Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi overview

[mrperrybmx165]

this camera is soo good my dad has it in that colour i love it

[sajdsjdsjkgds]

can the 400d be used to video?

[mrperrybmx165]

@sajdsjdsjkgds nope

[picaticatara]

im getting a kit for only $300 dollars tomorrow

[ChromeBoarder]

@picaticatara Does it film? and if so what quility.

[picaticatara]

@ChromeBoarder nope and there is no live view either but i got plenty other good video cameras anyway. the bracketing mode is three shots not five for hdr timelapse

[ChromeBoarder]

@picaticatara Alright I'm going to get the Cannon T1i then...

[spicmanz]

anyone help

you think the xti would hold up in concert, audio wise.

or should i just focus on getting the pictures.

[MaxWibier]

I've bought it for 200€ is it cheap?

PS: i bought it today.

[DanielandCodyFB]

Does this shoot video?

[CnJClips]

@DanielandCodyFB nope

[jameloo1]

@DanielandCodyFB Nope

[Ashtiany2]

I'm looking to buy a DSLR soon. On a very tight budget so would you recommend this or the Sony A200?? :)

[rensper]

Which one is better Sony a290 or Canon eos 400d?

[lisalilsmartass]

you said 10MP to 8MP is not that big of a difference - what about between 10MP and 12MP?

[CnJClips]

@lisalilsmartass it means a much bigger picture and therefore more detail if that helps

[BramowitchIII]

Why did you stop making videoreviews? Showing samples isn't as good as a real videoreview!

[cameralabs]

@BramowitchIII Sadly not enough viewers on yt supported me financially. ?This is my job and i need to pay the bills. So most of my new reviews are at cameralabs only. btw, this one was my first video, so isn't very goodf!

[100Unrealproductions]

would this camera be better than a nikon 40d

[xEvvieAteYourMomx]

would you suggest this for a starting photographer?

[DjRyanBeeden]

Is this camera worth it for the money! :)?

[GOBbluthagain]

please gordon do a video review of the canon 60d and nikon d3100 ... its been too long since your last review here on youtube.

[TheZacharyWeekend]

I have a Canon EOS 400d but what is that Rebel Xti? What are the differents ?

[Ishcoa]

@TheZacharyWeekend

They're the same thing, but in North America, it's called the Rebel XTi, and in other parts of the world it's called the EOS 400d. Canon tends to do that with their cameras. One name for North America, then another name for the other countries.

[porgy08]

@Ishcoa thanks mate, appreciate the clarification.

[930alpha]

Phil Collins ??????

[dlegeant77]

thinking of buying one soon on ebay

[adynik]

did you recomand me to buy this camera second hand ?

[newgone]

I've got this camera on ebay and now there is a white line in the middle of the LCD and prints. When viewing the photos on my computer the line is black.

Any help would be great. thank you

[helgenx]

Gordon owns with cameras. Keep up the awesome work Gord'.

[xXxmidgexXx]

Gordon seems somewhat hyper in this video. xD no offense intended.

[cameralabs]

@xXxmidgexXx None taken! This was my very first video review on YT, so I was still finding my feet! Notice how it's also just one long take!

[xXxmidgexXx]

@cameralabs Hehe. Comparing this to your review on the 550D/t2i, I can definitely tell that you have dramatically improved in your reviewing skills. Keep up the good work!

Best Regards.

[krizem]

@xXxmidgexXx He seems very Chilled to me, not hyper at all

[deffsoul222]

im planning to get my very first dsl camera and i have no idea which one to get. Any suggestions?

[kosmas915]

should i buy the xsi for full price xti for 650 from my buddy? any input would be a huge help. thanks

[belliboo]

I love my xti i bought it second hand and its great !!!!

[RiverJH14]

nice reiview, watch my review in the video response

[porphyrix]

you're pretty cool

[RiverJH95]

should i get this or a canon sx20 is

[HelloNewYorkCity]

@RiverJH95 never get bridge cameras, they are like slr's but don't offer the speed. what kind of camera offers near instant shutter lag? an slr. the xti is rather old, maybe you should get the t1i or the xsi.

[RiverJH95]

thanks but the only reason i had a chance to get a xti was because my dad got an t1i and he gave me a chance for his old one, i took the xti, im glad i did

[themilkclub]

Does this camera take video?

[simplexalarms]

no.

[Ps3Freaky]

hello ther i want to buy this camera but does it have's a acco and does it have a chip to set the photo's on it and i this a good camera to buy it ?

( it's gonna be my furst camera so what do you think ) i hope to her it from you

greats martijn

[navymmw]

Hey, I get a small rattle inside the camera whenever I slightly shake it, however the camera still functions 100% so I do not know what is wrong.

