Canon Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

Pros: Picture Quality unsurpassed, speed of startup and picture taking. Ultimate control!
Cons: None so far :)

This was by far and away my most expensive camera purchase ever, Video or Still. And already it's given me the satisfaction to justify the money. The picture quality this camera produces with just the "point and click" setting is amazing. I plan to do some studying and research to learn how to use the rest of the seemingly infinite controls you can adjust and play with on this camera. Just simply the speed at which you can turn it on and take a picture is worth it. I don't know how many shots I have missed with my old digital camera waiting for it to "think" about taking the picture, then the follow up pictures I missed while it wrote to the memory card and readied itself for the next shot. The quality of the camera itself as well as the lightweight of it make it a joy to hold and carry around. I am completely happy with this purchase.

Pros: Excellent pictures during the day time
Cons: No-flash mode must be handled very carefully

I have a lot of fun using this camera.  Although I am not a professional photographer, I am simply an amateur but I have no trouble figuring out how to use the basic features of the camera.  Using the camera in no-flash mode results in gorgeous pictures, but a camera stand is recommended if using the camera in this mode.  I bought this particular product because of what I had heard about it from other people and because I like the brand Canon.  The Canon Digital Rebel XT is one of the best cameras I have ever purchased.

Pros: Ease of Use 8 Megapixel
Cons: Lenses are expensive

I have had my Canon Digital Rebel for about a year now, am I still happy with the camera, YES... do I regret it for one minute? NO.

This camera takes awesome shots, it's easy to operate, what more could you want?

Pros: Very fast and very good picture quality. Very long battery life.
Cons: Manual mode is hard to handle.

This digital camera is really good. really fast and high quality image. Want the ease of a digital camera and the speed of a reflex for a very good price and the Canon quality. This is it !

Pros: Easiest camera to use that I have come across to date. Wonderful picture quality.
Cons: Still can't figure why I would use raw format but it's there when I want.

This is my 4th digital camera and I think I will be staying with this one for quite some time. We have had it a year now and I still love it. It is one of the easiest camers to use. Picture quality is beyond wonderful. It is pretty much a point and shoot camera for those that want to do that right out of the box. But it is also so much more for those that want to experiment. We bought this camera when we were waiting for our grandchild to be born. I have the most amazing pictures of this baby. Everyone is watching him grow because of this camera and its ease of use. I cannot express that enough. So simple to use and to get a beautiful picture.

Pros: great options
Cons: if you dont understand digital cameras then youll have a fun time.

this is one of the newest and latest cameras to hit the market. I have tooken many photography classes and i found out recently that this is a elite camera. this camera has more options than any other camera. it nocks competition of the poll. the lens is 18-55mm. if you know your way around a camera then youll know that this is a great camera. with the standard apeture and flash this is a great camera. used by proffessinals everywere. if your someone who is serious about photography then the rebel xt is something you need to get your hands on.

Pros: Easy to use, top quality
Cons: Still a bulky camera for long trips, theft-prone?

I am no expert at photography, and I tend to use the automatic settings a lot. Pictures come out perfect most of the time, except at night or with shiny objects when I need to think about it a little more.
With a 1G memory stick, I have stopped thinking about how many pictures I have left. Connecting to a PC is a breeze, same to the TV.
Weight is nice a light. Despite that low weight, it seems well constructed, robust enough.

Pros: Capabilities, Boot up time, Function accessibility
Cons: LCD brightness in bright daylight

I am purely an amateur photographer in the SLR industry, but the capabilities with this camera is ENDLESS! The feel of the camera body is a little heavier, by ounces, than the 35 mm Rebel Ti which I also own. But for my small hands, this camera fits well. The controls are easy to maneuver through although the LCD could be better in the bright of day. The camera has many programmed functions that can also be tweaked through custom settings such as richness, sharpness and contrast. Which comes close to the beauty of ISO 64 or less on an ISO 100 setting. I enjoy the compactness, portability and the fast boot up time of this camera. For those that can afford it, this camera is more than capable of producing some stunning images at any experience level.

Pros: Image quality (color, resolution), ability to go manual, fully auto, or anywhere in between.
Cons: Small camera lcd screen. Manual focus ring on lens included with camera feels loose.

I upgraded to this from a Canon Powershot G2 (old). In short, this is an awesome camera for non-professionals. I've always loved Canon's image quality, and this camera is no different. This camera has the ability to go fully manual, fully auto, or anywhere in between you're comfortable with. It's a great camera, I'm 100% satisfied.

