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4.5 stars
"Best option for advanced amateurs looking for more control than a Point & Shoot can give"
Pros: Excellent compromise on size, superb image quality, better build quality than original Digital Rebel, shutter sound better sounding that more expensive Canon 20D
Cons: Smaller size may be a problem for some, battery and CF door is flimsy
Summary: The size of the camera will be a constant point of debate for this camera. Canon had to strike a compromise between making it small enough for portability, and large enough to be comfortable to hold. I have average size hands and its perfect size for me. If you learn to hold this camera like you are supposed to, with most of the weight in your left hand at the base of the lens, you will find it infinitely more comfortable. Problem is most users that come from P&S (point & shoot) cameras are used to supporting the camera weight in their right hand. This is not how you hold an SLR.
The image quality is amazing out of this camera. It supports both JPG and RAW in Canon's new CR2 format. The # of software programs that can read this format are limited at this time, but there are enough to get by. In the next 6 months, you will see a landslide of program updates to support it since this camera is so popular.
If you are a amateur switching over to an digital SLR for the first time, have no fear. The JPG quality out of the camera is amazing. As you get better in your photo taking, you should switch to RAW format and use photoshop (or something equivalent) to tweak your images (the cheaper "photoshop elements" will work too and is the most cost effective software).
When buying this camera, you have 3 choices: (1) body only, (2) body + 18-55mm lens or (3) body + 17-85mm IS lens.
I recommend getting the kit with the 18-55mm lens since you are only paying $100 premium over the body only, and the 18-55mm lens is well worth $100. Use this lens to discover what type of shooting you like to do and buy the specific lens that you need after that. No one lens will suit everyone -- it is a personal choice.
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EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR Camera with 18-55 mm Lens - Silver:
$899.95
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