40D's build

Renzer · 31st March 2008

Just came back from bangkok and a little accident happened. Wanted to picked up my 40D from a marble table, just when i lifted it up, my camera strap caught onto something and i loses my grip. It fall about 2 inch back onto the table with a loud "thud". Tried using it to take some pictures, luckily no scratches or damages on the camera, but my heart hurts

. Never check the table for damages though. haha. Must really comment on the build.

Wanted to do a little survey if any one had dropped your 40D before and what is the consequences.

Garion · 31st March 2008

2 inches is nothing really. The body of 40D is mostly magnesium alloy and quite tough. Its designed to take some knocks and minor drops, so nothing to worry about. Just do a few quick operational checks and test it with your lens. If the camera works as before, then it means its fine.

bearSeesAll · 31st March 2008

I have used my 40D for 2 months without any abuse, but the base and the grip of the camera already begin to wobble......don't feel quite happy with the build quality....

Renzer · 31st March 2008

Originally Posted by bearSeesAll

I have used my 40D for 2 months without any abuse, but the base and the grip of the camera already begin to wobble......don't feel quite happy with the build quality....

are u refering to the battery grip? i can see a lot of negative feedbacks in this forum regarding 40D's battery grip.

jeff49er · 31st March 2008

I have been using for a few months and still ok. I have no prob with the grip too.

dan_1337 · 31st March 2008

your 40D will be fine. my 30D has been knocked around quite a bit and still functions well.

it also hit 10,000 shutter clicks on the weekend!

31st March 2008	#1
Renzer New Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 27	40D's build Just came back from bangkok and a little accident happened. Wanted to picked up my 40D from a marble table, just when i lifted it up, my camera strap caught onto something and i loses my grip. It fall about 2 inch back onto the table with a loud "thud". Tried using it to take some pictures, luckily no scratches or damages on the camera, but my heart hurts. Never check the table for damages though. haha. Must really comment on the build. Wanted to do a little survey if any one had dropped your 40D before and what is the consequences. __________________ Canon 40D \| Speedlite 580 MkII

31st March 2008	#2
Garion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: West side of S'pore Posts: 5,513	Re: 40D's build 2 inches is nothing really. The body of 40D is mostly magnesium alloy and quite tough. Its designed to take some knocks and minor drops, so nothing to worry about. Just do a few quick operational checks and test it with your lens. If the camera works as before, then it means its fine. __________________ [ deviantart selections \| Photoblog ]

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bearSeesAll Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boon lay Posts: 114	Re: 40D's build I have used my 40D for 2 months without any abuse, but the base and the grip of the camera already begin to wobble......don't feel quite happy with the build quality....

31st March 2008	#5
jeff49er Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Punggol Park Posts: 2,019	Re: 40D's build I have been using for a few months and still ok. I have no prob with the grip too.

31st March 2008	#6
dan_1337 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 586	Re: 40D's build your 40D will be fine. my 30D has been knocked around quite a bit and still functions well. it also hit 10,000 shutter clicks on the weekend! __________________ 5D \| 24-70L \| 28mm f/1.8 \| 580EX