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Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera (Body Only - Silver)
DSLR Camera
- Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
In-Stock.
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USD 670.88
Old Price: USD 670.99
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Features
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BRIEF SUMMARY
- 8.0-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- Captures images at a rate of up to 3 frames per second
- DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing
- Fast start-up time--.2 seconds
- Powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (included, with charger)
Description:
For convenience, ease of use and no-compromise SLR performance, look no further than the EOS Digital Rebel XT. Featuring Canon's Digital Trinity - an 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's own DIGIC II Image Processor and compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses-the new Digital Rebel XT has an all new lightweight and compact body, improved performance across the board and the easiest operation in its class, simplifying complex tasks and ensuring the perfect shot every time. With intuitive simplicity, powerful performance and unprecedented affordability, the Rebel XT is the EOS digital camera for everyone.
Rebel Without a Choice No More
The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera takes its place alongside the original 6.3-megapixel EOS Digital Rebel camera that first placed an affordable, high-resolution digital SLR into the hands of Canon consumers. The EOS Digital Rebel XT model is offered in two kit configurations
The Rebel XTs image sensor has the same 3
2 ratio as film cameras, creating an effective angle of view that is 1.6 times the normal EF lens focal length. While many of the feature advancements and innovations on the new EOS Digital Rebel XT digital camera are inherited from Canons EOS 20D prosumer SLR, the two cameras most striking technological similarities are their use of Canons newly developed, large-single-plate, high-sensitivity, high-resolution color CMOS imaging sensor technology. While the size of the APS-C CMOS sensor on the EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR is fractionally smaller than the APS-C CMOS sensor on the EOS 20D camera (22.2 x 14.8 millimeters versus 22.5 x 15.0 millimeters, respectively) accounting in part for the cameras 8.0- vs. 8.2-megapixel resolution rating, individual pixel dimensions are identical, and they both provide the same effective angle of view, equivalent to 1.6x the normal EF lens focal length. There are, of course, some very real differences between the EOS Digital Rebel XT digital camera and the more advanced EOS 20D. While the 20D SLR includes performance features such as faster continuous shooting speed (5 frames per second [fps] vs. 3 fps) with larger burst capability (23 frames vs. 14 frames) and custom function settings (18 vs. 9) that more than justify its heftier price tag, this new Rebel XT model was created for those dedicated SLR users who are migrating to digital for the first time and dont wish to give up the flexibility an SLR system offers.
Autofocus Made Easy
Utilizing the same 7-point autofocus system as the EOS Digital Rebel camera, the new EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR is capable of analyzing where a subject is--even when it is off center--and almost immediately bringing it into focus. It can also analyze subject movement and automatically select locking or tracking AF modes as needed. These features simplify the cameras operation and optimize its performance. The Digital Rebel XT allows users to select locking or tacking AF modes independently, adding a new dimension of creative control.
Finer Photos Faster
The new EOS Digital Rebel XT digital camera can shoot up to 14 consecutive large/fine (8.0-megapixel) JPEGs, five RAW files, or four RAW large/fine JPEGs at a rate of up to 3 fps. The EOS Digital Rebel cameras smaller buffer permits bursts of only four large/fine (6.3-megapixel) JPEG or RAW frames at a rate of up to 2.5 fps.
While reprising the Digital Rebel SLRs ISO range of 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600, Canon raised the Auto ISO setting on the Digital Rebel XT model to 400 to help improve image quality, reduce camera shake, and brighten the scene behind the subject when taking a flash photo. The new Digital Rebel XT camera also offers 12 exposure modes that are user selectable at the turn of a conveniently placed dial. The exposure modes--Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual and Auto Depth-of-Field AE--take into account virtually all shooting conditions and preferences.
In addition to its lossless compression 8.0-megapixel RAW image file option, the Rebel XT Digital SLR offers users the option of shooting in a range of sizes and quality JPEG settings from large (8.0-megapixel) and medium (4.15-megapixel) to small (2.0-megapixel). Within each resolution option, the user may also select quality settings large/fine, large/normal, medium/fine, medium/normal, small/fine, and small/normal.
RAW Power
Whats more, where the original Digital Rebel camera required dedicated software to extract embedded medium/fine resolution JPEGs from the larger, uncompressed RAW image file, the new Rebel XT model saves RAW and large/fine resolution images as separate files on the Compact Flash card. The user also has the option of selecting RAW (8.0-megapixel) files only, saving valuable space on the CF card. As with the EOS 20D, the Digital Rebel XT cameras RAW files are denoted by the CR2 extension.
Creative Control
Among the new features found on the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera are user-selectable metering and AF modes, flash exposure compensation control, improved E-TTL II evaluative flash metering, and for the first time in this product category, custom function control. The Digital Rebel XT SLR even offers a monochrome mode for consumers who enjoy the subtleties and shadings that only black-and-white images offer.
The Rebel XT camera incorporates nine of the Custom Functions previously found on the EOS 20D model. Designed to fine-tune camera operation according to personal preferences, the custom functions offer users a set of programming options for the SET button/cross keys, as well as control over long exposure noise reduction, flash sync speed in AV mode, AF start from the shutter button or AE lock button, AF assist beam, mirror lockup, E-TTL II metering patterns, and shutter curtain sync.
All This and DIGIC II
Canons newest and most powerful SLR imaging engine, DIGIC II, provides high precision and high speed, natural color reproduction including high saturation, bright subjects, improved auto white balance, and increased white balance correction control and white balance bracketing over the original Digital Rebel camera.
The white balance correction control is a digital color filter that works like a light-balancing filter or a color-compensating filter. Both the blue/amber bias and the magenta/green bias can be adjusted to /- 9 levels. While the blue/amber bias adjustment is standard on the original Digital Rebel model, the Rebel XT cameras additional magenta/green bias adjustment provides increased color compensation from the earlier model.
