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EASY HANDLING FOR ELUSIVE SUBJECTS

Both cameras are built for enjoyable, intuitive handling.

Large, ergonomic grips encourage a steady hand. The EOS

40D’s quick control dial lets you change modes instantly.

Big, bright, high magnification viewfinders provide the

coverage you need when framing a fast-moving subject.

DO NOT DISTURB

Motorised and dampened in

both directions, the whisper-

quiet mirror mechanism on

the EOS 40D won’t frighten

timid subjects. Rated at over

100,000 cycles, its short

blackout times keep you

focused on catching more

perfect moments. Available in Live View mode, an electronic

1st curtain shutter mimics the high speed mechanical

shutter, allowing virtually silent operation in extra sensitive

situations. LOCK ONTO YOUR TARGET

Canon’s Auto Focus system uses widely

distributed focus points, locking quickly

and accurately on off-centre subjects and

supporting ‘rule-of-thirds’ compositions.

And whether shooting a charging rhino or

stampeding children, AI Servo AF mode

tracks subjects advancing or retreating at

up to 50km/h, at distances as near as 8

metres away*.

* Approx. shooting distance when using an

EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM lens.

Shutter-cocking motor

Shutter-cocking system

Two-Motor System

Motor-driving system

Secondary mirror-bounding

prevention mechanism

Main mirror

Secondary mirror

Main mirror-bounding

prevention mechanism

Main

mirror-driving

motor