EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Manufacturer: Canon USA Part number: 0209B001AA
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- The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model.
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CNET editors' review
EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
price range: $599.95
- Reviewed by: Michael Shapiro
- Edited by: Aimee Baldridge
- Reviewed on: 05/04/2005
- Released on: 03/15/2005
The good: The Canon Digital Rebel XT's image quality leads its class; competitive price; ultrafast start-up time; very responsive.
The bad: The Canon Rebel XT's lightweight plastic body isn't ergonomically satisfying; no spot meter; limited continuous-shooting mode, unimpressive kit lens; 1.6X lens-conversion factor.
The bottom line: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur digital SLR photographers, but it delivers the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semipro model.
User reviews
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Excellent for Beginners and Amateurs
by aptos2005 on March 26, 2005
Pros: Picture Quality Similar to 20D, Price, Speed, Custom Settings, Better White Balance, and Weight (17.1oz vs. 24.2oz)
Cons: No spot meter, $100 EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 that is included in kit, Menu and Layout (Quick Control Dial) is different from 20D and other high end EOS Cameras.
Summary: I started shopping for a Digital SLR when my first son turned six months old. Other digital cameras were not fast enough to capture those ?special moments?. When I started ...
Summary: I started shopping for a Digital SLR when my first son turned six months old. Other digital cameras were not fast enough to capture those ?special moments?. When I started my search for an AFFORABLE quality Digital SLR I was leaning towards the NIKON D70 (also a great choice). What changed my mind?
Well my friends who are professional and amateur photographers felt that canon offered some advantages for me. I do not want to start a Canon vs. Nikon war. Nikon is different and has its own advantages over Canon. So if you have decided that the features and benefits of a Canon are important to you, this is why I purchased the Canon Rebel XT over the Canon 20D.
Price! The Rebel XT offered all of the features I needed for $500 less. It was Quick enough 3 frames/second, my finger cannot take pictures much faster. The optional lenses are the same for Rebel XT and 20D. Optional IS (Image Stabilization) lenses offer a sharper picture without a tripod. This is a very good thing when toting a diaper bag and a stroller. Amateurs will definitely upgrade the lens or use there existing canon lenses. It is insane to think that the $100 EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6 that is included in the Canon Rebel XT or 20 D will work like a $1000 "L" series lens!(Top of the LINE!)
Sense I saved $500 dollars on buying the Rebel XT over 20D, I can immediately buy I better lens. Some examples of lenses I like: The EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is around $600 and the similar EF 28-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM on a 35mm body -EF 28-135 sells for only $400.
Finally, I preformed unscientific test. I took a 20D and the Rebel XT (used the same lens, settings, compact flash card, and a tripod) and took some pictures. With the help of my friends we did not see a difference between the picture quality of XT and 20D in 8 X 10 prints. I am a beginner and not an expert photographer; however the Canon Rebel XT does what I need it to!Updated
Update! I just saw dpreview posted in-depth review on the Canon Rebel XT (350) as of April 6th. DP Review?s conclusion was very similar to my unscientific testing. One added note, dpreview compared the burst speeds of the D70, Canon Rebel XT, and Canon Rebel. The speeds of the Nikon D70 and Canon Rebel XT were essentially the same. If you would like to check out this 29 page in-depth review you can find it at http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos350d/21 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.
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An Outstanding Camera - Worth Every Penny
by strive on April 23, 2005
Pros: Excellent image quality, fast startup, fast focusing, USB 2 connectivity, abundant options for creative control, outstanding performance in the fully automatic mode, great built in flash - no red eye!
Cons: I suppose if you are a professional photographer or someone with hands that are larger than a full sized gorilla, you will find something to critique.
Summary: I waited a long time for a camera to emerge in the marketplace like the Rebel XT. Before making my purchase, I examined every digital camera in the $600 to $...
