excellent (for the price) body and metering system, light weight

poor kit lens (as most peaple say, I do not really know because I did not buy it)

I have the EOS Rebel Ti equipped with the Tamron 28-80 mm F/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens and the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II prime Lens. I read a lot of bad reviews about the Cannon zoom lens that comes with this camera (the reviews are for the old model but according to Canon, the new one is optically equivalent to it). So I do not know how the kit lens performs. I used standard cheap Kodak films on purpose, to compare the results with some old pictures. The prints came out quite good, very sharp, with both lenses. The colors were quite accurate, maybe a bit on the cold side with the Tamron, and what is most important – the exposition was always right. I experimented with different light conditions and never got wrong exposition. My old camera was not so good at it. The pictures were well focused, too. I do not think that you can expect more from an entry level camera, well, I mean body, since the common opinion is that the kit lens is not good. The build-in flash is weak, of course, but it can be very good if you do not exceed its range and use the 50 mm lens. Of course, more powerful flash would help even at short distance. In a nutshell – get the body with a Tamron or Sigma zoom lens for under $100, and the Canon prime and for about $400 you will get an excellent set. You can add more expensive lenses later.

I liked the display on the back and, they were well arranged.

I don't know if the lenses was the problem during the photo shoot. Perhaps, the manufacturer's lens was faulty on this particular model. The camera was not worth the trouble to want to find out. Thanks

I must reluctantly add my 2 cents here. I borrowed this camera to take a little boy's birthday 3 weeks ago, I was totally disappointed with the pictures that resulted from this adventure. The pictures were not sharp at all. The camera was set at P(auto)for 25 percent of the shots and manually adjusted for the remainder, not 1 single picture was sharp. I shot 8 rolls of films ranging from 200 to 800. In most of the pictures, the inbuilt flash did not produce enough light to fill the composition. I had pinned all hopes that the camera would undoubtedly perform up to expectation after the reviews I read in the PHOTOgaphic magazine I subscribe to. I surely hope they were not paid to write the review. I have never been let down by the pictures I get from my old Minolta 400Si. I infact got a lot of awe gestures when people saw pictures I took using the minolta at the zoo, that same weekend.

Inexpensive Inexpensive lenses available Full auto works great in a wide variety of situations Other features and settings could be learned in about 1 hour Great for those who need to take quick and quiet shots

Looks kinda "plastic-y" Feels kinda "plastic-y"

I bought the Rebel Ti about 4 months ago and I am very satisfied with its performance. I act as the unofficial photographer at a group foster home for kids which is part of a larger agency. We have about 80 active kids who participate in a wide variety of activities. I take pictures at soccer games, basketball games, boy scout meetings, campouts, school award ceremonies, school plays, choir concerts, fund raising events, formal galas, birthday parties etc. In other words, I take a lot of pictures at a very fast pace in a variety of lighting situations. The first thing I would recommend is get a flash immediately. The little built in pop up flash is only good for fill-in duty, especially in combination with the 28-90 f 4-5.6 lens. In addition, in low light situations, the built in flash flashes rapidly in your subject’s face to help the camera focus. This annoys and confuses your subjects (they don’t know when to smile or if you have taken their picture already). Try to find one that uses an infrared beam to help your camera focus. I got a cheap Vivitar 730afc flash and it allows my camera to focus in almost total darkness. It took me about 5 minutes to learn how to use the Ti on full auto, you just point it at the subject, adjust the zoom to your liking, press the shutter half way, hear the beep that everything is great, then take the pic (you can turn off the beep). The focus is fast and clear. There are red boxes superimposed over the image in the viewfinder to let you know what the camera is focused on. It is easy to change the focus point if you need to. To tell you the truth, despite the wide variety of pics I need to take, I rarely take it off full auto. It really allows me to concentrate on composition and timing. The photos come out focused and well exposed, it is almost impossible to take a bad picture. You can set the camera to be shutter or aperture priority- either way it is really difficult to screw things up (you change the settings using an easy to find wheel right behind the shutter button and a number will flash if the current settings will lead to under or over exposure). If you really want, you can set the camera to total manual if you want total control (although changing the settings can be slightly tricky on the fly). Other cool features are a viewfinder that has a dioptric adjustment lever so that you can use the camera without your glasses, a big illuminated screen on the camera back, and it is easy to load and unload (except the back cover release lever can be a little tricky).

