Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver-OLD MODEL)

Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver-OLD MODEL)

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• Powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (included, with charger)
• Fast start-up time is 2 seconds
• Includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens
• 8.0-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing; captures images at a rate of up to 3 frames per second
• 8.0-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
• Includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens

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Brand : Canon
Category : Electronics,Camera & Photo,Digital Cameras,DSLR Cameras
Rating : 4.1
Review Count : 1003

Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver-OLD MODEL)

• I\'m brand new to the SLR world and decided about a month ago I\'d continue a hobby I had started in middle school. I was torn between the XTi and the XT. After doing much research, learning, and getting information overload, I decided for my needs, I\'d pick up the XT. From what I read, the difference in MP wouldn\'t be much of an issue for me. The self cleaning on the XTi would be awesome. It came down to an issue with money and \"wife\" approval. At just under $600 with kit lens, the XT was \"psychologically\" a little easier to buy than the XTi. Anyway, I\'m in the tech field and began thinking of the bodies like computers. New and better stuff will keep coming out faster and cheaper, in this hobby the lenses seem to be the real investment.Anyway, so far I love the camera. I\'m learning still but I do like the creative modes the XT offers. Kind of like step learning. I\'ve got down all the terminology and what each thing does, but need to learn how it actually works and think the creative modes offered on XT are the perfect bridge.I have absolutely no complaints so far about the camera (although i did get the dreaded 99 error that I\'ve read about, but I turned off the camera and it went away. I hope I didn\'t get a dud).The Good:1. Great value in my opinion2. Camera feels good overall (some have complained about it being too light or feeling cheap). I don\'t get this impression at all. Although one of the cons I\'m listing does have to do with the shape.3. Easy to use with plenty of different modes to help you along the wayThe Bad:1. Like others have complained, the grip feels a bit compacted. I don\'t have really big hands, but it feels a tad unnatural holding the camera. Its not terrible though, but its a little annoying2. Not necessarily against this camera, but one thing I didn\'t think about is that you can\'t shoot with glasses on. Too hard. But it does have an adjustment that goes to -2.5 (right at my vision) and I can shoot with no glasses, or contacts.3. The kit lens leaves something to be desired. I\'m a newbie and I can already feel the limitations of this lens. Under sunny conditions, the lens performs pretty good, no complaints. But indoor photography sucks for lack of a better word. Plus the range doesn\'t seem useful. Its a short telephoto and maybe a long wide. Would I buy it with the kit lens? Yeah, for only $70 or $80 more, I think its worth it. However, if choosing b/w the kit lens and picking up the nifty fifty (Canon 50mm prime), I might have been better off picking up the body only and getting the nifty fifty. I\'ll know when I actually order the nifty fifty. I guess I felt I wanted some range, so I went with the kit.I am going to pick up the nifty fifty to see what this camera can really do. I\'m pumped about the hobby and so far so good. I think I\'d be even more excited if I had better glass on the cam. But I\'m still learning. Maybe the kit lens isn\'t all that bad and its the photographer.The only bad thing about this hobby though is that initially, I thought I would be happy with the body + kit lens. Now I want more glass, better flash, monopod, etc, etc.
• This camera is nearly a decade old. This review was written in March 2012 and this camera came out in 2003.I bought it because I was interested in beginning photography, and didn\'t want to spend too much. So I bought an older model to get the feel.I read countless reviews before buying this camera.I am very impressed. A family member of mine has a Canon XSi that I have used a few times, and I honestly think this camera is much better quality.-The first thing I noticed when I opened the box was that it was very small, very narrow.-In reviews, I read that this camera has a tiny view finder, equivalent to viewing \"a postage stamp at the end of a tunnel.\" I do not find this to be accurate. Sure, it would be nice for the viewfinder to be a tad larger, but its current size is perfectly manageable.-I was worried about the 8MP compared to the modern 12MP or so. I shouldn\'t have even hesitated. The detail on this thing is quite good. I uploaded three photos. One of paint splatters to show off its colour. Second of the Santa Fe railyard to show off its nice contrast. Third of a tree to show off its detail. Those pictures were taken with a 28-80 lens, rather than the kit lens.-One thing that really bugs me truly is the small LCD. I barely get an example of the image with that thing. The only true way I can determine if an image is good is when I upload it to my computer. Newer models have larger LCDs, some 3 inches, which I\'m pretty sure is twice the one on the XT!-The memory cards for this thing are different than current models, and can go up into the $40\'s for only a few GB!(sandisk compact flash) Luckily mine came with one, but be warned.-Sometimes the shutter-release-button (not so great on my terminology yet) sticks. I\'ll hold it half-down to focus, and it won\'t take the picture when I try to push it down fully. Happens probably 3/10 shots. Mostly why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5.So if you\'re a beginner, this camera is perfect for you.

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