The XTs DIGIC II image processor ensures natural colors, accurate white balance, and speedy write times. The Rebel XT SLRs white balance bracketing mode enables the camera to automatically take three images for every shot snapped, each with a different bias setting. The user can then select the best shot and discard the other two. White balance bracketing can also be used in combination with white balance correction. The benefit of all this white balance wizardry can be found in the photographs with colors captured accurately and precisely under a wide range of conditions.
In addition to the legion of image-quality improvements, DIGIC II speeds up the cameras performance from start-up that is 10 times faster on the EOS Digital Rebel XT model (0.2 seconds) than it is on the EOS Digital Rebel with the original iteration of DIGIC (2 seconds).
Another feature improved by the presence of DIGIC II is the speed of the direct printing function, which is PictBridge compatible. DIGIC II also produces faster startup times, faster CompactFlash card writing speed, and approximately 10x faster data transfer speeds thanks to the processors new USB 2.0 high-speed interface. As an added bonus, the DIGIC II chip is so efficient, it actually reduces the EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras power consumption (and extends battery life) by approximately 35%. Indeed, this new Rebel XT camera is so energy efficient, it is powered by the same lighter-weight NB-2LH battery pack used by the PowerShot S60 (as opposed to the larger BP-511A battery pack used by the original Digital Rebel model).
E-TTL II Exposure Control in a Flash
The new Rebel XT camera also features the next step in the evolution of evaluative, through-the-lens exposure control, E-TTL II. Though compatible with all Canon EX-series Speedlites, this smarter new E-TTL II system helps ensure that, even in situations with highly reflective subjects or backgrounds or when shooting in most other similarly difficult lighting situations, the image will be optimally exposed.
The E-TTL II system compares the ambient light with the reflected pre-flash off the subject reported in all 35 metering zones and selects the areas with a small difference to be weighted for flash exposure calculation. This system also helps eliminate or underweights areas with large differences, recognizing them as an extremely reflective object in the background or a highly reflective subject.
** Sales package content and specifications may vary and might change without notice
The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera takes its place alongside the original 6.3-megapixel EOS Digital Rebel camera that first placed an affordable, high-resolution digital SLR into the hands of Canon consumers. The EOS Digital Rebel XT model is offered in two kit configurations
The Rebel XTs image sensor has the same 3
2 ratio as film cameras, creating an effective angle of view that is 1.6 times the normal EF lens focal length. While many of the feature advancements and innovations on the new EOS Digital Rebel XT digital camera are inherited from Canons EOS 20D prosumer SLR, the two cameras most striking technological similarities are their use of Canons newly developed, large-single-plate, high-sensitivity, high-resolution color CMOS imaging sensor technology. While the size of the APS-C CMOS sensor on the EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR is fractionally smaller than the APS-C CMOS sensor on the EOS 20D camera (22.2 x 14.8 millimeters versus 22.5 x 15.0 millimeters, respectively) accounting in part for the cameras 8.0- vs. 8.2-megapixel resolution rating, individual pixel dimensions are identical, and they both provide the same effective angle of view, equivalent to 1.6x the normal EF lens focal length. There are, of course, some very real differences between the EOS Digital Rebel XT digital camera and the more advanced EOS 20D. While the 20D SLR includes performance features such as faster continuous shooting speed (5 frames per second [fps] vs. 3 fps) with larger burst capability (23 frames vs. 14 frames) and custom function settings (18 vs. 9) that more than justify its heftier price tag, this new Rebel XT model was created for those dedicated SLR users who are migrating to digital for the first time and dont wish to give up the flexibility an SLR system offers.
Autofocus Made Easy
Utilizing the same 7-point autofocus system as the EOS Digital Rebel camera, the new EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR is capable of analyzing where a subject is--even when it is off center--and almost immediately bringing it into focus. It can also analyze subject movement and automatically select locking or tracking AF modes as needed. These features simplify the cameras operation and optimize its performance. The Digital Rebel XT allows users to select locking or tacking AF modes independently, adding a new dimension of creative control.
Finer Photos Faster
The new EOS Digital Rebel XT digital camera can shoot up to 14 consecutive large/fine (8.0-megapixel) JPEGs, five RAW files, or four RAW large/fine JPEGs at a rate of up to 3 fps. The EOS Digital Rebel cameras smaller buffer permits bursts of only four large/fine (6.3-megapixel) JPEG or RAW frames at a rate of up to 2.5 fps.
While reprising the Digital Rebel SLRs ISO range of 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600, Canon raised the Auto ISO setting on the Digital Rebel XT model to 400 to help improve image quality, reduce camera shake, and brighten the scene behind the subject when taking a flash photo. The new Digital Rebel XT camera also offers 12 exposure modes that are user selectable at the turn of a conveniently placed dial. The exposure modes--Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program AE, Shutter Speed-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual and Auto Depth-of-Field AE--take into account virtually all shooting conditions and preferences.
In addition to its lossless compression 8.0-megapixel RAW image file option, the Rebel XT Digital SLR offers users the option of shooting in a range of sizes and quality JPEG settings from large (8.0-megapixel) and medium (4.15-megapixel) to small (2.0-megapixel). Within each resolution option, the user may also select quality settings large/fine, large/normal, medium/fine, medium/normal, small/fine, and small/normal.
RAW Power
Whats more, where the original Digital Rebel camera required dedicated software to extract embedded medium/fine resolution JPEGs from the larger, uncompressed RAW image file, the new Rebel XT model saves RAW and large/fine resolution images as separate files on the Compact Flash card. The user also has the option of selecting RAW (8.0-megapixel) files only, saving valuable space on the CF card. As with the EOS 20D, the Digital Rebel XT cameras RAW files are denoted by the CR2 extension.
