Compare Prices : Canon EOS 400D - Expert Reviews

Pros: Sharp pictures, Great noise performance, Dust reduction technology

Cons: Some minor chromatic aberration issues with the default lens

Verdict: One of the best value for money D-SLRs available on the market, the 400D combines great picture quality with a comfortable build and plenty of features.

Review summary: The Canon EOS 400D remains a very good first dSLR, but ultimately a disappointing followup to the 350D, which cedes its lead to the Nikon D80.

Pros: Compact and lightweight ; fast and responsive ; intelligently designed with shooting-friendly layout

Cons: Second status LCD has been eliminated ; slow kit lens ; no spot metering ; poor exposure of backlit subjects

Pros: Compact and lightweight; fast and responsive; intelligently designed with shooting-friendly layout

Cons: Second status LCD has been eliminated; slow kit lens; no spot metering; poor exposure of backlit subjects

Verdict: The Canon EOS Rebel XTi remains a very good first dSLR, but ultimately a disappointing followup to the XT, which cedes its lead to the Nikon D80.

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Pros: Flexible 5x optical zoom ratio, Effective Image Stabilisation, Fast and quiet USM focussing motor, Polariser-friendly internal focussing, , , Bright f2.8 aperture throughout zoom range, Effective Image Stabilisation, Fast and quiet USM focusing ...

Cons: Visible light fall-off and softening in corners, Relatively expensive for specification, Lens hood not included, , Relatively expensive, Construction not 'L' standard despite price, Range shorter than cheaper EF-S 17-85mm, , Shorter zoom range ...

Review summary: The newest 10-megapixel digital camera from Canon shines-and points the way as more SLR models for the masses are on the horizon.

Verdict: A scene from my fatherhood: "No, no, no, no, no!" insists my daughter, in response to my pleas that she look into the camera. "Annika, come on," I implore. "Look over here." "Come on," says the 21-month-old girl,...