The Canon EOS Utility supports the followings functions with a 40D:
Remote Live Shooting
Full focus control (course/med/fine)
Depth-of-Field preview
X10 Zoom in window to aid fine focus
Shutter release
Test shooting
Option to store the image on the camera / computer / camera & computer
Select the storage location on the computer
Depending on the mode selected on the camera the following exposure settings can be controlled remotely:
Av Aperture
Tv Shutter Speed
M Shutter Speed & Aperture
Other settings that can be set via the computer include:
Image quality RAW /JPEG variations
Picture style
WB
ISO
Metering mode
EV +2 to -2
Time delay
Interval timer
Bulb shooting
Owner’s name
Date/Time
Firmware
I have found in practise this software easy to use & produce good results + it is bundled free with the camera.
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