The Canon EOS Rebel G is one of the easiest SLR cameras to use on the market today.
A few years ago, my mother-in-law told me she wanted to buy a good quality camera that would last her a lifetime. As much as I wanted to tell her about some...
Pros: Easy to use features and lots of 'em. Cons: None really
Even though there is an updated version of the Rebel series camera with even more features on the loose. It's June 2002 and the Rebel G kit is still available new. I found this little gem on sale and I couldn't pass it up.
Pros: works similar to point & shoot but also has manual settings, can add additional zooms for distance shots. camera is light considering the size Cons: additional zooms make camera sort of heavy
For about as long as I can remember I have owned a regular classic style point and shoot camera.
It was all good if you had the right batteries and were in the right situation- mostly being in a well lit area. I seemed to always have issues with...
Pros: Lots of super features,clarity of final photos Cons: none
My review is about the Canon EOS Rebel camera. I had purchased this model several years ago, and they have since made improvements such as the built in flash.
This camera can make any amateur feel like a Ansel Adams or Diane Arbus. It...
Pros: cheap, aperture priority mode, exposure lock Cons: bad lens in the kit
I bought a Rebel G kit when I decided to switch from old manual SLR cameras to the modern ones. I traded two old bodies in for this kit and paid $200 on top of it. I can say that I don't regret it. Let me tell you what Rebel G can do.
Pros: cheap, lightweight, ergonomic Cons: none, within reasonable expectations given the price
So the marketing people of Canon corporation sat down one day and said "we'll make the camera that everybody - amateur or pro - needs to own". Does such a beast exist? Sure, let's think about it:
Pros: Great first camera who's power grows with your experience Cons: None really.
I thought I’d start this review with a few words about my (photography) background, and what I use this camera for – hopefully this will put what I say into context and you can compare it with your own situation.
Pros: Beats a point & shoot. Cons: Slow response time, autofocusing needs help, not a good sports camera.
When I worked at the New University (The coolest college newspaper. Take a look at my review of it...why would I lie to you? =) as a photographer, we had our choice between 3 camera options.
Pros: lots of features, light weight, easy as a point-and-shoot Cons: Rebel 2000 may have better lens, mid-roll rewind finishes up the roll
I'm not a professional photographer, but I take more snapshots than anyone I know. This includes friends with newborns, which must be saying something!
At some point I realized that I needed more than a point and shoot camera. I was tired...
Pros: Simplicity of use, lightweight, pop-up flash Cons: There is nothing about this camera I don't like!
Last spring I took my trusty, old Canon AE-1 Program camera in to a camera shop for (hopefully) a repair. The camera was approximately 16 years old and had "grown up" with my three children. I was informed by the salesperson that the camera...
Pros: Versatile, easy to use Cons: Not enough features for some advanced users
The typical buyer for the Canon EOS Rebel is someone new to single-lens reflex, or SLR, cameras. SLR cameras have many advantages over cheaper point-and-click models, including more focusing options and the ability to change lenses.
Pros: Ease of use, Lightweight, lot's of great features. Cons: A little pricey, but that's to be expected. Won't find better for less.
The Canon EOS RebelG is the perfect camera for a number of photographers. Beginners through advanced. Of course, when I say beginners I'm talking about those of you who are interested in learning how to use a manual camera.
Pros: Very good camera for not much $$$ Cons: Haven't found any yet
Because I use a variety of cameras and lenses to support my magazine articles and books, I am always on the lookout for new cameras that will fit the bill. I recently bought a Canon Rebel G kit and so far, so good.
Pros: Ease of use, clear and professional photos, many options, price Cons: The kit is pretty limited, you need to have a basic knowledge of flash before taking indoor shots
When my husband and I graduated from college, my in laws purchased a Canon Sure Shot camera for us. This camera was a GREAT camera. I was very impressed with the ease and quality of Canon products. Eventually, we had children, and I became an avid...
