Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi

Canon's successor to the ultra successful Digital Rebel XT.  In the US the camera will be called the Digital Rebel XTi and in the rest of the world referred to as the EOS 400D.  There are many obvious improvements to this model over the original XT.  The most significant are the 10.1 MP resolution, 9-point autofocusing system, automatic dust removal (using pulse vibrations), and a much larger and brighter screen.

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Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi11
MSRP $700.00
Release date September, 2006
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Incredible improvements compared to the previous model (Canon EOS 350d)
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No programmable Auto ISO
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• Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi Specifications

written by Omar Aug 25, 06

This report was started August 25, 2006 at 11:57 am by Omar
with the last edit occurring January 13, 2009 at 8:52 am by Rhuey46
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Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi | Body Only

• Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black Body Only)

• EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera Body Only

UPC: 013803071665

EAN: 013803017663

MPN: 1236B002

Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi | With 17-85mm IS USM Lens

• EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 17-85mm IS USM Lens

UPC: 750845834130

MPN: 1236B006

Competitors

Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Digital Cameras »
Nikon D80

Nikon D80

MSRP  $999.00    Released  December, 2006
Pros
  • Fits any Nikon SLR Lens
  • Large feature set
  • Highly customizable
Cons
  • Slower top shutter speed than D70 - tops out at 1/4000 s
  • Slower flash sync than D70 - 1/200 s vs. 1/500 s
  • Bulky, even for a DSLR
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

MSRP  $800.00    Released  July, 2006
Pros
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • Includes image stabilization
  • Has an anti-dust system
Cons
  • Noisy Shutter
  • Noisy image above ISO400
  • Unable to write to more than 2500 files (using 16GB CF, error msg shows after 2500+ images on flash card)
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1.  avatar Omar said:

I rarely ever take pictures with the old point-and-shoot lying around, but still, when I see these new releases and start reading about the DSLRs I get so pumped and hyped up. It just be so cool holding this great camera taking excellent pictures. I know in reality I'd never use more than 1% of what this camera offers. But darn if it doesn't look super sweet!
Aug 25, 2006 12:08pm
2.  avatar thesimpleleaf said:

My father in law just got one, and it is amazing. I'm so tempted.....perhaps one of these days I'll make an impulse purchase.
Feb 23, 2007 10:04am
3.  avatar thesimpleleaf said:

and i did.
Feb 25, 2007 11:24am
4.  avatar Omar said:

Well that was quick! If you have a flickr account or other place you put up your photography please share. I have to say I'm quite jealous.
Feb 25, 2007 12:44pm
5.  avatar Whipdaddy said:

I am doing some research into a DSLR for xmas for myself from Santa (aka the family). This camera seems to be the best bang for the buck. Can any suggest any other Canon DSLR I should be considering? I will be mainly using it to take photos of cars, inside, outside, and on a track.
Nov 24, 2007 10:22pm
6.  avatar Erik said:

I've added some competitors. It's main, direct competitor is the Nikon D80 with very similar specs, features, and price. It came out at about the same time as well. At first glance, I think I'd go for the D80 because of it's speed and feature set. It is faster than the Rebel XTi and has spot metering.
Nov 25, 2007 12:41pm
7.  avatar Erik said:

Oh, and I recommend checking out the flickr camera finder page for each. I've added links to them on both reports. You can look at a ton of actual photos taken with these cameras. The EOS 400D and D80 are two of the most popular cameras in the world, and I'm sure you'd be happy with either of them. :)
Nov 25, 2007 12:44pm
8.  avatar Whipdaddy said:

Thanks for the helpful information, I went and read all the reviews you listed under "external links" and spoke to a couple friends with the XTi as well as the D80, and ended up getting the XTi in Detroit for ~$800 USD taxes included (with a bag and 4 gig Lexas high speed memory card).

I have a Canadian Canon brochure from last winter 2006, and the price of the XTi was $1100 CAD +tax. They seem to have taken a huge ($300) price drop over the last year. Bonus for me, timing couldn't have be more perfect!

Nov 28, 2007 8:53am
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fractalhorizon

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January 8, 2009
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Pros

  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms
  • Improved and easier interface
  • Incredible improvements compared to the previous model (Canon EOS 350d)

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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fractalhorizon prefers Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi over Sony Alpha DSLR-A100, Nikon D80
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Erik

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November 25, 2007
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Pros

  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms

Cons

  • No spot metering
  • No programmable Auto ISO

Comments

"I've added some competitors. It's main, direct competitor is the Nikon D80 with very similar specs, features, and price. It came out at about the same time as well. At first glance, I think I'd go for the D80 because of it's speed and feature set. It is faster than the Rebel XTi and has spot metering."
"Oh, and I recommend checking out the flickr camera finder page for each. I've added links to them on both reports. You can look at a ton of actual photos taken with these cameras. The EOS 400D and D80 are two of the most popular cameras in the world, and I'm sure you'd be happy with either of them. :)"

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Erik prefers Nikon D80 over Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi
Erik prefers Canon EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi over Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
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November 24, 2008
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  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms
  • Improved and easier interface

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Artesios

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March 30, 2007
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  • Improved and easier interface
  • Incredible improvements compared to the previous model (Canon EOS 350d)

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Rhuey46

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January 13, 2009
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  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms

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July 12, 2008
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  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms

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Crocell

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December 13, 2007
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  • Improved and easier interface

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Whipdaddy

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November 28, 2007
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Pros

  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"I am doing some research into a DSLR for xmas for myself from Santa (aka the family). This camera seems to be the best bang for the buck. Can any suggest any other Canon DSLR I should be considering? I will be mainly using it to take photos of cars, inside, outside, and on a track."
"

Thanks for the helpful information, I went and read all the reviews you listed under "external links" and spoke to a couple friends with the XTi as well as the D80, and ended up getting the XTi in Detroit for ~$800 USD taxes included (with a bag and 4 gig Lexas high speed memory card).

I have a Canadian Canon brochure from last winter 2006, and the price of the XTi was $1100 CAD +tax. They seem to have taken a huge ($300) price drop over the last year. Bonus for me, timing couldn't have be more perfect!

"
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rtheet

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November 25, 2007
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  • EOS Integrated Cleaning System to Reduce, Repel, and Remove dust from camera mechanisms

Cons

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