EOS 40D

Hi
I have found the camera better to use with a battery grip, possibly due to having large hands.

I have researched reviews at length before purchasing a battery grip. The grip I purchased was from an independent manufacturer and I cannot see how Canon can charge so much for their version.

http://stores.ebay.com/Hong-Kong-Supplies
Cost 39.00 (inc P&P)

Also bought batteries independently and cannot fault them, equally as good as one supplied by Canon.
www.7dayshop.com
Cost 9.49 for 2 pack

Hi

I have this camera and a 400D and i took some pics of birds with both bodies and a canon 600mm f4 and saw not the slightest difference sooo why is the 40d a bit more than the 400d????????:eat:

This is also my second sample,the first one had a mirror problem but this one is a fantastic camera for the money, I think it's better than spending a couple of grand or so on a 1D if your not a pro.

I bought this camera about 2 months ago upgrading from a 400D which I had only had for about 8 months. I use it all the time, mostly with a canon 24 - 105mm or the Canon 400 f5.6. (the forgotten 400) and a battery grip.

The quality of the images is superb and the ability to customise the whole photography process makes taking photos a joy. As has been said before, this is more a cut down EOS1 Mk III than a a 400D upgrade.

This is a very nice birding camera, though I'm still sorting out some focus calibration issues in both of the units that I own. I've posted a review with many sample images on my web site:

http://www.billmajoros.com/photoalbum/categories/new/40D/gamma.html

I hope to keep that review updated as I resolve the focus issues and add more samples.