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Canon EOS Digital Rebel Digital Camera (Canon-8861A003)

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Performance
Overall rating	81
Image quality: To gauge picture quality, we take a series of shots, with and without flash, at 640 by 480 resolution and at the camera's highest resolution. We photograph a complex still life and a mannequin to see how well each camera captures.	Good
Ease of use	Very good
Features	Outstanding
Maximum effective pixels/resolution	6.3 megapixels/3072 by 2048
Bundled media	CompactFlash slot (media not included)
Optical zoom/Focal range (35mm equivalent)	3.2X/28mm to 90mm
Aperture range	Wide-angle: f3.5 to f 22; telephoto: f5.6 to f36
Shutter speed range (seconds)	30 seconds to 1/4000 second
Viewfinders	Through-the-lens optical viewfinder
Video and audio recording	No video or audio
Semi-automatic/manual modes	Six scene modes; aperture-priority, shutter-priority, manual modes; manual focus
Continous shooting speed	Up to 2.5 frames per second for a maxium of four frames
Optional lenses	Wide-angle and telephoto
Software	Adobe Photoshop Elements, Canon EOS Digital Solution utilities
Battery score	Outstanding
Battery life: Battery life testing cut off at 500 shots	over 500^2 shots
Battery number and type	One rechargeable lithium ion
Dimensions (w/d/h) and weight	5.6 by 2.9 by 3.9 inches; 29.5 ounces
Support policy score	Very good
Support policies	One-year parts and labor warranty; 16-hour weekday, 10-hour Saturday toll-free support

User Reviews for Canon EOS Digital Rebel Digital Camera (Canon-8861A003)

Reviewed by: elizabeth948

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Easy to learn, easy to use, excellent pictures

Weaknesses: Not a single one

Overall Evaluation: I had owned a previous point and shoot digital and used it all the time. Then got a new camera bug...and spent many hours investigating cameras and finally decided on the Rebel. WOW...GREAT DECISION! I have shot more than 1200 pictures and am enjoying them, they look professionally done. Living in Albuquerque NM...the Ballon Fiesta was where I really really tested the camera out..you wouldn't believe my pictures! I took fantastic pictures out my back yard with a telephonic lense, got great shots as they flew over my head and also at the night balloon glow (you do need a tripod for night shooting). This is a MUST HAVE camera and worth every cent you pay for it...I recommend a good photo printer and your all set! I am shooting my daughter's family Christmas Photo's! LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: ligarfield

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: Great Camera

Weaknesses: None, nada, not a thing

Overall Evaluation: I was not a SLR camera user before, I just used point and shoots. Then I saw this beauty and tried to resist. I went to the store 5 times to just look at it being it was so pricy at first( 1000.00) for the kit. Then I caved in and bought it and since that day I never have had one regret about making my purchase. I use this camera everywhere, at sporting events, on trips, family events and general action. With the use of my editing programs I can print out pictures at photoshop quality without really doing much to hte picture other than a crop or two. If anyone is thinking about buying this camera I say DO IT. Also the SLR lenses work great with it, I was loaned a lense from someone who had a regular rebel and they were even impressed with the picture quality that I was getting compaired to the 35mm. Also with the Flashcard and depending what file setting you choose you can shoot over 300 pics which means less rolls of film to carry. I have read other reviews that say this camera has problems but I have run across other users including professionals who swear by this camera. I just might by a second being the price is now starting to drop.