Summary: I waited a long time for a camera to emerge in the marketplace like the Rebel XT. Before making my purchase, I examined every digital camera in the $600 to $1,500 price range. Until the Rebel XT came along, the clear choices for me were either the Nikon D70 or the Canon 20D. Both are great cameras: the D70 having an obvious price advantage of a $400 to $500 over the 20D and the 20D having an advantage in image quality and resolution. With price not being the primary issue for me and with subtle, esoteric performance nuances not likely to impress me, my main gripe with these cameras was their large form factors and weight.
Then came the Rebel XT. It offers astounding image quality, plenty of options for creative control, a small size and light-weight form factor that I had been waiting for in a DSLR and it's REALLY FAST! Start up is almost instantaneous, even if it goes into its sleep mode, just press on the shutter button and it's up and running (if only I could wake up that fast myself every morning). The auto focus is also lightning fast.
I am also thrilled with the quality of the photos I am taking with the built-in flash. Not only is the exposure quality great, but try as I may, I haven't even produced one picture with red-eye. Words cannot describe how much that impresses me. Red-eye just drives me nuts!
Having owned two other digital cameras over the past few years, I find myself in awe of my new Rebel XT. Given this camera's performance, size, price and Canon's reputation for producing quality products, the Rebel XT sets a new standard that will be hard to beat. Way to go Canon!!!17 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just Got It Special Order And WOW
by awesomeperson on March 22, 2005
Pros: Superb image quality, unbeatable form-factor, loaded with every neccissary feature, perfect, palatable price
Cons: Occaisional auto-focus mistakes
Summary: I just got it special order and WOW. Please trust me it is perfect in every way but one. It occaisionally doesnt properly auto-focus. However this may later be resolved, ...
Summary: I just got it special order and WOW. Please trust me it is perfect in every way but one. It occaisionally doesnt properly auto-focus. However this may later be resolved, it may be due to my error, and besides, auto focus is for lame people! I much prefer manual focus. Anyways, get this camera, take it from a pro, its really the best.
7 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Absolutely perfect!
by simonyeats on April 24, 2005
Pros: features, weight, price
Cons: yet to find any
Summary: I have been looking for my first entry point to digital SLR technology for about 2 years, with my previous SLR being a Pentax D70.
I was looking at the ...Summary: I have been looking for my first entry point to digital SLR technology for about 2 years, with my previous SLR being a Pentax D70.
I was looking at the Nikon D70, and it sounded pretty good feature-wise, even a mate has one and raves about it..but it was too expensive and to be honest looked a bit too industrial for me, and its physical weight-distribution is a bit lop-sided.
I knew Canon were coming up with a challenger to it, so i thought i'd wait a few months.. now i'm really glad i did!
I cant believe they got it so right - great quality shots, instant power-on, amazing capacity (i got mine with a 1GB CF card, holds 250 shots at 8Mpixel!).
Really easy to get the hang of (this being my first Canon), and nice touches like the mini-manual for throwing in your camera bag.
I do alot of travelling from London to Swizerland, so its lack of bulk is great.
And finally, it feels great to hold and looks the business! Well impressed!6 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is a solid camera that provides a lot of bang for the buck.
by schauba on May 4, 2005
Pros: Resolution, DIGIC II processor, super-fast boot up time, fast shutter speed and FPS
Cons: A little small, which causes the controls to be crowded
Summary: I have been using a Canon PowerShot G3 for a couple of years and it was a great camera, but I was outgrowing it and I decided to make the ...
Summary: I have been using a Canon PowerShot G3 for a couple of years and it was a great camera, but I was outgrowing it and I decided to make the jump to SLRs. The two cameras that immediately jumped at me were the Rebel XT and the Nikon D70. The Nikon has a good feel to it, but the technology is a little old and its resolution is only about 6 MP compared to the 8 MP on the XT. The small size of the XT weirded me out the first time I picked it up, but it really isn't that much different in size to a film SLR and I became comfortable with it the more I handled it in stores.
