Unlike the 20D to 30D upgrade, there are many more reasons to be excited about the latest mid-range digital SLR from Canon. Boasting tons of features that meet, if not exceed, expectations of scores of Canon photographers, the EOS 40D promises to take your photography to the next level with improved image resolution and quality.

Gathered here are links to Canon EOS 40D reviews (both user-based and from professional camera review sites), sample photos and other resources.

Update, 16th October 2007 - My very own Canon 40D Review Site

I've decided to purchase the EOS 40D plus Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens for a personal evaluation. Follow along at my Canon 40D Review site as I put both camera and lenses through their paces in this long-term user review journal.

August 2007 Update

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The Canon EOS 40D Journal - Links to Canon 40D reviews, samples, tips, resources and examples of amazing photography.

Canon EOS 40D Links - The Giant List - Summarized information on the Canon EOS 40D that you need to know.

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10.1 MP (megapixel) 40D Specs Leaked on Amazon.com - 19th August, 2007

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More leaked Canon EOS 40D photos first announced in this DPReview.com thread.

The leaked images were hastily taken down from the websites (as usual), so we'll have to rely on folks who then post copies of those pics up at their own galleries:

• Screen capture of the rear and top view of the 40D. The LCD display looks much bigger than the one on the 30D, and the buttons are now lined up below the LCD instead of to the left of it.
• Top LCD, viewfinder and Mode Dial - interesting is the availability of sRAW (Small RAW), an image quality option which was first seen on the Canon EOS 1D Mark III.

Click here for the EOS 40D specs - it's found at a Korean site.

The Rumors (pre August 2007)

Whispers of the Canon EOS 40D digital SLR camera were heard here first:

1. Screen capture of the hastily-taken down Canon EOS 40D page at Canon Hong Kong, or you can view one here.
2. Reader comments at Engadget in reaction to the news of the leaked Canon 40D page

Bookmark this page and stay tuned for further updates!