Canon EOS 400D

Newly developed by Canon, this large CMOS sensor is at the top of its class with 10.1 million effective pixels. A wide ISO speed range and low noise are realized through innovations like redesigned microlenses and enhanced output amp performance. On-chip noise reduction automatically engages when noise is detected (“Auto”), and can be engaged for exposures of 1 sec. or longer (“On”). Also designed for the EOS 400D DIGITAL are new automatic cleaning functions that reduce dust throughout the sensor unit to assure image clarity.

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FEATURES

DIGIC II imaging engine

DIGIC II, Canon's exclusive imaging technology, processes large amounts of data from the APS-C size CMOS sensor at high speed to deliver images of exceptional definition and smooth gradations. Color reproduction is quite natural, false colors are reduced, and white balance is highly precise. This refined imaging system contributes to user-friendly operation in any lighting situation while keeping power consumption minimal.

2.5 - inch LCD

Offering improved viewing and operability, the EOS 400D DIGITAL has a 2.5-inch TFT LCD color monitor with approximately 230,000 pixels to accommodate large fonts in menus and a remarkable viewing angle of 160°. Picture quality and brightness are therefore equally maintained from almost any viewing angle — front and center or upward angle. Brightness is now yours to command in seven levels, with the highest even surpassing that of professional models. Such variable display enables easy image verification in bright outdoor settings as well as low-lit interiors, right after shooting.

User interface

New display button (“DISP.”), power lamp, Display Off Sensor, and improved information display make the EOS 400D DIGITAL more user-friendly. Replacing the previous information button, the display button verifies camera setting and shooting data. A new ON/OFF function for the button enhances operation ease while saving energy. Another energy-saving feature is the power lamp, which in a glance reveals the startup state, even when the LCD monitor is off. And if monitor glare is annoying when looking through the viewfinder, you're sure to appreciate the Display Off Sensor. Located under the eyepiece, it detects the approach of your face and turns off the LCD.

From the new mode name/icon display and battery power display format to a new camera setting screen GUI, EOS 400D DIGITAL functionality has had a comprehensive makeover to ensure every user, from amateur to professional level, can shoot with ease and maximum comfort.

9-point AF

For smooth operation and flexibility needed for creative expression, the EOS 400D DIGITAL has a 9-point AF sensor that enables fast and high-precision focus detection plus enlarged subject coverage. Convenient cross keys provide fast and easy AF point selection. For more accurate shooting and additional flexibility, focusing points are in a diamond-shaped layout with a central AF point offering cross-type focusing, regardless of lens brightness. In addition, higher precision focusing is possible when using lenses brighter than f/2.8. Such variable focusing enables quick adjustment for a variety of compositions and shooting situations.

Continuous shoting

The EOS 400D DIGITAL starts up and gets ready to shoot in just 0.2 seconds to capture photo opportunities when they arise. Accelerated image processing of DIGIC II and high-speed data reading from the CMOS sensor enable fast continuous shooting at 3 fps for a maximum of 27 shots, even in JPEG Large/Fine (10 shots in RAW). With such responsiveness and speed, the EOS 400D DIGITAL is ready when you are, to seize the moment to take the perfect shot.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System

To assure fine photo results, Canon employs dust-resistant materials and structures to dramatically reduce dust generation within the EOS 400D DIGITAL. Measures also are taken to prevent dust from adhering to the sensor due to static electricity. A remarkable new function is the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit that actually vibrates the low-pass filter to remove dust particles from it. Additionally, by targeting image data for leftover dust after cleaning, the Dust Delete Function within the bundled software can be used after shooting to remove dust spots that may remain on the captured image. For photos that are consistently distinct and clear, this dust reduction system is essential.

Self Cleaning Sensor Unit

Unwanted shadows on photos can be caused by dust that isn't actually on the sensor but on the low-pass filter (LPF) in front of it. Though cleaning can be manually selected by menu, automatic cleaning by ultrasonic vibration of the LPF is activated for about one second when the power is turned on or off. As shooting priority occurs on start-up, pressing the shutter button disables the self-cleaning operation and returns the camera to shooting mode. Dust falling off the filter during cleaning adheres to the sticky material of the retaining component at the LPF base.

