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Review: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi (400D) - Design & Features (p2)
In
stroke of genius, Canon has incorporated a Display Off Sensor, which
turns off the display when the photographer places their face against
the camera to compose a shot. This should cut down on glare (especially
at night), and allow the photographer to take pictures without being
disturbed by light from the display.
In addition to the image sensor and display, the XTi's continuous-shooting system has also been improved. The Canon XTi can shoot up to 27 frames of JPEG or 10 frames of RAW before performance begins to slow. The camera takes only 0.2 seconds to power up and has a shutter speed of 1/4000 to 30 seconds.
The Digital Rebel XTi has a 9-point auto-focus system that provides both accuracy and flexibility. Buttons located on the back right of camera allow users to quickly choose which focus points they want to use. The One-Shot setting can be used for still photography, while the AI Servo AF can track moving subjects to unsure accurate focus.
The XTi also comes with a variety of picture style settings, which allows the photographer to create photos with particular styles or expressions.
The photographer can play around with color, saturation, sharpness, and contrast to produce a truly unique photo. The six preset pictures styles include standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, and monochrome.
The Digital Rebel XTi has a nice pop-up flash with a range of 3.3m (12.1 ft), and enough height to get it above any camera-related obstructions. The camera uses the reliable E-TTL II flash metering system that delivers appropriate flash intensity under most conditions. The flash can be triggered by an electronic pop-up release, or pop-up on its own when using Auto exposure mode.
The camera is compatible with both Type I or Type II CompactFlash memory cards, including those over 2GB. All of the input/output connections can be found on the left side of the camera, underneath a rubber flap that protects them from dirt and debris. The connections include video out (top), remote terminal (E3), high-speed USB 2.0.
In addition to the image sensor and display, the XTi's continuous-shooting system has also been improved. The Canon XTi can shoot up to 27 frames of JPEG or 10 frames of RAW before performance begins to slow. The camera takes only 0.2 seconds to power up and has a shutter speed of 1/4000 to 30 seconds.
The Digital Rebel XTi has a 9-point auto-focus system that provides both accuracy and flexibility. Buttons located on the back right of camera allow users to quickly choose which focus points they want to use. The One-Shot setting can be used for still photography, while the AI Servo AF can track moving subjects to unsure accurate focus.
The XTi also comes with a variety of picture style settings, which allows the photographer to create photos with particular styles or expressions.
The photographer can play around with color, saturation, sharpness, and contrast to produce a truly unique photo. The six preset pictures styles include standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, and monochrome.
The Digital Rebel XTi has a nice pop-up flash with a range of 3.3m (12.1 ft), and enough height to get it above any camera-related obstructions. The camera uses the reliable E-TTL II flash metering system that delivers appropriate flash intensity under most conditions. The flash can be triggered by an electronic pop-up release, or pop-up on its own when using Auto exposure mode.
The camera is compatible with both Type I or Type II CompactFlash memory cards, including those over 2GB. All of the input/output connections can be found on the left side of the camera, underneath a rubber flap that protects them from dirt and debris. The connections include video out (top), remote terminal (E3), high-speed USB 2.0.
