Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

The accessible DSLR that defined entry-level photography

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model EOS 400D

Key Features

SENSOR 10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC II image processor for fast processing
AUTOFOCUS 9-point wide-area AF system
PHASE DETECTION Dedicated TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection
VIDEO No video recording capability
STABILIZATION None (relies on EF/EF-S lens stabilization)
BURST RATE 3.0 fps for up to 27 JPEGs
VIEWFINDER Eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification
DISPLAY 2.5-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 pixels, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Video Out
MEMORY CARD Single CompactFlash (Type I or II)
WEATHER SEALING Basic plastic construction, no formal weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 500 shots per charge (NB-2LH)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via main dial + Av button
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 10.1 MP
ISO Range 100-1600
Autofocus 9-point TTL
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentamirror
LCD 2.5-inch fixed
Memory Card CompactFlash
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 500 shots
Weight 510g
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 65 mm