Canon EOS 400D
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The EOS 400D, called Digital Rebel XTi in North America
and EOS Kiss Digital X in Japan
, is a mid-range digital single-lens reflex camera
introduced by Canon August 24, 2006.
It is the successor of the popular Canon EOS 350D
, upgrading to a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
, a larger continuous shooting buffer, an integrated image sensor
vibrating cleaning system (first use in a Canon EOS DSLR), a more precise 9-point auto focus system from the EOS 30D
, improved grip, and a bigger 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) LCD
with 230,000 pixels and a larger viewing angle which replaces the top status screen. Unlike the 350D, the 400D file numbering system holds 9,999 pictures as opposed to 100 photos in one folder. The 400D uses the DIGIC II image processor, as is used in the 350D. Support for the Media Transfer Protocol
(MTP) USB protocol is available since version 1.1.0. The latest firmware available is version 1.1.1. It was succeeded by the Canon EOS 450D
(Rebel XSi in North America) which was announced at the PMA
show in January 2008 with sales commencing in April 2008.
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
and EOS Kiss Digital X in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, is a mid-range digital single-lens reflex camera
Digital single-lens reflex camera
Most digital single-lens reflex cameras are digital cameras that use a mechanical mirror system and pentaprism to direct light from the lens to an optical viewfinder on the back of the camera....
introduced by Canon August 24, 2006.
It is the successor of the popular Canon EOS 350D
Canon EOS 350D
The Canon EOS 350D is an 8.0-megapixel entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera manufactured by Canon. The model was initially announced in February 2005. It uses Compact Flash storage and a Lithium ion battery...
, upgrading to a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
Active pixel sensor
An active-pixel sensor is an image sensor consisting of an integrated circuit containing an array of pixel sensors, each pixel containing a photodetector and an active amplifier. There are many types of active pixel sensors including the CMOS APS used most commonly in cell phone cameras, web...
, a larger continuous shooting buffer, an integrated image sensor
Image sensor
An image sensor is a device that converts an optical image into an electronic signal. It is used mostly in digital cameras and other imaging devices...
vibrating cleaning system (first use in a Canon EOS DSLR), a more precise 9-point auto focus system from the EOS 30D
Canon EOS 30D
The Canon EOS 30D is an 8.2-megapixel semi-professional digital single-lens reflex camera, initially announced on February 21, 2006. It is the successor of the Canon EOS 20D, and is succeeded by the EOS 40D...
, improved grip, and a bigger 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) LCD
Liquid crystal display
A liquid crystal display is a flat panel display, electronic visual display, or video display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals . LCs do not emit light directly....
with 230,000 pixels and a larger viewing angle which replaces the top status screen. Unlike the 350D, the 400D file numbering system holds 9,999 pictures as opposed to 100 photos in one folder. The 400D uses the DIGIC II image processor, as is used in the 350D. Support for the Media Transfer Protocol
Media Transfer Protocol
The Media Transfer Protocol is a devised set of custom extensions to the Picture Transfer Protocol . Whereas PTP was designed for downloading photographs from digital cameras, Media Transfer Protocol supports the transfer of music files on digital audio players and media files on portable media...
(MTP) USB protocol is available since version 1.1.0. The latest firmware available is version 1.1.1. It was succeeded by the Canon EOS 450D
Canon EOS 450D
The EOS 450D is a 12.2-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera that is part of the Canon EOS line of cameras. It is the successor to the EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi. It was announced on the 23 January 2008 and released in March 2008 and April 2008 in North America...
(Rebel XSi in North America) which was announced at the PMA
Photo Marketing Association Annual Convention and Trade Show
The Photo Marketing Association International International Convention and Trade Show is an annual imaging technology trade show conducted by PMA held in Las Vegas. The PMA International Convention and Trade Show frequently are the occasion for the public introductions of important imaging products...
show in January 2008 with sales commencing in April 2008.