Canon EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

Great entry level DSLR

Posted Oct 17, 2006 - This is my first DSLR after using 35mm SLR for many years. Overall, this is the best entry level DSLR which is NOT worse than some higher level DSLR, like the 30D, if considering the price. I would give it a 5 stars and highly recommend! Build Quality: very good made, though it's plastic. And it is light too. I have the same feeling of Canon's EOS camera quality. Image 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. Sensor cleaning: a plus compared to 350D. Some minor cons: . 1.6 crop factor. This makes my 28-105 lens becomes more telephoto lens in the good side, the bad side is, I lost wide angle zoom. So I have to use the kit lens to compensate that, or to purchase another one. So this limits the use of existing Canon EF lens since the zoom range will change because of the smaller sensor size. . No real time LCD viewfinder. Most of the time I would not use it, but it does help in some situations. . The compact side is good for me, but might be small for someone with a big hand. . Major drawback compared to Sony Alpha 100 is Rebel XTi does not have image stablization built into body. So user has to buy more expensive IS lens for that.

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This is an amazing camera

Posted Sep 26, 2006 - This is my very first Digital SLR (and SLR) camera that I've owned. The extra $200 for the XTi (vs. the XT) has been completely worth it to me. I also purchased the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II highly recommend that route for anyone getting into the DSLR for the first time. The picture quality you can get from the 50mm lens is outstanding. I have not had one ounce of buyer's remorse with this. I'm already taking so many amazing pictures of my kids that I'm kicking myself for not getting a camera like this years ago.

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Incredibly Good-Looking Camera

Posted Nov 11, 2006 - 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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great camera for a new mother

Posted Oct 22, 2006 - I bought this camera after a long struggle trying to catch my baby's smile using a small Nikon coolpix. With XTI I could finally get that smile before it disappears! The first evening I got the camera I took some photo using the portrait mode under normal house lighting. The picture turns out great - -baby is very well focused and background light is foggy -- which made my baby an instant star when I used that photo as my office desktop wall paper. I took mainly baby photos and am very happy to the fact that I can shoot many photos in a row that I catch her expression second by second. obviously I am no expert in photography -- but I recommend this camera to new parents in similar condition.

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Great kit!

Posted Apr 18, 2007 - 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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EOS Rebel XTi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

Posted Nov 28, 2006 - 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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EOS Rebel XTi Kit

Posted Dec 1, 2006 - 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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Black Rebel XTi (400D) Kit

Posted Oct 3, 2006 - Great camera. The zoom lens is fine for most uses, although a tele-zoom is a must add-on to take wildlife pictures for example. Pictures are very sharp thanks to the high resolution CCD (10+ MP). Unfortunately such pictures are quite large and a 2GB (or better a 4GB) CompactFlash card is a must. My only gripes is that the camera is getting a bit small for comfort (especially if you grew up with the standard Canon EOS cameras in the 80s and 90s) and it would be really nice of Canon to include a 2GB card in the box - after all they include everything else...

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Best SLR for $800

Posted Nov 15, 2006 - 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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Black is Back

Posted Oct 15, 2006 - I bought the Xti from Compusa that it offer free Lowepro Rezo 160AW camera bag and i paid for $876. I think design of camera is really great, look professional. image quaility is also awesome..Highly recommend for everyone who love to shoot.......good for beginner and exp

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Rebel without a cause - but lots of features

Posted Jan 4, 2007 - 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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I thought I wouldn't be happy going digital

Posted Nov 18, 2006 - 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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Great first SLR Camera

Posted Feb 27, 2007 - 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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Phenomenol DSLR

Posted Oct 6, 2006 - I originally had the Rebel XT but I bought the XTi as soon as it came out. The larger LCD makes me feel as though I died and went to heaven. My eye sight isn't the greatest to begin with and the large screen is really worth the extra money. The two extra pixels wouldn't have made that much of a difference to me. That's just sort of a bonus.

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Great Camera For The Money

Posted Oct 21, 2006 - This is my first step into digital SLR photography, after more than 30 years with film SLRs. The Rebel XTi is a great package for the money. The image quality is remarkable and the camera has great features. As many people have pointed out about its predecessor the Rebel XT, the camera can feel small in your hands. Small isn't bad if you don't feel like your hand is cramped. I purchased a used Canon BG-E3 battery grip to add more size to the camera and to balance the weight better. I really like it. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the underexposure issues. There have been some extensive discussions on some forums about the sensor being less sensitive than specified. I don't know if that's the case for sure, but I have had several incidents where the camera needed exposure compensation when I would not have expected it. This means using it in the full auto mode could be frustrating. For me, I'm used to manual cameras and making adjustments is no big deal. I'm very impressed with the way the camera handles. For an entry-level camera, it's excellent. I've read many posts of people purchasing an XTi as an everyday camera to go along with their larger professional Canon dSLRs (like the 5D.)

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