Sony DSLR Camera Image Sensor Better Than Canon's?

DxO Labs does something quite tricky: Quantifies the quality of an image sensor's performance, so you can look at a neat number grade for a quick gauge. Surprisingly, a Sony DSLR bests equivalent Canon models.

Hacker Makes Canon EOS 40D Record Video

It's all been about the EOS 5D Mark II and Nikon's D90 HD video recording options for the last few weeks, but owners of the Canon EOS 40D will be interested in this hack which lets the DSLR record video without a cable tether. And here's the video proof for that. The hack involves coding new software that locks up the mirror, which denies the camera the ability to autofocus... but the results speak for themselves. Sure, it's not a HD video output, but it's damn neat. [Project via CrunchGear]

Canon Giving Instant Rebates Up to $300 on DSLRs, Lenses

From Sunday, May 18 to Saturday, July 19, Canon tells us it will give customers instant rebates—that is, the good kind, not that mail-in crap—on higher-end DSLRs and lenses. We're talking up to $125 off some serious glass, plus $200 off the EOS 40D and $300 off of the EOS 5D. (Maybe they're making room for its successor?) Check out the full lineup of rebates below. More »

Lightning Review: Canon 40D DSLR

The Gadget: Canon's 40D DSLR is their lower end prosumer DSLR, a step above the Rebel series cams. It has, most notably a 10.1 megapixel rating and 3-inch LCD screen, Canon's latest DIGIC III processor and live view. I used the 30D and more recently the 40D for all Gizmodo's major liveblogging, so you've been seeing what the cam can do for some time now. (Which is also why I choose to shoot the cam sitting atop my messenger bag.) More »

New Firmware for Canon EOS 40D Fixes Adobe Problems

The new firmware for Canon's EOS 40D—version 1.0.5—fixes file format compatibility sniggles with Adobe software like Photoshop and Lightroom, some language issues and sets photo review to resume where it left off before shutting down. [Canon via Crave]

Canon 40D DSLR Sample Shots On Flickr

Canon's 40D DSLR has been shipping for a few weeks now, and Crave's Stephen Shankland notes that samples shots abound on Flickr, if you're curious to see just how good modern DSLRs are. He also points to Wyofoto's comparison of the 40D image quality, and found it to be within spitting distance of Canon's higher end 5D. Good stuff to know, in case you're in the market for a Canon. [Flickr and Wyofoto via CNet]

Canon EOS 40D Fires 6.5 Frames Per Second at 10.1MP

Just as Amazon did/didn't announce yesterday, Canon has also released the ultra-fast, 6.5 frames-per-second—on 75 JPEG/17 RAW bursts—10.1 megapixel model, the Canon EOS 40D. With new, faster autofocus and its latest CMOS sensor, the 40D also adds live framing using its full 3-inch LCD screen, something which previously was only available on the EOS-1D Mk III. Picture of its back controls, price and full official specs after the jump. More »

Amazon Spills Full Details on Canon EOS 40D DSLR

Further information on Canon's hotly anticipated EOS 40D DSLR has appeared on an Amazon pre-order page. They say it'll be released on September 20 with a $1299.99 price tag for the body, $300 less than the Best Buy leak suggested, though that now seems to be for the lens kit. They also spilled the alleged detailed specs, posted in full after the jump. [Update: It looks like Amazon pulled the page.] More »

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Pricing Leaked?

Precious little information is available about the upcoming Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR, successor to the Canon EOS 30D and probably destined to be a favorite among prosumers everywhere. Unless this is a fake, some dope at Best Buy might have accidentally leaked a little tidbit of information that indicates the camera's pricing to be $1599.99. We're guessing that must be the price for the body only. Take a look at that stocking, pricing and availability info on the allegedly leaked photo above. If it's fo' reals, looks like we might be seeing it on September 2. There were also a few unconfirmed specs mentioned on the same site where we found this pic as well. More »

More Light on the Yet Unannounced Canon D40 DSLR

Canon's 40D is coming. We've felt it for months, and the latest bit of gasoline on the flames of this burning rumor is a leaked spec sheet, from Darren over at Digital Photography Blog. The upgrades are flat: The sensor moves from 8mp to 10 (the same pixel count as the XTi Rebel) and the body introduces a dust cleaning system. More »

Canon EOS 40D Rumors Run Rampant

Anticipation of a new Canon digital SLR has reached a fever pitch, as Canon's Hong Kong site accidentally-on-purpose titled a blank page "EOS 40D" (see mockup of the camera above). Competition is fierce in this market segment, with Canon feeling the heat from the Nikon D80 and D40, and it's high time Canon released a new model. More »

Canon EOS 40D Details Leaked: 10.1 Megapixels

Leaked details about the latest model—the 40D—are making the rounds. The Canon EOS 40D is predicted to sport a 10.1-megapixel image sensor, a 2.5-inch display and some sort of anti-dust feature. For the most part, thats all that's been leaked thus far (even this picture is a mock-up), but it wouldn't take much to assume that it'll cost about as much as the current 30D, or about $1,300. More »