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21 out of 21 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Excellent for Beginners and Amateurs"
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 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/
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Well written review. Just one thing however, when you said: "It was Quick enough 3 frames/second, my finger cannot take pictures much faster." I just want to point out that for multiple shots, you merely hold the shutter button down, and the shots are taken in sequence automatically.
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this review was very informative. the update was VERY helpful.
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