Pros: cheap price, features, quality pictures, ease of use, upgradable Cons: minor defect on flash, stock lense isn't great for wide angle
Let me start by saying I went to New Zealand this summer and took the Rebel G. I took pictures in a multitude of different conditions and under different modes. They all came out superb! I have memories that will last me a lifetime and I owe it to the...
Pros: simplicity, range of features Cons: moisture sensitive
As a freelance photographer for 11 years, there's been nothing but great things to say about the Canon EOS Rebel. I have had my Rebel II for about a year and before I owned an older Canon EF which was a sturdy all-manual camera. It was becoming outdated...
Pros: Up to 9 exposure settings, good all around Cons: Flash not good for distance
I bought my Rebel G about two years ago. I also purchased a Promaster lens 35-105 zoom lens. The reasons I bought this camera as well as some of the downfalls I've found are listed below.
Pros: Light weight, easy to use, well made, good fully-auto mode Cons: No depth of field preview, expensive batteries, manual could be better.
The Canon EOS Rebel G (known as the EOS 500N in Europe and South Africa) is my first SLR camera, but as I've now taken many, many photo's with it, I feel qualified to comment on it.
Many people rate a camera by the "quality" of the...
Pros: Easy to use, great pictures Cons: need more zoom
I bought this camera for my college photography class. I had a very limited exposure to this type of camera, I had always previously owned point and shoot cameras.
The best feature of this camera is that there is the option for manual shutter...
Pros: fully automatic, many modes, built-in flash, lightweight, great zoom. Cons: NONE!
Oh look, another (bleep) crappy picture came out from my (Bleep) ricoh manual camera. Those were close to my words when I got my pictures back. I was very annoyed with bad pictures and having to deal with a manual Slr camera, This is one manual thing I...
Pros: Lightweight & inexpensive for what you get Cons: Natural lighting is a challenge at low levels
I bought the camera on sale, just before a vacation to Mount Ranier. My 30 year old Canon TL/QL had a missing battery cover and was inop but, because it was absolutely the best camera I ever used (which is quite a few), I went for another Canon to...
Pros: Easy to use and adaptable. Fully auto or fully manual. Cons: Standard zoom lens is lower quality.
When my son was born this past September, I spent the next eight weeks trying to get a decent picture of him. I was continually frustrated because all my pictures had something wrong with them.
I began looking for a new camera in the hope of...
Pros: Light, cheap, great features Cons: Internal flash drains battery
I've had the please of using this camera for two years now. At the time I bought it, I did a lot of research into various bodies, which culminated with me purchasing the Canon. I wanted a cheap autofocus SLR to replace my older manual SLR (which sadly...
I bought this camera kit because I needed an SLR for a black and white photography class that I took at a local art school. While shooting over 80 canisters of film with the product, I realized that using this camera put me at a serious disadvantage....
Pros: Weight, size, ease of use, price Cons: Li batteries (bleh)
Short review: This is an excellent, easy to use, and extremely reliable camera for beginners and amateurs. It takes great photos, it's well designed. Drawbacks: few. It uses those stupid $6/piece Li batteries. Ugh. That's my only complaint after 2 years...
Pros: Easy to use, takes great shots in B&W or color Cons: A little expensive ($350-$425)
Whether you love or hate photography, know or don't know how to focus, or even if you don't have a clue what an f/stop is, this camera is still the best for you. Even if you're an expert photographer who's used to taking action shots in the middle of a...
Pros: easy to use , works very well Cons: auto-focus can get picky on you
This is the best little camera I have had the privilege to own or use . It has such a wide range of ability ... It can be used as a simple point-n-shoot , wonderful when I need to ask my parents to use it to take pictures of me in horse shows . Action...
Pros: Good for beginners, easy controls, nice pictures, decent lens. Cons: Slowed focus in low light
I've had this camera, probably since it came out. And I love it. I was a little new to the world of photography then and it was worth it to learn and grow with this camera. This may be the camera for you if you are looking to go beyond the point ...
Pros: Reasonable price, wide variety of modes, great SLR. Cons: Minor focusing issues for complex shots, but nothing that would stop me from buying it.
