Canon Digital Rebel XT Review

As Canon lift the lid on the Canon Digital Rebel XT model, our Digital SLR review panel uncover the plus and negatives of Canons most popular digital SLR to date, the hugely popular Digital Rebel XT.

The Canon Digital Rebel XT model, also known in Europe as the 'EOS 350D', has been recently introduced to the Digital Photography world at a somewhat moderate price and has certainly hit the digital camera market with energy and excitement! Our Canon Digital Rebel review panel has carefully tested each feature of the Rebel XT to ensure a fair, accurate & informative review. The Digital Rebel XT is not simply an improved upgrade, but is a totally fresh, aesthetically improved, intelligently redesigned digital SLR model.

Our review was quick to point out that the sensor used in the construction of the Canon Digital Rebel XT is identical to the one on the Canon EOS 20D, yet more compact, and its internal features such as the high powered image processor, have been upgraded quite substantially. Perhaps the most obvious of its upgrade changes is the new, aesthetically pleasing camera body, which happens to be substantially smaller than the previous model. Thanks to the new CMOS sensor the Digital Rebel XT now has an 8.0 Megapixels to play with. Canon have also concentrated on developing the speed aspect of this camera, the image rate and the processing speeds have also increased enormously. Naturally the Digital Rebel XT features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash system.

The Digital Rebel XT model addresses the criticisms its predecessor, the 300D has received. It is a particularly aesthetic camera, which sits comfortably in the hand & which also boasts an impressive processing speed indeed. The image quality is second to non, with vivid color, low noise levels & impressive brightness and contrast on the LCD. The most obvious difference is the construction of the camera body. We believe the XT is clearly aimed at the average mid-level consumer photographer.

We're confident anybody can learn their way around this model fairly quickly and painlessly! The compact & lightweight chassis of the camera will appeal to a number of buyers & will be considered a unique selling point of the Digital Rebel XT. The ergonomics of the camera leave a pleasant impression & can be enjoyed by the complete range from beginner to pro!

Overall the Digital Rebel XT is excellent quality for money. Particularly the inclusion of the 'DIGIC II' processor, which gives the XT a certain added value. This processor is now used by Canon almost across the entire range, & certainly pays dividends. The 350Ds response times under a range of conditions were extremely impressive. From portrait photos right through to macro images, the Canon Digital Rebel XT is very versatile & dependable.