2010-12-12T19:00:00
Rated 5 out of 5
What a way to start!
I bought this kit to enter into the world of digital SLR's. Since my purchase 9 months ago, this camera has seen well over 12,000 images pass through it! It has been a wonderful camera to learn on, and I honestly don't feel any need to upgrade, although I've begun to work with a local studio for weddings and events! It produces amazing images when you learn how to use it's features. I've since gotten an external flash, but the light scoop did wonders for indoor shots...With the two batteries, there is plenty of room on the 4gb card for over 1000 images, and this holds everything in the kit, plus regular batteries, plus two other lenses! There are three filters included, and the Circular Polarizer does wonders on sunny days with white clouds and blue skies...Knock on wood, but I have not had one single issue with the camera or kit since I got it, and I shoot now nearly every day...(I got the three year warranty just in case so I'm not at all worried about it!)I could not be happier, and for anyone who is going to start learning how to make good photographs, this in an incredible kit at a great price. Being a bigger guy, I'd recommend buying a battery grip for it as the camera alone is small enough to be a little hard to hold on to, but other than that, you just can't go wrong. I've seen some guys lugging around much bigger, more expensive rigs, and there have been lots of times in comparison that their images didn't come close to what I've been able to do with this, so before you think it's ALL in the size/price, think again...This little Rebel XS packs everything you need to produce professional quality work if you take the time to get to know it...I've since added a 75-300mm (NON IS) lens and the "nifty-fifty" 50mm (plastic built) lens for working beyond the 18-55mm kit lens. With my ball-head, pistol-grip tripod, a remote shutter release, and an external flash, I am ready for just about any situation I've come across and have gotten great many great critiques for the images I've produced with this camera. This may be considered a beginner's set-up, but it doesn't have to be!
robert g.
