ComputerActive - 2/7/2007 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and writes, “Although a tad expensive when compared to recent 10-megapixel digital cameras, some keen street deals make the well-crafted E-400 a more appetising prospect for amateurs wanting to join the D-SLR boom.”
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Canon EOS 400D
CNET Australia - 2/5/2007 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and they write, “Photos we took with the 400D looked stunning; colours were reproduced accurately; and images were crisp and clear. Using the telephoto lens at 300mm, we noticed a lot of blurriness caused by camera shake in our pictures — using a tripod helped considerably.”
Shutterbug - 2/1/2007 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and they write, “When compared to the more expensive 8-megapixel EOS 30D, the EOS Digital Rebel XTi is quite competitive. It’s equipped with most of the same amenities but provides higher resolution, a larger LCD screen plus the anti-dust features. Even so, the larger, heavier 30D may be preferred by serious photographers. That prosumer-grade camera provides extra amenities that some will definitely appreciate: a larger/brighter viewfinder with higher magnification, more rugged construction, faster 5 fps Drive mode, white balance selection in degrees Kelvin, spot metering, and a PC cord socket for studio flash systems.”
MacWorld - 1/30/2007 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and they write, “As with the XT, the XTi yields excellent image quality, with very little noise up through ISO 400, and minimal noise at ISO 800 through 1,600, the maximum speed available. An increase in resolution can sometimes result in noisy photos, but Canon has managed to increase the resolution on the XTi’s sensor without increasing the noise. As such, the extra two megapixels are welcome, and provide much more output and cropping flexibility.”
DigiCamReview - 1/25/2007 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and they write, “The Canon 400D Digital SLR is a great digital camera. It feels very comfortable in hand, and produces very natural pictures with little noise and rich pleasing colours. This camera is very easy to use (in auto mode), and would definitely suit an amateur who wants to become a professional. The camera offers excellent battery life, with very good controls and good build quality. Professional photographers might want to compare the camera with other DSLR cameras before purchase, as some may find the camera’s features and options slightly limiting. The Canon EOS 400D with kit lens is available for around £479 making this camera good value for money and a great quality Digital SLR.”
Megapixel - 1/18/2007 - thinks the kit lens is not up to the camera’s capabilities of the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi They continue to write, “Positives: 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.”
HardwareZone - 1/16/2007 - has reviewed the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and writes, “As for performance, the Canon 400D commands a slight edge by having better noise suppression. Photo details and color reproduction on the 400D are also commendable. End of the day, the three cameras are inseparable where imaging performance is concerned. Making a pick in our opinion is really down to personal preference because all three cameras have their own strengths and weaknesses. Furthermore, with the availability of the Olympus E400 and Pentax K10D formally announced, deciding which 10-megapixel DSLR to invest is all but more challenging than ever.”
JoeDecker - 12/29/2006 - has an extensive review the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and he writes - “Seeing is believing, and at this point I’d be more than happy to use the XTi as a backup camera for my own landscape work, or even the only camera when weight was an issue (long hikes, etc.) I’d still likely edge toward my 1Ds II for critical wildlife work, not because of the high-ISO performance of the XTi (which is downright excellent) but because of the relatively slower focusing, but it’s not a bad performer even there. At a price point near $700, you can color me quite impressed.”
