Canon EOS 400D with 18-55 and 55-200mm lens Reviews: Digital SLR Camera

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Ease of use	8.7
Image quality	9.1
Features	8.8
Build Quality	8.8
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	9.0

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Sam, Bristol first digital slr

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: ease of use, quality of photot, speed of multi shoot, battery life
Bad points:: none so far

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Apr 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: A nice, comfortable camera with enough features to keep me happy.
Bad points:: Expensive lenses.

Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 May 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: The quality is really good and it is easy to use, straight forward it is nice small and compact.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 25 May 2008

Lewis, Isle of Man recent convert from compactcamera

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, good quality, good battery life. Great!
Bad points:: No Live View

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 23 May 2008

Keith, Paignton, Devon Amature Extreme Sports Photographer

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Very easy to use. This is my first SLR and it has been a breeze to use and get to know all of the features. My images have improved with using this camera, and its very useful being able to shoot in RAW and edit in Adobe Photoshop CS3
Bad points:: The one bad point that i feel i should rise is the very basic manual. I am quite lucky that i also bought a Canon 400D handbook with it.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Apr 2008

Mike, Barry

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Canon quality; easy to change ISO and regular settings during a shoot.
Bad points:: Doesn't have any

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Jun 2008

Paulek, Manchester Spotter

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Reviewer left no comment
Bad points:: Standard Lens

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 01 Jun 2008

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Product Features

Camera Type	SLR
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.1

Optical zoom ratio	1
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	1
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	No
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	Compact Flash
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	No
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	510
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/30
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	94.2x126.5x65
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	Yes
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3888x2592
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-5.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	58
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
Max. Aperture Lens 2	f4.5-5.6
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 2	52
Built-in flash	Yes

Release date	38972
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	9.4

Width in mm	126.5

Depth in mm	6.5

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	Yes

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Manufacturer's Description

Make the world your playground with the EOS 400D. 10.1 Megapixels of superior CMOS resolution and Canon’s Integrated Cleaning System deliver the EOS hallmark of crisp, clean images, shot after shot.

Features

10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor
EOS Integrated Cleaning System
2.5" LCD
9-point wide-area AF
Picture Styles
DIGIC II
3fps with up to 27 frame burst
DPP RAW image processing software
Compact and lightweight
EF/EF-S lens and EX Speedlite flash compatible

Make it your playground.

Quality
The EOS 400D’s 10.1 Megapixel sensor employs the same outstanding CMOS image quality advantage of its big brothers in the professional EOS 1 range. Super sensitive in low light and virtually noise free, CMOS is also fast and power efficient.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
For consistently pristine results, a complete dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the EOS 400D’s sensor spotless. A combination of technologies reduces, repels and removes dust and includes a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes dust from the sensor with each power on.

Large bright LCD
Reviewing your work is a delight with the super bright 2.5" 230k pixel display – nearly twice the size of the EOS 350D. Photos feel crisper, richer and more saturated, while a 160Ã‚Â° viewing angle makes for easy at-a-glance checking and sharing.

Faster, longer
Shoot at 3 fps for continuous bursts of up to 27 large JPEG images (10 RAW): like shooting a whole roll of film in a single burst.

Picture Style
Switching between Picture Style presets is like being able to change film mid-roll to achieve different colour response and Black & White effects. Sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation are individually adjustable.

High precision 9-point wide-area AF
Select from one of nine fixed focusing points across the scene for fast, accurate focusing – even with off-centre subjects and ‘rule-of-thirds’ compositions.

DIGIC II
This tiny super-computer renders colours with precision, accuracy and speed. Fast and power efficient, DIGIC II also delivers instant 0.2 second start up time.

Digital Photo Professional (DPP) software
Included in the box, DPP provides high-speed RAW image processing.

Lightweight and compact
Protecting the camera is a tough, durable casing that also keeps weight down to just 510 grams.

EF lenses and accessories
The EOS 400D is compatible with all of the more than 60 EF and EF-S lenses and all EX Series Speedlite flash units. E-TTL II passes data such as focal length and distance information from compatible EF lenses to the Speedlites for consistently accurate flash exposures.

Connectivity
Video Out allows TV screen review. Fast data transfer comes standard with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

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