Canon EOS 400D

Please note: The Canon EOS 400D is no longer available. Please check out the Canon EOS 450D (available now) or Canon EOS 1000D (available August '08).
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Canon's grip on the entry-level digital SLR camera market has been secure since they first appeared but has recently been under attack from competition in form of the excellent Pentax K10D and Nikon D40X. On release, the EOS 400D raised the bar for entry-level dSLRs with its 10.1 megapixel resolution sensor, but Pentax and Nikon were quick to counter with equal if not better spec'd models of their own.

Whilst the Canon 400D remains a popular choice, our recommendation would be to consider the alternatives unless you have existing Canon EF/EF-S lenses or other investments in this brand. This is particularly true if you're purchasing a lens kit. The basic Canon kit lenses might get you started, but you're likely to be back for an upgrade before long.

What Canon say about the EOS 400D:
 

Stunning quality, inspired design. Creative photography has never been easier.

• 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DiG!C II for stunning professional quality photographs
• Ultra compact, light weight and super stylish design for creative picture taking fun
• Simple to use Mode Dial operation so anyone can enjoy shooting pictures like a pro
• Complete creative control options for the developing creative photographer
• Compatible with the full range of over 50 Canon EF lenses and Canon EX-series Speedlites

A Canon developed 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor and DiG!C II combine to deliver stunning professional quality photographs. The ultra compact, light weight and super stylish design includes Canon's simple to use Mode Dial for creative photography and picture taking fun.

Stunning Quality, Inspired Design
 

• Canon developed 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor delivering stunning professional quality photographs
• DiG!C II image processor offering blazingly fast operation with clean, detail rich images
• Compact, light weight and super stylish design with Mode Dial for simplicity and creative fun
• Fast and responsive 9-point AF with continuous shooting at up to 3 fps of up to 27 shots
• EOS Integrated Cleaning System providing total protection from appearance of sensor dust in images

Creative Control, When it's Needed
 

• 5 Creative Zone modes selectable with the Command Dial for complete control
• Variable sensitivity between ISO 100 to ISO 1600 offering high levels of creative flexibility
• 35-zone Evaluative metering with user selectable metering patterns for high exposure accuracy
• Extensive exposure control including AE lock, compensation and bracketing
• Extensive White Balance control including Automatic, Preset, Bracketing, Correction and Custom
• Selectable colour space options of sRGB or Adobe RGB and in-camera processing parameters

View Kit Lens:

• Canon EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 II USM (single + twin lens kit)
• Canon EF-S 75-300mm F4-5.6 III (twin lens kit)
• Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens
• Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
• Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm F4-5.6 IS USM (Enthusiast kit)
• Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (single + twin IS lens kit)
• Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens (twin IS lens kit)

What's Included:
 

• Canon EOS 400D Body (Black)
• Battery Pack NB-2LH
• Battery Charger CB-2LT
• Neck Strap EW-100DGR
• Eyecup Ef
• Camera Cover R-F-3
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU and Video Cable VC-100
• Software package (ZoomBrowser EX (Win), Image Browser (Mac), PhotoRecord (Win), PhotoStitch (Win/Mac), Remote Capture (Win/Mac), Digital Photo Professional (Win/Mac), Camera Window (Win/Mac), RAW Image Task (Win/Mac) and Arcsoft Studio (Win/Mac))

Warranty : 1-year Canon Warranty*

* Extended warranties available at time of purchase