Canon 40D Video Review

A very useful Canon 40D video review for those still pondering whether to spend their money on Canon 40D by Camera Labs. Gordon Laing literally comments on most everything visible on this Canon DSLR as well things that are not visible. Enjoy!

Canon EOS 40D in words of Canon

This is one of the few videos where someone official from Canon (in this case Canon Development Consultant) sits down with Shiny Media and gives a demonstration and walk through of Canon 40D. Enjoy!

Canon 40D Shutter Sound

I found this cool video comparing Canon 40D shutter sound with Canon 300D. Enjoy!

Canon 40D software

Canon 40D comes with very powerful software to help you get the best out of Camera. You may be able to not install the Canon 40D software and instead use what you have. However, in order to use Canon's Live View on your computer, you will need to install the software. This video shows you how you can install Canon 40D software and use some of the features it provides.

Olympus E-3 - Commercial

Olympus E-3 has recently been announced by Olympus and is basically the top Olympus DSLR offering. Digging around on Youtube, I found this official Olympus E3 commercial.
The autofocus (AF) point array and swivel LCD screen of Olympus E-3 are really awesome. I think the swivel LCD would have been very useful in Canon 40D and I would have paid an extra $400 just for that feature. It really makes your DSLR that much more usable.

Canon 40D Live View

Canon 40D has a very generous 3.0" LCD screen that can be used to shoot in Live View mode. You can select Live View mode by navigating through the menu. This video shows how you can put your Canon 40D in live view mode.

Keep one thing in mind though, Using live view mode to shoot will drain your battery quicker than you think. Also, there is a note in the manual that using Live view on canon 40d for extended periods of time can cause Canon 40d to start heating up. You can still continue using 40D but it may feel hot against your hands.

Canon 40D - video demonstration of Canon 40D menu

Just came across a cool and informative video posted by kbrady to YouTube. The video demonstrates the use of Canon 40D menu, which is quite feature packed. From choosing what formats to store, to the kind of photo you are taking, to setting white balance etc, it all can be changed through the menu.

He shows how to do manual sensor cleaning for your Canon 40D among many other operations. If you are still thinking whether or not to buy Canon 40D, this video may help you make the decision.