Although I went with a Canon over a Nikon under the duress of a Canon-toting friend, I have to say I'm pleased with my purchase. I bought my Canon Rebel G in the summer of 2002, and have used it often in a handful of the modes. The LCD screen is ...
I've been shooting professionally for the past 20 years and decided to by a Canon rebel G for quick shots of the kids around the house. To say the least I was unhappy with the results. The standard lens is soft. I would hope that Canon would put a better...
I am a photographer proudly bearing a BA in photo. I shoot weddings and portraits... all 35mm!
I purchased my camera after a lot of research, price shopping, asking, fidgeting etc, etc.
I owned a Pentax K-1000, which is a totally manual...
Pros: good price, great quality, simplicity and complexity Cons: slow button to shutter speed
This Cannon Rebel G is perfect for the beginner or the pro. I am only 15 years old and started using it with only 3 months of limited point and shoot camera experience. It is offered at a relatively cheep price and offers quality superior to that...
Pros: Easy to use and learn on Cons: Shutter speed isn't the fastest
Canon EOS Rebel G is really a great camera. I bought an original Canon Rebel in the late 80's and I still use it works as good as the day I bought it. I did however, buy another Rebel the G model two years ago and I like it even more.
Pros: Solid; Good Picture Quality Cons: Slow Continuous Shot Rate
I bought the Rebel to take on a trip to the Middle East, not having the money to purchase a higher end Nikon or Canon, and not wanting to rely on a point-and-shoot for the memories of the trip. Travelling with a semi-professional photographer using a...
Pros: Simple to Use Cons: Limited once you get into Photography
My first summer home from college, I began borrowing my father's Minolta SLR camera. When he saw that I was getting into photography, he decided to buy me the Canon Rebel G kit for Christmas. I've had the camera for over three years now and have...
Pros: light, grows with your ability Cons: slow film advance, eats batteries with flash usage.
My family has owned this Rebel G QD (Quartz Date) model with a 35-80mm F4-5.6 lens for about 9 months. Since then, it has been the ideal camera for around town and travel pics. This lightweight camera may feel cheap at first, but its features will win...
Pros: versatile, fairly inexpensive, high quality Cons: maybe overwhelming to a new photographer
I purchased a Canon Rebel G because I liked the price, and I've always wanted an SLR camera. What I didn't expect was such a versatile, responsive camera. The Rebel G can be fully automatic and fully manual. For a newcomer to photography it's a great...
Pros: Light, simple, eos lenses Cons: Auto-focus assist light is annoying
I originally bought a Rebel G kit in 1997 to replace an older manual focus SLR. At first I was skeptical about auto-focus, but I quickly came to appreciate it. I carried this camera all over Italy with me and have
thousand's of photos.
Pros: Hardy (I've dropped it a number of times) and as easy to use as you want to make it Cons: Not very much physical information about focal length and not enough dials to turn
This camera was a gift I received after graduating high school. Before that, I had been lugging around my dad's older model, boy was it heavy. The EOS is much lighter, maybe more so than most complicated cameras.
Pros: Lightweight, easy to use, point & shoot or SLR use Cons: Can't think of any
I have owned my Rebel G for about six years. I bought it originally because it is so lightweight and I wanted to use it for travel. I don't think it weighs much more than a pound (if that), which makes it very easy to carry while traveling.
Pros: Good pics, light weight, accessory package, functionality Cons: FEELS Cheap - probably mostly because we expected it to be heavier than it was
We purchased the Canon Rebel G with the Zoom Kit recently, mostly because we wanted a camera that would provide us with capabilities a little better than just the normal point and shoot camera (exchange of lenses, better control over picture quality,...
Pros: Options for automatic or manual; great, clear pictures Cons: -
I purchased a Canon Rebel G about one year ago. Since then I have gotten nothing but compliments on how great my pictures look. Photography is just a hobby for me so I have had no real training. And yet people are asking me if they can buy my...
Pros: great pictures, great versatility in all shots Cons: can be bulky especially with a camera bag
Having researched A LOT about a lot of cameras, I finally settled on the Canon Rebel G. I researched anything from point-and-shoots to digital cameras.
