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• Canon EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

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  $539.00 - $990.0
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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: pds315

  Updated:04-18-07

  Duration of ownership:1 Years

  Strengths: Ease of use, SPEED, versatility, weight/size, fast recharge time

  Weaknesses: Needs a way to secure lens cap to body - I've lost a few when on the move! I've learned to keep a filter on at all times to protect the lens when I lose the cap.

  Overall Evaluation: I still have many other cameras, including my very first Brownie "box," my Dad's 1940's era SpeedGraphic, my own Canon's EOS A2 and Rebel film cameras, several other brands of SLR's, a medium film format biggie, and my first digital point and shoot. None of these have been touched since Christmas 2005 when I received this DSLR! I always carried a second and third camera when shooting as backup, but have happily given up that habit lately, as the reliability of the Canon EOS Rebel XTi and its long battery life have made it my #1 "go to" pick for everything from low light photography, weddings and portraits, to shooting backwards over my helmet - holding the camera upside down with long lens in place - from the back of a Harley in full flight! I find that the large image files captured allow for creative cropping without sacrificing detail - a big plus for me. My only addition to the kit, other than a large card at initial purchase, has been a Canon EF 75-300 lens. I highly recommend this kit for features included in purchase price, out-of-box ease of use, and reliability.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: iamcheri

  Updated:02-27-07

  Duration of ownership:2 Months

  Strengths: Easy to navigate

  Weaknesses: Kit lens

  Overall Evaluation: This is my first SLR camera. I researched many cameras on the web and this one came out on top and didn't disappoint me one little bit. It's easy to use and great to progress to the custom Functions when you feel comfortable. I cannot believe I haven't brought a SLR before. I still have my point and shoot but I really love this camera. I brought a 75-300mm lens that has given me another world to explore. You will not be disappointed if you buy this camera.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: mprobst

  Updated:02-26-07

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: -Low price for a high quality DSLR-Lower weight and slightly more compact than comperable models.-Great point and shoot modes for us novices.-Easy to use.

  Weaknesses: -Proprietary batteries (not rechargable AAs).-No lense cap tether to hold lens cap to either lense or the body.

  Overall Evaluation: This is the first DSLR that I've owned. After 3 months of using it, I'm still very happy with the purchase. Great image quality: detail, contrast, coloration, etc. One of the very few things that I don't like on the camera is the fact that the flash regeneration for back to back shots is a little slower than I would like. I highly recommend this camera given its price/size/weight/features.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: swilliam

  Updated:12-05-06

  Duration of ownership:1 Weeks

  Strengths: Features for price

  Weaknesses: none discovered yet

  Overall Evaluation: This is the first digital SLR camera I have owned. I did research before purchasing the camera, and the XTi seemed to be the best value for the features I wanted. So far I haven't been disappointed.

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  4 Star Review

  Reviewed by: hakminlee

  Updated:12-01-06

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: Image qualityFast speed

  Weaknesses: Body feels a bit cheapLens that comes with the kit is found wanting

  Overall Evaluation: We are quite pleased with this camera. It takes great pictures and has many features found on pricier models. Besides the jump in megapixels (far from the most important feature), there doesn't seem to be much difference from the XT. Personally, it's difficult for me to justify a $200 difference. Cosmetically, the black color looks more professional than the silver tone.

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  4 Star Review

  Reviewed by: mezzo1

  Updated:11-28-06

  Duration of ownership:4 Days

  Strengths: Excellent quality and performance, easy to use, light to carry for everyday use.

  Weaknesses: No complains

  Overall Evaluation: mage Quality: excellent. Very natual color represented. It's the best pictures I've ever taken when pair with my Canon EF 28-105mm lens, even the kit lens gives good result too. Performance: excellent. Fast startup, fast contiguous shooting. Low night performance is good too. ISO1600 works as expected, low noise. 9-point AF is fast and accurate. Ease to use: good. I don't need to read the menu to start with. But some features(like the Manual Mode) do need to read the instructions. Playback: 2.0 inch LCD is impressive for playback, and it's fast to load pictures, or delete it. But it's too big just to show the shooting settings. Battery life: I have taken more than 200 for the first charge and it still shows strong. Menu and buttons: reasonable set, easy to access and easy to use.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: margieschrum

  Updated:11-18-06

  Duration of ownership:6 Months

  Strengths: Great quality, clear action shots and close up photo's. I will probably never use my film again! The bonus is all my other AF lens' work on this body!

