Canon 400D / Digital Rebel XTi
I don’t normally write about camera equipment launches – there wouldn’t be much space for anything else on this blog if I did – but it’s rather worth noting that Canon are launching their brand new baby-brother of the digital SLR family, the 400D.
It’s a massive upgrade over the 350D: Coming with a 10 mpx CMOS sensor, the same 2.5″ screen found on the bigger brethren in the Digi-EOS range, continuous shooting at up to 3 fps of up to 27 shots, and a price-tag that is expected to be around the same as the current 350D (just below the US$1K mark – or less than £600 or so), it should be a fantastically exciting option worth considering.
Interestingly, it’s also the first camera that gets the new Canon EOS Integrated Cleaning System. For more info, see the video below!
Personally I bought myself a new 30D this week (my 20D was getting tired of the abuse), because I prefer the sturdier metal alloy body and the faster 5fps shooting, but if I was looking for an entry-level d-slr body, the 400D gets my hottest, warmest, and most sincere recommendations.
More info about the 400D can be had at my favourite camera reviews and news site, Digital Photo Review!
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That music makes me wanna dance.
Hehe, you’re a nutter, Kimador :)
Uhgggg! And I was all set to go out and buy a 350D this weekend!!!!
Those smug Olympus users won’t be happy ;)
I’m buying myself a digital slr and it will be canon but now i’m stuck between a 10mp sensor that cleans itself (ooo fancy hah) and the 30d which has 8mp and as you say 5fps, which is more what i need for my mountain boarding photography, its kind of a difficult choice though…agreed?
Mr Walker: It isn’t really a difficult choice – you aren’t going to notice a difference between the 10 mp and the 8mp.
Besides, it’s more about sturdiness than anything else – if you abuse your cameras, a 30D is teh way forward. If not, go for a 350D or a 400D
Canon EOS XTi – Price & Availability
In stores mid-September, the EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera is offered in both sleek brushed silver patina and “pro” matte black finishes. It is available in two kit configurations: with and without Canon’s high quality EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. The EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera will be available for an estimated selling price $899 with the zoom lens kit, while the body only kit will carry and estimated selling price of $799. In order to maintain an appropriate pricing structure, the Digital Rebel XT model will carry an adjusted estimated selling price of $799 with the zoom lens kit and $699 for the body only kit.
taken from http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/9717/canoneosxti/
Aargh… I just bought a new Canon Rebel last month to replace a broken one… No wonder there had been a price drop in the old model… :) I really would have liked teh anti-dust feture because of how often I bring my camera to the shore.
On the brightside, by the time I’m ready to upgrade, all these features will have migrated upwards…
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