The DIGIC I processor on the G3 produced awesome shots and I was a big fan of it. The DIGIC II has not disappointed me. The images are brilliant.
The XT also boots up in an instant. I have not missed a shot because the camera didn't turn on in time.
The Digital XT's top shutter speed of 1/4000 is plenty to catch most action shots and the 3.0 frames per second (FPS) continuous shooting is great. I can capture up to 9 frames in one burst using the Large size and Fine resolution file size.
The only real problem that I have had with the camera is that I will occasionally hit the shutter release timer button by accident. While the design might be better, you could also argue that the user should pay more attention to what he is doing. It's certainly not annoying enough to consider returning the camera though.
In short, Digital Rebel XT is a great camera. You can't find another camera with a similar feature set for this amount of money. The only reason I would recommend the Nikon D70 over the XT is if you already have a bunch of Nikon lenses. Otherwise, I don't think you can get a better camera for the money.5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Simply a Great Overall Solution
by bls745 on April 24, 2005
Pros: Value, virtually instant on and quick shutter response, great size and pictures
Cons: Black body is awful to maintain.
Summary: I love the camaera functions.Traded in a G6 and the difference in response time, shutter speed, and overall performance has resulted in noticably better picture quality. I am scratching ...
Summary: I love the camaera functions.Traded in a G6 and the difference in response time, shutter speed, and overall performance has resulted in noticably better picture quality. I am scratching my head trying to figure out who at Canon put the finish on the black exterior though as it consistently scratches and retains dirt.
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this is my 6th digital camera and I've owned for 1.5 years. It is still the best tech product I have ever purchased and without doubt the best camera I've ever owned.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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best entry SLR!
by akravets on April 11, 2005
Pros: fast, light
Cons: some buttons are too sensitive
Summary: This is the best entry level SLR yet, I say yet because Nikon announced that it will introduce new DSLR later this year so we'll see.
Some reviews (dpreview....Summary: This is the best entry level SLR yet, I say yet because Nikon announced that it will introduce new DSLR later this year so we'll see.
Some reviews (dpreview.com, dcresournces.com) say that camera is too small for comftable grip. Not sure if this is true. I can comftably hold it, even with one hand. I don't want to repeat what others said so just read review on camera review sites incuding cnet.com. There are couple of video clips here about Canon 350d, check them out.Updated
When you look at review rating of digital rebel it's 7.6. So, if some sees this right away he thinks it's not such a good product since it gets only 75% out 100% and most will rule the camera out. But the reason it's 7.6 is because two reviewers gave a rating of 3 not knowing what they are talking about. Please think before you review!3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrific Camera
by na_tra on April 30, 2005
Pros: Light body; Excellent pics quality; Very fast start up
Cons: Could be better with better lens zoom.
Summary: This is my first digital SLR. I decided to buy this one instead of waiting for the Nikon D50 because of its appearence. Plus, there are 2 more megapixel than ...
Summary: This is my first digital SLR. I decided to buy this one instead of waiting for the Nikon D50 because of its appearence. Plus, there are 2 more megapixel than the D50. This camera can produce excellent pictures with its flashlight in a total darkness room. Battery life is very good too. You should buy extra zoom lens if you like taking pics of landscapes while you are traveling. Most important, the pictures come out perfect. I love it.
3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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B E A utiful
by fireworkspete on August 27, 2005
Pros: Excellent image quality, High ease of use and excellent overall performance
Cons: Not quite perfect for bigger hands, smaller LCD
Summary: I just purchased this camera and will say that I am quite satisfied with it. From its long battery life, excellent picture quality and JPEG+RAW capability to its over ...
