9.2 out of 10

Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi / Kiss X

10.1 megapixels

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    9.2 9.2 from 945 reviewers
  • Expert Score (57)
    8.4 8.4 from 57 reviewers
  • Design (36)
    9.0 9.0 from 36 reviewers
  • Value for money (94)
    9.1 9.1 from 94 reviewers
  • Features (59)
    9.4 9.4 from 59 reviewers
  • Ease of use (114)
    7.7 7.7 from 114 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    9.7 9.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Picture quality (176)
    9.1 9.1 from 176 reviewers

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Manufacturer's Specs

Type

  • Type
    Digital AF/AE SLR with built-in flash
  • Recording Medium
    CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I & II
  • Image Format
    0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm (APS-C size sensor)
  • Compatible Lenses
    Canon EF and EF-S lenses
  • Lens Mount
    Canon EF mount
  • Lens Focal Length Conversion Factor*
    1.6x

Image Sensor

  • Type
    High-Sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate, CMOS sensor
  • Pixels
    Approx. 10.10 megapixels
  • Total Pixels
    Approx. 10.50 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio
    3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)

Review Summary

The Canon EOS 400D, a highly recommended camera, is an entry level-priced DSLR with professional level image quality and capabilities. This time Canon lives up to its standard with its Digital Rebel XTi. This Canon EOS 400D is easy enough for a beginner to use and at the same time, its good enough to be used by professional photographers. The Canon EOS 400D like its predecessor sports a bigger screen and Picture Styles, but still keeps the same sensor as its predecessor. There are also a higher resolution sensor and a new active dust removal system. A certain reviewer was genuinely happy that he could take pictures with this camera without having to make his young kids stay still to strike a pose. The same is expressed by another user. Coming back to this Canon, the Canon EOS 400D is a bit compact and lightweight by weighting approximately 4 ounces more than its 17.1-ounce predecessor, unusually fast and responsive, much more intelligently designed with shooting-friendly layout. Known to be well-balanced, thanks to its small, exceptionally light kit lens that are attached to the larger and heavier 16mm-to-35mm (25.6mm-to-56mm equivalent) lens. The huge main LCD can be used as a read-in of the methods of monitoring the settings. Features that are displayed there on the LCD cannot be seen in the viewfinder. Features like the ISO speed, white balance, battery level, and other useful settings. According to CNET, most amateurs will find all the essentials: a handful of manual, semimanual, and automatic exposure modes; user-selectable nine-point autofocus, and AI Servo autofocus for moving subjects; and simultaneous raw-plus-JPEG capture. The only known lacking feature in this camera is the spot meter as it supplies only evaluative, center-weighted average, and partial center-weighted metering. Aside from that, it is a great camera to be used.

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The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a newly designed 10.1 MP Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5…

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  1. Best for Entry-level Users (Canon EOS 400D)

    Reviewer: ProductSifter
    22 June 2008

    Innovative features include a proximity sensor under the viewfinder eyepiece so the monitor shuts off when you put the camera to your eye. Clearly defined menu screens are simply displayed in black text on a white background, making it ultra-easy to read. What’s more, a highly skilled automatic mode, and several semi-automatic modes, are on hand to take care of all settings for users not ready to tackle full-scale manual settings. It all adds up to a highly attractive... Read more

  2. Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (EOS 400D) Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: PhotoAxe
    15 May 2008

    The camera is compatible with all external flashes, but it works best with the 220EX, 430EX, and 580EX Speedlites. For macro shooting you may want to check out the MR-14EX ring lite or the MT-24EX twin lite. Read more

  3. Reviewer: BytePhoto.com
    19 January 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The EOS 400D features 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor Canonís EOS Integrated Cleaning System 2.5î LCD screen with 230K pixels and 160∫ viewing angle High-precision 9 point AF system Picture Style image processing parameters DIGIC II image processor with 0.2 sec start up Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software Compact and Lightweight body Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites Canon is the only D-SLR brand to own and... Read more

  4. Reviewer: ITP.net
    05 August 2007
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 10
    10
    Performance 10
    10
     

    Although the 400D is a pricey entry-level SLR, its capture quality, versatile manual settings, lightweight design and interface more than balance the equation. Highly-recommended. Read more

  5. Pushing ISO in Photoshop

    Reviewer: Ken Rockwell
    18 June 2007

    Digital cameras change ISO the same way we can lighten images in Photoshop. It is trivial to shoot at the equivalent of any ISO. Of course noise gets worse, but highlight rendition is often extended. I always shoot JPG. You can also do this in raw. This process doesn't care about format. Read more

  1. Best bet for beginners!!!!

    Reviewer: Buyzillion.com
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This camera is great. Although my title suggests this is best bet for beginners, this camera can be great for intermediate to semi-pro photographers with a limited budget. Pros - Relatively economic compared to other higher end Canon D-SLRs. Value for money. I purchased: - This camera (body only) - a 4 GB CF card - Canon 200dg Camera bag - Canon 50mm f1.8 lens - Extra battery for Canon All this for a total of $690. - Excellent resolution pictures with a lot of detail.... Read more

  2. Canon rocks it with the Digital Rebel

    Reviewer: klunsford11, Ciao
    08 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The Canon Digital Rebel was my first DSLR and I would absolutely reccomend it to those looking to advance from a point and shoot camera. It has a newly designed 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor plus a ton of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, an exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System, and Canon's Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, comfortable to hold body.The auto modes leave all the guess work to the amateurs and the Manual features leave the cam... Read more

  3. Reviewer: nickscarano, Epinions
    30 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    I am a proud owner of many Canon cameras, film Rebels and all the nice accessories and lenses, and i recently explored the older Canon Rebel 350, which offered a nice 8 megapixel processor. I recently required the need for a more advanced digital photo ... Read more

  4. A Fantastic Way to Step Up!

    Reviewer: Digitalcamera HQ
    06 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I've always wanted to step up into a more professional style of photography, and now that I have this Canon I am ready to become an avid photog! I bought the 17-55mm Image Stabilized lens to start out with. The photos I have taken so far are absolutely fabulous! The camera is idiot-proof, I am taking great pictures and I haven't even read the owner's manual yet. The battery seems to last a LOT longer than regular point and shoot cameras I've had in the past. The auto ... Read more

  5. Topnotch Image Quality, Reliability Under Almost Every Condition

    Reviewer: sevenich, CNET
    05 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    I don't know what made CNET Asia give this camera a lower than 8 rating, maybe it's because they really don't have a true-blue photographer who can critique DSLR performance the way websites like dpreview.com does it. This camera is very highly recommended in nearly every credible camera review website. And it's because of quick performance, enhanced usability, idiot-proof menu, crisp and clear image quality and available of accessories after-market. The kit lens is s... Read more

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