- 8.0-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- Includes Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens
- DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing; captures images at a rate of up to 3 frames per second
- Fast start-up time–.2 seconds
- Powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (included, with charger)
Product Description
Want high digital-camera performance in an SLR format? For convenience, ease of use and no-compromise SLR performance, look no further than the EOS Digital Rebel XT. Featuring Canon’s Digital Trinity 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 comp… More >>
Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens
9:44 pm on October 1st, 2009 1
This camera is a rip-off. A year ago I could have recommended this camera, but it’s already succeeded by the Rebel XTi. Not only that, If dust were to get into your camera, you are doomed, as the XTi has a self cleaning sensor unit that shakes off dust. Any dust that adhered to the sensor can be removed with the bundled software. It also has a higher resolution sensor, although there is no real difference. In fact, the XT may have better pixel detail than the XTi. But if you want to look for a new DSLR, try a 10 MP XTi, Sony a100, or Nikon D80. Many critics would choose the Nikon, but I would choose Canon’s XTi. There is only 7-point AF, while the XTi has 9-point AF. I don’t really care if you can shoot 3 FPS on both cameras or even 5 FPS like the 30D because you can’t get light into the camera and it only works under super bright conditions. The only good thing is the price, which is cheaper than the XTi, but still not worth it.
Quality: 2/10 (1/5)
Lower resolution than XTi. If dust gets into the camera, your doomed.
Value: 4/10 (2/5)
Few hundred dollars cheaper than XTi, but still no worth it. More like a “Rip-off” XT than a Rebel XT.
Overall: 2/10 (1/5)
Absolutely horrible camera, as it has been succeeded by a better one. Canon should have called it the Digital “RIP-OFF” XT than the Digital Rebel XT, creating a new series!
Rating: 1 / 5
11:50 pm on October 1st, 2009 2
This totally amazes me…!
Isn’t the purpose of a digital camera to take a picture?
And yet, when you take this camera out of the box you cannot take a single digital picture with it unless you’ve purchased a separate CF Card. You would think that for 600.00 they would throw one in for you?
To make matters worse it’s not clearly or obviously noted on Amazon or in the Canon description that a CF Card is or is not included with this camera. Let me tell you… it is NOT included! Surprise!!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
2:01 am on October 2nd, 2009 3
Hi,
I have had this camera for a week and it totally rocks. [...]
Thank you!
p.s. this camera is smoking HOT
Rating: 5 / 5
4:34 am on October 2nd, 2009 4
I have had an EOS Elan Canon SLR 35mm for years and was very excited to get the digital equivalent when the Rebel XT came out. I brought the camera with me to the desert in S. Calif during this past wildflower bloom. I figured it would be the perfect camera for the variety of colors on display now in the desert.
I cannot describe my disappointment with the camera. First of all, the camera quickly got a small amount of dust on the sensor (even without removing the lens) and ruined most of my pictures. I could remove it with Photoshop, but I don’t want to go through that for the nearly 2000 pics that I took.
Additionally, the color was horrible. I get better color from my Canon s400 elph. I tried using AV,Program mode, manual, landscape….all of them were problematic. Also, many of the pics were washed out.
The main problem is the stock lens that comes with the camera. it is a very slow f3.5 lens. junk. buying a faster lens adds another grand to the total price.
other sources of irritation: cannot use lcd screen to take pics. results in using the viewfinder and your nose squished up against the lcd screen.
I am returning this tomorrow.
Rating: 2 / 5
5:58 am on October 2nd, 2009 5
Easy to use
Rating: 5 / 5