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Canon releases EOS 40D mid-range prosumer DSLRBy Philip Berne, 20 August 2007
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In addition to the 21-megapixel EOS-1Ds Mark III, Canon's new EOS 40D ups the ante on the middle of the DSLR market.

Canon today released a slew of new cameras, including two new digital SLR bodies. The Canon EOS-1Ds can snap photos up to 21-megapixels with a full-frame CMOS sensor. The new sensor doubles the resolution of the 10-megapixel EOS-1D, which was released earlier this year. Images are processed with dual DIGIC III processor's, Canon's newest image processing chip.

Canon also announced the highly anticipated EOS 40D, the update to their popular prosumer DSLR EOS 30D. The new 40D features a 10-megapixel sensor, a modest improvement over the 30D's 8-megapixels. More impressive is the high-speed 6.5 fps continuous shooting, with bursts of up to 75 JPEGS, more than twice the limit of the older model. The EOS 40D gets a larger, 3-inch LCD screen, and uses Canon's newer DIGIC III processor. The new camera body also gets some weatherproofing improvements, including better seals around the connection ports and a more durable magnesium alloy exterior.

For the new EOS 40D, Canon has created a Wi-Fi module, the WFT-3, which can be mounted vertically on the grip of the camera. The Wi-Fi transmitter has a fairly open-ended feature set, including file transfer directly to a PC, or via FTP or HTTP to Web sites. Canon indicates the module can be connected to GPS units, so presumably geotagging should be an option for this camera, with the right setup and accessories.

The Canon EOS 40D should be available in September. The body alone will run you $1,300. The standard lens for this kit, Canon's EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM zoom lens, will add $200 to the price.
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