Rating: - Outstanding Colours!
After upgrading from the 350D I am truly impressed. I recently shot a wedding with the 40D and I was ecstatic with the results! The richness in colour is simply amazing. I do not regret this purchase. Two thumbs up for the 40D!
Rating: - Canon EOS 40D
This is an upgrade from the EOS Rebel XT. I am very pleased with the quality and features in the 40D. Image quality is top notch. I had considered the Nikon 300D, but it's additional features are not worth a cost of 50% more.
Rating: - I got the best!
I was looking into the Canon Rebel Xsi and came close to buying it when a friend asked, "Have you looked at the 40D?" It was out of my price range, but after testing it in a few shops, I loved how it felt in my hands. I agree with other enthusiasts that the Rebels are too lightweight, and I'm a big guy so I need something sturdy to keep up with me. Had I held the Rebel during beach shoots, I would've been a little overprotective of it, feeling it would drop at any moment (even with the strap). Not the case with the 40D.
I love the 6.5 fps. It captures incredible images. The colors are vivid and professional-looking. Much better than my Canon A620 point-and-shoot. I've moved up to a camera I respect, and the price difference is justified. I love what it does, but more importantly, I love the anticipation of what it will do once I master it.
Rating: - Worth every penny
I just received my Canon EOS 40D with the 28-135mm lens kit (Canon EOS 40D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens) yesterday and haven't been able to put it down since. I contemplated going for either the Nikon D300 or the Canon EOS 40D for portrait work and am in no way regretful. I also ordered the Battery grip. All I can say is... FINALLY!! First of all it is pretty hefty (Not heavy) but is definitely has the 'Professional' feel to the body even without the lens. I added the 28-135mm lens and battery grip and this camera screams 'Hey everyone I'm really serious about photography.' I have absolutely no gripes about this camera. I have used the Canon Rebel XT in the past and this camera is in a league of its own. If you're in-between in your decision, don't be. Just get the camera and you won't be sorry. I know I'm not.
Rating: - So far I'm lovin' it!
I got this as step up from from my Digital Rebel and it's far improved. i've very satisifed with the capabilites and results so far!