Creative Control
Among the new features found on the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera are user-selectable metering and AF modes, flash exposure compensation control, improved E-TTL II evaluative flash metering, and for the first time in this product category, custom function control. The Digital Rebel XT SLR even offers a monochrome mode for consumers who enjoy the subtleties and shadings that only black-and-white images offer.
The Rebel XT camera incorporates nine of the Custom Functions previously found on the EOS 20D model. Designed to fine-tune camera operation according to personal preferences, the custom functions offer users a set of programming options for the SET button/cross keys, as well as control over long exposure noise reduction, flash sync speed in AV mode, AF start from the shutter button or AE lock button, AF assist beam, mirror lockup, E-TTL II metering patterns, and shutter curtain sync.
All This and DIGIC II
Canons newest and most powerful SLR imaging engine, DIGIC II, provides high precision and high speed, natural color reproduction including high saturation, bright subjects, improved auto white balance, and increased white balance correction control and white balance bracketing over the original Digital Rebel camera.
The white balance correction control is a digital color filter that works like a light-balancing filter or a color-compensating filter. Both the blue/amber bias and the magenta/green bias can be adjusted to /- 9 levels. While the blue/amber bias adjustment is standard on the original Digital Rebel model, the Rebel XT cameras additional magenta/green bias adjustment provides increased color compensation from the earlier model.
The XTs DIGIC II image processor ensures natural colors, accurate white balance, and speedy write times. The Rebel XT SLRs white balance bracketing mode enables the camera to automatically take three images for every shot snapped, each with a different bias setting. The user can then select the best shot and discard the other two. White balance bracketing can also be used in combination with white balance correction. The benefit of all this white balance wizardry can be found in the photographs with colors captured accurately and precisely under a wide range of conditions.
In addition to the legion of image-quality improvements, DIGIC II speeds up the cameras performance from start-up that is 10 times faster on the EOS Digital Rebel XT model (0.2 seconds) than it is on the EOS Digital Rebel with the original iteration of DIGIC (2 seconds).
Another feature improved by the presence of DIGIC II is the speed of the direct printing function, which is PictBridge compatible. DIGIC II also produces faster startup times, faster CompactFlash card writing speed, and approximately 10x faster data transfer speeds thanks to the processors new USB 2.0 high-speed interface. As an added bonus, the DIGIC II chip is so efficient, it actually reduces the EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras power consumption (and extends battery life) by approximately 35%. Indeed, this new Rebel XT camera is so energy efficient, it is powered by the same lighter-weight NB-2LH battery pack used by the PowerShot S60 (as opposed to the larger BP-511A battery pack used by the original Digital Rebel model).
E-TTL II Exposure Control in a Flash
The new Rebel XT camera also features the next step in the evolution of evaluative, through-the-lens exposure control, E-TTL II. Though compatible with all Canon EX-series Speedlites, this smarter new E-TTL II system helps ensure that, even in situations with highly reflective subjects or backgrounds or when shooting in most other similarly difficult lighting situations, the image will be optimally exposed.
The E-TTL II system compares the ambient light with the reflected pre-flash off the subject reported in all 35 metering zones and selects the areas with a small difference to be weighted for flash exposure calculation. This system also helps eliminate or underweights areas with large differences, recognizing them as an extremely reflective object in the background or a highly reflective subject.
** Sales package content and specifications may vary and might change without notice
Specification
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Type
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Digital AF/AE SLR
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Recording medium
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CF card type I and II
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Image format
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0.87 x 0.58 inches / 22.2 x 14.8 millimeters
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Compatible Lenses
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Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (focal length conversion factor
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Lens Mount
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Canon EF mount
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Image Sensor
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High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate color CMOS sensor
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Total pixels
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Approximately 8.2 megapixels, 8.90 effective pixels
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Aspect ratio
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2
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Color filter system
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RGB primary color filter
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Low-pass filter
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Fixed position in front of the image sensor
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Recording format
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Design rule for camera file system JPEG and RAW 2.21 compliant
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Image format
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JPEG and RAW (CR2)
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File size
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JPEG
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Folders
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Automatic setting
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File numbering
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Continuous numbering, auto reset
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Image-processing parameters
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Standard parameters plus up to three custom processing parameter sets and monochrome can be set
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Interface
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USB 2.0 hi-speed
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White balance
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Auto, preset (daylight, shade, cloudy/twilight/sunset, tungsten light, white fluorescent light, flash), manual (custom
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Viewfinder
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Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
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Coverage
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Approximately 95 percent vertically and horizontally (against JPEG Large)
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Magnification
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0.8x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
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Eyepoint
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21mm
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Dioptric adjustment correction
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minus 3.0 to 1.0 diopters
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Focusing screen
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Fixed
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Mirror
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Quick-return half mirror (Transmittance
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Viewfinder information
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AF points, AE lock, FE lock, AEB in progress, flash ready, improper FE lock warning, high-speed sync, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction, shutter speed, bulb, FE lock, processing data, built-in flash recycling, aperture, exposure level display (exposure compensation, manual exposure level, AEB level, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction lamp on time display), max burst during continuous shooting, AF/MF focus confirmation, CF card full, CF card error, no CF card
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Depth-of-field preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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Eyepiece shutter
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None (provided on strap)
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Auto focus (AF)
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TTL-CT-SIR with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
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AF points
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7
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AF working range
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EV 0.5 - 18 (at ISO 100)
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Focusing modes
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One-Shot AF, predictive aI servo AF, AI focus AF (automatically selects one-shot AF or aI servo AF selected according to shooting mode), manual focusing (MF)
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AF point selection
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Automatic selection, manual selection
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Selected AF point display
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Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel
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AF-assist beam