Picture Style

A selection of six style settings matched to the subject or desired shooting objective is simple as choosing film for a film camera. Press the SET button while in Creative Zone modes and a Picture Style selection screen offers six presets (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome) plus three user-defined styles. Image characteristics ranging from beautiful skin tones to sepia allow you to adapt easily to shooting conditions and focus on your photographic aims.

Also assuring smooth creative control are “Picture Style files” for function expansion. Downloaded from Canon's website and registered in the EOS 400D DIGITAL via bundled software, files like “Nostalgia,” “Clear,” “Twilight,” “Emerald,” and “Autumn Hues” offer image characteristics for optimal results from rare shooting conditions.

Direct printing and data transfer

Save time and energy with the EOS 400D DIGITAL by simple connection to any Canon PictBridge-compatible printer via USB 2.0 High-Speed. Dual functionality in the Print/Share button enables direct printing and direct data transfer. For direct printing, just select the image from the playback screen, verify print settings, and press the handy button. Enhanced PictBridge functionality offers other direct print advantages like red-eye reduction and face brightening. A new PictBridge function lets you unplug the USB cable during printing once data transfer is complete. Which means you can use your camera sooner rather than later, before printing has finished.* For direct data transfer, connect the EOS 400D DIGITAL to a PC with EOS DIGITAL Solution Disk software, choose transfer items from the menu, and press the Print/Share button to download the images you like, even for desktop wallpaper.

Software and accessories

The EOS 400D DIGITAL comes bundled with the EOS DIGITAL Solution disk and applications like Digital Photo Professional (DPP) with Dust Delete Function and Zoom/Image Browser — all designed to work seamlessly for optimizing captured images and streamlining your digital workflow. DPP 2.2 for EOS 400D DIGITAL offers new advantages. The software now uses dust delete data of an image to locate specified dust spots and automatically erase them for crisp and clean photos. RGB Tone Curve Assist Function has an enhanced high mode. Last but not least, noise reduction settings are expanded to include JPEG images as well as RAW. These are among Canon's solutions for finished photos that satisfy your aim.

EOS 400D DIGITAL also lets you make the most of advanced Canon technology and its compatibility with over 50 EF lenses that pair up with Speedlites for faithful image capture in a variety of shooting conditions. Battery Grip BG-E3 and other accessories make the EOS 400D DIGITAL comfortable and portable. In more ways than one, the EOS 400D DIGITAL gives you the power and ease to take you to the next level and help realize your hotographic potential.

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SPECIFICATION

List price (US) * • Body only: $799
• Kit: $899 (with 18-55 mm lens)

International naming • US: Canon Rebel Digital XTi
• Japan: Canon EOS Kiss Digital X
• Elsewhere: Canon EOS 400D

Body material Plastic (Stainless Steel chassis)

Sensor * • 10.1 million effective pixels
• 10.5 million total pixels
• 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in low-pass filter
• 3:2 aspect ratio

Dust reduction * • Low-pass filter vibration at power-on (can be interrupted)
• Anti-static coating on sensor surfaces
• Software based dust-removal (camera maps dust, removed later)

Image sizes * • 3888 x 2592 (L)
• 2816 x 1880 (M)
• 1936 x 1288 (S)

Output formats • RAW (.CR2)
• RAW (.CR2) + JPEG Large/Fine
• JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine, Normal

Image processor DIGIC II

Lenses • Canon EF / EF-S lens mount
• 1.6x field of view crop

Focus modes • Auto Focus
• Manual Focus (switch on lens)

Auto Focus • 9-point CMOS sensor *
• AF working range: -0.5 to 18 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100) *

AF modes • AI Focus
• One shot
• AI Servo

AF point selection • Auto
• Manual

AF assist Flash strobe

Shooting modes • Auto
• Program AE (P)
• Shutter priority AE (Tv)
• Aperture priority AE (Av)
• Manual (M)
• Auto depth-of-field
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Close-up
• Sports
• Night portrait
• Flash off

Metering • TTL 35-zone SPC
• Metering range: EV 1.0 - 20 EV (at 23°C, ISO 100, 50 mm F1.4)

Metering modes • Evaluative 35-zone
• Partial 9% at center
• Center-weighted average

