Canon 40D

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Motivation

Back in November 2005 I bought a Canon 20D body and two lenses (an EF 24-70 mm f/2.8L USM and an EF 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens). I was extremely pleased with the camera and both lenses, and I started the Canon 20D lens.

After one year with the Canon 20D I moved up to the Canon 5D (full frame) but kept using the 20D--mostly for sports photography. Now I am replacing my 20D with the new Canon 40D, so I am transforming the 20D lens in a new 40D lens. I hope it's useful to you.

 

Quick tips

  • Since the 20D, 40D, and 5D all use the same battery, I bought just one spare battery that I can use in any of the three cameras. I never run out of battery, and I can always have at least one charging.

Hardware reviews

Canon 40D review by dpreview.com
dpreview.com contains great reports of most cameras. Highly recommended.
Canon 40D review
Another good review.
Fred Miranda's review of the Canon 40D
User reviews of the EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM telephoto zoom lens.
Canon 30D
Canon 30D, the predecessor of the Canon 40D.
Canon 5D
Full-frame camera. Highly recommended!

My equipment

Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

Canon EOS 5D 12.8 MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only)

The new Canon EOS 5D offers advanced photographers more...3 points

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

This new lens does what many pros thought couldn't more...3 points

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

The Canon USA 7042A002 70mm to 200mm /f2.8 IS USM more...2 points

Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II USM Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens more...2 points

Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM AutoFocus Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

A telephoto macro lens with a maximum magnificatio more...2 points

Domke F-2 Original Bag (Sand)

Domke F-2 Original Bag (Sand)

Twelve compartments and pockets / Padded Insert / more...2 points

SanDisk 8 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card ( SDCFX4-8192-901 )

SanDisk 8 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card ( SDCFX4-8192-901 )

Extreme IV is the new industry leader in the best- more...2 points

Tamrac 5578 Expedition 8 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)

Tamrac 5578 Expedition 8 SLR Photo Backpack (Black)

The Expedition 8 is Tamrac's largest backpack for more...1 point

Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory

Canon EF 2X II Extender Telephoto Accessory

Outstanding optical performance that visually matc more...0 points

Domke F-803 Camera Satchel Bag / Black

Domke F-803 Camera Satchel Bag / Black

This smallest Domke Satchel has gained a large fol more...0 points

Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System

Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System

Your binocular or telescope uses highly precise op more...0 points

SanDisk 2 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card ( SDCFX4-2048-901 )

SanDisk 2 GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Card ( SDCFX4-2048-901 )

SanDisk's 2GB Extreme IV CompactFlash Memory Card more...0 points

Wolverine FlashPac 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader and 80GB Storage Device ( 7080 )

Wolverine FlashPac 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader and 80GB Storage Device ( 7080 )

With the Wolverine FlashPac, you can take thousand more...0 points

WOLVERINE DATA FlashPac 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader and 60 GB Storage Device 7060

WOLVERINE DATA FlashPac 7-in-1 Memory Card Reader and 60 GB Storage Device 7060

With the Wolverine FlashPac, you can take thousand more...0 points

Canon printing supplies

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Used Canon 20D

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marcelo

Marcelo Clerici-Arias teaches economics and is associate director at the Center for Teaching and Learning at Stanford University. Marcelo also is an a... more »

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