Canon EOS 400D
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| Perfect intro digi SLR 19/05/2010 I bought this to replace lost cameras and delved into the world of the digital SLR which I previously had sworn off doing purely for the principle. I was pleasantly surprised- having used 35mm SLRs and compact digital- this baby did make life somewhat easier and quicker when it came to shoots etc. in not having to waste film & time as you know pretty much what you've got at the time. Nothing can still beat film quality though! I was a new graduate at this time (3 years ago) but now I am learning even more about photography and working more- I find I will probably need to upgrade to a faster camera with less noise at higher ISOs (low light conditions) and a sharper focusing. These points mentioned do not seem a problem when simply reviewing through the camera LCD screen but when viewing images on my computer screen full size, it is an issue. The camera is not too heavy as SLRs go. It feels nice and sturdy in your hand and you can grip it well with the rubberised grip section at the side. The interface is easy to navigate, the buttons are well spaced out and concise in function. The materials used in construction are good- mine doesn't have any marks or chips etc. and I have dropped it from a short height and generally had it on rough surfaces on location for example. The LCD display is well sized for the time it was made. As it is an SLR there is the optical viewfinder and this camera has a sensor which turns off the LCD display when you put the viewfinder to your eye. You can completely disable the LCD display to save battery power and see shooting options on the LED display inside the viewfinder (which is always visible). You can choose between auto and manual focus with a switch on the lens and customise the points of focus in the Auto Focus setting. Depending on the size of the images you are taking- the review time is not too slow. You can zoom in whilst reviewing an image. but not rotate. If you simply want this camera for better holiday/ personal snaps then this is more than good enough. The depth you experience with an SLR is second to none, faster shooting, good colours & image quality and there are many ways to explore your creativity through this camera. You can explore on the manual settings as I mostly do or opt for full Auto if feeling lazy, macro for close up detail, Aperture priority, Shutter priority etc... and define your own settings to your heart's content. As you progress you can see what works best for you but I recommend investing in accessories such as a higher spec lens depending on your style preference- I chose a CANON EF 75-300mm USM LENS which helped me when not so close to subjects and the difference in clarity is amazing. You may want to invest in an external flash also to avoid the washed out glare of the built- in one at close proximity and create better shapes. Overall, no qualms for what this camera offers at this level. This is for amateurs moving to semi pro- don't expect anything more but you will not want to use a compact camera again I tell you now! By Miss Cook. A London,.England | ||||||
| Better than Nikon? 04/03/2010 Excellent product. Easy to use. Great photos. Nice and easy software coming with it. I bought the newest model for my sister at Christmas. By O. Salmon UK | ||||||
| A fantastic camera 26/11/2009 This is an excellent camera which I have taken on many working tours in places like Isle of Man, London, Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar. Its extremely easy to learn - the battery lasts a very long time and for first time DSLR users this is the perfect camera with some excellent auto and manual functions. I brought this with an excellent extra Tamron 70mm - 300mm lens - This is all ive needed on all my photography projects. Well worth the money. By Mr. Suchet Budon | ||||||
| A pleasure to use 18/10/2009 I swapped to digital cameras with the 300d. The 400d is a major step up from that camera. I have had mine now for 2 years and have loved using it. Good basic lens. Good recording of images. Easy to hold still and firm. Easy to review images on the sensor. Easy to use whether in the camera default modes (view/face/close up etc) or for more advanced use where you control your own apertures and exposures. Clear and detailed final images on computer screen or printed. The camera lets me do most things I want to do. To gild the lily, and probably to ask for more than currently can be given, I'd like a more powerful flash, image stabilisation, and an ability to hand hold long exposures in low light. When I am sensible I get my tripod out to let me do these things. But if I could get away without the tripod... This camera is excellent, and does all you can sensibly ask a camera to do. I get superb images, and when I muck up the flaws are always mine (impatience, not using the tripod etc) and not the camera's. Highly recommended. By Dr. Nicholas P. G. Davies Halifax, UK | ||||||
| Excellent buy 28/05/2009 Arrived on time, well packaged and the item is just brilliant for an beginner like me! By CD Mgbor | ||||||
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