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Intermittent firing of built-in flash, effective range
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Metering modes
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Maximum aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC. Evaluative metering, Partial metering at center (approximately 9 percent of viewfinder), center-weighted average metering
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Metering range
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EV 1 to 20 (at 68 degrees F/20 degrees C with 50 millimeter F1.4 lens at ISO 100)
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Exposure control systems
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Program AE (shiftable), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, automatic depth-of field AE, full auto, programmed image control modes (portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait, flash off), E-TTL II autoflash program AE, and manual
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ISO speed range
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Equivalent to ISO 100 to 1600
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Exposure compensation
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Up to plus or minus 2 stops in 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments. Manual exposure compensation, AEB (auto exposure bracketing)
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AE lock
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Auto
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Shutter type
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Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
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Shutter speeds
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1/4000 to 30 seconds in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments, bulb, X-Sync at 1/200 seconds
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Shutter release
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Soft-touch electromagnetic release
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Noise reduction for long exposure
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Set with C. Fn-02
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Self-timer
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10 second delay
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Remote control
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Remote control with RS-60E3 terminal or wireless remote controllers RC-1/RC-5
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Built-in flash
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Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
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Guide number
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13 (at ISO 100 in meters)
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Recycling time
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Approx. 3 seconds
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Flash-ready indicator
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Flash-ready indicator lights on in viewfinder
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Flash coverage
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Up to 17 millimeters focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format)
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EOS external flash or dedicated speedlites
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E-TTL II autoflash
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Drive modes
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Single, continuous, self-timer/remote control
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Continuous shooting speed
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Approximately 3.0 frames per second (with battery pack NB-2LH, at Tv=1/250 seconds for all recording qualities)
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Maximum burst during continuous shooting
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14 shots (large/fine)
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LCD monitor
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TFT color LCD monitor
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Screen monitor size
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1.8 inches
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Pixels
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Approximately 115,000 pixels (displayed pixels)
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Brightness control
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5 levels settable with menu\'s LCD brightness
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Image display format
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Single image, 9-image index, magnified zoom, auto play, auto play right after shooting
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Highlight alert
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In the single image with information display mode, the highlighted portions containing no image information with blink
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Image protection and erase
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A single image can be protected or unprotected; A single image or all images stored in a CompactFlash card can be erased if they are unprotected
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LCD monitor language
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English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese
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Battery
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Battery pack NB-2LH (x1)
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Dimensions (W x H x D)
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4.98 x 3.71 x 2.63 inches / 126.5 x 94.2 x 64 millimeters
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Weight
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17.1 ounces / 485 grams
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Operating temperature
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32 to 104 degrees F / 0 to 40 degrees C; 85 percent or less humidity
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Extra Images
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Customer Reviews
by: Barbara Moran (Connecticut)
on: Saturday, 4-September-2010
on: Saturday, 4-September-2010
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
When considering upgrading from my little point and shoot digital camera to a more substantial camera, I was advised by a number of people to try Canon and I would not be disappointed.
This camera is as easy to use as my point and shoot with automatic features (it can be adjusted for close-ups, low light, action, etc still in automatic mode) but also offers more advanced options.
The seller shipped my camera quite safely in foam shipping material. It was shipped to me quickly and came complete with everything advertised.
This camera is as easy to use as my point and shoot with automatic features (it can be adjusted for close-ups, low light, action, etc still in automatic mode) but also offers more advanced options.
The seller shipped my camera quite safely in foam shipping material. It was shipped to me quickly and came complete with everything advertised.
by: Barbara Moran on Saturday, 4-September-2010
by: Sail Away (United States)
on: Thursday, 29-July-2010
on: Thursday, 29-July-2010
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
I love this camera now, even though it is a dinosaur in terms of its age in a world where technology advances rapidly.
When I first bought this camera in 2007, it had early problems freezing and giving error codes. After performing all the recommended tests & resets, it kept failing. I actually used the camera very little early on and, thus, forgot about the errors. Once I started using the camera regularly again and taking more still photos, I had run out of warranty coverage. So, it cost me a few hundred send the camera back to Canon to repair what was a manufacturing and/or chipset defect.
Once the repair was made, the camera operated flawlessly and still does to this day. Although this model is no longer current, I wanted to add my review for anyone who might be trying to buy one used. Be aware that this model had known issues with freezing as I mentioned above. If that has been repaired, then it is an otherwise excellent camera for the entry-level or intermediate SLR user.
When I first bought this camera in 2007, it had early problems freezing and giving error codes. After performing all the recommended tests & resets, it kept failing. I actually used the camera very little early on and, thus, forgot about the errors. Once I started using the camera regularly again and taking more still photos, I had run out of warranty coverage. So, it cost me a few hundred send the camera back to Canon to repair what was a manufacturing and/or chipset defect.
Once the repair was made, the camera operated flawlessly and still does to this day. Although this model is no longer current, I wanted to add my review for anyone who might be trying to buy one used. Be aware that this model had known issues with freezing as I mentioned above. If that has been repaired, then it is an otherwise excellent camera for the entry-level or intermediate SLR user.
by: Sail Away on Thursday, 29-July-2010
by: Carmen Koenigshof (United States)
on: Friday, 28-May-2010
on: Friday, 28-May-2010
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
With over 500 reviews what can I offer, not much, I just wanted to share my little experience.
After I reluctantly handed over $60 to JCP for newborn pictures I decided to save money by investing in a good camera and taking my daughters monthly portraits myself.
It has been an exciting 5 year foray into photography with my little Rebel. I learned all the basics and have been off of manual mode for a couple of years and have been wanting to upgrade. The most important lesson I could pass on to a newbie is, No photographer is as good as the simplest camera. ~Edward Steichen.
