massive 3.0 screen to take your images like you are used to. Don’t forget however, the traditional viewfinder. Sometime a bright sun will hinder how you compose your picture when using the LCD screen. Learning to use the small optical viewfinder will help you frame your picture with ease because it blocks out any distracting light.
Ever used the burst mode on a point and shoot? 3 may be 4 or 5 shots at a time?
The EOS 40D allows you to shoot 6.5 frames per second (fps) or up to 75 consecutive shots. You guessed right, the EOS 40D will accompany you to your children’s sporting events and you will marvel at their swing, kick, or run as you shoot away. Don’t forget with the EOS 40D, you will be able to utilize Canon’s extensive line of quality lenses. Attach a long zoom lenses to your EOS 40D and amaze yourself with imagery of your son catching a long pass while you sit in the bleachers, or your daughter scoring a goal while you stand on the opposite side of the field.
Investing in a quality DSLR camera will leave you with countless memories you can physically share time and time again. You will not only be investing in your family but also in a remarkable piece of equipment that is time tested and made by the most trusted name in cameras, Canon. Pick up your Canon EOS 40D today.
What the EOS 40D can do for you and your family on your next trip
July 24, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
The Canon EOS 40D is the perfect camera for the family vacation. Do you have a big trip coming up? Packed the trunks, sunscreen, sandals, passports, tickets? What are you forgetting?
Hmmm, ohhh yes a camera!
But on our last trip, our point and shoot took washed out pictures.
Save yourself the heartache of enjoying a great 2 weeks in Cape Cod only to return home with washed out photo memories. Owning a DSLR like the Canon EOS 40D is a perfect choice for that special trip.
The EOS 40D takes stunning 10.1 megapixel images on large CMOS sensors which along with Canon’s DIGIC processors, produce beautiful imagery either as a single shot or a burst of up to 75 frames (jpegs). Instantly playback scenes of yourselves with the EOS 40d’s sharp and vibrant 3.0 LCD screen.
Are you planning on going to somewhere tropical like Hawaii, the Caribbean, or Thailand? Rest easy knowing that the 40D is weather sealed even at the memory slot. No moisture worries from humidity here, ma.
Solidly built with a magnesium alloy yet light enough to hang around your neck, the 40D is compatible with all Canon made EF and EF-S lenses. With the wide array of glass lenses available for the 40D, any shot is possible. Whether you choose wide angle, a macro, or a telephoto lens, the EOS 40D will perform and deliver lasting memories.
Don’t let a DSLR like the EOS D40 intimidate you, it is a powerful beast but it does have simple preset functions for the new user, similar to those that most point and shoot cameras have including: Auto, Landscape, Portrait, Black and White, and others. No need to worry on your trip what manual settings to use, let the EOS 40D choose for you, but take note what settings are used and learn to unlock the power of this gem.
All digital cameras suffer from dust bunnies, blotches that recur on every image because of dust settling on the sensor. This is caused from dusty conditions or from changing lenses. Unlike point and shoots where there is not much you can do aside from disassembling it, the EOS 40D has a dust removal system or the EOS Integrated Cleaning System. Sure you can remove individually in an image editing program like Photoshop, but Canon even included with the EOS 40D software that will automatically remove these spots. During a trip, you’ll be glad to have such tools to remove dust in your EOS 40D, unlike point and shoots where there is not much one can do.
Nothing can ruin your picture moment like slow start up time and weak focusing like the point and shoots in the market. This is not so with EOS 40D. Start up time is near instantaneous with no wait time for your camera to load. Focusing with the EOS 40D is a snap with no guesses and random focusing as in point and shoots.
The EOS 40D, in fact has 9 autofocus points to aid you in your shot.
All family vacations and outings deserve memories that will last. Point and shoot cameras simply don’t make the cut with all their downfalls. Megapixels mean nothing if the camera does not have the proper sensor. Missing shots from slow startup time and focusing means missed memories. The EOS 40D can help create your precious family moments with reliability and the trusted Canon name. Make the EOS 40D part of your family.
