Testseek.co.uk have collected 93 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi.
January 2008
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The editors liked
Good noise control
Very reactive (startup and focus)
Good image quality/antidust system
Easy handling/interesting style functions
Large range of AFS lenses
Fast
Responsive
Diminutive yet solidly built
On-board dust reduction
Well-saturated images
High resolution
Great quality images
10 megapixel CMOS sensor
ISO100-1600
Antidust system
9-point AF system
Bundled RAW converter and editor
Great features. Bargain price. Excellent lens. Impressive images
Compact and lightweight
Fast and responsive
Intelligently designed with shooting-friendly layout
Great image quality
Low noise at all ISO settings (apart from the highest ISO setting)
Easy to use - AUTO mode
Scene modes especially useful for beginners
Excellent image quality - difficult to detect any artefacts
Sturdy
Compact body
Good kit lens (...
The editors didn't like
Only one adjustment dial
Narrow viewfinder (although bright)
Capricious white balance indoors
No optical stabilization
1855 mm optic a bit tight for a 10 MP sensor
Some image noise visible in shadow detail
Anti-dust system not 100% effective
Anti-shake lenses cost more
Viewfinder
Battery life
Not totally responsive
Second status LCD has been eliminated
Slow kit lens
No spot metering
Poor exposure of backlit subjects
No automatic image review options eg
Auto zoom.
No advanced playback review options eg
Compare 2 photos side by size zoomed in.
Deleting images must be done one at a time.
Lack of post processing abilities.
Not as many scene modes as other recent di...
Abstract: Over the past six months I've reviewed nearly all of the current range of entry and mid-level digital SLRs, including the Sony Alpha A100 , Canon EOS 30D , Nikon D200 , Pentax *ist DL2 , Nikon D80 , Olympus E-400 , Samsung GX 1L and Pentax K100D . This we...
Abstract: 8.8 You will buy and use a d-SLR to get the best possible combination of control, flexibility, speed and image quality. The Canon EOS Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80 both live up to that expectation. Even the most demanding amateur photographer will not b...
Abstract: This is also the first Canon camera with an Integrated Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, employing ultrasonic vibration to shake dust from the low-pass filter that covers the CMOS sensor. (The dust is then collected by sticky adhesives located on all four sid...
Increased resolution over the Rebel XT; good feature set; excellent image quality; good price.
Consumer-style build and feel; no dedicated status display.
You need to get your hands on the Digital Rebel XTi before you can make an evaluation as to whether it’s right for you. If you like its size and feel, then you’ll find it to be a full-featured camera that yields excellent image quality at...
Abstract: Compact, high-tech and oh-so-easy to use, the 400D is the ultimate first-time buy for the quality-conscious snapper. The camera packs in a whopping 10-megapixels, compatibility with top notch lenses and a whole host of gadgets including automatic senso...
Abstract: Hot New D-SLRs How seven recently introduced models stack upBy Mike Stensvold With the biennial fall Photokina show in Germany always come many interesting product introductions. This year’s batch included seven new feature-packed digital...
Excellent image quality, Fast and accurate autofocus, Excellent colour rendition, Low sensitivity to noise up to 1600 ISO, Dust reduction system, Picture Styles, Large buffer memory, Solid but light build quality
Kit lens not up to the cameras capabilities, No basic LCD setting screen
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi or EOS 400D in Europe is the newest version of the Rebel XT/350D. This new version offers a 10-megapixel resolution, the same AF system as is used on the EOS 30D and a 2.5-inch LCD monitor. In addition, it is equipped wi...
Abstract: The Canon Digital Rebel XTi proved to be another excellent DSLR, just like its predecessor the Rebel XT. Presently, this is the least expensive 10 megapixels DSLR on the market. Canon had to make some compromises for this, but still produced a superb ...
The Canon EOS 400D announcement seemed to be very understated compared to the raft of other 10 megapixel DSLRs announced this year. Most of the headlines seemed to have been grabbed by the Sony A100 and the Nikon D80, with Canon looking as though they...
Abstract: (Note: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi and EOS 400D are the same) The 6-megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel came on the scene in late 2003 and instantly established a new category of "affordable digital SLR cameras" with a price of under $1000, including...
