Canon EOS 40D + 580EX II

EOS 40D + 580EX II - 10.1MP, 3:2, 22.2 x 14.8mm CMOS, DIGIC III, TTL-CT-SIR, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT, USB 2.0, Video-out, PictBridge

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
1901B048
08-10-2009
Power and versatility in one supremely equipped tool for the discerning photographer. Step up to the challenge of 6.5fps, 10.1 Megapixels and a host of features designed to help you raise your game.
- 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
- 6.5fps, 75 JPEG image burst
- High precision wide area AF
- 3.0" LCD with Live View mode
- DIGIC III processor
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Picture Style
- Magnesium alloy body
- Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlites

10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Canon’s CMOS sensor gives the camera a wide dynamic range, retaining subtle details in shadow and highlight areas. An improved pixel design and on-chip noise reduction ensure clean, crisp images throughout the ISO range. Images are converted at 14 bits for finer gradations and superior colour reproduction.

6.5 fps shooting
The EOS 40D captures up to 6.5 frames per second for a continuous burst of up to 75 large JPEG images (17 in RAW).

Wide-area AF with 9 cross type points
The high precision AF system employs 9 cross type points for precise focusing on both horizontal and vertical planes. The central AF point offers sensitivity up to f/2.8. Points are spread out across the AF frame to better accommodate off-centre subjects.

3.0" LCD with Live View mode
The bright 3.0" LCD provides pin-sharp definition for checking focus and composition, with 10x magnification for finer details. When shooting from awkward positions, Live View mode gives you the option of framing your image from the LCD.

DIGIC III processor
Fast and highly accurate, DIGIC III processes images at 14 bits for finer colour gradations. DIGIC III minimizes power consumption for prolonged battery life and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
Canon’s built-in dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the sensor clean. A combination of technologies reduces, repels and removes dust and includes a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes dust from the sensor with each power on.

Picture Style
Picture Style presets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response. Picture Style presets are customizable in-camera or through the supplied Picture Style Editor software.

Magnesium alloy body
A durable magnesium alloy body with environmental seals protects the camera from the rigours of heavy use.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 40D is compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses, and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. Wireless shooting and remote file transfers are possible with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E3.

Connectivity
Video Out allows reviewing on a TV screen. Connect with USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast data transfers.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
CF, MicroDrive

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0, Video-out
Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
740g
Dimensions (WxDxH) 
145.5 x 73.5 x 107.8 mm
Camera playback
single image
Camera shutter speed 
30 - 1/8000s
Viewfinder type 
electrical
Built-in flash 
Y
Compatible operating systems 
Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista<br />Mac OS X v10.3-10.5

Design

Material 
Magnesium, Plastic

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
BP-511/BP-511A

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
N

Lens system

Filter
Y

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Close-up (macro), Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Sports
Photo effects 
Neutral
Playback zoom (max)
10x
Histogram
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC III

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y
Normal focusing range
-0.5 - 18m

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure modes 
aperture priority AE, auto, manual, shutter priority AE
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro, Slow synchronization
Flash guide number 
13m
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash recharging time
3s

Shutter

Camera shutter type 
electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/8000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

System requirements

Mac compatibility 
Y

Technical details

Magnification 
0.95x

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 85%

Battery

Power source type 
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard)
800 shots

Packaging content

Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser

Picture quality

Megapixel 
10.1 MP
Sensor type 
CMOS
Maximum image resolution 
3888 x 2592 pixels
Still image resolution(s) 
3888 x 2592
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2

Weight & dimensions

Width 
14.55 cm
Depth 
7.35 cm
Height 
10.78 cm

Other features

Data compression
Fine, Norm
Video capability 
N
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
Y
Lens system 
EF/EF-S