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: Best DSLR Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am more than 100% satisified with this camera. I knew about the features well before I purchased, so no regrets. I would refer and prefer this camera to all those SLR lovers.Digital camera Review: Best Entry Level Digital SLR Keeps Getting Better
Summary: 5 Stars
The third generation XTi is the successor to the popular Rebel XT. An entry level camera but considered to be quite an excellent performer in many levels.
It comes with a battery and a sleek compact charger. It also uses the well known Digic II image processor. Uses CF card.
Improvements compared to its older brother XT:
- 10 megapixel resolution compared to 8 megapixel for the XT
- A larger 2 1/2 inch LCD panel compared to 1.8 inch
- A new self-cleaning sensor
- 9 point AF system while the XT has 7
- Better burst shooting capacity from 23 to 27 frames
- 7 LCD brightness levels compared to 5 for better viewing in bright surroundings
Pros:
- Image quality is superb. Color rendition and low-noise
- Light and small
- Can shoot RAW format
- Impressive long battery life.
Cons:
- Cannot shoot using the LCD panel. You always have to use the viewfinder. LCD is for menu and playback only.
- Supplied lens is very basic. No image stabilizer. Slow.
- No movie capability
Digital camera Review: Best First REAL Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used several digital cameras, but the Canon Digital Rebel XTi SLR is my first 35mm camera, and I couldn't be happier. Great weight, great features, easy to use, beautiful images, I couldn't ask for anything more. I'll be using and learning with this camera for a long time to come. Now if only the lenses I want weren't so expensive!Digital camera Review: Best budget choice for first DSLR!
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm new to the DSLR world but I've used an SLR before for a traditional photography class. Before the XTI, I was using the Panasonic-FZ18 but it just wasn't cutting it for me. I've read and own "The Digital Photography Book Vol. 2" and "The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography" so I know a little bit about photography and cameras. I've done quite a lot of research before making my purchase and I'm very please with my decision.
Pros:
- Great Price
- Images are sharp and low noise at higher ISOs
- Dust Removal System
- 9 point AF system
- 10MP
- Picture styles
- Good looking camera with good handling (It looks just like the XSI to me, except smaller lcd screen)
Cons:
- No Live View
- Exposure is off all the time(In low light situation it underexposes and in bright situation it overexposes making the situation worst; this can be easily fixed by stopping at about -1 or +1 but I would still prefer to have the 0 be the right exposure for most of the time so that I don't have to take several shots to find the right exposure)
- No image stabilization with kit lens (gonna need that tripod all the time until I get a new lens!)
- Viewfinder is not that bright (not like the D80 or the XSI)
- No spot metering
- Auto mode is horrible (not that you should use it anyways!)
- Auto and preset white balances are not so good either
In general this camera is pretty "dumb" and gets fooled pretty easily but if you like to set everything manually than it's not a problem. It's actually a plus if you're an amateur photographer because it forces you to get to know and utilizes many technical aspects of photography.
Compare against other cameras?
I didn't get a Nikon because the D80 cost too much (I would rather get the XSI). The D60 doesn't compare to the XTI (quality and features). I think the XT and the D40 are ancient by now. Sony and Olympus entry-level dslrs are packed with features and have good prices but the image quality is not quite as good as a Canon or Nikon. So in conclusion, for the price I think the XTI is an excellent choice for a beginner. But if I had some more money I would definitely go with the XSI. It pretty much solves all the problems that the XTI has and it also has 14-bit conversion which gives the image bit more detail and makes the gradients softer. I tested out the XSI at Best Buy and it's worth the extra money. I'm happy with the XTI for now, all the images I take are worlds apart from any point and shoot camera (like my Panasonic FZ-18 Super Zoom) and I'm only using the poor kit lens. I can't wait to see what this camera can do with a good lens.
Digital camera Review: Best camera at it's price
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought many digital cameras in the past. None work as well or as easy. Most cameras I bought would take the picture a couple of seconds after pressing the shutter. Not this one. In fact, I can take series of pics and each come out sharp and clear. Again, for the price, you can't beat this camera.