Datasheet
SPECIFICATIONS
EOS 40D EOS 450D
IMAGING
Imaging Element/Effective Pixels CMOS/approx. 10.1 Megapixel CMOS/approx. 12.2 Megapixel
Effective Sensor Size 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Colour Filter Type RGB Primary colours RGB Primary colours
Low-Pass Filter Built-in / Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit Built-in/Fixed with Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
35mm Focal Length Equivalent Approx. 1.6 x Approx. 1.6 x
IMAGE RECORDING
Recording Medium Compact Flash card / External Media possible with WFT-E3 SD card, SDHC card
Slot Type/Qty CF Type I/II
1
SD (cards up to 2GB) SDHC
Recording Format Design rule for Camera File system (JPEG) and/or RAW. Exif 2.21 compliant. Design rule for Camera File system (JPEG) and/or RAW. Exif 2.21 compliant.
Image Size JPEG/Large Fine 3,888 x 2,592 (approx. 3.5MB) 4,272 x 2,848
Normal 3,888 x 2,592 (approx. 1.8MB) 4,272 x 2,848
JPEG/Middle Fine 2,816 x 1,880 (approx. 2.1MB) 3,088 x 2,056
Normal 2,816 x 1,880 (approx. 1.1MB) 3,088 x 2,056
JPEG/Small Fine 1,936 x 1,288 (approx. 1.2MB) 2,256 x 1,504
Normal 1,936 x 1,288 (approx. 0.7MB) 2,256 x 1,504
RAW/Large Fine 3,888 x 2,592 (approx. 12.4MB) 4,272 x 2,848
RAW/Small Fine 1,936 x 1,288 (approx. 7.1MB)
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RAW and JPEG Simultaneous Recording Provided Provided RAW + Large fine JPEG
VIEWFINDER
Superimposed Display Provided Provided
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) 95% 95%
Magnification
(at -1 dpt with 50mm lens set to infinity)
0.95x 0.87x
Eyepoint (from eyepiece to lens center) 22mm 19mm
Dioptric Adjustment -3 to +1 m
-1
(dioptre) -3 to +1 m
-1
(dioptre)
Interchangeable Focusing Screens Provided —
Eyepiece Shutter On strap On strap
AF
AF Points 9 Cross Type (f/2.8 at centre) 9 (f/5.6 cross type at center, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
AF Modes ONE SHOT / AI SERVO / AI FOCUS ONE SHOT / AI SERVO / AI FOCUS
Predictive AF at 50 kph w/EF 300mm f/2.8L IS 8m 10m
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Shooting Modes 12 + 3 custom modes 12
Metering Segments 35 35
Metering Modes Evaluative, partial, spot, center-weighted Evaluative, partial, spot, center-weighted
ISO Speed Range
ISO Auto (100-800), 100 – 1,600 in 1/3 increments
Enhanced H:3,200
ISO Auto (100-800), 100 – 1,600 in 1/3 increments
Exposure Increments and Range 1/2, 1/3-stop increments, ±2 EV 1/2, 1/3-stop increments ±2 EV
Compensation Type
Manual, AEB Manual, AEB
Orientation Sensor Provided Provided
SHUTTER
Type Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane shutter Electronically controlled mechanical focal plane shutter
Speeds, X-sync 1/8,000 sec. – 30 sec. Bulb
X-sync at 1/250 sec.
1/4,000 sec. – 30 sec. Bulb
X-sync at 1/200 sec
FLASH CONTROL
E-TTL Autoflash, FP Flash Provided Provided
FE Lock Provided Provided
Built-in Flash/G.No. Provided / 13 Provided / 13
DRIVE
Continuous Shooting Speed 6.5 fps 3.5 fps
Max. Burst
2
75 (JPEG)
2
, 17 (RAW) 53 (JPEG)
2
, 6 (RAW)
Self-timer 10 sec. or 2 sec. 10 sec. or 2 sec. single shot or 10 sec. with 2-10 continous shot
WHITE BALANCE
Type Image sensor Image sensor
Settings 9 8
WB Bracketing ±3 Levels ±3 Levels
LCD MONITOR
Type TFT TFT
Screen Size 3.0” 3.0”
Dots (Approx.) 230,000 230,000
Enlarged Image Provided Provided
PLAYBACK/TAGS
Display Formats 6 6
Highlight/Magnified Display/Histogram Provided / Provided / Provided — / Provided / Provided
Image Erase Protection 1 image 1 image
Image Erase 1 image / checkmarked images / all in card / format 1 image, all images on card, checkmarked images, unprotected images
DCF/DPOF Provided (v2.0) / Provided (v1.1) Provided (v2.0) / Provided (v1.1)
Auto Rotation Provided Provided
OTHER FEATURES
Custom Functions/Settings 24 / 62 13/34
External Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Remote Control/PC Terminal Provided / Provided Provided / —
Battery Lithium ion Lithium ion
Battery Life
AE 100% 1100
3
600
3
(at 20°C)
AE 50%, FA 50% 800
3
500
3
LCD Panel (EL)Illumination Provided —
Water/Dust Resistance Provided
4
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Top/Front/Rear Cover Material Magnesium alloy Plastic
Chassis Material Stainless steel Plastic and Stainless Steel
Operating Temperature Range 0° – 40°C 0° – 40 °C
Operating Humidity 85% or less 85% or less
Dimensions (W x H x D) 145.5 x 107.8 x 73.5mm 128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9 mm
Weight (excluding battery and accessories) 740g 475g
1
Compatible with large memory card capacities, including cards of 2GB and more (camera may require firmware update)
2
Based on Canon’s testing conditions with 1GB memory card JPEG quality 8, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style.
Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.
3
Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
4
Memory card and battery door only
All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods except where indicated. Specications are subject to change without notice.
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