Canon Rebel XTi DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (OLD MODEL)

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I purchased this item in Sept of 2007 for a long trip to Yellowstone, Grand Teton Mountains, and Custer Park. I took this camera with 2 others and used this camera all of the time except for video. So far the camera has worked well. I use it in combination with a Sigma 28-300mm zoom lens, a circular polarization filter, and Extreme IV compact flash card. I do not regret this buy at all. I use to use Nikon, but Im really loving the Canon products lately. And at the time of purchase, Amazon had the cheapest offer. Almost every photo I took during my trip (about 18gb and not RAW format, lol) have been amazing. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone that is looking for more professional images. I love the features, but I recommend playing around with it a lot so you get the feel of all the bottons and features before you do a major shoot. I like how the screen goes black when you put your eye up to the camera when taking photos and all the different modes to shoot with. You do have to be careful with this camera, it can still get damaged like the old SLRs. Its not like the point and shoot small digital ones that can stand being dropped a few times. Overall this product is a great buy and worth the money.

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If you have a Digital Point a shoot camera, this is the way to go into the DSLR cameras. Its the best bang for the buck for you. If you are a professional photographer you may want to go to the next camera in the canons DSLR line. For me an amateur but serious photo enthusiast this has worked great. I use it for family and friends, work related and artistic photos. What it is lacking... Faster speeds above 1/4000 and Higher ISO equivalent sensitivity (1600). But if you do not NEED that youll love this camera. The battery life is great. The manual says about 500 shots mixed flash and no flash photos. This seems about right. But think about it 500+ shots with one battery! It is great. I did buy a second battery. I recommend you do too, since the battery lasts that long you will be in the road of your third shooting session when it runs out of juice. There you will appreciate the second battery. Good basic flash. The lens is good. Has no (IS) Image Stabilization but that doesnt seem to be a problem. The good news is that you can later improve the lens. I have shot with a friends Professional Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Cameras and it works great. So improve the lens after you have a feel for the one it comes with which is enough for your average photo experience. The size is big compared with a point and shoot but it is smaller than all the other digital SLRs out there. So it is not a burden to carry it around. I love this camera. I use a SanDisk SDCFX3-4096-901 4 GB Extreme III CompactFlash Card (Retail Package) memory card. It gives me about 800+ shots in Large/Fine setting. Hope this was useful for you.

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As an amateur photographer, I bought this camera to enter the digital slr world. I previously used a Canon Rebel 35mm and then a Casio EXZ57 (awesome small digital point-and-shoot, which I still love!), but wanted to expand my capabilities. Now that prices have come down into my range, I excited bought and waited for the arrival of my Canon XTi, and my anticipation was well worth the wait! For any other amateur photographers going from point-and-shoot to digital slr, its important to note that in this model as well as most others, the lcd display cannot be used as the viewfinder. Using the actual viewfind eyepiece takes a bit of adjusting to, but it all came right back quickly. I am using the camera with a 35-80mm Canon lens which I had used with my Rebel, and so far that lens is suiting me fine. I also purchased a SanDisk 2GB Extreme III compactflash card, which is very fast. The camera was easy to begin using right out of the box, and I find the manual to be extremely helpful and chock full of great reference information. You can start shooting right away, particularly if youve used an slr before. Im thrilled with this purchase and would highly recommend this model to any amateur photographers looking to enter the digital slr world.

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Im just switching from Film over to digital having used an EOS Elan IIe for the last 5 years. The XTi is very light in comparison and feels a bit cheap being made out of plastic. Probably not going to matter since digital camera technology is changing so fast itll need to be upgraded in a few years. With a larger lens on the front it does feel a bit front heavy. The small APS size sensor means its not great for wide angle pictures since there are no prime lenses to suit the camera at a decent price. The Canon 10-22mm and Tokina 12-24mm being the compromise choices. Those giving 16mm and 18mm equivalents to a 35mm camera. Both take nice sharp pictures with few image problems. Partnered with the standard Sigma F1.4 30mm lens its capable of producing some really nice pictures (well worth the $400). So much better than the package lens. Hard to fault for the money. I looked at the EOS5D but couldnt justify spending $2500 just for wide angle and low light performance. So for $600 for the XTi body its a bargain.