[JWK35]

that shake is the pop up flash rails (you'l know what i mean if you put the flash up)

its not a fault, this happens on every one (i have a 400d with the slight rattle)

[N6600]

wow! comparing gordon's much recent vid tours to this particular one, i'd say gordon has improved the way he presents vid tours nowadays. nice job!

[cameralabs]

Well this was my very first video review, so it is a bit rough! Hopefully the lastest ones are a bit of an improvement!

[N6600]

yeah, i'm a big fan of your canon eos 50d and 40d, as well as the nikon d40 and d90 vid tour. not only a bit, gordon, but a lot of improvements! hopefully someday, you'll get the chance to creat a vid tour of some top end dslrs (canon eos 1d mark 4 or nikon d3)

[blackmarshallxp]

actually this is a mid range canon DSLR....have one...still an amateur...

[terrycw]

I'm looking at this camera as my first SLR (I've had really nice Sony Cybershots up until now, and an old Sigma AS300 35mm). The one I'm looking at comes along with a Sigma 18-50mm lens as well. Pricing is around $400. Do you think this would be a good value? I can't afford the newer cameras - but want to learn the true manual side of photography and want to take alot of nature shots, and macro shots. Appreciate any assistance. Thanks

[JWK35]

if you want to do low level/locked on a tripod macro shots i think "live view" will be a big benefit to you. that is if you can find a model cheap enough with one on :)

[r31ncarnat3d]

Eh, I'm not a big fan of live view. One of the biggest points of a DSLR camera over a point-and-shoot in my opinion is the immersion that the viewfinder gives you. Switching to the LCD screen seems extremely counter-productive for me, and IMO if you need live view you're better off with a P&S.

[Ishcoa]

@r31ncarnat3d

I like my viewfinder, but LV is pretty good. When I do stop motion videos, I find that LV is very useful.

[thelixir715]

@Ishcoa for macro too

[hockeylover93]

this camera is great to start off with

i started off with this and its great for capturing moments and its battery life lasts longer so i dont need to pack my battery charger when i go on hikes

[cockeyeronic]

just bought this camera off aqn old friend virtually brand new for 150....cheap as chips..good camera

[akasunanosasori01]

should I go with this one or the nikon d60 ?

[richkief]

this one! I have this camera and it is so fun to use and takes great pics.

[akasunanosasori01]

ty I just recived it with the 430 EX II and I just love it :D

[boyskickash]

do you have a review on the older version of this?

[cameralabs]

You mean the 350D / XT? Yes, at cameralabs . com - check the reviews section.

[ditlev007]

is it easy to use? ill buy a camera for first time so i need one there is easy to use

[connorVsimon]

does it have video?

[cameralabs]

no it doesn't

[kickz2quick]

thanks for the review cameralabs!

it really helped.

[thedinho64]

Hej,

what type of memory does it use?

is it a sd card?

thanks

[cameralabs]

nah, it's compact flash.

[presnillajones]

i got the xsi over the xti. I don't think the live view is a gimmick, it's really useful for when your shooting in awkward angels, but you are right, i rarely use it.

[samrammstein13]

I got a used 400D body for £240 and bought a Sigma 18-125mm lens for £110. :D

[uphillcastle]

can you change the native resolution of files to say 1280 x 720 ?/

[cmrocks81]

I'm planning on getting an XTi, but I'm not sure whether to get the black one or the silver one. Some people told me the silver one looks too much like plastic. I don't know...

[elektromixer]

i got the black one ... and it looks way more professional than the silver one!

[IntensePizza]

Canons Silver cameras are flat out ugly (but you could actually get one cheaper on websites like ebay bc people want the black ones.)

[lupertoagente001]

hey whats the price of the black one?

[IntensePizza]

I think this is the OLD rebel xti.

[boltsbitches]

im getting a 400d second hand for $480 australian.... any good?

[presnillajones]

how big of a disadvantage is it not to be able to do liveview?

[gerv8]

you'll barely take advantage of liveview... it's just a gimmick nobody uses...

[Cr4zYH3aD]

Heck, some old people still shoot with film camera.

A DSLR body is good for a looooong time. I'd say 7 years or maybe more.

Quality Lenses and flash is the promary thing to get.

The only reason to get a newer body is because of one thing: Less noise at high ISO.

But if you shoot in plain sunlight or have IS lenses and a Tripod, then even a 30D,300D,400D, will do

[Cr4zYH3aD]

Plus, the Nikon has one big advantage: No noise at high iso.

