1. 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
2. Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
3. DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
4. EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
5. Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

Customer Review :

I Love This Camera

I have been searching for a good all around camera that will take great Portrait/Sport pictures and is very user friendly. I absolutely found it with the Canon Rebel XSi. I purchased it from Amazon at a great price along with the EF-S 18-55 IS lens which is a very good lens for the price. I will be looking to buy the Canon EF 70-200 F4L IS and the 50mm in the very neir future to complete my collection. There is nothing bad I can say about this camera. Great Job Canon!!!!!

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great entry level dslr!

took forever to buy my first dslr. after looking at 3 models the nikon d60, rebel xsi, and canon 40d. even bought the xsi first then the nikon d60 (which I returned right after a day of trying it). over-all the rebel xsi for me is the best camera that fits my budget. amazon even price adjusted 3x till it came down to $699! what a deal if you're thinking of buying ur first digital dslr i would strongly suggest this camera why pay the same amount for the new rebel xs? when the xsi has a lot more to offer. the feature that i like most about it are the dedicated buttons for ISO, metering, AF and alot more aside from the live-view. I would like the 40d since its ISO goes down to 3200. but it was a bit bulkier and heavier for me being a woman :). one thing i can say about it for me its simply PERFECT :).

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G-R-E-A-T Camera!!

I used an EOS Rebel film camera for years and finally moved to an DSLR when I couldn't get easy access to wet film processing. This camera is fabulous! It does everything the Rebel did and SOOOOOOO much more. I also think it is easier to use.
The first pictures I took were at our daughters wedding and the digital format made it easy to take really great pictures for them.
Canon has always been good for us, and this is the best product yet.

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EFS-18-55mm beats my EF100-400mm L IS Zoom lens with XSI 450D

I used the following settings (1/200 sec, f/25, AWB cloudy, AI SERVO AF flash exp comp +2, user def 1 with +7 sharpness, +1 contrast, +2 saturation, +2 color tone, hi-ISO speed noise reduction on, highlight tone priority enabled, auto lighting optimizer enabled) with flash on and took pictures from 5PM to 7PM and I got the clearest resolution ever from a kit lens!!!! For any clarification and image samples, email me at emcarandang@yahoo.com.

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Stunning Improvement Over Canon Point-and-Shoot

I initially held off buying a SLR, not so much because of
the expense, but because I did not want to be confronted with
the complexity of the different control options. I was using
a Canon A-590, which is an 8 MP point-and-shoot. The A590
is a great camera which gives excellent results.

I have had the Xsi for about a month now, and was surprised
to find that in the full auto mode its even easier to use
than the A-590. If you are intimidated from purchasing a
SLR by the bewildering complexity of control options, don't
be. You don't have to use them if you don't want to.

What has really stunned me, though, is the astonishing
improvement in image quality with the Xsi. I compared
it directly to the A-590 and found a staggering improvement
in detail and resolution. This difference goes far beyond
what could possibly be attributed to the slight advantage
the Xsi has in the number of pixels (12 MP vs. 8 for the A-590).

So, the Xsi is highly recommended for taking stunning
photographs, far higher in quality than a cheaper point-and-shoot
with the same specified resolution.

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1. Extraordinary 10.2-megapixel DX-format Nikon picture quality
2. Includes AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Vibration Reduction lens
3. 2.5-inch LCD screen; horizontal and vertical orientation are detected automatically
4. Continuous shooting at 3 fps; Active Dust Reduction System with Airflow Control
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

10.2-megapixel effective recording * APS-C-size CCD image sensor (23.6 x 15.8 mm) * AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR (vibration reduction) lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-82.5mm) * Dynamic Integrated Dust Reduction System to keep image sensor clean * Nikon EXPEED image processor for fast, accurate shooting and longer battery life * Active D-Lighting mode for better shadow and highlight detail in high-contrast shooting conditions * 2-1/2" color LCD screen with auto-rotating display for easy vertical viewing * 3D Color Matrix Metering II for accurate exposure control * continuous shooting mode: 3 frames per second (up to 100 JPEG frames or up to 6 RAW frames) * program shooting modes: Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Child, Sports, and Night Portrait * in-camera image editing functions, including: D-Lighting, red-eye correction, cropping, image overlay, monochrome settings, filter effects, NEF (RAW) processing, cross star and color intensifier filters *

Customer Review :

D40 replacement - NOT upgrade

If you are torn between the D40 and the D60, pick the D40. It has 95% of the functionality of the D60 and it's much cheaper. Both cameras share the biggest limitation of not having an Auto Focus motor and only 3 focus points so you're likely to outgrow both at the same time. At least with the D40, you'll have a much lower investment while you learn about photography. Don't get me wrong, both take great pictures given the right conditions and lenses, but don't under-estimate the lack of an AF motor.