I bought the camera about 2 months ago and have been very pleased with it.
What led me to...
Pros: Automatic and manual settings, autofocus, and lots more Cons: none
I decided it was time to buy a new camera and wanted one that was easy to use and took excellent pictures so I decided one the Canon Rebel G. I am also an aspiring photographer who plans to use this in my fledgling business. I convinced my mother that...
Pros: Light and very usable. Quick AF, many exposure options incl. metered manual. Cons: Flimsy, plastic mount, built in flash tiny and probably too weak except as fill-in.
Great range of exposure options like all EOS bodies including full manual metering unlike EOS 100/Elan I used to use. Very light weight and user friendly. Surprisingly bright viewfinder for such a small SLR. Very good as a second SLR body. AF is quick...
Pros: Many custom setting; not too spendy; good battery life, pictures look great! Cons: Durability has issues
Generally I really like this camera. I wish I didnt have to say the couple negative things about it that I have to. I am an picture taker of average skill I have read a bit but never had any formal training I just wanted a camera that would take very...
Pros: +weight
+ergonomical feel
+easy to use
+well-placed controls
+compatibility with Canon line Cons: -built-in flash (useless)
-annoying AF assist beam (especially to your subject)
-plastic lens mount, etc.
When I bought the Rebel G about a year ago, I was only beginning to feel interested in the realm of ...
Pros: Great photo quality, multiple settings, durable Cons: None!
The Canon Rebel G is a fantastic camera for amateurs who love to take photos and want to be able to use various settings. I received this camera over five years ago. At the beginning, I simply used it as an automatic camera. Then I started to use it ...
Pros: Very easy to use, long lasting high quality Cons: none
I received the Canon EOS Rebel G for Christmas five years ago and the quality of the pictures has not changed one bit, and I am a freelance photographer taking pictures constantly. Anyone can take professional looking pictures with this user...
Pros: easy to use, makes excellent pictures Cons: not much warning when the battery runs down
I bought this camera in late 1997 before I went to see a Professional Football game. I wanted to be able to get the photos of the players "up close and personal." I was very thrilled when I got my pictures back from the developer. They were clear, and...
Pros: very easy to use, just opened the package and started to take pictures. Cons: None at this time
After reviewing all the postings on this site. I made the choice to buy the Rebel G camera. I found it at Sam's club for 300.00 . It came with the camera and lens along with 8 rolls of film and a camera bag to boot. I still haven't gotten my first roll...
Pros: Very easy to use. Offers manual and automatic use. Cons: Not a good flash. Only use Canon Lens
Rushing caused me to waste my money. My old camera was stolen and my brother was getting married in less than a week. Me, being the resident-family-photographer HAD to have another camera.
Pros: GREAT STUFF! Cons: None except if you are expecting a small camera note this is a SLR.
I am a photographer for my schools newspaper. And to handle the photos any camera honestly will due. However having this Rebel G in your hands not only changes how your photos look it makes you feel and look like a real photographer. I personally love...
i bought a rebel g at walmart the other day for $299. I have a beginning photography class, and we needed an slr camera. the rebel is great because i can manually change all the settings while taking shots for class, then switch to automatic if i just...
Pros: Very easy to use Cons: Autofocus can't make up its mind
I was walking my bike up the road, with my Vivitar 4000 camera in my hand.
I was going to ride around and take some nature pictures. But before I even finished walking my bike up the road, my camera fell out of my hands
and landed in the mud....
Everyone that uses cameras that knows anything about cameras knows that Canon makes some of the best in the world.They have cameras for amateurs and professionals.Even amateurs can take great professional pictures with this one.This is the latest and one...
Pros: Full Auto, Full Manual Capabilities, Inexpensive Cons: NONE
I am a professional photographer and part of my job description is to test new camera systems. I recently tested the Canon Rebel G. This is also know as the NEW Canon EOS Kiss and the Canon EOS 500N. After evaluating this camera and putting it through...
