Canon 40D Digital Camera Overview Manual
July 10, 2008 © 2008 Consumer Programs Incorporated Page 3
PROPRIETARY & CONFIDENTIAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4
Document Overview......................................................................................................... 4
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE CANON 40D DIGITAL CAMERA . 5
Camera Settings Are Critical to Photography Success..................................................... 5
The Camera Settings Quick Reference Card .................................................................... 6
Focus is Critical to Photography Success......................................................................... 7
A Few More Bits of Information….................................................................................... 8
SECTION 2: BASIC CAMERA OPERATION............................................................................ 9
Turning the Camera ON and OFF...................................................................................... 9
Adjusting Camera Position Using the Pistol Grip and VersaFlip .................................... 11
Using the Trip Cord ........................................................................................................ 12
The CF Media Card and Card Reader.............................................................................. 13
The Live-View and Post-View Monitors ......................................................................... 17
SECTION 3: CAMERA CABLING.......................................................................................... 18
The Five Camera Cables ................................................................................................. 18
SECTION 4: CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................................................................ 21
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 21
Restricted Mode ............................................................................................................. 21
The Control Panel........................................................................................................... 22
Exposure Settings – Introduction .................................................................................. 23
Exposure Settings – Shutter Speed................................................................................ 24
Exposure Settings – ISO ................................................................................................ 25
Exposure Settings – F-Stop............................................................................................ 26
The F-Stop Varies by Camera Room............................................................................... 27
The Camera Calibration Procedure ................................................................................ 28
APPENDICES......................................................................................................................29
Appendix A – Equipment Diagrams................................................................................ 29
Canon Digital Camera – Top .................................................................................................................29
Canon Digital Camera – Side.................................................................................................................30
Canon 40D Digital Camera – Back .........................................................................................................31