AE Lock AE lock button

AE Bracketing • +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments

Exposure compen. • +/- 2.0 EV
• 0.5 or 0.3 EV increments

Sensitivity • Auto (100 - 400)
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600

Shutter • Focal-plane shutter
• 30 - 1/4000 sec (0.5 or 0.3 EV steps)
• Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec
• Bulb

Aperture values • F1.0 - F91 (0.3 EV steps)
• Actual aperture range depends on lens used

White balance • Auto
• Daylight
• Shade
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Flash
• Custom

WB Bracketing • +/-3 levels
• 3 images
• Selectable Blue/Amber or Magenta/Green bias *

WB fine-tuning • Blue (-9) To Amber (+9)
• Magenta (-9) to Green (+9)

Color space • sRGB
• Adobe RGB

Picture style * • Standard
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Neutral
• Faithful
• Monochrome
• User 1
• User 2
• User 3

Custom image parameters * • Sharpness: 0 to 7
• Contrast: -4 to +4
• Saturation: -4 to +4
• Color tone: -4 to +4
• B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G
• B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G

Drive modes • Single
• Continuous: 3.0 fps up to 27 JPEG / 10 RAW frames *
• Self-timer 10 secs (3 sec with mirror lock-up)

Mirror lockup Yes (custom function)

Viewfinder • Pentamirror
• 95% frame coverage
• Magnification: 0.8x (-1 diopter with 50 mm lens at infinity)
• Eyepoint: 21 mm
• Dioptric adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
• Fixed laser matte screen
• Proximity sensor disables LCD shooting mode information *

Viewfinder info • AF points
• AF/FE lock
• AEB
• Shutter Speed
• Aperture
• Exposure Level / Compensation
• Max. burst
• AF/MF focus confirmation
• CF warning

DOF preview Yes, button

LCD monitor * • 2.5" TFT LCD
• 230,000 pixels
• Wide viewing angle (160° horizontal and vertical)
• 7 brightness levels
• Up to 10x zoom playback

Camera settings display • Shutter speed
• Aperture
• Sensitivity (ISO)
• Exposure mode
• Meter / Exposure compenation
• Bracketing
• Flash compensation
• White balance & fine tuning
• Metering mode
• Custom function set
• Auto focus mode
• Drive mode
• Auto focus areas
• Black & white mode
• Beep
• Red-eye reduction
• Image size / quality
• Battery status
• Frames remaining

Record review • Uses last play mode *
• Magnification possible *
• 2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold

Flash • Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash
• Guide number approx 13
• Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/ Off, Red-Eye Reduction
• X-Sync: 1/200 sec
• Flash exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps)
• Coverage up to 17 mm focal length (27 mm FOV equiv.)

External flash • E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
• Hot-shoe

Other features • Orientation sensor
• Automatically writes FAT16/FAT32 depending on capacity

Auto rotation • On (playback uses orientation data in file header)
• Off

Playback mode • Single image
• Single image with info (histogram brightness / RGB *)
• Magnified view (1.5 - 10x in 15 steps, browsable)
• 9 image index
• Auto play
• Image rotation
• Jump (by 10, 100 or date)

Custom functions 11 custom functions with 29 settings *

Menu languages • English
• German
• French
• Dutch
• Danish
• Finnish
• Italian
• Norwegian
• Swedish
• Spanish
• Russian
• Simplified Chinese
• Tradional Chinese *
• Korean
• Japanese

Firmware User upgradable

Connectivity • USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
• Video out
• E3 type wired remote control

Storage • Compact Flash Type I or II
• Microdrive supported
• FAT 12/16 and FAT 32 support
• No CF card supplied
• Up to 9999 images per folder *

Power • Lithium-Ion NB-2LH rechargeable battery (supplied & charger)
• CR2016 Lithium battery (date/time backup)
• Optional ACK-700 AC adapter

Direct printing • Canon Selphy Printers
• Canon Bubble Jet Printers with direct print function
• Canon PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
• PictBridge

Dimensions * 127 x 94 x 65 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in)

Weight * • Body (no battery): 514 g (1.1 lb)
• Body (inc battery): 556 g (1.2 lb)

Software * • Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser
• PhotoStitch
• EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture; Windows & Mac except Mac Intel)
• Digital Photo Professional (Windows / Mac)