dave_lewis Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 For those that care, Amazon has updated its website to show the Canon 40D as shipping tomorrow (August 30). Some folks in Europe and Australia have their 40Ds and have been testing them today. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdsalyer Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Not sure if eBay is a trustworthy source, but I've seen several listings saying they have them in stock (and also several selling as "pre-order only"). That is rather surprising, though... I thought the press release said late September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I spoke with Amazon on the phone and they (i.e. the guy who answered the phone) said that his computer was showing that the first ones should ship tomorrow. Of course he didn't really know, he hadn't seen the boxes and he wasn't at the shipping location anyway. All he knew (and all anyone could say) is that the computer is indicating shipping should start tomorrow. However it could be a glitch I guess, with someone typing in 08/30 rather than 09/30. There are reports of being able to buy them today in Bejing (China) and in Australia, so they are certainly out there and available in other parts of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_foiles2 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 A camera store in northern NJ that I trust is claiming to have stock of the 40D by the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 There are now confirmed reports that some US stores have (or at least briefly had) a few 40Ds available today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vadtel Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 http://www.pictureline.com:80/products/14848/Canon_EOS_40D_Digital_Camera_Kit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bclee Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Apparently Ritz shipped quite a few out, but still not a peep from Amazon even though mine will supposedly be here Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I ordered my 40D from Amazon on the 19th, and they still say shipping will be in late September for my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfimages Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I just spoke (by phone) to a store here in Taiwan and they told me next month. Couldn't find out too much more as my Chinese is far from fluent. But that's probably no help to you guys in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfimages Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 But I guess next month could be as soon as tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burger Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Just got my 40D this morning. They've arrived in Korea already on Wednesday. So far, I'm very happy with it, it is a true replacement for my 20D. So far, so good. O-yes, was also happy and surprized to see it shiped with a copy of Adobe Lighthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam rosser Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I played with one in the camera shop (Adelaide, Australia) today. First time I have seen one in the flesh. I am very impressed. It is similar in look and feel to the 30D, but every change made is an improvement. In particular, the new grip and viewfinder are excellent. And 6.5fps sounds (to my ear) a lot closer to the 8 of a 1D Mark II than to the 5 of the 30D. Not too loud either. I am working hard to convince my wife to let me get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgo Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 You meant Adobe Lightroom, right Dennis? The trial version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffOwen Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I guess as usual the UK will be the last to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgo Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I'm hoping Canadian deliveries will be early. BTW Jeff, what's the UK price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burger Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Hi C.G. Ouimet, yes the Adobe Lightroom. I still have to see if it is the trial version. I'm using the full version on my pc and thought to install in onto my notebook. Any way, love the camera. I actually orderd a 1DMrIII but it took to long so I bought a 5D and the 40D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_larson1 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I am *very* impressed the 40D is hitting the shelves this fast. I must admit that I was one of the ones lining up to buy the 10D a few years back: But I have a GOOD excuse in that I was planning to be on vacation within the next week (and wanted the camera for vacation). Today, much more jaded and having other digital options (like. . .my existing 10D), I will await the reviews for this camera. Plus. . .bear in mind that I highly doubt Photoshop Lightroom (and photoshop CS3) supports the 40D raw files. To do so would more than likely require an update of Adobe Camera Raw. I will wait for this to happen before buying the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenPapai Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well the 40D is simply a warmed over, more pro 400D, so no suprise it's in "our" hands already. Good to hear. Like Dennis said, you but a 40D and a 5D together for much less than a 1DMk3. The 5D and 40D average out to the 1.3 1D3 sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 You could look at the 40D is a watered down 1D MkIII (or 1Ds MkIII)more than a warmed over 400D. It uses the 14-bit A/D and digic processor of the 1d MkIII, the LiveView features of the 1d MkIII, dual motor control of the mirror mechanism like the 1D MkIII, a new microlens system for the sensor like the 1D MkIII, Highlight preservation modes and high ISO noise reduction modes like the 1D MkIII. A new larger wider gamut LCD like the 1D MkIII. High speed shooting (though not as fast as the 1D MkIII) and so on. About the only point of similarlty between the 400D and 40D is the number of pixels in the sensor and they are both shaped like an SLR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_landrum Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Well said, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_cantore Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I just picked up a new 40D and fell in love. Its functions are easy to use and it takes great photos. I will be taking it to Northern Italy next week and hope to come back with some amazing shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark from thailand Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 "Plus. . .bear in mind that I highly doubt Photoshop Lightroom (and photoshop CS3) supports the 40D raw files. To do so would more than likely require an update of Adobe Camera Raw. I will wait for this to happen before buying the camera." Jim: I can confirm Adobe CS3 does NOT recognise 40D RAW files, despite them being .CR2 & despite PS CS3 recognising 400D RAW files. What ARE Canon playing at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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