Used Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0 Megapixel SLR Black Camera Body

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2008-12-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Camera, Great Price

Got this as a fun as a toy, and it turned out to be a great performer. It makes excellent images, with great color and contrast. Very light, and you can carry it around anywhere. Only wish that I had a bigger LCD, but it's an old camera, so can't complain too much.

JOHN K.

2008-01-23T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Excellent 1st DSLR Camera

Plenty of manual settings and noise levels are excellent up to ISO 800. Good camera, for a 1st DSLR camera buyer, but some necessary features are missing for the more serious among us. As most of my shots are outdoor/wildlife, I believe Canon have left out some important features on this camera. 1. No matrix grid overlay to line up architecture and outdoor water horizons such as sunrise/sunsets etc. This means you have to guess the horizon level through the small viewfinder/lcd screen, which is almost impossible. (Check it on your PC) IMHO this is a important feature left out, (also Rebel XTi), which is included on most point and shoot digital cameras, including Canon models. 2. There is no dedicated spot metering system. The 7 point AF system falls down badly, when for example, trying to focus on small creatures in a canopy. Most times the shot will be blurred with the AF metering focusing on a nearer object, branch, twig etc. I know you can select locking or tracking AF modes independently, but that is far from simple and satisfactory, (by then you have missed the shot) compared to a selectable independant spot metering mode. 3. It is possible to forget and leave the camera off/on switch left on, as no light elerts you of this. The newer model Rebel XTi (Aka EOS 400D) has this important feature to remind you. This is a great camera and takes excellent shots, with good colour rendition and low noise levels. For most photographers, taking family/close ups/sports etc. it is fine. In my case, I am a avid outdoor photo enthusiast and a lot of my finished shots have been disappointing. This is probably the first negative report on the Rebel XT, but everybody should be aware of the cameras short comings, as well as its good points. I hope Adorama allows this review, in fairness to all opinions, as it appears that 99% of all reviewers find no fault with this model.

Kanga

2007-09-10T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great camera for the money

It's a great camera for the casual photographer who wants more lens options and control over a Point and shoot. If you plan to get really serious about photography you might want to spend a little more on a better model. I plan to use mine as a backup when I get my 5D.

Bubba

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0 Megapixel SLR Black Camera Body Specifications

  • Type

    Digital AF/AE SLR

  • Recording Medium

    CF card Type I and II

  • Image Format

    0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm

  • Image Format

    0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm

  • Compatible Lenses

    Canon EF Lenses including EF-S Lenses (Focal length conversion factor: Equivalent to approx. 1.6x indicated focal length compared to 35mm format)

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EF mount

  • Image Sensor Type

    High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate color CMOS sensor

  • Pixels/Total Pixels

    Approx. 8.0 Megapixels/Approx. 8.2 Megapixels

  • Aspect Ratio

    2:3 (Vertical:Horizontal)

  • Color Filter System

    RGB primary color filter

  • Low-pass Filter

    Fixed position in front of the image sensor

  • Recording Format

    Design rule for Camera File System (JPEG) and RAW. Exif 2.21 compliant

  • File Size

    JPEG: (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.3 MB (3456 x 2304), (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.7 MB (3456 x 2304), (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (4) Medium/Normal Approx. 1.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1728x 1152), (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6 MB (1728 x 1152); RAW: Approx. 8.3 MB (3456 x 2304)

  • Folders

    Automatic setting

  • File Numbering

    (1) Continuous numbering, (2) Auto reset

  • Image-processing Parameters

    Standard parameters plus up to three custom processing parameter sets and monochrome can be set

  • Interface

    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

  • White Balance Settings

    Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Manual (Custom: read off photo quality gray card or white subject)

  • Viewfinder Type

    Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)

  • Coverage

    Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (against JPEG Large)

  • Coverage

    Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (against JPEG Large)