But anyway, I love my xti. I'm planning to save my money for a 5D Mark II or buy stuff for my xti suchs as lenses etc.

If you think about it, There's no big difference between a 30D/300D/400D and recent cameras (i'm talking about 1000-1500$).

High ISO Noise: Still have it

Slow Burst: Still have it

Megapixels: Now at 15, but that's no big differences.

I think the DSLR market has not evolved that much for all the cash they ask

[Cr4zYH3aD]

almost three years old, but I still like mine. I don't have the money to change, let alone get a 5d mark ii.

The best thing you can do is buy an xti and get a good lenses and a flash.

Getting expansive body with poor lenses is not recommanded at all.

It also has the same af sensor as the 30D, which is good.

Personally, I would not buy a 1000-2000$ camera body every 2 years.

[wittmann]

i have a 400d however im upgrading to a canon 50d soon

[kennydruh]

so does this have autofocus? D:

please someone tell me.

[cameralabs]

Yes, all modern cameras have AF. This particular model is almost three years old now though, so you may want to visit the best buys section at cameralabs . com to find out the best ones available right now.

[kennydruh]

well i have a limit of $600 for a camera :/

i really don't know what would be good..

i mean i want a new one but many of those are out of my range..

[cameralabs]

There's several in the budget DSLR category within your price.

[shledron]

Can get a 2nd hand 40D + 50mm f1.8 lens with that money.

[Atte000]

Yeah but in your "best buys" selection for budget dSLRs you got nikon d40 its also 3 years old, and why 1000d over 400d?

Im just wondering if the 400d still would be a good pick as a first dSLR year 2009.

[photographyman101]

im wanna get 20d

[joyx81]

better is eos 450d

[totin24]

why cant you see the pic on the lcd screan b4 you take the photo? is that how they are?

[JBravo920]

The screen is used to show all the settings that are used in the picture being taken. You get very used to looking through the actual viewfinder quickly. I actually find myself raising my girlfriends point and shoot to my eye trying to take a picture, of course it doesn't have a viewfinder though, just the LCD, haha. So I kind of look like an idiot with a regular point and shoot.

[SteU4IA]

I find my self doing the exact same thing with my girl friends camera as well. Funny you brought that up.

[mutantenemy2008]

If you wanna do that look for a camera with "live view" good if youre taking pics at a music gig and so on.

[AnIolar]

Why is vignetting so bad on Canon cameras when using zoom? Nearly every shot I see on the web with vignetting is taken with a Canon (even the expensive ones)! I have a SX110-IS. No problem with vignetting until I tilt the camera up to include a clear or white sky! Can even see it appearing on the LCD!

[AvisSpes]

vignetting is more of a problem with lenses not the camera bodies. it doesnt matter if you have a 1ds mk3, if you have a crappy lens youre gonna get crappy pictures

[AnIolar]

Thanks - make a bit of sense. Had no problem like this with my lower spec' Panasonic though!

[Spruceboy1]

Could anyone tell me the diffferance between the XTi and the 400D or are they the same thing? Sorry, I am new to photography! Thanks!

[cameralabs]

They're the same thing - don't I mention this in the video?

[misslieyuk]

In USA this range is called Canon Rebel.

And in the UK it's called Canon EOS.

So for this model:

USA = Canon Rebel XTI

UK = Canon EOS 400D

[sunrunnerpei]

Not quite. They are both Canon EOS models. In the UK it's the Canon EOS 400D and in North America it's the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi.

[CozmoNz]

Also known as the Canon EOS Kiss Digital X in Japan :) (The item I use)

[juancho9994]

great product

[Andyilmatto]

Great overview on this camera, great vid!

[IdiotsGon3Wild]

You sound tired/angry.

[ThomGFX]

he does in his older videos

[WTFitchbay]

What is this camera compared and/or in competition with/to?

[LMdAkId]

i really need your help .. im stuck between a nikon d60 and canon xti .. can you tell me know pros and cons between the two .. and

which would you prefer ??

thanks in advance !!

[cameralabs]

Check out the verdict page of my Nikon D60 review at cameralabs . com - it compares them. Also check out the best buys section for reviews of more recent models...

[veraology]

i have the standard lens to this camera - Do you recommend any settings to capturing "the eye" i tried using macro -- but that doesn't give me the results i want .. =] Thanks in advance.

[cameralabs]

Do you mean a close-up of a human eye? Feel free to post on the cameralabs forum, but tell us how your current results aren't working out.

[veraology]

Yes human eye. =]

[PunkyBuddha]

can i ask, i don't know what to buy canon 400d or 40d , the price is different ... can you tell me which the best camera is, 400d or 40d ?