one hand operation light easy to use range of features

Don't get the kit lense. I hear it can be garbage. You can get a 50/f1.8 for $65 or a 55-200/4-5.6 for $99. You'll be much happier with these lenses.

I am very pleased with this camera. It is very light and functional, making it ideal for the travelling, hiking, ect that I like to do. The Rebel Ti's many automatic modes make getting good pictures fast and easy, and the manual modes give you as much or as little control as you want. I have read many reviews that criticize this body's plastic construction. To me this camera feels very solid. If you are hard on equipment (dropping, knocking against things, weather abuse, ect) you could spend a lot more and get a pro body that will last you longer. Personally, I like the light weight and cost savings that this camera provides above the additional durability of a pro camera. I have gotten great shots with this camera (with the canon 50 mm/1.8) in every condition I have shot in. The onboard flash works well enough for most users (including me most of the time), but if you are "serious" you wouldn't even think about not using a flash attached to the hotshoe. The large backlit display screen on the back of the camera is nice, as are the eronomics of this camera. You truly can operate this camera with only one hand. I recomend this camera to anyone. The things that might limit this camera to some users are the maximum 2.5 fps continuos shooting speed and the lack of aggresive weather seals. I am sure that more demanding users could pick out other limiting factors, but I think that most people would agree that this camera is hard to beat for value.

value, features, size, weight.

Body should be available in black. I noticed a small scuff mark :(!

I bought the Rebel TI in early December 2002 to replace a 12 year old Rebel S. The shutter seals holding a lubricant on the S failed and it's $170 to repair. For another $100 I got new technology, smaller size, and more. Canon has made the TI faster, quieter, and there is less vibration when activating the shutter. Like the S, when you load in a roll of film the TI loads the unexposed film on to the spool and as you take pictures, the exposed film goes into the canister. Less chance of lost pictures if the back is opened in error. The TI red-eye system is great. The S didn't have a red eye system the year I bought it. When the flash is deployed, it's higher and farther away from the lens. There is the anoying pulse of light. Also the S used an infrared auto focus assist in low light situations that was less visible. The TI uses the same anoying pulse of flash unit light for auto focus in the same low light situations. Perhaps Canon found it to be more accurate, but I never had a problem with the S system. Ther are a few more programed features, but the Rebels give me more confidence to use the manual features when needed. Canon has moved the setting display from the top on the S to the back of the body of the TI allowing a larger more visible screen. It's easier to see without reading glasses. Canon also included an adjustment in the viewfinder for those who need minor vision correction. I first tried my old lens, Canon's 35-105 and the pictures were all that I expected. Fast auto focus sharp pictures But, the last 5 years I wanted a wider lens. I tried a Tamron 24-135. While the pictures appeared a bit sharper, the auto-focus took longer to lock on a subject. I exchanged that lens for Canon's 28-200 and I'm quite satisfied. Once again, Canon's fast auto focus lock on a subject means I'll get the picture. I noticed a couple of soft focused pictures, but that might have been my fault since there a seven points of foucs on the TI. Don't let a sales person talk you into a "better" second source lens without trying it first to see if it fits your needs. Make sure your store will allow an exchange as mine did, Kimura Photomart you are great. Kimura suggested I stick with a Canon lens but it was more expensive so I went with the Tamron. Mistake! I went back to Canon. This is not a camera for a pro or expert photographer but it suits my needs as a casual photographer. The more expensive cameras might be a waste for me. (But...if I bought a more expensive camera in the first place like the Elan perhaps I wouldn't have needed to buy the TI! who knows lol) I still like the camera and the new lens. Good luck in your picture taking!