Canon Cameras – Why Should You Stick With Canon?
July 21, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
If anyone asks me about advice to purchase cameras, then without thinking twice, I would suggest the person to buy Canon cameras. The reputation of Canon is widespread among various nations across the globe. You can blindly rely on its quality, and the performance it promises is of world class standard. The most positive aspect that can be said about the cameras from the house of Canon is their user friendly features. The person who uses the various applications of a Canon camera can be rest assured that he will not face unnecessary hassle. This is the foremost reason why I always recommend these cameras to my kith and kin.
The digital cameras are the exclusive devices that you should vouch for. There are numerous varieties and you have wide ranging options. They are trendy, and are available in many colors. Often I have seen people preferring the black one more than the other versions. I don’t know the exact reason for such a selection, but I think that some sort of biased behavior towards the markedly different glossy black color works for such a preference.
I face a query that while there are other international brands to look for, why one should only stick with Canon. This is a tough question. The reason can be that I have weakness for that brand of cameras, and to be honest, in the past few years of owning a Canon camera has not seen me going to any repair shop or auction site to tackle with the set. I can plainly say that the maintenance costs of the Canon cameras are very low, or even zero in many of the cases, for example as in mine.
The cameras are tailor-made for both the amateur and professional photographers and even for absolute novices who want to hone their skills from a scratch. Every group has exclusive ranges of cameras and there is no scope of complaining.
The prices are, of course, very big factors when deciding to make a purchase of a Canon product. The Canon cameras have varying range of prices, and those with more features and flexibility in execution are generally having higher price tags. Due to obvious reasons, your budget is a variable element that is into consideration in all these.
The Canon shops are the best options if you want products that have all the features intact, the warranty papers in shape and the free service documents in shape. After all, the Canon cameras are like long term companions and you must not go for any kind of compromise while making a purchase.
If you are searching for more information on canon cameras than I highly suggest that you take a look at my website on cannon digital cameras and also check out the latest article I wrote about cannon digital camera accessories.
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5 Good Reasons to Own a Canon Camera!
July 21, 2010 by lorysanchez · Leave a Comment
I’m going to get straight to the point! If you don’t know what a Canon Camera is then I will tell you they are a fine piece of technology to own. A Canon digital camera is a camera that can take pictures digitally without the use of film! Canon makes a great deal of cameras ranging from the entry level point and shoot all the way up to the DSLR ones professionals use. You can buy them at just about any big chain retail store, but they are not cheap. Not as cheap as the ones you see next with them in the store, but that leads me to my first reason why you should own a Canon digital camera.
1. You should own a Canon camera because they cost more! That’s right, I said they cost more because there is a reason behind that. If you ever looked at something and compared it to the other same items you noticed that there are some more costly than others! They all do the same thing, but yet there is a price difference between some of them. There could be a huge difference in price too! The reason lies behind the fact that the more expensive items in the same category are made better! The manufacture decided they wanted to add some better parts or features to that them in order for to be above the competition.
Well, those extra features and parts rack up the cost a little more, and they know that when it is being compared to, the quality they give will be better than what is offered. The manufacture cannot sell these products for what the competition sells theirs for because they are using way better parts so they increase their the cost of their product a little more, but they know it is absolutely better than what is being offered. You should as a smart buyer take that into consideration and spend a little more on one of Canon’s cameras!
2. You should own a Canon because they take quality pictures! Have you ever seen a picture online or somewhere and thought it did not look good? The truth is that picture you saw was from a poorly made camera. In fact, it probably wasn’t Canon that took the photo. Canon have very strict standards of quality to follow in order to produce the best images. Whether it is from a low cost Canon camera or from one of their professional grade cameras, they always take high quality pictures which results in the best photos. Additionally canons are known for this in the industry! Take advantage of the excellent photo quality Canon cameras produce!