[cameralabs]

They're completely different cameras - the 400D is an older entry-level model, whereas the 40D is a semi-pro model; you may also want to compare the 450D and 1000D as these are Canon's newer budget models. I can't spend much time on Youtube, but I'd recommend reading the reviews for all the models you're interested in at cameralabs . com first (especially the verdict pages), and if you have any more Qs, feel free to ask in the cameralabs forums... Our best buys section is also worth looking at!

[2pacbiggie4334]

go for the xs or the xsi. those are the best choices for beginner-intermediate

[kathleenvieira]

i'm really considering this as my first DSLR camera. i'm a make up artist, so it's important that i get crisp portrait / close up shots. do you think the kit lens is a good lens for portraits? or do your recommend any other lenses for portraits?

[cameralabs]

The kit lens is ok, but pretty basic. See our Canon kit lens group test at cameralabs . com for comparisons against better zooms. A great and affordable other option is just a 50mm lens - feel free to discuss your options in the Canon section of the cameralabs forums, but be sure to tell us your budget.

[muse182182]

im gonna get a nikon D80 or a Cannon eos 400d what do u guys recomend

[cameralabs]

I'd recommend checking out the 10 Megapixel group test in the reviews section at cameralabs . com as I've compared them in detail there. Also check out our best buys section, as both those models are older ones now...

[vanillasky1122]

Which is better?EOS400d or Nikon D80?im planning to buy DSLR and cant decide what to buy. Thanks

[vamphunte]

400D ^^

i use it 4 my school im a pro photograpther and i recomend the 400D

17-85 lens is the best ^^

[vkotis]

i use the 400d as well. i think its a pretty good camera even though its dubbed an "entry level" camera. the 18-250mm lens complements it well too.

[joyork]

How can you be a "pro" photographer when you're only 15?

And the 17-85 is an ok lens - certainly not "the best" by any means.

[vamphunte]

lol 2 years of education at on of the besy schools in belgium

[phenenoneum]

mine does not take pictures when it is on a table

[katiamalta]

Hi, I have some particles on the inside viewfinder, it is possible to clean it? thanks

[mayer4ever]

Im new into photography and i am stuck between buying the Sony A200 DSLR and the Canon ES0 400D...which one do you think is better?

[cameralabs]

Check out the verdict page of our Sony S200 review at cameralabs . com - I've compared them there...

[oiala]

in terms of optics, which one is better?

the Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi or the Panasonic dmc-fz50?

[LOLOLMONKEY]

Would you personally prefer this over the Pentax K200d? I'm torn and would very much appreciate your advice on the matter.

Though both have cons and pros,I'd just like an outsider's opinion.

[cameralabs]

The 400D / XTi has been replaced by the 1000D / XS and at a higher level, the 450D /. XSi. Check out the verdict pages of our K200D and Canon XS /1000D reviews at cameralabs . com to compare them!

[JustYourAverageNick]

he sounds mad in this video (compared to his others)

[cameralabs]

Give me a break! It was my first one!

[GLXLR]

You went sort of fast in this video, but I still LOVE all your videos. Great job Gordon!

[seanbeckett]

how much is the canon 400d? and is it good for sport photography? thanks, and a good review

[electricc]

From your experience which would you buy: the Nikon D60 or the Digital Rebel XTi?

[cameralabs]

Check out the results and verdict pages of our D60 review at cameralabs . com to compare them...

[ShugarCube11]

How well is this camera with macro? Im going to be getting it soon and soon after a tamron 90mm lens but until I get that lens, how well is the macro?

[cameralabs]

Do you mean how good is the kit lens for macro? It's ok, but not designed for it - check out the Canon kit lens group test at cameralabs . com to see how it compares - make sure you have a look at all the results pages!

[salsad]

i have just got this camera and i have notice the lens is the best - what would you recommend to replace the standard kit lens....any help appreciated - thanks

[cameralabs]

No problem - check out the Canon kit lens group test at cameralabs . com - you'll find it in the lens section.

[07Patty]

From your experience which cameras would you remcommend?

This camera (Canon EOS 400D) or the Olympus E520?

Thanks.

[cameralabs]

The E-520 is much better featured with built-in IS and live view. It would be more fair to compare it against the Canon 1000D /. XS. See our preview of the latter at cameralabs . com for more details...

[07Patty]

thanks cameralabs. your reviews are very detailed and very well produced.

Thanks!

[scandalordie]

is there a difference between a 400d and a rebel xti???????

[cameralabs]

Nope, they're the same camera. it's called the 400D in Europe and the XTi in North America.

