Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)
Digital camera Review: A valuable camera for great photography
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent camera for those who want to pursue photgraphy seriously. [SLR stands for single lens reflex]. If u r just planning to use it as a point and shoot camera [in AUTO mode] plz dont waste ur money. Like all SLR cameras its bulky if u compare with slim-trim point-n-shoot cameras in the market which slide-in easily in ur pocket. There is no real time preview in the LCD at the back so u have to see through the eyepiece for framing the photo. Its actually gives u the image as seen through the lens. Since, all light that enters the camera through the lens gets diverted to the eyepiece via a mirror infront of the sensor, we have no real time preview as no light falls on the sensors. Moreover there is a curtain [shutter] infront of the sensors [CCD type for canon]. Shutter controls the amount of light falling on the sensors. u can reach extremely fast sensor speeds like 1/4000 secs which gives u freezing image of moving objects. For night or astro photography one can keep the shutter open for as long as 30 secs. ISO range for the EOS 400D [rebel xti] is 100-1000, where 100 is the native sensitivity. For night mode one can increase the ISO but the picture is grainier or use flash [which fills the image with light n destroys the whole effect in the photo] or can decrease the sutter speed. At lower shutter speeds camera shake can blur the photo very badly, so one must use a tripod or use an IS [image stabilized] lens. The lens that comes with the camera [18-55 mm lens] is not very good and u cant expect more from a $50-75 lens. The canon has a vertical tilt sensor which rotates the image if u shoot it vertically. The re is a sensor which turns off the LCD in the front when u move ur eyes close to the eye-piece and this is really helpful. Imagine shooting in the night mode with something bright below ur eyes....it would be terrible. The kit aslo includes a battery n a charger esp made for the EOS 400D camera. With fully charged it's sufficient for a full day of active photgraphy.
The camera uses a CF [compact flash] card [normal cameras use SD or SDpro card]. Writing image to the card is fast. The camera takes a while if the card is full, to get ready to trasfer the image. I have used canon A630 and it gets ready very fast to trasfer the images to the computer.
With this camera in continuous shooting mode one can shoot approx 3 images per second which u wont achieve with a normal digital camera. It has a maximum burst [total no. of photos one can shoot in the above mode] of approx 20 when there is no flash and image is small/fine jpeg. With RAW images it would be smaller.
If I compare it with Sony Alpha series, Canon EOS 400D is clearly a winner. Sonys camera doest even look good. Compared to Nikon it has a body that is cheaper [$200-$250]. Nikon has more features that are more subtle and u might not use them. Nikon has one screen at the top of the cmaera when the data for various parameters like shutter speed, white balance, exposure, focus, ISO etc is shown. The LCD at the back is only for image preview. The canon's one LCD at back does it both, and i like that. Furthermore canon has only one dial to control compared to 2 in Nikon. Canon has an extremely good series of lenses too for all kinds of photgraphy.
Digital camera Review: A++ equipment
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera came recommended from several sources - we did our homework. It is a spectacular piece of equipment. Very user friendly and wow it takes incredible pictures!
I have alot of homework ahead of me though - this type of camera requires some work on the user's part .. but I knew this going in. I've had many cheaper digital cameras that do all the auto stuff.. and I decided it was time to step up to the plate!
Digital camera Review: Absolutely fabulous for beginners!
Summary: 5 Stars
After researching SLRs for a few months, I decided to go with the Rebel XTi and, boy, am I glad I did!! This camera is beyond what I expected! I kept watching Amazon for the prices to change and got it for about $580, which is an incredible steal for such a great camera. It has tons of autofocus choices to make you feel like a pro, and when you get confident enough to mess with white balances and manual settings, it has a bunch of options for that too. I haven't taken a bad picture yet and I've taken almost 400 pictures in the 3 weeks I've had it. It's perfect for pictures of my pets, who never sit still, and it has an action mode that it unbelievable fast so I can get anyone in the middle of something.
Bottom line: I don't know what I'm doing with cameras but this makes me look good. I definitely recommend it. You won't be disappointed!!!
Digital camera Review: Absolutely stunning
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an advanced amature. For me, the quality of professionally done prints is the biggest measure of a camera or lense. I will be brief and to the point:
1. Do not use the kit lense. This camera deserves high quality lenses. If tight on budget, buy the 50mm 1.8 EF MK II. It is a cheap but very high quality lense. This is the lense I use with my XTi.
2. I just received my first set of prints (4x6). I have never taken pictures as good as this. My previous gear was Rebel (film) and the same 50mm lense. So, I can make a decent comparison between 35mm film and digital. The prints from XTi are stunningly better than anything I ever managed with film. The sharpness and perception of depth in the prints are nothing short of dazzling.
3. Do not worry too much about how the pictures look on screen. XTi produces very high fidelity colors which may look a bit dull on the monitor. Your natural tendency might be to tweak the images to increase the color saturation. Do not do it (unless you wish to display the images on screen only). Prints are absolutely stunning in color accuracy and more vivid than screen.
If you are waiting for digital to catch up with film, do not wait any longer. The battle between 35mm and digital is over. Having said that, incredible things are still coming down the technology pipe. If you are really serious, you may want to wait for these:
- Built in High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography.
- Resolution that matches medium format film (15mp).
- More affordable image stabilization. This may not have been important for 35mm films, but will make a difference at such high resolutions.
Digital camera Review: Accessories
Summary: 5 Stars
Does anyone know what is included with this camera? I'm getting the one with the lens, but no where on the site mentions what it comes with. I'm purchasing it from Amazon. I called them and they had no idea.
Thanks