Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Silver) 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 (Silver)
Digital camera Review: AWESOME!! AMAZING!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is amazing. I have small children (3 and 2 yrs old) who don't sit still very long. The camera focus and shutter speed are very fast - perfect for capturing children in the moment.
I also purchased the SanDisk Extreme III CompactFlash Card. It writes extremely fast.
The automatic settings take fantastic pictures. I saw some reviews complaining about low exposure on inside shots. I have not experienced that.
I have taken over 400 pictures since Christmas Day 2007 and I have not had to recharge the battery yet.
ALL AROUND EXCELLENT CAMERA!
Digital camera Review: Amazingly User Friendly
Summary: 5 Stars
After using a Canon EOS Rebel film SLR for more than 15 years I finally went digital in early January. I purchased the Rebel XTi and have no regrets. It has proven extremely easy to use for this first time digital camera user, and the pictures I am getting are great. I'm very glad I chose to stick with Canon and would recommend the XTi without hesitation.Digital camera Review: An Excellent Beginner's SLR
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned my Canon Digital Rebel XTi for almost a month now, and have taken over 1,000 pictures. The camera seems to be holding up well and hasn't developed any problems. It has all the features you would expect in a digital SLR, although it does lack a spot metering system, but it hasn't caused any problems that I couldn't fix by changing somthing else. Is it a fault? Yes, but is it all that important? No, especially if you're a beginner with DSLR's.
I've read a lot of reviews that criticize the kit lens, and although it is certainly less than impressive, it is an excellent beginner's lens, and it's low price helps too. If you're a believer in "the lens makes the picture, not the camera," then I would suggest buying another, higher quality lens either directly from Canon, or a slightly more cost sensitive lens from Sigma or Tamron.
Back to the camera body itself. The XTi is a bit small, especially for those of us with large hands or long fingers, but it's a lot easier to hold than a normal "point and shoot" camera that most casual digital photographers are used to. Even though it's tough to hold at times, I prefer the smaller body, but it's really personal preference (if you get a chance, go out to a store and hold one, just to make sure it's a good fit for you.) If you can't stand the size, you should look at Nikon's entry level DSLR (the D80), or if you're willing to shell out some extra bucks, one of Canon's professional series cameras (the 30D or 5D.)
Canon has updated a few things with the upgrade to their outstanding Digital Rebel XT. The thing that will catch most people's attention first of course is the addition of 2 more megapixels, giving the XTi a total of 10.1. However, the 2 additional megapixels comes at a price. Although Canon increased the amount of overall pixels, the sensor (for those of you that are new to DSLR photography, the sensor takes the place of film in a camera and captures the image digitally) is roughly the same size as the one in the XT. This produces a little more noise, but not enough to notice unless you view the picture at larger than true size. Other changes include the loss of the small indicator LCD above the main LCD on the back, and the increase of the main LCD to 2.5 inches. I think this was an excellent idea. It does slightly decrease battery life because the camera has to keep the large color LCD on all the time, but it is much easier to see all of your picture settings clearly and at the same time. Also, a rubber thumb grip (which was missing entirely in the XT) was placed on the back for a more comfortable hold as well as the addition to a rough plastic/rubber grip in the front of the camera (also missing in the XT). There are other differences as well, including more AF points, Picture Style settings and more. If you want to see the rest of the specifics, go to Canon's website.
So, to sum it up: The XTi is an excellent upgrade to the ever-popular Rebel XT. It is an excellent camera for beginner DSLR photographers and is portable enough for everyday use. The plastic body does feel a bit cheap, but it's the inside that counts (just don't drop it.) For the great price of Canon's Digital Rebel XTi, it won't dissapoint, and may be more than you expected. So if you're serious about buying a entry level digital SLR, I would strongly suggest you purchase Canon's newest edition to their EOS lineup.
Hope this was helpful!
Digital camera Review: Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
What a difference. I haven't had much time to learn the ins and outs of it but its easy to pick up and use, even if you've never touched it before. I have an older Sigma telephoto/super macro that throws an error code when used outside with this camera. Canon customer support is awesome though and directed me on how to remedy the problem. They are courteous and professional. The customer service alone is enough to keep me with Canon. The flash mechanism rattles a little bit and makes you think somethings broken when you pull it out of the box but if you read the manual you'll find thats normal. LCD screen is awesome. Functions are pretty easy to navigate, especially if you have experience with any of Canon's PowerShots. Looking forward to many years with this camera and the shots it will capture.Digital camera Review: Best All Around Digital Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I did my homework, here it is. After comparing the Rebel XTI with the Powershot G7 I decided to buy the Rebel XTI becuase I wanted a camera, which had great reviews in terms of battery life, compactness, picture quality and durability.
All in All the Rebel XTI is the best digital camera i've ever owned. It has all the above qualities to suit my novice camera needs, offering a professional image, except I will purchase the new Sigma 28mm-200mm lens featuring the optical stabilizer becuase its an all around lens--for close up shots and those farther away. At $899. for the camera and $550 for the Sigma lens this is not a poor man's camera. I saved for it. I figured the amount of money i'll save in film will pay for itself.
Additionally, the G7 is not so bad. In comparance with the Rebel XTI (both Canon digital cameras) at $450 it features good battery life, a lens comparable with the 28mm-200mm all around lens, and a built in stabilizer. Its bulkier than the average digital camera but it picture quality parallels the Rebel XTI.