I just got a new 40D at the local photo store. so this weekend and today i was able to try it. In general I'm very pleased with the camera, but I haven't try all its new features. I just got it and start shooting.
Here are my impressions compared to the 20/30D:
- fits better in your hand and feels more solid.
- focus definitely faster and more accurately than 30D. To me this is the best feature of this camera, well worthed the upgrade.
- IQ better than 30D? Hard to tell, but it better be due to the new DIGIC III and the 14 bit conersion.
- it underexposes 1/3, maybe 2/3 compared to the 30D, which is fine with me. You could also say that the 30D overexposes the same amount compared to the 40D.
My first impression with this camera is very positive, and so far I'm pleased with it.

These pics were taken in my backyard. with the 500+1.4TC, except for the butterfly taken with the 300mm f/4.
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Excellent start with your 40D Socrate!!

Beautiful Shasoc! Good to hear that about the 40D. My plan had been to wait for the issues to get resolved with 1DMkIII and then buy one and use my 20D for backup. I still want the 1-series, but maybe I can sell the 20D and throw in a bit more cash to get the 40D as well - very tempting.

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Wow ! beautiful images, per usual. I think you may be right about the focus and exposures, however all your posted images seem to have great focus. Now if you want to get rid of that old junker body, ill pay the shipping to PA. Cheers Harry

Wowser! Each one of these is outstanding. If I had to pick a favorite, I could narrow it down to 1, 3 and 8. The female Cardinal is just beautiful with the color combinations and that wild bg.

Doug

Fantastic shots Shasoc. I was waiting a bit to get a 40D and have really been waiting to see some real life pics on subjects I'm use to shooting. I was in Best Buy today and loved the way it felt in my hand and I had a hard time not coming home and ordering one.

I know the 500mm F/4 adds a lot to the image, but man those look awesome!

Excellent shots Socrate. Send them to Canon to use as marketing pics for the 40D.

Steve

outstanding Socrate.....your skill and nature's beauty make the 40D shine

These are shots to be proud of. Well done.

Very nice shots, my favorites are 4, 7 and 8.
The hummer shots are fantastic, really excellent job freezing these little guys.

Wow these are excellent Socrate... now I don't know who to give credit to. You or the camera. I know the camera is only as good as the guy/gal behind the lens. Wonderful job on all of these.

Absolutely wonderful photos.
I can't wait to get my 40D (It's on order)

Heck of a way to show case the new camera, Socrate. Exceptional in every regard!!! I noticed when upgrading from the XT to the XTi I had about the same exposure differences. Must be Canon's new modus operandi with metering - favoring slightly underexposed as opposed to risking highlight clipping.

Ken

Shasoc,

All are great! I'm hoping to get a 40D as well, seems to be back ordered a lot.

Wes N.

These look incredible!. All the hummers are crystal clear. Not to mention the rest of the pictures. But I haven't seen those little guys that clear. Nice set!
John

Socrate, whether you shoot with 30D or 40D your images are flawless. Since a 40D is on right hands now, I hope that we can get very accurate assessment with regard to IQ and high ISO shooting capabilities of the 40D. For me if Canon has been able to maintain the same noise as 30D even it is a great plus since 40D have more pixels for cropping than 30D. Looking forward to hear more technical comparison from you soon. Thank you for sharing your images and your experience with 40D.

Jude

Wowie!!
These are awesome--Socrate.
This camera looks well worth it. Can't wait to see more!

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...in the right hands...
Excellent start with your 40D Socrate!!

Thank you for the words, Will.
Socrate