Customer Reviews
great camera, buy only from amazon
I love my new digital rebel XT. Takes great pictures especially with the EF 50mm f1.8 lens I got for it.
The kit lens is fine for an amateur like me.
BUT, I would hesitate to order from any of the other merchants listed here, except for Amazon.
I got my camera from Adorama, and they sent me a torn up reciept in the box. I needed the reciept for my rebate and they would NOT return my emails requesting a new copy of me receipt.
From now on, I only order directly through Amazon.
Great feel in hands and quick shutter
This is my first DSLR, but not my first SLR. I've owned the Prowershot Pro70 and the G3, and the Rebel XT is a great value in the DSLR range of products. The basic lens that comes in the kit is adequate and will suit most beginners, but I suggest getting the body and spending some extra money on a decent lens for those who are familiar with SLR's.
Great camera, and I'm sure it will last me for a couple of years while I brush up on my photography skills.
Awesome DSLR!
I had a tough time deciding between the Canon XT and some of the other DLSRs in the market, spcifically the Nikon models; and after 2 months of insomnia, I decided on the XT. And I am very very happy with this decision.
The clinchers were:
1) Mirrror lockup, which is not avaiable in the Nikons. This feature is particularly important for macro and superzoom.
2) Exceptionally low noise levels in comparison to other DSLRs, even at 1600 ISO and long exposures.
3) Smaller size
4) larger range of Canon compatible lenses to choose from when I might need them
