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Canon Digital Rebel XTi / Canon 400D (Body Only)
Canon Digital Rebel XTi / Canon 400D (Body Only)
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HQ Grade: A-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"A Fantastic Way to Step Up!"
  • 5 out of 5
"Canon for life."
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Canon Digital Rebel XTi / Canon 400D (Body Only) Reviews

  • 4.59 out of 5

Rating: 4.59 of 5
(1319 user reviews)

Canon 400D Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 5 out of 5
A Fantastic Way to Step Up! (Eric Beaulieu - 7/6/08)

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... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon for life. (Erika - 6/23/08)

I got this camera as a late birthday present and I love it. Great indoors and outdoors. Sunny or cloudy. I'm tired of the people... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great pictures at great price (michael - 5/31/08)

this camera is great! im just a kid but I am pretty good at photography and this camera makes me much beeter. the camera is... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Taking A Digital Photography Course (Fabio Arenas - 11/21/07)

The best camera I've owned. It even made me focus in taking a course in digital photography to take advantage of all its great features!read more

  • 5 out of 5
Makes anyone a professional! (Susan - 11/1/07)

When I usually go out and buy expensive things, I get the 2nd day doubt when I think about returning it.....but not with this camera. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Awesome camera (Robert de Castro - 10/23/07)

This is a great camera for the beginner and PRO alike.It takes a little time to learn all the great features it has but the... read more

  • 4 out of 5
New toy for old timer (Jim Owen - 9/22/07)

Just got my 400D about 2-3 months ago, but so far I love it. I started in photography as a hobby about 1970 and was... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Startrails: Spots everywhere (Frannie Bergh - 8/28/07)

I was shooting startrail 3 nights ago. The shutter was open for 6000 seconds and depth of field was 5,6. After downloading it on my... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon Xti (Brenda - 8/21/07)

I received my Canon Xti last week. I had really been going back and forth trying to choose the Nikon D40 or the Canon Xti. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Ranking - why I chose this over Nikon D40i (Zaki Rizvi - 8/8/07)

Lets face it, this camera costs a bit more than the Nikon D40x (about $100 US more) but is ranked with high end Prosumer camera's... read more

  • 5 out of 5
BEST! Pick this over XT! (ChiChi Allen - 5/20/07)

I have owned a film SLR and numerous point and shoot digital cameras and this camera is by far the best ever!

If you are... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great camera. (Jason - 5/3/07)

Recently upgraded to this camera from my Olympus point and shoot cam.

I'm in love. Defiantely one of the clearest pictures i've ever seen.

Some... read more

  • 4 out of 5
astrophotography (Gilles frenette - 4/7/07)

finally had some clear skies,tried it on my favorite nebulea,and voila, more then I expected.
Awesome,hope I can figure out all the setting,before the next... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Tool For SLR Beginners (harry - 4/4/07)

Even with kit lens 18-55mm i still can captured crispy and sharp image. It depends on how we uses it. Mostly i used M mode... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Best camera ever made for this price (ilgiz erkin - 4/2/07)

Perfect focusing very detailed and sharp picture.Many feature.Compare with the others very light.Excellent software free.What can I say more..read more

  • 5 out of 5
Reviews are personal opinions - consider writer's experience, technical knowledge and enthusiasm (Miles Nassah - 3/27/07)

The conclusion first— the Canon 400D/Rebel XTi/Digital Kiss is an excellent camera, well-positioned in price, features, looks and performance.

Okay, this will be a long... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Canon is where it's at! (Tony Trusty II - 3/25/07)

Having used Pentax and Nikon film cameras when I started and then going to Canon film before digital; I can tell you digital has built... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera (Finch Arakawa - 3/16/07)

Just got it, had to shoot for the high school play, using the stage lights which were dark to harsh lighting conditions I managed to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Tickled Pink (Brian Brown - 3/11/07)

I've waited a long time for this camera. I own a Pentax ME Super (Film) Camera and a Toshiba PDR-5300 (Digital P&S). I upgraded to... read more

  • 1 out of 5
DARK UNDEREXPOSED PHOTOGRAPHS (fivesjohns - 3/11/07)

Having owned this camera since launch it is possibly the worst camera I have ever had pleasure to use. The exposure is awful and photographs... read more

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