I do not even want to respond to the great features or characteristics of the camera, but keep it short.
Unpacked gift, camera in hand held, battery charged, attached lens, memory card clean & off you go! By predefined programs of the camera you can get going and shoot directly on your mood photos. And the first impression is more than positive.
After several photos you will be safe and try out the various possibilities of further EOS 400D. And these are very many - both for the private as well as the professional field.
I can see the camera with a clear conscience recommend it to anyone who wants to enter the world of SLRs. It makes a lot of fun with this camera and I do not want to miss.