~~This past month my little XT has been dieing a slow terrible death. First the battery was draining after only two hours. Then the camera wouldnt function in manual mode. Once the lens wouldnt focus in auto mode I knew it was gone. But of course I still tried once in awhile. But with a full battery it wont turn on. After 5 years of being throw in the back seat with no camera bag, dropped many times in sand, dirt, water, snow, and being washed by my daughter, it has become part of my family. An extension of me. I dont know if anyone will recognize me without it covering half my face. I will definitely miss my XT.~~
If I wasnt ready to upgrade I would take it to a doctor. But lucky for me right around the corner the 60D is due to be released. That coupled with a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, I will be a happy camper for another 5 years.
Best of Luck.
After I reluctantly handed over $60 to JCP for newborn pictures I decided to save money by investing in a good camera and taking my daughters monthly portraits myself.
It has been an exciting 5 year foray into photography with my little Rebel. I learned all the basics and have been off of manual mode for a couple of years and have been wanting to upgrade. The most important lesson I could pass on to a newbie is, No photographer is as good as the simplest camera. ~Edward Steichen.
~~This past month my little XT has been dieing a slow terrible death. First the battery was draining after only two hours. Then the camera wouldnt function in manual mode. Once the lens wouldnt focus in auto mode I knew it was gone. But of course I still tried once in awhile. But with a full battery it wont turn on. After 5 years of being throw in the back seat with no camera bag, dropped many times in sand, dirt, water, snow, and being washed by my daughter, it has become part of my family. An extension of me. I dont know if anyone will recognize me without it covering half my face. I will definitely miss my XT.~~
If I wasnt ready to upgrade I would take it to a doctor. But lucky for me right around the corner the 60D is due to be released. That coupled with a Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Standard & Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras, I will be a happy camper for another 5 years.
Best of Luck.
by: Carmen Koenigshof on Friday, 28-May-2010
by: Findedeux (United States)
on: Sunday, 6-December-2009
on: Sunday, 6-December-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I have had this camera for over five (5) years and I absolutely love it. I have never had any problems with this camera and it has performed amazingly. I have taken around 50,000 pictures with my Rebel and it is still going strong. I have the same original batteries that I got with my camera. My batteries have always lasted a long time before needing to be recharged; when I shot sports I could use one battery for roughly the whole day. Canon products are very high quality, which is what you can expect with brand name Japanese electronics. The Canon lenses are also fantastic; I have owned the high-quality standard 50/1.4, the portrait 85/1.8, the mid telephoto 70-200/4.0, the amazing 100/2.8 macro,and the wide-angle 17-40 L. These are all fantastic lenses to put on your Rebel, and you can rest assured that there is a whole range of Canon products to suit your needs. The only downside to these products is that they are quite expensive.
As far as the Rebel, the only complaints I have are these:
1. The amount of noise at 1600 ISO makes these pictures generally unusable.
2. The AF system is not robust enough for sports; you can do it but its hard.
3. The grip, somewhat small, can take getting used to.
4. The camera cant take too many RAW or high quality JPEG pictures in succession (important for sports).
In general this camera is a dream for most peoples uses. Eight MP will give you high-quality prints. Unless you want to blow up your pictures to poster size this camera will be great for you.
As far as the Rebel, the only complaints I have are these:
1. The amount of noise at 1600 ISO makes these pictures generally unusable.
2. The AF system is not robust enough for sports; you can do it but its hard.
3. The grip, somewhat small, can take getting used to.
4. The camera cant take too many RAW or high quality JPEG pictures in succession (important for sports).
In general this camera is a dream for most peoples uses. Eight MP will give you high-quality prints. Unless you want to blow up your pictures to poster size this camera will be great for you.
by: Findedeux on Sunday, 6-December-2009
by: Douglas Marshall (South Florida)
on: Friday, 4-December-2009
on: Friday, 4-December-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
Im a professional photographer who not only started out with this camera but still use it exclusively. Now with that said, I did invest in some high quality but affordable glass and some off camera flashes with triggers. The next step up from this camera would probably be a full frame camera that would cost thousands of dollars. This little affordable camera will take you VERY far. It has plenty of megapixels even for enlargements up to 11X14 without losing quality. I shoot models, family portraits and weddings and have never wished for a better camera. I think my only complaint and its minor, is that the LCD screen is rather small. If you want to see the quality this is capable of check out my flickr site [...]
Buy this camera with the 50mm F/1.8 lens, the 18-55mm IS lens and a cheap Sunpak 383 flash and youll be happy with your pictures -providing you read up on how to use it to maximize the quality of this camera. Good place to start is blogs and especially the forums on flickr....everything you ever wanted to know or ask has already been addressed there...just search
Buy this camera with the 50mm F/1.8 lens, the 18-55mm IS lens and a cheap Sunpak 383 flash and youll be happy with your pictures -providing you read up on how to use it to maximize the quality of this camera. Good place to start is blogs and especially the forums on flickr....everything you ever wanted to know or ask has already been addressed there...just search
by: Douglas Marshall on Friday, 4-December-2009
by: Macilwen (Cornland)
on: Monday, 26-October-2009
on: Monday, 26-October-2009
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
Allow me to preface this review by saying that I love my little Rebel and would hate to part from it. It was great when I was just learning how to deal with a dSLR - easy to use, simple controls, intuitive (much more so than the Nikon I use occasionally)...all-around a great little guy.
However, for the really serious photographer, it leaves some things to be desired. The autofocus is slow, and faulty for dark places. The ISO goes only to 1600, and even then the noise is nearly unmanageable. 1600 is not that great either - I am lucky that I have a f/1.8 lens. There have been times where I have shot at f/1.8, 1/30, and still been underexposing by 2/3 of a stop. Thank goodness for the RAW format!
For what it is, the Rebel is great. Just dont expect it to be more.