Pros: easy control, many options Cons: a little hard to use at first
The Canon Rebel G Body camera has many great features. IT can zoom in and out at a great distance, and it is manageable in all kinds of settings and weather. The Rebel G Body allows you to to go in very closes for vivid shots and great detail. It is...
I really like this camera. It was the first really nice camera I bought. Its perfect for amateur photographers like me. It takes really crisp nice pictures and is easy to use. I have taken my best photos with the Canon. I havent had one problem with it...
The Rebel G was my first automatic SLR camera and I couldn't have asked for anything else. Ive been using the G for over 2 years now and its met all my needs. Definately an amateur, the Rebel G has been kind to my "amateur" ways and is...
Pros: Ease of use and durability Cons: not good for fast action because of moderate film advance speeds
I bought the Rebel G about a year and a half ago and I am totally satisfied with it. it is durable, light weight and easy to use. Its features that of an entry level slr but the photos produced look fantastic. I will use this camera for a long time to...
Pros: Lightweight, ease of use, Canon quality Cons: For your average user this camera has no cons
When Canon first came out with the Rebel G I was working at a camera shop and determined that, for its' price, the Rebel G was a very good deal. This camera is easy to use, and self explanatory after a few moments reading the instruction manual. The 35...
Pros: lightweight, ease of use, good picture quality, lots of pre-set programming Cons: flash a little weak, need external flash for serious night-time picture taking
I'm not a professional photographer, but I want quality pictures when it comes to picture taking. None of the standard auto-focus compact cameras, or the up-and-coming digital cameras for me. I want quality, old-fashion cameras that are also easy to...
My husband and I are both interested in photography, so we bought this camera as our wedding gift to each other 2 years ago. We wanted an excellent camera that we could "build" on to should we decide to do so later on. We chose the EOS Rebel...
I didn't decide on this camera for myself, it was a gift from my husband for Christmas a couple of years ago. Its functionality is its best asset.
A great camera for the amateur and the more advanced photographer. In the Kit you receive a 28-80mm EF...
The Cannon Rebel G Kit, is one of the best quality/easy to use cameras I have ever used. The Kit includes the body, the lens, and an easy to use/learn instruction booklet.
Your first roll of film you shoot will make you feel like a professional,...
I bought my camera in 1990 and have took it everywhere, it has been very dependible,I've took it horseback,4-wheeling,and around the house...it just didnt like being pulled off the table by my daughter,so it has been broke since 11/6/2002 and I have'nt got it fixed yet.
I bought my camera in 1990 and have took it everywhere, it has been very dependible,I've took it horseback,4-wheeling,and around the house...it just didnt like being pulled off the table by my daughter,so it has been broke since 11/6/2002 and I have'nt got it fixed yet.
I purchased this Canon model... by buffy_dt3000 ,Aug 25 '02
I purchased this Canon model in 1999 when my first granddaughter was born. The price at that time was $358 at Wal-Mart. I would pay it again today. It has been a wonderful camera! The picture quality is excellent. It has many options within the automatic, and manual ranges. Although I am guilty of using mostly the general automatic and portrait automatic settings. I love this camera!
I purchased this Canon model... by buffy_dt3000 ,Aug 25 '02
I purchased this Canon model in 1999 when my first granddaughter was born. The price at that time was $358 at Wal-Mart. I would pay it again today. It has been a wonderful camera! The picture quality is excellent. It has many options within the automatic, and manual ranges. Although I am guilty of using mostly the general automatic and portrait automatic settings. I love this camera!
I purchased this Canon model... by buffy_dt3000 ,Aug 25 '02
I purchased this Canon model in 1999 when my first granddaughter was born. The price at that time was $358 at Wal-Mart. I would pay it again today. It has been a wonderful camera! The picture quality is excellent. It has many options within the automatic, and manual ranges. Although I am guilty of using mostly the general automatic and portrait automatic settings. I love this camera!
I bought my camera in 1990 and have took it everywhere, it has been very dependible,I've took it horseback,4-wheeling,and around the house...it just didnt like being pulled off the table by my daughter,so it has been broke since 11/6/2002 and I have'nt got it fixed yet.
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