  • Magnification

    0.8x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

  • Eyepoint

    21mm

  • Dioptric Adjustment Correction

    -3.0 - +1.0 diopters

  • Focusing Screen

    Fixed

  • Mirror

    Quick-return half mirror (Transmittance: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with lenses up to EF 600mm f/4)

  • Viewfinder Information

    AF points, AE lock, FE lock, AEB in progress, Flash ready, Improper FE lock warning, High-speed Sync, Flash exposure compensation, Red-Eye reduction, Shutter speed, Bulb, FE lock, Processing data, Built-in flash recycling, Aperture, Exposure level display (Exposure compensation, Manual exposure level, AEB level, Flash exposure compensation, Red-Eye Reduction lamp on time display),Max burst during continuous shooting, AF/MF focus confirmation, CF card full, CFcard error, no CF card

  • Depth-of-Field Preview

    Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

  • Eyepiece Shutter

    None (provided on strap)

  • Autofocus Type

    TTL-CT-SIR with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor

  • AF Points

    7

  • AF Working Range

    EV 0.5 - 18 (at ISO 100)

  • Focusing Modes

    One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (Automatically selects One-ShotAF or AI Servo AF selected according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF)

  • AF Point Selection

    Automatic selection, manual selection

  • Selected AF Point Display

    Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel

  • AF-assist Beam

    Intermittent firing of built-in flash, effective range: approx. 13.1 ft./4m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery

  • Exposure Control: Metering Modes

    Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC. (1) Evaluative metering, (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder), (3) Center-weighted average metering

  • Metering Range

    EV 1-20 (at 68° F/20° C with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)

  • Exposure Control Systems

    Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Automatic Depth-of Field AE, Full Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE, and Manual

  • ISO Speed Range

    Equivalent to ISO 100-1600

  • Exposure Compensation

    Up to +/-2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments (1) Manual exposure compensation(2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

  • AE Lock

    Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: Enabled with AE lock button (No AE lock in Basic Zone modes)

  • Shutter Type

    Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled

  • Shutter Speeds

    1/4000 to 30 sec. in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments, bulb, X-Sync at 1/200 sec.

  • Shutter Release

    Soft-touch electromagnetic release

  • Noise Reduction for Long Exposure

    Set with C. Fn-02

  • Self-timer

    10-sec. delay

  • Remote Control

    Remote control with RS-60E3 Terminal or Wireless remote controllers RC-1/RC-5

  • Built-in Flash/Type

    Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism

  • Guide Number

    13 (at ISO 100 in meters)

  • Recycling Time

    Approx. 3 sec.

  • Flash-ready Indicator

    Flash-ready indicator lights on in viewfinder

  • Flash Coverage

    Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format)

  • EOS External Flash/Dedicated Speedlights

    E-TTL II autoflash

  • Drive Modes

    (1) Single, (2) Continuous, (3) Self-timer/Remote Control

  • Continuous Shooting Speed

    Approx. 3.0 fps (with Battery Pack NB-2LH, at Tv=1/250 sec. for all recording qualities)

  • Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting

    14 shots (Large/Fine)

  • LCD Monitor Type

    TFT color LCD monitor

  • Screen Monitor size

    1.8 inches

  • Pixels

    Approx. 115,000 pixels (Displayed pixels)

  • Brightness Control

    5 levels (settable with menu's "LCD brightness")

  • Playback Image Display Format

    (1) Single image, (2) 9-image Index, (3) Magnified Zoom, (4) Auto Play, (5) Auto Play right after shooting

  • Highlight Alert

    In the single image with information display mode, the highlighted portions containing no image information with blink

  • Protection

    A single image can be protected or unprotected

  • Erase

    A single image or all images stored in a CompactFlash card can be erased if theyare unprotected

  • Menu Categories

    (1) Shooting 1 [6 items], (2) Shooting 2 [7 items], (3) Playback [5 items], (4) Setup 1 [7 items], (5) Setup 2 [7 items]

  • LCD Monitor Language

    Any of the following 15 languages can be selected: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese

  • Firmware Update

    Enabled by the user

  • Battery Power

    Battery Pack NB-2LH (x1)

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    4.98" x 3.71" x 2.63" /126.5 x 94.2 x 64mm

  • Weight

    17.1 oz./485g

  • Operating Temperature Range

    32-104° F/0-40° C

  • Operating Humidity Range

    85% or less

About Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0 Megapixel SLR Black Camera Body

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Camera, Great Price

By JOHN K.