If you have D60 money, I would STRONGLY recommend getting the D80 instead. It may cost a little more, but you will quickly pay for that if you purchase the 50mm 1.8 lens that actually does autofocus on the D80 plus countless other older AF style lenses that do not AF on the D60 or D40.

Again, the reason why I'm giving the D60 3 stars is not about the picture because it is a good camera, but it's very over priced as of this writing. Once the D90 comes out, the D60 will be Nikon's starter DSLR the way the D40 is but make no mistake, the D60 and D40 are in the same class and the D40 is a much better bargin. That's why so many people love it.

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Nikon D60 a real winner!

Nikon D60 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens


As a prosumer with 50 years of 35mm SLR film experience, I highly recommend the Nikon D60 to any new or old hand wanting to enter the digital SLR community at a very reasonable price, or upgrade from Point and Shoots. The quality of the D60 is a step up even from Nikon's 35mm SLR line.The ease of use and many practical features make this a most "user friendly" camera.

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Nikon D60 Entry level DSLR

Loaded with features that matter for 1st timers the Nikon D60 DSLR comes with a image stabilized kit lens providing great capability right out of the box. ISO 1600 images that are actually useable, these are much better than ISO 1600 images from a pocket digi cam or super zoom models. I read alot of reviews about entry level DSLR's before buying. I chose the Nikon because I believed it is a better overall camera than the Sony DSLR's. The lens autofocus motor is very quiet, and the kit lens image quality is very good. The camera shoots multishot at 3 FPS, full 10mp images. Nice for amateur sports shooting, probably a bit slow for professional sports shooting but to get that capability you would pay alot more.

I am very happy with this camera.

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Idiot-proof

This camera was delivered on Friday and I left for England on Saturday with no time to do anything more than charge the battery and attach the lens. I thought I would have a look at the instruction booklet and camera on the plane over. So of course I left the book at home! Bottom line, I came home with about 300 beautiful pix -- Camera easy and intuitive to use. I only gave 4 stars because I haven't had a chance to discover its flaws, if any. Everyone who sees the pictures either says, "what camera do you have?" or "you take great pictures!" Looking forward to discovering and using all the features and tuning up my photographic skills for the next big vacation!

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Very Satisfied

I've only had for a short time, but I took it on my vacation.It's takes very sharp shots. It's also very easy to use. I also have an FZ18 which I used for comparison. In night shots which I took alot of, the Nikon was definitely superior. I also provides good color saturation which I personally like.I'm very satisfied with it's performance. I thought the night shots were a good test of it's capabilities. I still have moer to learn about the camera but it's size and weight made it a good companion. I did alot of research between the other cameras before making this purchase, I believe I made the right decision. I didn't like the feel of the Canon Xsi, and was concerned about high contrast with the Olympus E-510,the Nikon D80 was a close second, but I compared specs carefully and think the D60 with upgraded lenses make sense as You get most bang for the buck. This camera will be obselete in a few years so go for the lenses.They won't.

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1. 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. Kit includes body and EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens
3. Large 3.0-inch LCD display with enhanced Live View and broadened color gamut
4. 6.5 frame-per-second continuous shooting; sRAW mode; 35-zone metering system; integrated Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
5. Powered by BP-511A, BP-511, or BP-512 lithium-ion battery pack; stores images on CF cards

Editorial Review :

10.1-megapixel effective recording * EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 45-216mm) * 3" color LCD screen (230K pixels) with Live View mode * DIGIC III image processor for responsive handling * EOS Integrated Cleaning System (for cleaning image sensor) * eye-level pentaprism viewfinder with dioptric adjustment * 9-point autofocus *

Customer Review :

The EOS 50D Was Announced Today

The EOS 50D, which is the upgrade to the EOS 40D, was announced by Canon today. It will be available in October. If you are considering the 40D then you might want to also take a look at the new 50D. Specifications are on Canon's web site, canonusa.com. The EOS 50D has 15 megapixels and other improvements. Tks.