3. You should own a Canon camera because they are built very well. Well, I take that back. They are built like TANKS! These cameras are no joke. Canon’s high standards have yielded a camera that can take abuse. I wouldn’t advise you dropping one of these if you own one, but they can take a beating. These cameras are so well built I have heard them surviving months and months of constant neglect from their owners. An example would be a friend of mine who had recently purchased a Canon camera. He decided it was just another camera and didn’t care much about it. I have seen him drop it numerous times, shake it because he thought it froze on him, and left it in subzero temperatures only to find out he forgot it was there for days. After picking it up in those conditions and turning it on, the camera immediately functioned the way it was designed to. Snap shot and abuse after snap shot they can take a beating!
4. You should own a Canon because the lenses Canon uses are of the best in the industry. Even if you buy a point and shoot Canon if you look closely the lens is made of some of the highest materials! You can see VERY clearly through them, even for a person who has less than ideal vision. Anyone will notice an absolute clarity inside. The lenses Canon produces are very resistant to scratches and swirl marks. If you see something that may consist of a scratch or swirl mark try wiping it away with a soft cloth. That false scratch or swirl will go away instantly! On to the DSLR side of Canon their lenses are made of quality standards so high you cannot ruin them easily or get a bad picture! Unless you had the focus completely off and decided to use a different approach to your photography. Other than those few briefly mentioned quality standards, Canon lenses are amazing!
5. You should own a Canon because they have the best post processing software available to you! Canon’s camera packages not only come with manuals, pages of additional information clearly written, but they include some of the best, if not BEST software package given free of charge for you to utilize after you have taken your pictures! You will have so much fun editing or fine tuning your photos to the way you exactly intended by using their top notch software. It also makes organizing your photos a piece of cake. If you want to fix sharpness issues, you can do that in their software. What about color tone? It’s simple using just a few mouse clicks and your set. Got a problem with brightness? That’s easy, just slide in your preference their awesome brightness tool and you’re set. It doesn’t get much better and easier with Canon’s great software package all included with their high quality cameras!
Well, those are some strong solid 5 reasons I just gave you to own a Canon camera, and that is just scratching the surface. I haven’t even talked about iso performance, flash capabilities, longer battery life, Canon DSLR being the way to go, megapixel quality, digic processors, and much more. If you’d like to learn more about these fine electronic items feel free to check out below!
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Which is the best canon digital camera?
September 5, 2009 by lorysanchez · 3 Comments
Hey, i recently purchased the Canon digital Elph, and it really sucks at taking pictures. I mean its good overall, but it gets REALLY shaky, and i would prefer something that is very durable. I believe there are certain types of canon cameras that work really well in taking pictures. Not really interested in the whole professional camera’s only small digital cameras. What are the good ones? (From canon only)
Best reply by fhotoace:
Here, take a look.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/
Actually all Canon cameras can take excellent photos. The user just has to understand the limitations under the conditions they use the cameras.
“REALLY” shaky shots are caused by using too slow a shutter speed when hand holding the camera. This applies to cameras that cost under $100 to the $8,000 Canon professional DSLR. Changing cameras will not solve this problem. It can be reduced some by buying a camera with built-in image stabilization system
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how to know whether a canon digital camera have a bluetooth option or not?
July 12, 2009 by lorysanchez · 4 Comments
and how to know the model no. of a digital canon camera,by seeing that.
THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Best reply by Caoedhen:
I don’t know of any camera that has bluetooth. There are a few that have Wifi, and you can add wifi to any camera that uses SD cards, but not bluetooth.
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How can I make a Canon EOS 40D take an immediate photo?
December 4, 2007 by lorysanchez · 3 Comments
I am borrowing a friends Canon EOS 40D to take shots of my daughter for Christmas pics. My friend is out of town, so I am looking to find out how I can take an immediate photo. Every time I push the button, it seems to focus first and then I have to press it in all the way, and eventually the camera clicks. Any way to avoid this delay…just point, push and click? I figure there must be with this fancy and large camera. Thanks.
Best reply by Elvis:
the delay is letting the camera focus
it does have a menu option
find the af in the menu
choose continuous and not single
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