10.1MP APS-C sensor 6.5fps burst mode 3inch Live View LCD Magnesium alloy body 9 selectable AF points The Canon EOS 40D, originally launched in 2007, is an impressive-looking model with a feature list to suit everyone from an improving amateur to an aspiring sports or wildlife photographer. At the heart of the EOS 40D is a 10.1MP APS-C sensor, which is able to produce some highly detailed images in either the JPEG or Raw formats. Both file types can be expanded beyond A4 size, and cropped to pick out a single person out of a crowd. The burst mode is able to take 6.5 frames per second, making it possible to capture a fast moving subject through a whole range of movement, such as a bird in full flight or a sports car driving around a track. Up to 75 JPEG images can be captured in one burst, giving you around 15 seconds worth of photographs. Also helpful for sports and action photography is the 9-point AF system which can be selected manually or automatically. For those advancing from a compact camera, the EOS 40D\'s Live View functionality is invaluable as it allows the LCD screen to be used to frame up an image. Thanks to the magnesium alloy this well featured DSLR is extremely robust, making it an excellent choice for the advancing sports or wildlife photographer.