Canon EOS 400D

The EOS 400D, also known as Digital Rebel XTi and EOS Kiss Digital X is an entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera successing Canon EOS 350D. Below are its reviews by some of the review sites. Some of the important features of it are ---

10.1 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor

On-chip noise reduction circuitry on CMOS sensor

3-layer Optical Low Pass Filter

Self Cleaning Sensor Unit 

Fast continuous shooting speed of 3 fps

Maximum shutter speed of up to 1/4000 sec. and X-sync speed of 1/200 sec.

Fast 0.20 sec. start-up time

Maximum burst of approx. 27 JPEG Type (Large/Fine) images or approx. 10 RAW Type images

Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor

High precision 9-point autofocus (AF) system

3 metering modes

9 White Balance settings

Shooting Modes

1) Full Auto

2) Program AE

3) Shutter-priority AE (Tv)

4) Aperture-priority AE (Av)

5) Depth-of-Field

6) Portrait

7) Landscape

8) Close-up

9) Sports

10) Night Portrait

11) Manual

12) Flash Off

Dpreview reviews : This new camera follows the design of the EOS 350D, being very compact and relatively lightweight but not compromising on manual controls or in-use performance. The headline changes are another two megapixel step up (to ten megapixels), the nine-point AF sensor from the EOS 30D, a new dust removal system which includes anti-static surface coatings, low-pass filter vibration and software based dust pattern removal. Less important but just as noticeable are the removal of the status LCD, replaced instead by a camera settings screen on the now larger 2.5" LCD monitor and the eye proximity sensor just below the viewfinder to turn this off when composing your shot.

Photographyblog reviews :An entry-level camera, the new Canon 400D has a hard act to follow as it attempts to build on the success of the 300D and 350D models. The 400D closely follows the general design of the 350D, having similar compact proportions to the older model, but it adds some new features to try and remain competitive in what has become a rapidly expanding sector of the photography market. The Canon EOS 400D now has a 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, integrated cleaning system to prevent dust settling on the sensor, 9 point auto-focus system (borrowed from the more expensive EOS 30D) and larger 2.5 inch LCD sensor. The status LCD on top of the 350D's camera body has been completely removed, with the information now appearing on the LCD screen instead. Continuous shooting speed has been increased to 27 JPEG or 10 RAW images at three frames per second.

The Digital Picture reviews : If you want a big step up in capabilities from a prosumer point & shoot camera, the 400D/Rebel XTi will be an excellent choice. This may be the right time for original Canon 300D Digital Rebel users to make a jump as well - The Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D's features and image quality improvements are definitely significant enough to justify this upgrade. For 350D/Rebel XT owners, well, if you want the latest and greatest - and the cool factor - go for it. The improvements will be nice - but a new lens might make a bigger difference in your results. I suggest EOS 30D owners wait for the next 30D upgrade to be released unless they see a must-have feature in the 400D/XTi - or better yet, go for a Canon EOS 5D (the price has come down).

Lets Go Digital reviews : Canon EOS 400D Truly offers value for money, especially when considering the remarkable software that comes with the camera: a proper, extensive version, not one of those light editions. The Canon EOS 400D is an excellent first step into the world of DSLR cameras, as well as a great back-up camera. It is a genuinely versatile model, that remains user-friendly, offers comprehensible features and a clear operation. Although we do not doubt the success the Canon 400D will enjoy, we know the competition is rarely far behind. Canon have their rivals breathing down their neck, and the gap of differences between them is becoming increasingly smaller. We would genuinely recommend the Canon EOS 400D to all of those who have lost their heart to photography, whether it is the snapshot photographer that wants to capture his images in a simple, yet high quality manner, or the enthusiastic hobby photographer that wants to unleash his creativity. The extensive options and the camera's user-friendly operation ensure the Canon EOS 400D is perfectly suitable for a large group of photographers. Truly recommended!

Steves Digicams reviews: The third generation Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi SLR takes everything found in its predecessors and improves the resolution to 10.1-megapixels, provides a more responsive 9-point AF system, adds a large 2 1/2-inch LCD monitor, and incorporates the Picture Style image processing controls first introduced on the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and 5D. It also solves one of the gotcha's of digital SLR's, dust on the image sensor, with the EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring a self cleaning sensor. This easy to use digital SLR is compatible with all Canon EF lenses including the EF-S lenses and still retains the sub-$1,000 price point for entry-level digital SLR consumers.