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Model Name: Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi 
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Photo Gallery URL: Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL: Forum
Manufacturer URL: Mfr. Website
General
Model Number: Rebel XTi 
Camera Format: SLR 
Currently Manufactured: No 
Retail Price: $799.00
Street Price: $521.63
Date Available: 2006-09-15
Tripod Mount: Yes (Metal)
Weight: 18.0 oz
(510 g)
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6 in.
(127 x 94 x 65 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS 
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon 
Total Megapixels: 10.1
Effective Megapixels: 10.1 
Sensor Format: APS-C 
Sensor Size (dia.): 1.05"
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6
Color Filter Type: RGBG 
Self-Cleaning: Yes 
Sensor-shift Stabilized: No 
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2),
2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other),
1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW 
Video Capture
Movie Mode: No 
Movie Resolution: n/a
Movie Frame Rate:  
Movie Audio: No 
Movie File Format: None 
Optics
Lens Mount: Canon EF / EF-S mount 
Kit Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 29 - 88 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 
Normal Focus Range: 28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:  
Optical Image Stablization: No
Digital Zoom: No 
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Filter Thread: 58mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Type: 9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis 
Face Detection:  
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes 
Manual Focus: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder: Yes 
Optical Viewfinder Type: SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 21mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter 
Display
LCD Viewfinder: No 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 230,000
Articulating LCD: No 
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode: No
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom 
Shutter Speed Range: 30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode: Yes 
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% spot, center-weighted 
Program AE: Yes 
Aperture Priority: Yes 
Shutter Priority: Yes 
Full Manual Exposure: Yes 
Creative Exposure Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait 
Self Timer: 10 seconds
Time Lapse:  
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction 
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 13 m / 43 ft.
Flash Range Description:  
Max Flash Sync: 1/200 
Flash Exp Compensation:  
Ext Flash Connection: Hot Shoe 
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive 
Memory Included (MB):  
File System: FAT16 
DCF Compliant: Yes 
Connectivity
Composite Video Out: Yes 
NTSC/PAL Switchable: Yes 
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No 
HD Video Out:  
HD Video Connection:  
Built-In Wi-fi: No 
Computer/Printer: USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes 
DPOF Compliant: Yes 
Remote Control: Yes 
Remote Control Type: RS-60E3 wired, RC-1 / RC-5 IR 
Other Connection: DC input 
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary NB-2LH 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
CIPA Rating: 370 
Software
Included Software: Photoshop Elements, ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture, File Viewer Utility, TWAIN / WIA drivers 
OS Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS 
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: LCD is new model with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlight. Kit lens bundled for $100 above body-only price is the newer 18-55mm II mode, but NOT the USM version of that lens. 

 


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