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Great Camera, Solid Build

This camera surpassed my expectations and then some. Great speed and battery life. Damn near instantaneous start up times and lots of great features usefull to pro and semi-pro photographers. Make sure that whatever size CF card you get that its fast. I recommend the SanDisk 8 or 16 gig Extreme III. With this card I have basically zero lag between the card and camera. As quick as I can take the pics, this card is able to write them. Dont get any of Extreme IV SanDisk cards because you are just wasting your money , since the Canon 40d cant even handle the Extreme IV speeds. Rumors are saying the new version of this camera will be out at the beginning of the year , so if you can wait untill then do so, but if your like me and couldn't wait and needed this Camera right away then go for it. Great investment. 5 Stars NO DOUBT.

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EOS Canon 40D

I haven't really had the camera long enough to fully test it but so far, it is outstanding. I've always been a Canon shooter so the feel and functions are familiar. I like it.

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Worth the upgrade over my Canon 30D

I upgraded from a Canon 30D to 40D. I felt the extra features, newer technology and the difference in price over a 30D was worth the money. Things I like about the 40D right away were; larger lCD, double the FPS (which allows the 40D to compete with the 5D and older Mark II's for HDR and action shots), improved menus with ISO information, and the new 14bit A/D color sensitivy.

Things I don't like are the LiveView(it's hidden in the menus), the printer button, size of the sensor, and a lack of new technological features.

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40D upgrade from the 30D

Love this camera. I decided to upgrade the 30D after waiting for a while. The cleaner high ISO images from the DIGIC III processor and the Live View were the two main selling points. I love low light flash free photography. This body meets those demands in ACES.

Build (much like the 30D) is solid with a few physical refinements and improvements. It makes a great second body for my 1D MarkII that is a well tested workhorse.

Much quieter than the 30D (and the MarkII). All those familiar controls that make photography a smooth process (I'm sure Nikonians feel the same about their cameras). Improved sensor density, custom functions and 3" LCD for review are big pluses.

In keeping with all of my delayed decisions to upgrade in the past, Canon followed suite just weeks after my purchase by announcing the release of the 15MP DIGIC IV Canon 50D. I would guess this will drop the price of the 40D even more but I have no remorse. This is a super camera!

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1. 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
3. 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
4. Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
5. Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards (memory card not included)

Editorial Review :

The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) - Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches; Weight - Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty

Customer Review :

My First DSLR

I bought this camera because I wanted to have a better digital camera than a regular point and shoot one and wanted to advance from 35mm SLR (Nikon FM10 and N80). After waiting for 1 year (I was thinking to buy Nikon D50 at first) I'm glad to have bought this one because it fits my budget. I've owned this camera since 2007 and have taken a lot of great pictures with it, and I'm using the lens that came with it. I don't consider myself a professional photographer so I have not used a lot of its features.

For those who never use an SLR / DSLR camera before and would like to buy one, I fully recommend this camera. I think for most people they could get by with just using the "AUTO" shooting mode, just make sure you focus on the subject. It also helps a lot if you have a basic knowledge of photography.


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We love this camera!

Got this for my wife as a Christmas gift. We have used it mostly for shots of our daughter and other "candids". This has everything we need. As we progress more into learning about our camera, we will use the manual selections, but the auto stops are GREAT on this camera. We mostly use the sports or kids functions and it has created great photos. We are still working on framing, etc. but good equipment helps take good pictures.

If you have kids, this camera is great because (as opposed to other digital cameras we've had) this has variable shutter speeds so you can actually take the picture you see instead of waiting 1+ seconds for the camera to actually take the picture! There's nothing we hated more than seeing a shot we wanted, only for our daughter to have looked away in that split second while the camera we had was "taking" the picture...

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Very good, but.....

