Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

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.
Canon Digital Rebel XT1
MSRP $900.00
Release date February, 2005
Brand Canon
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Pros:
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high quality pictures
+5agreedisagree

relatively small size for a SLR is great for travel
+4agreedisagree

nearly instantaneous turn-on/wake-up times (0.2s)
+3agreedisagree

impressive long battery life
+3agreedisagree

great starter SLR!
+2agreedisagree

RAW image format support
+2agreedisagree

affordable price
+2agreedisagree

full manual control (compared to limited previous generation)
+2agreedisagree

manual functions are fantastic
+2agreedisagree

fast startup time
+2agreedisagree

lightweight for an SLR
+2agreedisagree

little shutter lag
+2agreedisagree

very little noise even at high sensitivity
+2agreedisagree

built in flash; hotshoe option
+1agreedisagree

fast flash recycle time (3 seconds between shots)
+1agreedisagree

large variety of accessories
0agreedisagree

good for beginners who have never used a DSLR before
0agreedisagree

download software is quick
0agreedisagree

you can switch out the lenses
0agreedisagree

dedicated settings screen
0agreedisagree

Cons:
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small size means it won't fit everyone's hand
+4agreedisagree

small LCD screen
+3agreedisagree

supplied lens is very basic
+3agreedisagree

LCD display is hard to view in sunlight
+2agreedisagree

the 8MP sensor isn't the highest on the markets (see Rebel XTi)
+1agreedisagree

slightly slow burst of 3fps with a total of 9 burst shots on full res
+1agreedisagree

while ballance a little to warm
+1agreedisagree

poor user interface for common manual controls
0agreedisagree

cannot shoot using the LCD panel; you always have to use the viewfinder
0agreedisagree

no movie capability
0agreedisagree

you have to purchase a memory card separately
0agreedisagree

won't let you get up really close to something to take a picture, even on macro
0agreedisagree

it won't take a picture at night time
0agreedisagree

plastic body
0agreedisagree

some of the controls are poorly positioned and are easy to accidentaly hit while shooting
0agreedisagree


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Comments

1.  avatar sbullett said:

I'm very disappointed. When the camera is set to automatic mode it should take perfect pictures but it doesn't. Sometimes when I shoot a picture indoors the pictures is so dark you can barely see it. The flash is going off and still it's horrible. Does anyone else have this problem?
Apr 27, 2007 12:35pm
2.  avatar mackieimages said:

Overall a great camera, especially considering the cost. The quality of pictures typically isn't the fault of the camera although I have heard of some lenses being bad. I've used this camera in just about every condition, including backcountry skiing, ocean sea kayaking, bike touring and it has held up great. If you're an amateur photographer looking to buy a digital SLR I would highly recommend something like the Canon Rebel XT.
Aug 27, 2008 4:32pm
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ralli

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May 31, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
8 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • high quality pictures
  • nearly instantaneous turn-on/wake-up times (0.2s)
  • impressive long battery life
  • great starter SLR!
  • fast startup time
  • lightweight for an SLR
  • little shutter lag
  • very little noise even at high sensitivity

Cons

  • small size means it won't fit everyone's hand
  • small LCD screen
  • supplied lens is very basic
  • LCD display is hard to view in sunlight
  • the 8MP sensor isn't the highest on the markets (see Rebel XTi)
  • slightly slow burst of 3fps with a total of 9 burst shots on full res
  • plastic body
  • some of the controls are poorly positioned and are easy to accidentaly hit while shooting

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simplistic

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April 22, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
83
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
1 con
have ithave it
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • high quality pictures
  • relatively small size for a SLR is great for travel
  • great starter SLR!
  • built in flash; hotshoe option
  • fast flash recycle time (3 seconds between shots)

Cons

  • small size means it won't fit everyone's hand

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mackieimages

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August 27, 2008
approved
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ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
have ithave it
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • high quality pictures
  • relatively small size for a SLR is great for travel

Cons

  • small size means it won't fit everyone's hand

Comments

"Overall a great camera, especially considering the cost. The quality of pictures typically isn't the fault of the camera although I have heard of some lenses being bad. I've used this camera in just about every condition, including backcountry skiing, ocean sea kayaking, bike touring and it has held up great. If you're an amateur photographer looking to buy a digital SLR I would highly recommend something like the Canon Rebel XT."
Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

vsaxena911

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May 18, 2009
ProSCORE
40
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
9 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • impressive long battery life
  • manual functions are fantastic
  • good for beginners who have never used a DSLR before
  • download software is quick
  • you can switch out the lenses
  • dedicated settings screen

Cons

  • small LCD screen
  • supplied lens is very basic
  • the 8MP sensor isn't the highest on the markets (see Rebel XTi)
  • slightly slow burst of 3fps with a total of 9 burst shots on full res
  • cannot shoot using the LCD panel; you always have to use the viewfinder
  • no movie capability
  • you have to purchase a memory card separately
  • won't let you get up really close to something to take a picture, even on macro
  • it won't take a picture at night time

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mstanescu

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June 11, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
71
negative
mixed
positive
12 pros
5 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • high quality pictures
  • relatively small size for a SLR is great for travel
  • nearly instantaneous turn-on/wake-up times (0.2s)
  • impressive long battery life
  • RAW image format support
  • affordable price
  • full manual control (compared to limited previous generation)
  • manual functions are fantastic
  • fast startup time
  • lightweight for an SLR
  • little shutter lag
  • very little noise even at high sensitivity

Cons

  • small size means it won't fit everyone's hand
  • small LCD screen
  • supplied lens is very basic
  • LCD display is hard to view in sunlight
  • while ballance a little to warm

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Yale

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May 12, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
90
negative
mixed
positive
9 pros
1 con

Pros

  • high quality pictures
  • relatively small size for a SLR is great for travel
  • nearly instantaneous turn-on/wake-up times (0.2s)
  • great starter SLR!
  • RAW image format support
  • affordable price
  • full manual control (compared to limited previous generation)
  • built in flash; hotshoe option
  • large variety of accessories

Cons

  • poor user interface for common manual controls

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

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