[yomi1896]

It's quite odd seeing a camera in silver. But i like it.

[aggitann]

I'm currently shopping for a camera and am using your reviews and website as a bases for...reviews(research...somet­hing..I donno)...so I've seen a few of the video's and you don't seem nearly as chipper in this one as you do in the others. Bad day?

[cameralabs]

Well spotted! This was actually my very first video review, so that's why it's a bit rough! And done all in one take! Check out the one for the 450D / XSi to see the current style!

[aggitann]

Actually I've already watched and read your review of the 450D, that review sold me on it, I should be getting it sometime soon. I'm looking for a lense and 'll use your reviews for those too.

[rodrigozc81]

hi! your review videos are great.. thank you so much. i have a question for u: i'm lookin for a dslr, i have two in mind.. the nikon d40 and this one, the canon 400d... i've research the two of them but i can't decide yet... i consider myself more than a begginer user, but not much like a profesional one.. like in between.. people said to me that the canon 400d has more potencial for intermediate users like me... can you help me?

[cameralabs]

Hi, check out the verdict page of our Nikon D40 review at cameralabs . com to compare them!

[daddydamo]

Whats the best way to take photos of the moon with this camera?  Can it attach to a telescope for star pics? Any examples?

[cameralabs]

Have a look at our 40D astrophotography video...

[farazahmed82]

Hi, I just bought a cannon rebel xti which came with efs 18-55mm lens. I want to upgrade the camera so I can take pictures with blurr background. Which lens do you prefer to have a good blurr back ground?

Thanks

[cameralabs]

First, head over to our sister site dslrtips . com as we have a tutorial on achieving this effect. You might be able to get the effect you want with your existing lens. Otherwise go for one with a small f-number, and the cheapest for the Canon would be the 50mm f1.8.

[tofuboy003]

Thank you very much CameraLabs, I just purchased one today, before I had all Point and Shoots, like the Canon S3, but I'm really starting to get into it, so thanks much for this walkthrough.

[cameralabs]

Glad to help! Check out our sister site dslrtips . com for tutorials and guides to using your DSLR!

[decoamarelo]

You could speak a little slower. I don't understand so much English!

[navymmw]

something that may help you is you can download this video with a ripper from the internet and then play it in WMV or some other player and play it in a slower mode. I hope that helps you.

[decoamarelo]

thanks, navymmw!

[TheWhiteSupremacy]

Kit lens vs Kit lens...The Rebel XTi is INFERIOR to the Nikon D40 by a mile,made some comparissons here and there,The XTi will only deliver superior results if you use midrange to top of the line Canon lenses...Built in sensor cleaning? LAME,JUST A MARKETTING GIMMICK,NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO SHAKE EVERY DUST.

So if you are going to plunge in the DSLR world,go the NIKON route...that extra cash that you save from buying a D40 will entitle you to buy a kick-ass Nikkor lense

[avrillavigneissexy]

Hi again,what camera would you recomend?

Canon 400d, or a Nikon D40?

Please reply!

(aiden)!

XX

[cameralabs]

Hi Aiden, we can discuss this in the Buying a new camera section of the cameralabs forum... But first read the verdict page of our D40 review as this compares their features...

[avrillavigneissexy]

O.k thank you so much for helping me!

[DaBoyAlexxx]

Canon 400d my friend! FTW!!!

[avrillavigneissexy]

Thank you soo much

[madthomas419]

I am starting a home based photography business. I am totally undecided on what digital SLR to purchase. I have an old canon 35mm ae-1 prog. that was passed down to me from my grandfather. I am planning on trading it in on a new digital SLR, and I think the canon xt-i is my 1st choice. Any suggestions for professional photos, yet budget friendly digital SLR?

[cameralabs]

I'd recommend checking out our DSLR Best Buys section at Cameralabs . com, then if you have any more Qs, feel free to post on the Cameralabs forum!

[Moondust6]

So Gordon how do i clean dust off of the light sensor?

[cameralabs]

We have a workshop which shows you how at cameralabs . com - you can find it in the features section.

[HelloNewYorkCity]

The best brands:

SLRs: Nikon

Point and shoot: Canon

Camcorders: Sony

[looneyloey]

Gordon, the XTI doesn't have SPOT METERING right? is this a disadvantage? what are the cons and pros of having this? thanks. :)

[cameralabs]

It doesn't have it, but the new 450D / XSi does. Some pros and enthusiasts use spot metering a lot, but to be honest most people will be fine with the other metering modes. Remember if the result is too light or dark, you can always use exposure compensation to adjust - see our workshops at dslrtips . com...

thanks Gordon, the reason why I ask about spot m