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I tilted toward a Canon because I was able to adapt some of my considerable investment in Leica lenses to a Canon SLR body. The camera is pretty much flawless. The software bundled with it is decent, but I mostly use iPhoto. If you are looking for photo management software, the Canon software should be adequate. The lense that it came with does not get great reviews - its adequate - a bit soft, and not a lot of contrast. I added a Sigma zoom/macro lense, with which Ive been very happy. After buying the camera, a second Canon lense wasnt in the budget. If you are an indoor available light photographer, I wouldnt count on this camera (or any DSLR, for that matter), but for most purposes, its hard to beat. The high speed shoot with bracketing capability is a very nice feature. Nearly all the menus are understandable without reading the manual, which is refreshing for a modern piece of digital equipment. I drag the thing everywhere, and while I try to take care of my gear, its gotten a bit of a beating, without any problems. I still carry my Leica with its wide angle lenses; it doesnt seem likely that the Digital Rebel will be able to replace them, but for most of my work, its a winner.

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This is a very good introductory SLR digital camera. The kit lens feels cheap, but takes decent pictures. However, buy 50mm EF 1.8f prime (about $70) , or if you could afford about 2 to 3 hundred dollars more, buy 1.4f and you are set for the sharpest, amazing, and relatively portable SLR camera ever (those prime lenses are fast and actually takes better picture than the lens that cost over $1000 IMO). Dust shaking feature is also a good addition, but you would still need to manually blow the dust off after some times of usage. My only complain with this camera is the construction of the body. Its small (some people might like that), but I would rather have a bigger body like 30D or 5D for a better grip. In addition, it feels cheaper/weaker than a compatable Nikon models or higher end canon bodies. If you dont like that, wait for 40D (probably an upgrade of 30D). Overall, 5 star camera that you could use for long times to come. Or, since digital SLR camera do improve so fast, use this as your starter for few years, and if you really get into the photography, you have an option of getting a newer and better model later on and give this to your wife or something :)

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Takes great pictures. Easy menu to follow. Fits great in the hands. Not to heavy. Great quality. I would probably buy the body only. I bought the kit lens, but I dont really use. I bought another lens that I use on it more.

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I already have a Canon Elan IIe, but its time to go digital. While looking into digital SLRs, I saw that this was the best bang for my buck. Tons of features and a great price. When you compare it to its competition, the Nikon D80, the price is a lot better. It seems that with Nikon, the price gets raised a bit due to its name. But that doesnt always mean its better. For my needs, this is great. Its good enough for a beginner and is more than enough camera if you decide to grow and get more into photography. My only problem was when I got the camera, it seemed to underexpose pictures. I literally had to keep the exposure compensation up about a stop or so to get normal looking photos. I looked online and saw this was a big problem with a lot of people, so I returned the camera and had a new one sent. The new one is fine and works perfect. Unfortunately, when I called Canon they denied the problem even though its all over the web on every forum and review. But hey, the new camera is fine....must have gotten one of the bad ones. Maybe theyre working on it, who knows. Also, the kit lens is just OK. Its a bit slow, but for the price I dont expect a 2.8 or 1.4. Maybe consider buying the body only and using the extra money for a better lens. All in all, Im happy with it!

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When I first went digital 6 years ago, I was a 35mm junkie, I didnt want to give up my EOS 850 with lenses just to go digital, but I bought one. About a month after purchasing an Olympus 3030zoom Canon came out with the Rebel, needless to say I was just a little bummed out; I couldnt afford to get both. I was never completely satisfied because I couldnt use my various lenses so I would always take the EOS right along with my digital. The 3030zoom takes incredible pictures, but I was still a 35mm junkie. I finally allowed myself to invest in this newer XTi about a month ago. This camera is so easy to use, almost a point and shoot, the functions you need are very easy to access either from the wheel or the menu. A lot of digitals are hard to operate because everything is buried in the menu, but you wont find that with the XTi. The pictures are FABULOUS! I have 3 lenses from my EOS that are at the oldest about 19 years old and each and every one has worked with it. One thing I would absolutely suggest to anyone who is purchasing, go to a store and put your hands on the cameras before you buy one. I was looking at the XT, thinking I will save a few bucks getting a couple of megapixels less with it. I went to the store to handle

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Ive owned this camera for a couple years and have taken several thousand pictures. I did my homework before I purchased this model and have never regreted my decision. One must throughly read and understand the instructions and practice with the camera. The camera is loaded with features and options, but you must learn how to use it. Most importantly buy good lenses. I have 3 good quality fixed focal length lenses and I recently bought the 24-70mm f2.8 L. Its difficult for a non-professional to justify spending $1300 for a lens but Im glad I did. Im thrilled with the professional quality of my pictures. The lens, shutter and sensor are the critical items in a camera. Everything else is pretty much bells and whistles. You can spend a lot of money for features you will never use. Im very excited about the 7D and fighting the urge to buy it. The truth is I have not outgrown the Xti. This is a good buy now that newer models have been introduced. I may have bought this from Amazon, but its been so long ago I dont remember.

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