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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI

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Pros
Excellent image quality
Increased resolution over the Rebel XT
Cons
No dedicated status display

$529.95 - $990.00
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Pricing: Very Inexpensive: $700 (6/10/2008)
Performance: Superior: 92
Features: Good: 74
Design: Good: 79

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Pricing

Very Inexpensive: $700

Price Without Lens - $560

Performance

Superior: 92

Battery
Battery Life Score	Superior
Number of Batteries	1
Number of Shots	500
Battery Life	273.5

Image Quality Tests (Max. points = 100)
Image Quality Score	Superior
Image Quality, Color	55
Image Quality, Color--Auto	46.9
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted	63.2
Image Quality, Exposure	47.2
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash	47.9
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal	46.9
Image Quality, Sharpness	48.6
Image Quality, Distortion	77
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise	69.7
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction	73.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation	83.1
Image Quality, Overall	51

Features

Good: 74

Imaging
Max. Megapixels	10.1Megapixels
Maximum Resolution	3888 by 2592
Optical Zoom	3X Zoom
Zoom Range Min. (mm)	28.8
Zoom Range Max. (mm)	88
Highest Shutter Speed	4000
Lowest Shutter Speed	30
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum	3.5
Telephoto Aperture Maximum	5.6
Manual Focus	Yes
Interchangeable Lens	Yes
Lens Model	Canon EF-S 18-55 f/3.5-5.6

Hardware
LCD Screen Size (inches)	2.5LCD Screen
Dimensions	5.0 by 2.6 by 3.7
Weight (ounces)	18
Viewfinder	Through-the-lens optical
Image Stabilization	Lens-dependent
Media Slots	CompactFlash
Starter Media or Internal RAM	No
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium ion
Charging Dock	No
Remote Control	Optional
Flash Shoe	Yes

Controls
Scene Modes	6
Aperture Priority	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes
Full Manual Exposure Control	Yes
White-Balance Calibration	Yes
White-Balance Bracketing	Yes
Exposure Bracketing	Yes
ISO Range	ISO 50 to ISO 1600
Flash Slow Sync	Yes

File & Printing Formats
File Formats	JPEG, RAW

Other
Included Hardware	Battery, Charger, Strap, Cables, Body Cap.
Included Software	DPP, Zoom Browser, Image Capture.

Warranty & Support
Labor Warranty (years)	One
Parts Warranty (years)	One
Weekday Support Hours	16
Saturday Support Hours	10
Sunday Support Hours	0
Toll-Free Support	Yes

Reliability & Service
Summary of results for all of brand's products in this category	Canon was the star of the show, with excellent reliability and support grades overall. If you want to nitpick, Canon's tech reps aren't the fastest at answering the phone.

Reliability of brand's products in this category
Reports of product arriving with problems	Better than Average
Reports of products with any significant problems	Better than Average
Reports of problems that render a product unusable	Better than Average
Buyers' rating of product's	Better than Average
Overall satisfaction with reliability of brand's products in category	Better than Average

Service & Support Quality
Time spent holding for phone support	Average
Overall quality of vendor's phone support	Better than Average
Reports of problems unresolved after contacting service	Better than Average
Overall quality of service	Better than Average

Design

Good: 79

Canon Digital Rebel XTi Review

by Ben Long

- The new Digital Rebel XTi, a descendant of the Digital Rebel XT, resembles its predecessor in many ways, but offers a 10.1-megapixel sensor, a larger LCD screen, and a smattering of new features. Subtle molding changes in the Xti's body arguably make a difference in the feel and handling of the camera; depending on the size of your hands, you may find the XTi comfortable to hold, or unbalanced and cramped.

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User Reviews for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI

Reviewed by: JoeC215

Duration of ownership: 3 Months

Strengths: Can be used fully automatic to completely manual and you can change lenses, too!

Weaknesses: It is not a "pocket" camera, so it not for the casual photographer. Cannot use the large LED to set up pictures.

Overall Evaluation: This is a professional style camera. That is not to say that it is not for the casual photographer, but is not the thin little pocket camrea that seems to be so popular today. It can be used fully automatic so there are not settings to worry about and it even has auto focus that is fast and crisp. It can be set in various modes from portrait, for pictures of people, to scenery for those great vacation shots, to high speed for the kids sports activities and be used used as fully automatic - no settings. At the other extreme, it can be used fully manual, where the user sets all of the settings, great for the experienced photographer. The viewfinder is a wealth of information, it is like having a photo meter built into the camera so the budding photographer has help learning the ins and outs of f-stops, focal lengths and shutter speeds. The ability to change lenses makes the camera one of the most versatile on the market. With the exception of the person who wants to carry their camera in their pocket, This is a great camera choice for everyone from the person who wants those great shots of their vacation and the kid's birthday party to the serious photographer - or "learning to be serious" photographer. The camera grows with you.
Reviewed by: roly

Duration of ownership: 1 Year

Strengths: Excellent results and the Image Stabalization has really enabled me to get sharp pictures.

Weaknesses: none

Overall Evaluation: For the price I feel this is a camera that cannot be beat. My first digital SLR and I couldn't be more pleased