Oh - and that 18-55 f/3.5-5.6? it is a good thing to skip. Get a 50mm f/1.8 instead, or a Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5, or be like me and get an 85mm f/1.8. All better lenses, and the 50mm is even less expensive.
However, for the really serious photographer, it leaves some things to be desired. The autofocus is slow, and faulty for dark places. The ISO goes only to 1600, and even then the noise is nearly unmanageable. 1600 is not that great either - I am lucky that I have a f/1.8 lens. There have been times where I have shot at f/1.8, 1/30, and still been underexposing by 2/3 of a stop. Thank goodness for the RAW format!
For what it is, the Rebel is great. Just dont expect it to be more.
Oh - and that 18-55 f/3.5-5.6? it is a good thing to skip. Get a 50mm f/1.8 instead, or a Sigma 17-70 f/2.8-4.5, or be like me and get an 85mm f/1.8. All better lenses, and the 50mm is even less expensive.
by: Macilwen on Monday, 26-October-2009
by: Ashlee N. Manning-jarvis (United States)
on: Wednesday, 21-October-2009
on: Wednesday, 21-October-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
This item works wonders. It was everything I expected. It is extremely helpful with my photography, I mean, of course, its a Canon. I was very pleased with my purchase.
by: Ashlee N. Manning-jarvis on Wednesday, 21-October-2009
by: Bradford Schmidt (Bone In The Fan dot com)
on: Monday, 25-May-2009
on: Monday, 25-May-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I know that these are no longer on the open market, so my review is simply to explain why I think these are an excellent value on the used market.
Bottom line is this - unless you are going to blow up your photos to poster sized, the 8MP XT is a great choice. The upgrades to later versions give you a larger display screen, sure, but the basic functionality doesnt change much for at least two generations. While Id like to be able to preview the picture in the display (which you cant do on this model), the quality of photos as well as the excellent feature set (all laid out in other reviews) make this an excellent choice.
Combined with the incredible array of excellent lenses, the compact size, excellent battery life and great feature set make the Rebel XT a great choice on the used market.
Bottom line is this - unless you are going to blow up your photos to poster sized, the 8MP XT is a great choice. The upgrades to later versions give you a larger display screen, sure, but the basic functionality doesnt change much for at least two generations. While Id like to be able to preview the picture in the display (which you cant do on this model), the quality of photos as well as the excellent feature set (all laid out in other reviews) make this an excellent choice.
Combined with the incredible array of excellent lenses, the compact size, excellent battery life and great feature set make the Rebel XT a great choice on the used market.
by: Bradford Schmidt on Monday, 25-May-2009
by: Hector (United States)
on: Thursday, 30-April-2009
on: Thursday, 30-April-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I owned the 6.0 MP Canon EOS Rebel (300D), which was Canons first digital SLR, for several years until an internal mirror latch broke and for just a little more than it would have cost to fix, I purchased (refurbished) the next model up - which is the 350D or EOS Rebel XT.
The XT has been fantastic and a substantial upgrade. Its lighter (which really does matter when you have a heavy lens on) and faster in many respects than the 300D because of the DIGIC II image processor.
The image sensor (8MP) is comparable to the 20Ds which is 8.2 MP.
The continues shooting speed is also a bit better at 3.0 fps.
The control layout was redesigned with a new drive mode button, new metering mode and AF buttons. Im still getting used to that but it should not take long. Overall, I can recognize and feel the model upgrade and Im once again enjoying taking Canon high quality images with this camera.
The XT has been fantastic and a substantial upgrade. Its lighter (which really does matter when you have a heavy lens on) and faster in many respects than the 300D because of the DIGIC II image processor.
The image sensor (8MP) is comparable to the 20Ds which is 8.2 MP.
The continues shooting speed is also a bit better at 3.0 fps.
The control layout was redesigned with a new drive mode button, new metering mode and AF buttons. Im still getting used to that but it should not take long. Overall, I can recognize and feel the model upgrade and Im once again enjoying taking Canon high quality images with this camera.
by: Hector on Thursday, 30-April-2009
by: Z. Curtiss (Montana)
on: Monday, 6-April-2009
on: Monday, 6-April-2009
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
Up to this point in my ownership of the camera---two years---I have been quite happy with this camera as a camera to get into photography with. I have pulled quite a few shots I have been extremely impressed with. However, I was recently performing some lens sharpness testing, and in the middle of it, my mirror lock-up feature stopped working: it would not record an image at all while that custom function was enabled. I called Canons technical support number, and the guy on their end was very friendly and we tried resetting the camera to its default settings and custom functions. When this failed to work, he gave me the address to return it for repairs, not really mentioning that because I was out of warranty that this wouldnt be a cheap expenditure. Im sure he couldnt really speculate as to how much since he didnt know the problem, but a heads up of the possibility would have been nice. Instead, I got an email notification of the repairs estimate, and it was $210!!!!! Not too much shy of what a person might buy a used or rebuilt camera for on here. For $50, a person can get an extended warranty from Canon for an additional 4 years. I think that would be well worth it, since you know you will pay significantly more than that in repair costs if and when your camera goes south. Something to think seriously about, because it is an electronic item, and the standard warranty of a year doesnt get you very far. I would have to say that I think Canons repair charges are a bit steep though given the total worth of such a camera. I cant say that Ill take my shopping to another brands camera lineup though, because I do like Canons products, but I was just disappointed this time that they couldnt get that function back up and running for considerably less.
by: Z. Curtiss on Monday, 6-April-2009
by: Brandon! (Sacramento, CA USA)
on: Friday, 3-April-2009
on: Friday, 3-April-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
The Canon Rebel XT is a great entry level camera for the new Digital SLR photographer. If youre reading a review for a Rebel, Im going to assume youre deciding on your first DSLR camera. Let me save you some trouble and stress by saying ALL the entry-level DSLRs, from Canon and Nikon, are fine choices and you really cant go wrong. The camera body is the cheapest part of the camera youre likely to purchase, and its really the easiest to make a decision on: go to a store, pick up a Rebel, pick up a D80 (the Nikon more or less equivalent) and decide which feels RIGHT. Come back to your site and buy that camera. Keep in mind that youll probably be a life-long Canon or Nikon SLR owner at that point, as the lenses youll later buy for your camera are brand-specific. The same lens will work fine with Rebels and higher-end SLRs, but itll never fit a Nikon D-anything.
