Digital SLRs

Canon Eos 40D DSLR

Advanced amateur photographers have long desired a digital SLR that matches the power and speed of professional models. With the EOS 40D, Canon delivers.

Having previously owned the 350D, I would thoroughly recommend the 40D. The 350D was a great camera and I considered buying both a 450D and a 30D before opting for the 40D. While the 450D has many of the features in common with the 40D the extra size and “feel” of the 40D make it far more comfortable in larger hands. The camera is a pleasure to use, and I found the controls and menu system straightforward and intuitive. The image stabilised 17-85mm lens included in the kit swung it for me - anyone thinking of buying a digital SLR in this price bracket should seriously consider the 40D!

I took this, and a 4Gb card, on a three week holiday to Thailand and came back with about 900 great quality photos. It has incredible battery life!

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera under £780 at Amazon.co.uk

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Canon EOS 450D

For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS 450D. The EOS 450D brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS 450D’s refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor and 9-point wide-area AF with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
• 3.5 frames per second continuous shooting
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 3.0″ LCD with Live View mode
• 14-bit processing and DIGIC III for enhanced speed and image quality
• Customisable Picture Style image processing options
• Compact and lightweight body compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and Speedlite EX flash

Canon EOS 450D for £470 at Amazon.co.uk

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Canon EOS 1000D

Featuring a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 7-point wide area AF system and up to 3fps continuous JPEG shooting (limited to size of individual SD card used), the EOS 1000D represents a more affordable entry point to the world of EOS cameras – whilst taking full advantage of over 70 years of imaging expertise.

With the lightest body of any digital EOS camera, the EOS 1000D incorporates a range of technologies used in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor, and Live View mode.

Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR Camera is £385 at Amazon.co.uk

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