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AEB - Auto Exposure Bracketing: This is a great feature if you like to shoot slide film. It can also help you shooting print film, but not as much. 1/2 stop brackets work great with Fuji slide films. I have done full stop brackets with Kodak Portra film and have seen little difference. I am sure that 2 stop brackets would make a difference with print film, but the metering is pretty accurate. I would think that it would be rare that you would need to bracket that much. But, with slide film this feature is solid gold. Controls - It's very easy to use since the main controls are all located on the right side of the camera. Most everything can be controlled by just one hand. Very nice. Only the film advance mode, and the depth of field preview requires the left hand. LCD on the back - I really like this, and with the other EOS models had this as well. It's big, easy to read, and illuminated. Metering - Shooting a lot of slide film, I have to say that the metering is pretty good. Like any camera the metereing can be fooled by extremes in contrast. But, this meter has done very well for me in 85% of the shots without bracketing. And, that's with slide film. Print film would be more like 90%+. Focusing is fast. Having 7 points is nice, but could use more. 9 or 10 would be really cool. But, you can usually do just fine with 7. It seems to do a good job of automatically choosing focus point(s), but you sometimes need to override and choose one manually. Beginners should n

For advanced users the AF could be a bit of an issue. But, by putting the camera in creative mode, and picking focus points manually you eliminate the issue. Some may have trouble with the ergonomic design. I have not, but have heard others comment that it doesn't feel right. I have pretty big hands, and I have not had an issue. The camera is easy for me to operate with just one hand, but your mileage may vary. Trying it out in a store before you buy would be a good idea. Some Sigma lenses won't work with the Ti, but if you get one that doesn't you can send it in to Sigma for a free upgrade. The Elan 7 has the same issue. The plastic body feels a little cheap, but I have had no durability issues. All of these weakneses are really nit picking. This is a fine camera.

This is a great camera. I have been very pleased with it. The metering works very well, and beginners will be very satisfied with the results simply using the automatic program modes. Once you learn a bit more it's easy to step up to the creative modes. I have never taken photos as good as I have with this camera. Read the manual, several times. Just that will make you a better photographer. There is no substitute for knowing how to use you camera. Print film shooters can't miss with this camera. Slide film shooters that use the bracketing feature will be equally happy. I can't think of a better camera for beginners. The automatic program modes are excellent. You will have good pics simply by snapping the shutter. Once you become more advanced, switch to the creative modes and you can rally see what this camera can do.

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Rebel G, Canon AE-1, Konica Autoreflex TC

everything is good about it,

although y ou need to get special types of lenses for it and if you have a huge tele-photo lense, its hard to balence on a tripod in the snow.

I got this camera about a month ago and it is the best camera i have ever used for this price. i use this camera for doing my snowboard photo shoots and it does very well in the cold, its light and compact so when we hike or ride, i can take it anywhere in my pack but not have to worry about its saftey or the weight i hold. the auto-focus and auto-features work great when i want to get a quik shot off before my budds drop off a ledge or hit a huge jump. It has great features and i rate this 2 thumbs up! it also has many features tht alow you to set it to auto, semi manual, and such so i only have to worry about the bare minimum when i want a quik shot on the slopes. i love to use the sequenceing option so i can get sequences of the tricks or arialls my friends and i do. it has excellent auto focus and excellent light metering and everyshot ive taken a(well almost everyshot,) has been a good one. you cant get a perfect shot everytime. this camera is a must for any beginner to advanced who want sa ligth compact, and creative design to keep worrys to the least

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Canon compatibility, Large LCD on back, Depth-of-field preview and more!

Wireless shutter release only works on the date model.

