Ανακοίνωση για νέο μοντέλο της Canon

Στις 19 Αυγούστου του 2007 παρουσίασε η Canon τον αντικαταστάτη της EOS 30D. Πρόκειται για ουσιαστική αναβάθμιση του προηγούμενου μοντέλου με αρκετά από τα χαρακτηριστικά να την διαφοροποιούν από την προηγούμενη.

Πρώτo σύντομo review από τον Bob Atkins:
The EOS 40D is more than a minor upgrade of the EOS 30D. It's basically a new camera with a new sensor, a new 14-bit processing engine, a new AF system and new features such as Live View, Highlight Priority and High ISO noise reduction as well as improved ergonomics with the enhanced 3" LCD. Though it looks much like the 20D/30D it seems to have a more "pro" feel - though I'm not sure why. Perhaps it's the quieter and faster shutter operation that simply makes it sound better!In just about every respect the EOS 40D technically outperforms the EOS 30D and so I think it is a worthwhile upgrade for those who can afford to switch and who can use the new features. I didn't feel that way about the 30D, which was a good camera but for me didn't offer enough new features to persuade me to trade in my 20D and upgrade.Based on handling the camera for a day, I'm very pleased with it. The larger LCD and revised (easier to navigate) menu structure is nice. The 3" LCD is very nice. I really like the fact that the shutter is quiet in normal operation and even quieter still in Live View. The larger viewfinder and ISO display are also useful features. Though I'd initially thought of Live View as a bit of a "gimmick", I'm actually thinking or more and more potential uses for it!The EOS 40D is the best - and cheapest - of Canon's prosumer line of DSLRs (D30, D60, D10, D20 and D30). Each has offered more features than the last, and done it at a lower price. The EOS 40D ($1299) clearly follows in this tradition!
Σίγουρα λοιπόν πρόκειται για ένα μοντέλο το οποίο μπορεί να καλύψει τις ανάγκες ενός απαιτητικού ερασιτέχνη ή ενός ημιεπαγγελματία ή ακόμα και ενός επαγγελματία (ως δεύτερο σώμα).