Summary: I just purchased this camera and will say that I am quite satisfied with it. From its long battery life, excellent picture quality and JPEG+RAW capability to its over all ease of use and handling. I would prefer it to be a bit bigger since I have larger hands, but thats not all that much of an issue. It would be nice if it also had a slightly bigger LCD but buts just me being picky. I would recommend this camera to anyone, hands down.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WOW. It's Fantastic
by akherad on April 24, 2005
Pros: It's just the best Camera
Cons: Nothing Yet
Summary: I love this Camera. It offers me whatever I need. I'm learning Photography as a my hobby and I should say that I LOVE IT.
Summary: I love this Camera. It offers me whatever I need. I'm learning Photography as a my hobby and I should say that I LOVE IT.
3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon USA
- Part number: 0209B001AA
- Description: 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.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.5 in
- Height 3.7 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 8,200,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto (100-400)
- Shooting Programs Close-up, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Night portrait
- Special Effects Monotone
- Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Metering Evaluative, Partial (9%), Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Bulb, Manual, Program, Automatic, Depth-of-field, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, E-TTL II program flash
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 35
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Shade, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten light
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- Status LCD Display Illumination Yes
- Status LCD Display Information Program, Aperture, Drive mode, Film speed, Flash mode, Frame counter, Photo quality, Shutter speed, Autofocus mode, Self-timer mode, Photos remaining, Battery condition, Manual focus mode, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, White balance indicators
- Still Image Format RAW, JPEG, RAW + JPEG
- Remote Control Optional
- TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Microdrive, CompactFlash
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage RAW 3456 x 2304 - 8.3 MB, Fine JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 3.3 MB, Normal JPEG 3456 x 2304 - 1.7 MB, Fine JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 2 MB, Normal JPEG 2496 x 1664 - 1 MB, Fine JPEG 1728 x 1152 - 1.2 MB, Normal JPEG 1728 x 1152 - 0.6 MB
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 7
- Lens System Mounting Canon EF-S
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, PictBridge support, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Camera orientation detection, Depth-of-field preview button
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.8x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information AE lock, Aperture, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, White balance, Metering system, Red-eye reduction, Exposure compensation, Flash charge completion
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 115,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
Software
- Software Canon PhotoStitch, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Drivers & Utilities, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon Digital Photo Professional
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.3, Apple Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor
- System Requirements Details Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME - Pentium - 128 MB, Windows XP - Pentium - 256 MB, MacOS 9.0 - 9.2 - PowerPC - 128 MB, MacOS X - PowerPC - 256 MB
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Body cap, Dust cap, Neck strap
- Cables Included USB cable, Video cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Canon NB-2LH
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 720 mAh ( Included )
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Product series
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EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera (Body Only) - Silver
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 1.8 in LCD display
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EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera (Body Only) - Black
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 1.8 in LCD display
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EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Lens - Silver
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display
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EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Lens - Black
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT with 17-85mm lens (black)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT with 18-55mm & 75-300III (black)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT with 18-55mm & 75-300 (silver)
Manufacturer: Canon USA
Specs: SLR, 8 megapixels, 3 x, 1.8 in LCD display
Accessories
- EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
- EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
- 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card
- Speedlite 580EX
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF lens (A061, Canon EF mount)
- Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-f/6.3 XR Di II (A14, Canon EF mount)
- Epson Stylus Photo R2400
- Canon Speedlite 430EX - hot-shoe clip-on flash
- Tamron A017 - macro zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm
- PIXMA IP6310D PHOTO PR-10PPM/12PPM
- EF 70-200 mm f/4L USM Telephoto Zoom Lens
- EF 17-40 mm f/4L USM Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens
- 1 GB Ultra II CompactFlash Card
- Speedlite 580EX
- Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD IF lens (A061, Canon EF mount)
- Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-f/6.3 XR Di II (A14, Canon EF mount)
- Epson Stylus Photo R2400
- Canon Speedlite 430EX - hot-shoe clip-on flash
- Tamron A017 - macro zoom lens - 70 mm - 300 mm
- PIXMA IP6310D PHOTO PR-10PPM/12PPM
Manufacturer info
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