NEW Canon EOS 40D kit with 18-55mm Lens!

The Canon EOS 40D is the ideal combination of superb quality, speed and control that will inspire enthusiast photographers to develop their photographic skills and express their creativity. Designed to inspire enthusiast photographers, the EOS 40D features professional-level technologies such as the Canon 10.1 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, the DiG!C III Image Processor, the EOS Integrated Cleaning System and Live View Mode. Contains EOS 40D Body + EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6.II lens.

The EOS 40D represents an important step in the development of EOS for the advanced amateur market. It incorporates many of the technologies pioneered in our latest EOS-1 series cameras,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “For digital photographers, the benefits of upgrading to the EOS 40D are real and significant. For analogue SLR users, there’s never been a more compelling reason to make the switch.

Canon’s third generation CMOS sensor improves on its predecessor with redesigned pixels that keep noise to a minimum. The EOS 40D maintains high image quality up to ISO 1600, expandable to H:3200 for situations where flash use is not permitted or desired. Highlight Tone Priority mode gives wedding and landscape photographers the option to boost dynamic range for highlights when shooting above ISO 200 – reproducing more tonal detail from wedding dresses, clouds and other light coloured objects.

The DIGIC III processor powers a burst rate of 6.5 fps, working with the image buffer to handle up to 75 Large JPEGs (17 in RAW) without pause. Images are processed at 14-bits for a greatly expanded colour depth, providing smoother gradations and exceptionally accurate colour reproduction.

The Live View mode simplifies shooting from awkward angles such as ground-level macro or mounted tripod shots. The 3.0” LCD displays a real-time image in Live View mode, including a selectable grid overlay and a live histogram that simulates image exposure. The AF-ON button can be configured to flip the camera mirror momentarily and engage auto focusing. For the studio environment, remote Live View lets the photographer compose, adjust settings and capture the shot from a PC using the supplied EOS utility software.

Canon 40D Features:

Superb image quality: 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, extensive noise reduction technology, and 14-bit conversion for outstanding color tones and gradations.
Large 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View and broadened color gamut
6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting capability (for bursts of up to 75 Large/Fine JPEGs or 17 RAW images)
sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
Powered by BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cards
Dimension: 5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in./145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm
Weight: 26.1 oz./740g
Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels
Shutter Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds: 1/8000 to 30 sec. (1/3-stop increments), X-sync at 1/250 sec.
Image Format: JPEG, RAW (Canon CR2)
AF Working Range: EV -0.5 ~18 (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C)
Flash Coverage: 17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format)
Number of Shots: Normal shooting, at 73°F/23°C:, No flash: approx. 1100 images, 50% flash use: approx. 800 images
Operating Temperature Range: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity Range: 85% or less

Canon 18-55 Features:

EFS mount for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies; standard zoom lens
f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture
Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)
Compact, lightweight design
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6
Lens Construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
Diagonal Angle of View: 75° 20' - 27° 50'
Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with Micro USM
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.28m / 0.92 ft. to infinity
Zoom System: Rotating Type
Filter Size: Filter Size
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 2.7" x 2.6", 6.07oz. / 69mm x 66.2mm, 190g
Includes:

EOS 40D Body
18-55 Lens
Eyecup EB
Wide Neck Strap EW-100DGR
Video Cable VC-100
USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
Battery Pack BP-511A
Battery Charger CG-580
EOS Digital Solution Disc
Software Instruction Manual