  Weaknesses: Not found any yet.

  Overall Evaluation: Great quality, clear action shots and up close photo's. I take all my kids' school photo's again. The large display on the back also allows you to zoom in and center a photo. I am still learning alot of the functions on this body, but so far the results have been wonderful.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: ruzzzell

  Updated:11-15-06

  Duration of ownership:10 Weeks

  Strengths: 10 megepixels, 2.5" lcd screen, 9 point autofocus, 3 frames per second snapping, Affordable

  Weaknesses: EF-S 18-55mm lens kit is not worth the $100 extra.

  Overall Evaluation: The camera is loaded with features. 10.1 megapixels AND a dustcleaning system also makes this camera loaded with features that rival other SLR. The main purpose I bought the XTI instead of the XT was the Lenses support, CMOS 10 mp, large lcd screen, speed, and features out of this world. The pictures are some of the best pictures I have ever seen or taken. I would highly recommend the XTI for anyone wants the best SLR for under a $900.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: skipig

  Updated:11-11-06

  Duration of ownership:5 Days

  Strengths: State of the art design, huge LCD screen, fast start-up time, more than I've expected!

  Weaknesses: Plastic material (can't complain for the price though), grip somewhat uncomfortable (can get used to though)

  Overall Evaluation: I am relatively new to SLR photography. I have previously shot film SLR before, but decided that it was time to give digital SLR photography a try.First off, the cons. The Rebel XTi is made of plastic. Although for the price of this camera, it is very hard to complain. Due to the very same reason though, the camera is very light. It is a trade-off that I'm sure many of you can take into consideration. However, it is hard for me not to make comparisons to the build quality, as I've just migrated from a metal-made film Pentax SLR from many years ago.The second downfall is the grip of the camera. I will not elaborate, as many other reviews have already mentioned this issue. I have mid-size hands, and I feel like this isn't something I can't overcome. Once I get used to it, the grip will no longer be a problem.Aside from these two minor glitches, this camera is awesome! I loved it from the moment I opened the box. The camera is stylish and fast. Furthermore, the LCD screen is HUGE. This is made in comparison with the Canon S400 that I bought from 4, 5 years ago.As I mentioned earlier, I am relatively new to digital SLR photography, so I cannot provide useful insight on the technical aspects of this camera. As a newbie entering digital SLR photography, I definitely feel that this entry-level digital SLR is well worth my money.Additional thoughts:Before buying this camera, I was considering the Sony Alpha A100K along with this. The Sony has anti-shake built into it, which seemed like a real advantage compared to this camera. Canon forces users to buy image stabilizing (IS) lenses, which would be an additional cost. I eventually chose the XTi over the Sony due to Canon's reputation for digital photography, and for its state-of-the-art design.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: Buyer Pete

  Updated:11-11-06

  Duration of ownership:

  Strengths: Outstanding quality and loaded with features for the price. Solid build and light weight. New 2.5" display is great outdoors and at various viewing angles.

  Weaknesses: Wish the status display had a short turn-off timer, like 5 seconds insead of always on. No CF card included in box, need additional purchase before you can take your first picture.

  Overall Evaluation: I decided to upgrade from the Rebel XT to the XTi after reading several reviews about the enhancements. What first caught my eye is the larger, easier to view 2.5" display. This provides great playback viewing of captured images, confirming if you have the image you need. Next big change you notice is when you look through the viewfinder and see the 9 point auto-focus system that comes from canon higher level DSLR's. The small form factor has not been an issue, even with my large hands. Small and light makes the camera ideal for hours of carry at a time. Far more detailed manual settings features than I will probably ever use, but the Program, Shutter Priority, and Aperture Priority are great for simple custom images. The stock lens is ok for general out-and-about general shooting, but I recommend one of the Canon IS lenses to take better advantage of the camera's 10 MPixel image capabilities. Overall - Great camera loaded with features and quality at a reasonable price point. 4-JAN-2007 update - 60 days of use and still going strong. I overcame the above mentioned status display timer issue by just leaving it off unless I need it. A quick press-on, press-off of the display button shows me all the information I need, plus saves battery. Some have mentioned the camera is small to hold. I have medium to large hands, so is the camera frame small for me? Somewhat yes, but that's part of why I bought it. Small and light to carry, easy to take almost anywhere.

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Canon EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

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