Update on the Canon EOS 40D

More rumors are circulating that the Canon EOS 40D is not far away with it’s model number appearing on the Camera & Imaging Products Association’s PictBridge-certified product page. Perhaps the 40D is just around the corner?!?!

Canon EOS 40D Update: It looks like we’re getting very close to the Canon EOS 40D being released with more leaks and rumors circulating.

The following information has reportedly been published on a Belgian retailer’s website advertising the 40D:

Canon EOS 40D DSLR Specifications

• 10.1 MP CMOS sensor
• 5fps, 30 JPEG image burst
• Integrated Cleaning System
• 2.5in LCD with 230K pixels and 160Вє viewing angle
• Picture Style image processing
• Spot metering & 9-point AF
• DIGIC II processor with 0.2 sec start up
• Digital Photo Professional software
• Magnesium alloy body
• Compatible with all EF/EF-S lenses and EX Speedlite flashes
• Including powerpack and accessories

Designed to inspire. Built to last.

CMOS sensor An 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor provides the sensitivity needed for clean, detailed images with fine colour gradation. Large sensor pixels allow for wide dynamic range and reduced noise at higher ISO speeds. The 22.5 x 15mm sensor size adds an effective 1.6x increase to the focal length of EF lenses, extending reach at the telephoto end.

5 fps shooting The camera delivers fast 5 fps shooting for continuous bursts of up to 30 large JPEG images (11 in RAW). A new 3 fps shooting mode provides greater control for variable-speed sequences.

Large LCD Illuminated by 6 LEDs, the bright 2.5 Inch 230K pixel LCD is viewable from 85В° in almost all directions.

Picture Style Picture Style pre-sets provide easy control over image processing parameters. Each style offers a different colour response – similar to the way film types are changed to achieve different effects. Sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation are adjustable within each pre-set.

Spot metering Spot metering allows you to base the optimal exposure value on a concentrated spot (3.5%) in the scene – useful in high-contrast scenes where precise metering control is required.

High precision 9-point wide-area AF Select from one of nine fixed focusing points across the scene for fast, accurate focusing even with off-centre subjects and ‘rule-of-thirds’ compositions.

DIGIC II DIGIC II renders colours with precision and accuracy. Fast and efficient, DIGIC II prolongs battery life* and delivers instant 0.15 second start up time.

Digital Photo Professional software The Digital Photo Professional software permits high-speed processing of lossless RAW images.

Magnesium alloy body A compact magnesium alloy body provides durability while keeping the camera’s weight down to 700 grams.

EF lenses and accessories The EOS 40D is compatible with over 60 EF lenses (including the EF-S Series) and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. The E-TTL II flash algorithm passes key shooting data from compatible EF lenses – such as focal length, point of focus and distance information – to the Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures. Untethered shooting is possible with the optional Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1.

Connectivity Video Out allows reviewing on a TV screen. Connect with USB 2.0 Hi-speed for fast data transfers.

Thanks to James for the email on this.

Rumors are circulating around the web today that Canon are prepping for the announcement of a new DSLR – the Canon EOS 40D. Their Hongkong site currently has a page with the title Canon EOS 40D on it but with no information. See the english version of it here and the Chinese version here (screen capture below in case the sites are taken down).

There are no details of Canon EOS 40D specifications yet – but rest assured that as this story continues to develop that we’ll be updating this page.

Update:

We’re hearing a lot of different rumors and guesses about the Canon EOS 40D specifications.

Among common guesses include that it will have anti-dust features, DIGI III and either a 10.2 or a 12 megapixel sensor.

Time will tell!

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Leica has today released firmware version 2.0 for its Digilux 3 DSLR. Headlining the update is the addition of a ‘Mode 3′ setting to the optical stabilization system which corrects only longitudinal camera movement and is ideal for ‘panning’ action shots. Other enhancements include improvements to the LiveView system and replay facility – most notably a replay zoom – as well as making adjustment of the ISO value easier whilst in AE mode. Link after the click.

Press release:

Leica Camera AG offers free firmware updates to the Leica Digilux 3

June 18, 2007 – Leica Camera AG announced today that it will provide a free firmware update for the LEICA DIGILUX 3 on its website www.leica-camera.com. The new firmware, Version 2.0, offers extensive improvements in the performance of effective digital SLR camera.

The new firmware for the LEICA DIGILUX 3 optimizes the functionality of the camera across many applications. This will include additional exposure functions and will, for the first time, offer a “Mode 3” for optical stabilization. Mode 3 will further compensate and correct longitudinal camera movement. This mode is ideal for panning, a method of taking photographs where the camera follows a moving object.

Version 2.0 will also include a new mode that facilitates the reading of the LCD monitor during use of the LiveView. This setting will assist the photographer when the camera is held in a position close to ground level. Further improvements include the “Auto Review” setting, a Replay Zoom, easier accessibility to the ISO setting in Auto Exposure (AE) mode, as well as further improvements to camera operation and user interface.

Detailed information on the firmware update for the LEICA DIGILUX 3 will be available at www.leica-camera.com in the Photography/D-System/Digilux 3 section beginning in mid June 2007.

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