what can you say about Cannon EOS 400 ?

Answer 1

The 400D is a really nice camera. You would be interested in reading a "shoot out" from a recent Popular Photography. The down-side of the 400D is that it's a bit small (as noted already) and it doesn't have a spot meter. It is part of a wonderful camera system, though, and if you like the feel of the thing, you should buy it.

The February 2007 issue of Popular Photography has an article where they compared the top 10 MP DSLR's.

I took the scores and ranked the cameras similar to the way Formula 1 gives championship points. I just gave 5 for 1st place down to 1 for last place, splitting the difference when cameras tied in their catagories.

They evaluated Image Quality (giving this twice as much weight as anything else), Ease of Use, Control, and System Flexibility.

The final order and my scores are:

Nikon D80 - 17.5 points
- BEST in Image Quality, Control and System Flexibility
Canon Rebel XTi (400D) - 13.5 points
- Tied for best in System Flexibility
Pentax K10D - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Samsung GX10 - 11 points
- Tied for best in Ease of Use
Sony Alpha 100 - 7 points
- LAST in Image Quality, Ease of Use and System Flexibility."

Then again, this is the same magazine that put the Sony Alpha 100 dead last in this comparison named it the camera of the year in the previous issue!

Go to the original question and read the responses for more opinions.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiG00eHyd0oq5b.X7J.jiULzy6IX?qid=20070113133139AAHWJY0

If you want to get the "best" for the real world, consider the Nikon D200 or Canon 30D if you can afford it. For about $300-500 less, look at the results of the recent PopPhoto test and choose from that list according to your taste.

Personally, I use a Nikon D200 and would recommend it without hesitation to someone who has some knowledge of photography. For someone who wants the "best," but is starting with somewhat of an "entry level" knowledge base, I'd suggest the Nikon D80.

There are people out there who will state their preference for the Canon cameras and I will not argue with them. The Canon 30D and 400D are excellent cameras as well.

You would have to visit a camera store or camera department and pick them up and see what you think.

This review is now available online at:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/3569/10mp-dslr-shootout.html

Answer 2

I have just upgraded my camera (4 days ago) from the Eos 300D to the 400D and apart from the obvious photo quality and size there is little to tell them apart.
If you have big hands (like me) then it is better to also include a Power grip as well, this gives you extended power as it contains 2 battery packs and makes it more comfortable to use if you turn it on its side.
Look around for the best price,, either on the net or in your local shop, remember to add postage if you are buying from the net, if you are in the UK and buy from the USA then also add tax (no tax from EU countries.

Answer 3

Its an amazing SLR for under $1000 bucks with a lens kit. I mean the lens kit is a really big turn off but I use it for my everyday shots. The 400D is not to be taken lightly, you have to learn how to use it or it will never produce. Just keep that in mind. Are you willing to spend the time and money on a SLR? If you said no then a SLR is not for you.