I love this camera even more every day. I had my doubts before buying it. I walked in the store in and out for a week afraid of the price, wondering if I was going to use it enough to spend $350 (kit). Finally I just bought it! And let me tell you, this camera is awesome! I have taken pictures like I never thought before! In auto mode the camera takes care of everything. Using the other manual modes is also very fun. Especially with the depth of field preview bottom, you can see what’s in focus when you’re playing with the aperture. Where ever I go people are asking about my camera. Looks cool, feels cool and looks very expensive and complicated. It even comes with a nice navy blue strap that says Canon EOS. For the best experience, buy the best film you can afford, and get the film developed at a real photo place (not a cheap place like K-Mart).

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Canon Rebel 2000, Canon Rebel G, Nikon F55

- fits hand pretty well - can be operated one-handed (a plus compared to the Rebel 2000, for example) - large, backlit LCD on back - focus points light red (especially useful when using a very wide open aperture, ex. on your 50/1.8) - DOF preview - built-in flash raises pretty high

- the * button which locks a partial metering is very close to the main program wheel. Often when turning the wheel I accidentally tap the button. To reset this you have to change to a different mode or wait 4 seconds. - no custom functions (ex. mirror lockup, leader-out, ...). It is a consumer camera, but it wouldn't have been too hard to integrate a few CF. - No settings on the camera for rear-curtain sync or flash exposure compensation. If you want those, you'll need a flash which supports them on the flash body (ex. Canon 550EX, Metz 54 MZ-3). This unfortunately means that you can't use these functions on the Canon 420EX flash, since it needs them to be set on camera. - no back wheel (for easier adjustment in manual mode) - some more advanced functions (red-eye, focus buzzer) are set on the LCD, but the LCD just has arrows pointing to the label beside the screen. Makes the backlit LCD less useful than could be. - built-in flash has no part of the camera body below it in the stored postion. Meaning that if you pick it up by the flash you'll forcibly unlock (you could also say rip) the flash from its storage location

Note: I paid Euro. Several months ago I started SLR photography with the EOS 500N, however I soon traded it for the new 300V/Rebel Ti. The reason was that the 500N was missing certain features (DOF preview) that I quickly found essential, esp. for outside work. The red-dot lighting of the used focusing point is very helpful, one of the main reasons I took it rather than the 300/Rebel 2000. Overall I think it is a pretty good camera for the beginner/casual photographer. I list a lot of "weaknesses" so that you will have a good idea of the "minor" points that may be important to you. For almost all casual photographers these will be moot, but if you need something more you'll have to look at the EOS 30/33 or better. It has many useful functions, and can produce pretty good photos (just get something better than that kit lens). It's a matter of preference if you like the silver coloring, or the styling (but it does fit my hand pretty well). It's nice and small. Pair it with the 50mm/1.8 and you have a tiny package, little bigger than a P&S, which is very capable.

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Canon EOS 500N various P&S lenses: - Sigma 28-80 el-cheapo zoom (I didn't know better back then) - Canon 50mm/1.8 II - Canon 70-210/3.5-4.5 USM

Simple,one handed controls. Large LCD screen in back with a bright back light instead of on top. Very fast focusing. Extensive library of lenses to choose from. Stainless steel lens mount-first in this class I was told. 7 selectable autofocus points.

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I have come into the SLR experience backwards. I fell in love with digital photography about 6 years ago. I always felt that my digital experience would have been a smoother one if I new how to shoot traditional film. So here I am. I had extensively on the cameras available and new that I would own a Canon (I had a G1 at the time and a G3 currently) because I wanted to share resources with both cameras like the Canon 420ex flash. I love the ergonomic feel of the Rebel TI. The controls are simple yet extensive. I have tried various types of film to see where I might find short comings and I can't find any. I purchased the Tamron 28-300 mm XR lens and the 19-35 mm wide angle lenses to cover different types of situations. I love this camera. Not only is it a great starter camera; I see myself holding on to this camera for along time.

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