I am generally satisfied with the D40. I'm an old school photographer who had been out of it since digital took over (except for using it occasionally in my job as a detective). My experience has been that most digital cameras are excessively complicated and do everything except allow you to have control over your photographs. I'm working on a project that requires extensive photo-documentation. When I found that it would be next to impossible to accomplish it with slide film, I bought this camera. So far it's doing the job and the software was easy enough to install (unlike most software that I have tried to install). I haven't had time to experiment with the manual feature yet, but I plan to before long. My biggest complaint so far is that it has no cable release feature. Much of my work involves low light shooting and maximum depth of field. It's not always possible to have a rock solid tripod. To me, it makes no sense to make an SLR without a cable release.

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I'm a wacko

I bought the D40 and kit 18-55 lens a few months ago here on Amazon. I have had only film cameras until now, except for a cheap Fuji p/s digital.
Not being familiar with digital cameras, for me it was kind of like trying to run the space shuttle. I, like some others here, looked at Ken Rockwell's pages for help and got some basic settings going that work all right.

After getting familiar with it, I decided that the kit lens sucks for a lot of what I like to shoot, which requires a wider aperture than the kit lens has. Not to mention that it sticks out of the camera quite a ways and I also like to be as invisible as possible. The honking big lenses just shout to everyone in sight that a photo is being taken (but I guess that doesn't bother all the shooters with the 18" long super zoom lens always attached). I am also not impressed with the autofocus, which sometimes won't lock on anything, dithering around back and forth until the subject isn't there any longer. And the camera won't fire if it isn't locked on something. So forget about photos of those flying birds.

After looking at the prices of the faster single focal length dedicated digital lens prices (and after recovering from cardiac arrest) I went totally in the other direction and bought two Nikon Series E 35mm film camera lenses from the 1980s, a 28mm f/2.8 and a 50mm f/1.8 for basic lenses. These are roughly 40mm and 85mm on the D40. These lenses don't couple with any electronic components in the camera except the aperture lever, and will only function in manual mode, happily neutering most of the camera's unneeded, sometimes silly, and sometimes difficult to use functions.

The image quality is pretty good overall, definitely better than the kit lens and these lenses cost me $30 each.
There are many other lengths of Series E lenses available at reasonable prices so I'll probably add to the collection at some point.
The lenses are really small and the camera is super easy to handle with them, just like an old 35mm.

I always leave the viewing screen in histogram mode, set the shutter/aperture where I think it should be for the light available, fire a test shot and quickly check the histogram. It's very easy to tell if the exposure is off, and equally easy to change the shutter speed if needed. It's as fast as adjusting manual film cameras I'm familiar with.

The only downside to this so far is that they are a bit hard to focus as the viewfinder screen is not fresnel, but the 28 stopped down at all has huge DoF so it's mostly an issue for the 50 when shooting wide open. I'm willing to put up with it because this is a better set up for me, more like a mechanical film slr, but with a 4gb card it will shoot almost forever. I leave the 28 on it most of the time for street shooting and the 50 is a fantastic portrait lens.

So, I give it a 3. It's easy to use and being digital it's easier to get the images in the computer than from film. The battery goes an incredible amount of time before needing a charge. Build quality seems adequate for people that aren't prone to dropping their cameras.

Image-wise, I don't think it's as good as a 35mm film camera loaded with slide film, definitely not as good as professional print film in some high contrast conditions, given the ccd's tendency to blow out highlights any time there is the slightest bit of high contrast lighting. Underexposure is often necessary and then hopefully retrieve the low values in Photoshop.
Still, it's a fun camera to use for snapshots and gives decent results, and I would recommend it in it's price range. I'm definitely not chucking my film camera for this one though.




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Nice Camera & nice service

It arrived on time & in perfect condition. It is definitively a great camera for beginners.

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1. 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2. Large 2.5-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens
3. New self-cleaning dust function, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
4. DIGIC II Image Processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Picture Style settings for added creative control
5. Stores images on Compact Flash (CF) memory cards; powered by battery pack NB-2LH

Editorial Review :

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi offers an unbeatable combination of performance, ease-of-use and value. It has a newly designed 10.1 Mega Pixel Canon CMOS sensor plus a host of new features including a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, the exclusive EOS Integrated Cleaning System featuring, a Self Cleaning Sensor and Canon's Picture Style technology, all in a lightweight, ergonomic body. The Digital Rebel XTi is proof positive that Canon continues to lead the way with their phenomenal digital SLRs.

