Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver)
Digital camera Review: First, then Second Impressions
Summary: 4 Stars
This review is exactly what I wish someone had explained to me before jumping into the fire with D-SLR.
The body gets five stars for meeting the goal of a nicely capable D-SLR that tends to get slight nods over any other, such as Nikon's D40 series, which comes with a reasonable lens. Canon's kit lens gets 1-star for destroying the whole experience. The combination is worse than just about any modest point-n-shoot. The upshot ... most buyers who are the slightest bit picky will discover the cost of the kit is a lot more than it appears.
Unless you are not going to be very picky, ditch the kit and research the cost of replacement lenses, first. Start with Canon's professional 'L' and consumer EF-S just to get the PUCKERING over with. Then, take heart.
While many will offer Sigma, I like Tamron lensing made for Canon EOS bodies. For starters, Tamron offers a 6-year new warranty, the best I've seen (NOT honored on gray market copies) and it just seems their lenses get, copy for copy, a tad better nod with a slightly higher price. Ideas include Tamron's basic 18-200mm, improved 18-250mm and the too-new-for-review 28-300mm with optical stabilization ... all of them a one-lens-does all idea ranging from $350 to $600 new, roundhouse.
If you are REALLY picky, it's tough to beat the performance combo of a current $400 Tamron 17-50mm (very well rated by pro and consumer) plus a $140 Tamron 70-300mm basic telephoto with macro, a surprisingly good lens for the average person's need. But, don't take my word ... research hard and find your own gems.
What you get with the kit is a faster, more capable camera with sorely degraded optics. To get the results your Rebel XT can deliver, the cost is closer to $1000.
Digital camera Review: From new to DSLR :)
Summary: 5 Stars
I am really happy that I decided to switch from point-and-shot to DSLR camera... you can see the difference instantly!!! If you have professional camera first time in your hands (like me), you will also want to find some good literature to help you understand and use your camera to the maximum of its possibilities... (the manual witch comes with the camera will not be enough) otherwise it is waste of money to only use the Auto mode. I am still testing it and playing with it, but this camera has already proven how great your photos can be. I just want to warn you that you will become addicted to it :) and it is good to get a big memory card, so you don't have to stop too often to change the card or empty the old one... you will also be happy with the battery life - I am telling you, you can take you time!
So give your CANON a try and learn a little about professional photography and I promise you... You will get amazing results!
Digital camera Review: GREAT CAMERA
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted this camera forever, when I had the money I snatched it up as fast as I could, never have I made a better choice! I haven't found anything I don't like about this camera. I'm not a pro or anything, but I do LOTS of photoshoping and the resolution that this camera puts out makes photoshop easier than ever, overall great buy!!! I will recommend this to anyone I see.Digital camera Review: Getting old, but a really great camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've taken more than 30,000 pictures with my XT and the biggest problem is that it does such a good job that I have a hard time justifying an upgrade. The images are great up to ISO 400 and very good at 800 and 1600. For the price it's hard to beat, but I'd probably recommend going for a newer camera with the ISO displayed in the viewfinder and a better auto focus system. Also, the included lens is so-so. I use a Sigma 17-70 which is excellent. The 3fps it captures is not quite fast enough for sports, but fine for kids. The grip is a bit small, and the camera can be hard to hold if you have a flash, large lens, and large hands.Digital camera Review: Good Overall Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not a camera junky but everyone seems to be raving about this one so I got it. My pictures come out great but it might be because I've got a good eye... who knows. The big problem is that when you put it on a plane and then forget to get it from the overhead compartment, it should have a buzzer or something that shouts your name or barks at you. This way you won't loose it and have to buy another one.
I wish I had a better lens though. This is just a basic one that doesn't get you too close to any action. You'll be scraping pennies to buy the bigger zoom lens within 6 months to a year. There goes another $300-$600.