Canon 4000D: the SLR for the tightest pockets

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How many times have you wanted to have a reflex camera but you couldn’t save enough money? This is much more common than you might imagine. Luckily, today there are SLR cameras that are much cheaper than a mid-range phone. To prove it to you, today I present to you the Canon 4000D, it is not only one of the best Canon SLRs, but one of the best SLRs for beginners and one of the cheapest SLRs.

To whom?

Its price, ease of use, features, advice guide or its automatic intelligent scene mode make this Canon 4000D a camera to get started in photography.

If you are willing to immerse yourself in the SLR world, you have discarded the compact and the EVIL, but your budget is tight, you no longer have to give up your dream. For only N/A you can get a SLR and start enjoying.

It’s also designed for those who don’t have a mobile phone and are looking for something more without getting too complicated. If your idea is to have an SLR and use it automatically, this is your best option 😉 .

Characteristic

Let’s see what features this Canon 4000D offers, which basically replaces the Canon 1300D:

• Sensor: 18MP APS-C
• optical viewfinder
• Live View mode: you can see on the screen how the photo will look while you modify the settings
• Shutter speed: 30-1/4000 sec. bulb mode
• Burst mode: max. Approx. 3fps in JPEG format
• Focus Points: 9
• ISO: 100-6400
• Exposure compensation: +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
• Function guide: guide with tips
• Wi-Fi wireless connection
• Shooting modes: Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Night Portrait, Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Movie mode
• Image Styles: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
• creative filters
• Built-in low pass filter (whose objective is to reduce the Moiré effect and false color (more info here)
• LCD screen: 2.7″ . It is a non-touch or flip screen
• Videos Full HD
• Compatible with EF/EF-S Mount lenses (meaning you have a huge range to choose from)
• Battery duration: Approx. 500 shots
• Dimensions: 129.0 x 101.6 x 77.1mm
• Weight: Approx. 436 g (including battery and memory card)
• Price: N/A

Advantage

Its biggest advantage is the price. With what other entry-level SLRs cost, you can buy the Canon 4000D and the prince of lenses and achieve images that will surprise even you.

Another advantage is the automatic Intelligent Scene Mode. With him you will only have to frame and shoot. For starters, it’s fantastic. Just like the Canon Photo Guide (download available for iOS and Android) which gives you simple photography instructions.

It is also a great advantage for many to be able to share photos directly on social networks or upload them to the cloud.

drawbacks

For many, a screen that is not touch or folding can be a problem, although the main real drawback of the screen is its size, which is somewhat small.

It has a Wi-Fi connection, but not Bluetooth or NFC system.

Photo gallery

In the end, what interests you most is knowing what kind of photos you can achieve with this camera. Here I leave you a small sample. You will be surprised 😉 :

More photos taken by users of the Canon 4000D here.

To finish and, above all, dedicated to those who think that a better camera will make you a better photographer, in the following video VioletaPhoto compares portraits taken with a beginner camera and a full frame camera (€400 vs. €1,500):

If you are looking for a Canon camera, these two articles may be of great help to you:

So far today’s article, if you found it useful, do not forget to share it on your favorite social network. If any of your contacts is looking for a camera, they will thank you 😉 . And I also.

Thank you and see you soon.