Customer Review :

Excellent Purchase!

We ordered the camera body to accompany the lenses I had for a CANON EOS Rebel2000. Everything worked fantastically and we got some terrific pictures on our recent vacation!

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Best digital SLR I have ever held.

Moved up from film SLR and cheapo digital Kodak cameras to a real digital SLR.
Love it, had it a while now. Even though there are many controls, still use it on "automatic" since it does so well.
Using it for family pictures so there are a lot of situations with different light and motion. Still learning on extreme closeup, which is the hardest for me but I just need to learn how the camera works for that.
I use 1 Gig cards and external card readers to save wear and tear (if it even wears or tears I don't really know)

We plan on gettng a new DV camera soon and I'm going to get a Canon that fits the same battery type so I can interchange them. Really like the quality of the Canon products.



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Best bet for beginners!!!!

This camera is great. Although my title suggests this is best bet for beginners, this camera can be great for intermediate to semi-pro photographers with a limited budget.

Pros
- Relatively economic compared to other higher end Canon D-SLRs. Value for money. I purchased:
- This camera (body only)
- a 4 GB CF card
- Canon 200dg Camera bag
- Canon 50mm f1.8 lens
- Extra battery for Canon
All this for a total of $690.

- Excellent resolution pictures with a lot of detail.
- LCD is larger and brighter.
- The 9 point AF is fast, accurate and performs well in low light.
- Settings are very easy to get to. For eg it is very easy and quick to change ISO and AF modes
- Low noise as you go higher up in ISO modes. This is extremely important in low light situations where you want good pictures with less noise.

Cons
- The kit lens is disappointing. I purchased a Tamron 17-50mm instead and am extremely happy with the buy.
- Sporadic shooting after buffer gets full when shooting in continuous mode. You will face this when shooting sport pictures. you have to know after how many shots the buffer gets full in order to not wait between taking pictures. It takes about 15-20 seconds for the camera to get back to normal once the buffer is full.
- Same issue as above when using built-in flash. you will be able to shoot 4-6 pictures without any issue but then the flash will need to recharge and this again takes 15-20 seconds before you can start shooting again.
- No spot metering. Not a big issue for beginners.
- uses CF card. I am not a big fan of CF cards and that is why I put this as a con.
- If there is data in the buffer and you open the CF card compartment, you will lose the data as it shuts off the camera.

Overcall, the camera is great. Even with the Cons, the XTi is Canon's best selling D-SLR camera for the reasons I have listed above. Most important the value for money. One cannot go wrong with this camera.

However, for those enthusiasts who are wanting to get into photography and are looking for a good D-SLR camera, should also look at Rebel XS. This is a model that is between the XTi and the XSi, with features from both the models and improvements from the XTi. It is priced well as well at $699 (less if you are able to find a good deal).

I own the XTi and am extremely happy. This camera is the perfect way to begin photography. It can easily get you to semi-pro level after which you can start looking at other high end cameras. And the best thing is all the lenses you buy for the XTi, work with all Canon cameras (Note: there are exceptions, please make sure the lens you buy will work on Full Frame cameras).

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Awesome Camera

I decided to get into photography around May of '08. I surfed the net for hours on end(It's something I do) and went through dozens of reviews and comparisons for dSLRs. I came to the conclusion that the XTI was the best camera and offered the most bang for the buck.

I bought this with the 18-55mm kit, and also purchased the 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Amazing.


Picture quality is AWESOME! There is so much versatility with this camera compared to a point and shoot. Obviously the XTI isn't something I want to lug around to a party or the pool hall to take photos of friends, but it's perfect for portraits and landscapes(all I've done so far).

I've gotten some really really good photos out of this camera. The Photos are fairly sharp if you hold it(almost perfect with tripod and self timer) and I can only brag about owning one. Great job Canon. Thanks!

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Cool Camera

For the money I don't know if you will find a better camera. I like the Nikons too, but for 600 bucks a 10 megapixel dslr is a very good deal. Only thing: I don't like the stock lens. Getting a fixed lens is better.

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