Pros: Great Price, Well Built Piece of Equipment!
Cons: No Cons at this time.

I am very pleased with this particular camera and it's ease of use. For the price of such a piece, a consumer cannot go wrong! Strongly Reccomended for basic and more advanced users.

Pros: clear, crisp pictures with beautiful colors. Easy to use. No delay.
Cons: bulky

I had the Canon G4 before this camera. When my daughter wanted her own digital camera, I gave her the G4 and bought the Rebel and I have been VERY pleased. Canon has eliminated the delay that plagues digital cameras. You can take multiple pictures in a row, which is GREAT for action shots especially. It is easy to use and takes GREAT pictures.

The only drawback to this camera is bulk. My husband took it on a trip to Ireland and it is so bulky that it becomes an annoyance to carry around when sightseeing and hiking, etc. But in that case, he should have taken the G4, which would fit in his coat pocket when not in use.

I searched EVERYWHERE for a good deal on this camera and found a vendor on ebay who has a store in NJ that bundles the camera with lots of accessories and even offers an extended warranty. The vendor is also bonded so I didn't worry about my transaction. My advice is to shop around because this is an expensive camera but it is worth it....especially if you can get the extras bundled in.

Pros: Excellent quality/performance. Light and compact. Feels great in even large hands. Good power consumption.
Cons: Loud, in-built pop-up flash, vibrates the whole camera suddenly. No leather camera body cover.

As a traveller to remote regions, I wanted a high quality, compact, versatile, power efficient, fast processing digital SLR to complement or even replace my Nikon 65 SLR (which I love and use). It should also be good for family use. I did not want to carry bulk camera bags on difficult trips where lightness of travel was essential.

After much debate between Nikon D70/50 cameras and this, I bought the Canon 350D (as it is known in Europe). I noted the pluses on Nikon especially the "better ergonomics" and better lens as many had stated. However, the Canon's feel was fine and its comparative lightness a deciding asset. The software bundle was also perfectly good for all but technical camera buffs.

Pros: Many lenses to add. Nice light all around camera. User Friendly Settings for everyone.
Cons: A bit small with out the battery grip & LCD could be a bit larger.

This is an EXCELLENT camera to get started with.
It provides plenty of room for any type of photography you want!

UPDATE:02-02-07 Having used this camera for a while ...

It's STILL well worth it!

A Benefit I was NOT aware of when I first wrote this - The resale value of Canon is higher than many other brands.

Someone sold a lens for $1,350.00 that is exactly the same as one I bought factory refurbished for $1,400.00.

In Other Words: Canon appears to retain it's value nicely!

Sure! There is cheaper - but is it worth tossing away the RESALE value?

I have been in this since August 2006 and am seriously looking towards upgrading already!

I already have someone that wants my camera without my advertising it!

When you get this - look at the "L" lenses you can enjoy!!!!

Pros: Solid shell. Well-placed buttons. Bright display
Cons: Size, but what do you expect? is an SLR

CANON REBEL XT comes in silver and black. The black color accentuates the SLR line while the silver looks like a cheaply finished camera. The features in this camera are exceptional and the buttons are well placed. The camera has a hard shell and the display is quite bright. The delineation of the colors in the pictures is very "Canon" since all the shapes, lines and contours are sharp and colors are crisp and bright. Compared to NIKON D70 you are getting a much better deal as far as color processing.

I have used this camera extensively and I highly recommend as a photographer's first SLR camera.

The true beauty of this camera lies in that you can use any lens from the entire EOS line. I have a CANON EOS1 which I purchased in Germany in 1991 and I can use my lens with the Rebel.

For the price of the Rebel XT, you will not find a better SLR camera.

Pros: customizability, high resolution, sharp pictures, good price, good support for camera
Cons: fragile, complicated at first, extra lense expense, no video

This camera is a dream camera for the money. It features so much customizability that I actually had to learn more about photography in general to use some of the features! However, operating the camera is fairly easy to figure out. The extra lenses are expensive for it, but this starter lens has a fairly useful and wide range so you won't find yourself stuck with a lens that you hate. The camera is somewhat fragile because of the lens, so it requires a good amount of care and cautiousness. The LCD screen is large and bright, and the viewfinder cushion is a nice add-on. My pictures are wonderfully sharp and crystal clear. I find the camera takes the best pictures without its flash. ISO speeds, lighting modes, white points, sharpness, and color are all highly useful tools to customize the look of pictures.