The kit lens is okay, and if youre new to Digital SLRs the kit lens makes a great first lens. There is a lot of noticeable distortion at the 18-20mm zoom range, and it feels like the cheapest part of the camera, but if youre buying your first Digital SLR its no fun to have the UPS guy hand you a brand new camera that cant take pictures. Itll be a good lens for your first year, and youll learn a lot with it.
I love the XTs size and feel, the buttons and knobs are in good places, and the camera looks impressive and feels well built. Its an older model camera but its priced very well, especially for new photographers. Battery life is really great, and I hardly ever need to swap batteries when out. I wish the display showed the ISO, as Im notorious for not checking the ISO and shooting in broad daylight at 800 or 1600 ISO. Newer models display the ISO on the back of the camera. This model also lacks the self-cleaning system, which may or may not be helpful in getting dust out of your camera. The Canon neck strap sucks, so shop around for a better one at your local camera shop.
Keep in mind, youll also need to purchase a CF Card (Id suggest 4 gigs or higher) a tripod, a camera bag and a better neck strap. Also consider a remote and the $90 Canon 50mm 1.8/f lens for low depth of field and low light shooting. Finally, you might want Understanding Exposure, a great book on explaining how light works with ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
If I had to do it all over again Id happily buy a Rebel XT. Im looking forward to upgrading to a newer, fancier Rebel next year, but only because I like giving my money to your site. Theres no reason I need to upgrade, and theres no reason not to buy a Rebel XT. I couldnt be happier.
The kit lens is okay, and if youre new to Digital SLRs the kit lens makes a great first lens. There is a lot of noticeable distortion at the 18-20mm zoom range, and it feels like the cheapest part of the camera, but if youre buying your first Digital SLR its no fun to have the UPS guy hand you a brand new camera that cant take pictures. Itll be a good lens for your first year, and youll learn a lot with it.
I love the XTs size and feel, the buttons and knobs are in good places, and the camera looks impressive and feels well built. Its an older model camera but its priced very well, especially for new photographers. Battery life is really great, and I hardly ever need to swap batteries when out. I wish the display showed the ISO, as Im notorious for not checking the ISO and shooting in broad daylight at 800 or 1600 ISO. Newer models display the ISO on the back of the camera. This model also lacks the self-cleaning system, which may or may not be helpful in getting dust out of your camera. The Canon neck strap sucks, so shop around for a better one at your local camera shop.
Keep in mind, youll also need to purchase a CF Card (Id suggest 4 gigs or higher) a tripod, a camera bag and a better neck strap. Also consider a remote and the $90 Canon 50mm 1.8/f lens for low depth of field and low light shooting. Finally, you might want Understanding Exposure, a great book on explaining how light works with ISO, shutter speed and aperture.
If I had to do it all over again Id happily buy a Rebel XT. Im looking forward to upgrading to a newer, fancier Rebel next year, but only because I like giving my money to your site. Theres no reason I need to upgrade, and theres no reason not to buy a Rebel XT. I couldnt be happier.
by: Brandon! on Friday, 3-April-2009
by: Michael Ford (Atlanta, GA USA)
on: Monday, 30-March-2009
on: Monday, 30-March-2009
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
I have owned this camera for almost 2 years now, and it was great to learn about photography with perfect for a beginner trying to get into it. Unfortunately yesterday the 7 point auto focus stopped working and i tried three different lenses and had the same problem the camera would not focus on its own and it has never been dropped.
by: Michael Ford on Monday, 30-March-2009
by: Timothy R. Huston (Savannah, GA USA)
on: Wednesday, 18-February-2009
on: Wednesday, 18-February-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
Takes great pics, easy to navigate, works as expected so far (with heavy use on 4 major trips), solid battery life, etc. Great value.
by: Timothy R. Huston on Wednesday, 18-February-2009
by: Happy Mom (Phoenix, AZ)
on: Friday, 13-February-2009
on: Friday, 13-February-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I love my Rebel XT. I have had it for 3 years. It takes really good pictures, whether it is pictures of my family or nature photography. Any problems Ive had with photo quality have been due to user error. (Im still learning the proper way to use all of the camera settings--its taken me a while due to laziness, not difficulty.)
I like that the shutter speed is fast and that I can take multiple pictures in a row rather quickly.
You should be aware that, as with all SLRs, if you purchase other lenses as we have that it does get dirty inside fairly easy. When it gets dirty, I only see spots on sky shots, and they can be photoshopped out, but when they get really bad, you need to take it to a camera shop that specializes in cleaning digital SLRs. There is a way to clean the CMOS (see manual), which sometimes helps with the problem.
I like that the shutter speed is fast and that I can take multiple pictures in a row rather quickly.