Got this as a fun as a toy, and it turned out to be a great performer. It makes excellent images, with great color and contrast. Very light, and you can carry it around anywhere. Only wish that I had a bigger LCD, but it's an old camera, so can't complain too much.

The EOS Digital Rebel XT features Canon's 8.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, which captures images of exceptional clarity & tonal range & offers the most pixels in its class.

This APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm) has the same 3:2 ratio as film cameras, creating an effective angle of view that is 1.6x the normal EF Lens focal length.

Featuring an on-chip Noise Reduction Circuit with an expanded ISO range, the Digital Rebel XT's sensor offers professional sophistication in a consumer package.

Digic II Image Processor: The EOS Digital Rebel XT's sensor is driven by the DIGIC II Image Processor, which has been enhanced across the board with improvements in speed and image quality.

Information captured by the sensor is processed & assembled into images of exceptional clarity & resolution. Consuming very little energy, DIGIC II works with the sensor to ensure natural colors, accurate white balance & speedy write times, letting you focus on taking pictures.

Smallest & lightest EOS Digital SLR to date (as of February 2005) Much smaller than its predecessor, the Digital Rebel XT measures 4.98" across, 3.71" tall & only 2.63" deep, so it fits perfectly in your hand. Plus the Digital Rebel XT weights less than two pounds, too!

Fast 3 frames-per-second shooting with a 14 frame burst & 0.2 second startup time The EOS Digital Rebel XT was designed from the ground up to be faster & more intuitive than the Digital Rebel. From the ultra-fast 0.2sec. startup time, shutter release lag of 100msec. & viewfinder blackout time of 175 msec., the Digital Rebel XT will never keep you waiting. A new high speed shutter shoots atspeeds of up to 1/4000 sec. for up to 14 shots & synchronizes with your flash at 1/200 sec.

High-speed, Wide-area 7-point AF with superimposed focusing points The EOS Digital Rebel XT has a newly developed high-precision 7-point AF system for speedy & accurate focusing in any situation.

You can easily choose your own point of focus or direct the camera to choose it automatically.

You can even use predictive AF to ensure that moving subjects stay focused while you compose your shot. With a built-in dioptric adjustment mechanism & a new precision matte screen, achieving sharp focus is fast & easy with the Digital Rebel XT, no matter where or when you're taking pictures.

User-selectable metering patterns, AF modes, custom functions & flash exposure compensation The Digital Rebel XT offers some of the easiest operation available in a digital camera today.

But when you're ready, it offers a number of advanced setting options previously found only on higher-end models. Metering Patterns
With the Digital Rebel XT, you have a choice of whether to use 35-zone AF point evaluative metering, partial metering at the center of the image or centerweighted averaged metering, similar to a meter in a traditional 35mm camera.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT 8.0 Megapixel SLR Black Camera Body Features

  • High-performance digital SLR with 8.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Digic II Image Processor.
  • Smallest and lightest EOS Digital SLR to date (as of February 2005).
  • Fast 3 frames-per-second shooting with 14 frame burst and 0.2 second startup time.
  • High-speed, Wide-area 7-point AF with superimposed focusing points.
  • User-selectable metering patterns, AF modes, custom functions and flash exposure compensation.
  • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for quick downloads.
  • Direct print support with PictBridge compatible printers.
  • Compatible with more than 50 EF and EF-S Lenses and most EOS System accessories including EX-series Speedlites and dedicated Battery Grip.