New 40D

[norn iron]

Got a new 40D today and can't set the date and time, followed the instructions on the user manual but that didn't seem to work.
Anyone else had this trouble.

Ken

[StuartR]

Re: New 40D

Got a new 40D today and can't set the date and time, followed the instructions on the user manual but that didn't seem to work.
Anyone else had this trouble.

Ken

Tell you tomorrow!

[StuartR]

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I set the date and time without problem although it took a couple of minutes to work out the button sequence.

Rotate the large wheel to move between date & time elements, push the centre button to select each one as required and then rotating the wheel allows you to change the value. Press the centre button when you've dialled in the correct value to set it.

First impressions of / thoughts on the 40D (having had it for 5 hours!):

• It's big compared to my 350D, not that much different to my 350D with it's grip on.
• It's comfortable to hold once you've adjusted to the weight.
• It's heavier than I expected (I'm using a Canon 17-85mm IS and I guess the 18-55mm will be lighter).
• I'm now wondering if I actually need a grip for the 40D. Apart from the loss of the duplicated buttons on a grip when shooting in portrait mode, it's really comfortable to hold and I'm also worried about the extra weight!
• Love the 3" screen - huge after the 350D's 1.8"
• The menu layout is an improvement over the 350D
• Like the top LCD - reminds me of my old Canon film SLRs
• Like being able to see the ISO setting in the viewfinder
• Jury's out on live view but I think I'll use it for macro and other tripod-mounted work
• I think the controls will be easier to live with in time compared to the 350D

Guess I'd better take some pics tomorrow

One problem I hadn't really thought about until a couple of days ago - my RAW conversion software (DxO) doesn't have the necessary "modules" for the 40D yet and they won't be drawn on an expected release date (I emailed them and got a very wishy-washy reply). I'll have to shoot RAW+JPG for the interim.

[Patrick]

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I set the date and time without problem although it took a couple of minutes to work out the button sequence.

Rotate the large wheel to move between date & time elements, push the centre button to select each one as required and then rotating the wheel allows you to change the value. Press the centre button when you've dialled in the correct value to set it.

First impressions of / thoughts on the 40D (having had it for 5 hours!):

• It's big compared to my 350D, not that much different to my 350D with it's grip on.
• It's comfortable to hold once you've adjusted to the weight.
• It's heavier than I expected (I'm using a Canon 17-85mm IS and I guess the 18-55mm will be lighter).
• I'm now wondering if I actually need a grip for the 40D. Apart from the loss of the duplicated buttons on a grip when shooting in portrait mode, it's really comfortable to hold and I'm also worried about the extra weight!
• Love the 3" screen - huge after the 350D's 1.8"
• The menu layout is an improvement over the 350D
• Like the top LCD - reminds me of my old Canon film SLRs
• Like being able to see the ISO setting in the viewfinder
• Jury's out on live view but I think I'll use it for macro and other tripod-mounted work
• I think the controls will be easier to live with in time compared to the 350D

Guess I'd better take some pics tomorrow

One problem I hadn't really thought about until a couple of days ago - my RAW conversion software (DxO) doesn't have the necessary "modules" for the 40D yet and they won't be drawn on an expected release date (I emailed them and got a very wishy-washy reply). I'll have to shoot RAW+JPG for the interim.

Surly Canon provide software for RAW conversion with the camera, it will be slow but do the job until DxO come up with the upgrade. Incidentally Bibble already have the necessary for the 40D.

Patrick

[Ian]

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Surly Canon provide software for RAW conversion with the camera, it will be slow but do the job until DxO come up with the upgrade. Incidentally Bibble already have the necessary for the 40D.

Patrick

Patrick - have you placed your order yet?

Ian

[Patrick]

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Patrick - have you placed your order yet?

Ian

Hi Ian

Not yet waiting a month, see my post Canon 40D again.

Not worried about being first, being mean I would rather wait and get best price and the 10D still does a damn good job so there is no hurry.

Patrick

[Stephen]

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Still think [ame="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200149529323&ssPageNam e=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=20014 7025173&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item& usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_p romot_widget"]THIS[/ame] is a pretty tempting offer

[Ian]

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Still think THIS is a pretty tempting offer

The Hong Kong vendor says 'No duty/VAT to the UK' which is - at the very least - suspicious.

It's not the responsibility of the vendor to pay the VAT and import duty, it's the customer. The courier company is obliged to bill the recipient for the outstanding VAT and duty.

In any case, I thought Patrick had ruled out the 5D because it was too slow? Another 5D owner I know says the same.

Ian

[Patrick]

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Still think THIS is a pretty tempting offer

[Patrick]

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The Hong Kong vendor says 'No duty/VAT to the UK' which is - at the very least - suspicious.

It's not the responsibility of the vendor to pay the VAT and import duty, it's the customer. The courier company is obliged to bill the recipient for the outstanding VAT and duty.

In any case, I thought Patrick had ruled out the 5D because it was too slow? Another 5D owner I know says the same.

Ian

[Stephen]

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I have only had to pay an import duty on a lens bought from HK, but I was still quids in on what I would have paid in the UK. Have also used this particular supplier and paid nothing extra. TBH though it can be a bit of a lottery as to having to pay anything extra

[Ian]

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Fair enough, though in general one needs to be careful (goes without saying really).

Canon UK probably won't honour a warranty claim either.

Ian

[Patrick]

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Fair enough, though in general one needs to be careful (goes without saying really).

Canon UK probably won't honour a warranty claim either.

Ian

[Patrick]

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[Ian]

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