You should be aware that, as with all SLRs, if you purchase other lenses as we have that it does get dirty inside fairly easy. When it gets dirty, I only see spots on sky shots, and they can be photoshopped out, but when they get really bad, you need to take it to a camera shop that specializes in cleaning digital SLRs. There is a way to clean the CMOS (see manual), which sometimes helps with the problem.
by: Happy Mom on Friday, 13-February-2009
by: sunshinediva24 (United States)
on: Sunday, 8-February-2009
on: Sunday, 8-February-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
As a complete newcomer to the DSLR world, I wasnt sure which camera to purchase to explore the world of photography. I thought about the XSi...the features sounded impressive, especially the Megapixels. But a friend of mine said that after about 5MP, the numbers dont really matter unless youre planning on printing poster-size photos (which few of us would actually do). The 8MP images of this camera are gorgeous and crystal clear--youd never miss having a 12MP camera. All it would do is make the file sizes HUGE, and youll have to get an external hard drive to save your photos. (Number of MPs is really ploy to get consumers to buy a more expensive model)
The features on this unit are vast enough for an advanced photographer but has enough automatic features on it that it will ease you into the world of photography. I highly recommend this camera!
The features on this unit are vast enough for an advanced photographer but has enough automatic features on it that it will ease you into the world of photography. I highly recommend this camera!
by: sunshinediva24 on Sunday, 8-February-2009
by: Varun Sharma (Chicago, IL)
on: Saturday, 24-January-2009
on: Saturday, 24-January-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I would have rated it 6 out of 5, but they didnt give me any option to do that. Absolutely amazing DSLR.
Its good for all:
- Beginners who have never even used a DSLR before.
- Professionals who love to shoot the mother nature.
- Mums/Dads who want to capture the best moments of their parenthood. Infact I bought it when my son was born to make sure I capture his early years using the best available camera, and did it paid off or wat..??..
The only minus point that I can think of right now is that like any other DSLR/SLR its bulky..so you would have to get used to the fact that you cant carry it like any point2shoot camera in your pocket.. you would need proper bag for carrying this.
- Great battery Life
- Amazing Clarity
- Great speed
- Great Flash for night mode
- Good lense
- Great photography otions/modes.
Great product!!
Its good for all:
- Beginners who have never even used a DSLR before.
- Professionals who love to shoot the mother nature.
- Mums/Dads who want to capture the best moments of their parenthood. Infact I bought it when my son was born to make sure I capture his early years using the best available camera, and did it paid off or wat..??..
The only minus point that I can think of right now is that like any other DSLR/SLR its bulky..so you would have to get used to the fact that you cant carry it like any point2shoot camera in your pocket.. you would need proper bag for carrying this.
- Great battery Life
- Amazing Clarity
- Great speed
- Great Flash for night mode
- Good lense
- Great photography otions/modes.
Great product!!
by: Varun Sharma on Saturday, 24-January-2009
by: Christopher Miles (Chelmsford, MA)
on: Monday, 19-January-2009
on: Monday, 19-January-2009
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I bought this camera not knowing how good it would be.
It takes great pictures, works well with both Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux.
It takes great pictures, works well with both Windows XP and Ubuntu Linux.
by: Christopher Miles on Monday, 19-January-2009
by: LNK (Kentucky)
on: Thursday, 15-January-2009
on: Thursday, 15-January-2009
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
I have had my Rebel XT for 1.5 years now. Im very pleased with it, except for the small LCD screen, but Ill trade a big screen for camera quality anyday! I do sometimes have issues with the auto focus and find that I can usually flip to manual, take a picture, and flip back to auto and the camera will continue working fine. Ive had to do this less than ten times in a year and a half-and Im a mom! (Meaning I take LOTS and LOTS of pictures) Unlike someone who previously wrote of having focus issues, I often get crystal clear photos when the I do decide to set the camera in auto mode. Ive even had professionals comment on the photo clarity and inquire what camera I use. Would I buy it again....no...Id buy a newer version(which wasnt available when I bought mine). Thats how much I like the XT.
by: LNK on Thursday, 15-January-2009
by: A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com (Glen Ellyn, IL USA)
on: Saturday, 27-December-2008
on: Saturday, 27-December-2008
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
I love the Canon Rebel XT. I use it for work, where I manage communications for a high school. Despite that I have no real camera or photography training, I find the XT comfortable and easy to use. Although the school supplied me with this camera, when I next need to buy one for personal use, there is a good chance this will be my choice.
Im the chief paparazzo, taking candid pictures of students, teachers and events. We have pro photographers for major things, and they use higher level equipment, but for quick, on-the-spot shots, I grab the XT and am out the door.
Images are clear every time, thanks to the camera accurately predicting what I am interested in. There is an auto/general pictures options, as well as context-specific options (distance, action, close-ups and others). The flash is perfectly timed and is at the correct level for whatever amount of light I need.
The download software is quick, and interfaces with Windows with no conflicts.
All images download as jpegs, so there are no conversion issues. I open them in Adobe Photoshop, and take it from there.
It is small enough to carry discretely, but big enough to get the job done.
I fully recommend the Canon Rebel XT.
Anthony Trendl
http://AnthonyTrendl.blogspot.com
Im the chief paparazzo, taking candid pictures of students, teachers and events. We have pro photographers for major things, and they use higher level equipment, but for quick, on-the-spot shots, I grab the XT and am out the door.
Images are clear every time, thanks to the camera accurately predicting what I am interested in. There is an auto/general pictures options, as well as context-specific options (distance, action, close-ups and others). The flash is perfectly timed and is at the correct level for whatever amount of light I need.
The download software is quick, and interfaces with Windows with no conflicts.
All images download as jpegs, so there are no conversion issues. I open them in Adobe Photoshop, and take it from there.
It is small enough to carry discretely, but big enough to get the job done.
I fully recommend the Canon Rebel XT.
Anthony Trendl
http://AnthonyTrendl.blogspot.com
by: A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com on Saturday, 27-December-2008
by: (United States)
on: Saturday, 6-December-2008
on: Saturday, 6-December-2008
- Currently 5/5 Stars.
If youre looking into photography seriously but have no idea this is a perfect place to start. Canons are really user friendly and take amazing photos. Once you get the hang of it you can switch up the lenses and learn more. Canons are the best!
by: on Saturday, 6-December-2008
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