Found old camera - Canon EOS 40D - ??? (Page 2): Would be interested in purchasing this for my son who is New to photography. my email is bernie88@me.com. Thanks.

letsride88 Loc: Rhode Island

Would be interested in purchasing this for my son who is New to photography. my email is bernie88@me.com. Thanks.

James Wood Loc: Midland, Virginia

This photo was taken with my 30d. It's a generation older than the 40d. It's only 8.2 MP. I'd keep the 40d. It's got live view and would be a great first camera since the color out of camera is great!

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

Holy Smokes!! The EOS 40D is a fine camera today! I acquired one couple of years ago to go with my 60D. Even added a battery grip. I wouldn't give it up for anything (except a trade for a 50D). Nice to have two bodies to share my lenses. 10 megapixels is not a "handicap" unless you have to do VERY large blowups, and even that is highly subjective.
It will use ANY EF-mount lens ever made. Does Live View.

Problem with a 28-135 lens is, on a crop-factor camera, it doesn't give wide-angle coverage...equal to 45-216mm. I replaced my 28-135 with a used (but perfect) Canon EF-S 17-85 USM from mbp.com and got money back on the trade.

royden Loc: Decatur, GA

nadelewitz wrote:

Holy Smokes!! The EOS 40D is a fine camera today!... (show quote)

Wow. You got money in that exchange. I would have figured it went the other way. I'm watching a couple of lens at mpb,com. Never use them b4. What's your experience? BTW I have a 40D.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

This kit would also make a great starter kit for interested newbies or a P&S/Cell Phone shooter looking for a DSLR to learn on..

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

royden wrote:

Wow. You got money in that exchange. I would have figured it went the other way. I'm watching a couple of lens at mpb,com. Never use them b4. What's your experience? BTW I have a 40D.

I was pleasantly surprised too, though it was only $6.00 back. Very happy with the experience. Their description said condition was "Like New" and it was.

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

david vt wrote:

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Just sold my old 40D on Ebay for $300.00 . . . body only. I would say it's "worth bothering" with.

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

Weddingguy wrote:

Just sold my old 40D on Ebay for $300.00 . . . body only. I would say it's "worth bothering" with.

Wow. You made out. That money could get a 60D!

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

40D is a good body, but I agree the lens has a greater value. Perhaps an option would be to contact a camera club in your area to see if they could use it for a new or needy member?

david vt Loc: Vermont

Thanks for all of the information. Short term, will remain with my mom, but will pursue what to do with it on her behalf now that I know is worth putting in some effort

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marine73 Loc: Modesto California

The 40D is a good camera, the only issue I had with it was the Pop up flash quit working. It was still under warranty at Best Buy and they would not fix it and they said it was not worth sending to Canon for fixing since this was a supposedly known problem with the flash. I learned that the supposed warranty that they sell is not a warranty per se but a service contract. As a result I got the 50D at the same price I paid for the 40D and have been very happy with it. I was also happy with the 40D until the flash went south on me at my sons High school graduation. Both cameras had the 28-135MM kit lens which I like very much. I am here am looking at purchasing a 100-400MM before July.

marine73 Loc: Modesto California

The 40D is a good camera, the only issue I had with it was the Pop up flash quit working. It was still under warranty at Best Buy and they would not fix it and they said it was not worth sending to Canon for fixing since this was a supposedly known problem with the flash. I learned that the supposed warranty that they sell is not a warranty per se but a service contract. As a result I got the 50D at the same price I paid for the 40D and have been very happy with it. I was also happy with the 40D until the flash went south on me at my sons High school graduation. Both cameras had the 28-135MM kit lens which I like very much. I am here am looking at purchasing a 100-400MM before July.

Darren01 Loc: Fallbrook California

I still have my 40D in condition A++, battery grip turn ring is stripped though. Not good. cant get if off the body...Any help would be good.....WAY outa warranty. Have some damn good photos to share with that camera though. YES 12MP is no prob for 8X12 to 13X19..Gotta know how to set up the printer also!. Post OP is to fix minor inconsistencies with the perfect shot...!!! LOLOLOL...….Learning...Thank you UHH

Darren01 Loc: Fallbrook California

Just because it's old doesn't mean it's useless....40D and Epson 2200 printed some good SH%t….Hanging on the wall