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Canon EOS 40D

A 2007 enthusiast DSLR with a 10.1MP APS-C sensor, 6.5fps, 9 cross-type AF points and a bright pentaprism viewfinder. It was one of the first EOS bodies with live view, but has no video and takes CompactFlash cards.

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Value & Depreciation
£900
Launch price
→
£51
Today
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94%
Value drop
Over ~19 years, this camera has cost roughly £45/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon EOS 40D

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Battery BP-511A 800 shots per charge (CIPA) Every BP-511A battery and charger →
Memory card
CompactFlash Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £99.00 · SanDisk Extreme Pro CompactFlash 32GB
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) CompactFlash cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Canon EF lenses: 77mm1267mm858mm772mm782mm646mm562mm486mm2 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2007
Sensor
10.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
10.1 MP
Mount
Canon EF / EF-S
Dimensions
145.5 × 107.8 × 73.5mm
Weight
820g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF in live view
Stabilisation
No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate
6.5fps
Battery Life
~800 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
No video
Viewfinder
Optical pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x
Screen
3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Memory Cards
Single CompactFlash slot
Connectivity
USB 2.0, AV out, N3 remote
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
800 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
146 × 108 × 74mm
Weight (Grams)
820g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Max Burst Rate
6.5fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
1600
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
No video
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No
HDMI Port Type
None

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5 lenses compatible with the Canon EF / EF-S mount.

EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
£119
EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Canon
EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
£239
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Canon
EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
£349
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon
EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
£449
18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Sigma
18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
£499
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.8
Street
4.5
Travel
4.6
Wedding & Events
4.7
Documentary
3.8
Sports & Action
5.4
Landscape
4.1
Wildlife
5.7
Casual
2.6
Food
3.4
Macro
3.2
Architecture
3.7
Astrophotography
5.1
✅ Great For
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Wildlife 5.7 Strong on lens reach / ecosystem, viewfinder and weather sealing.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 2.6 Held back by portability and ease of use.
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Macro 3.2 Held back by stabilisation and resolution.
🍽️
Food 3.4 Held back by screen flexibility and resolution.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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