Should You Buy the Canon Digital Rebel XT Camera?

What type of camera is the Canon Digital Rebel XT?

The Digital Rebel is a DSLR lens camera. DSLR stands for digital single-lens reflex, and the Digital Rebel is one of the best DSLR cameras available for the consumer market. It isn't technically a professional camera, but the Digital Rebel comes really close. The pictures that you can take with it can even be used for professional purposes like micro-stock photography and more.

Pros.

There are many different reasons why you should use the Digital Rebel. One of these would be the fact that this camera is lighter than a professional DSLR camera. Don't get me wrong it's still albeit heavy, but the weight is manageable. Many professional grade DSLR cameras are made of mostly heavier metallic materials.

However, the Digital Rebel is made from a combination of heavy metals and plastics. So if you've been using a normal lightweight Point and Shoot camera, then you will definitely notice a weight difference. But it would be even heavier if it were a professional camera. Basically, it's a nice blending of the professional and lower end cameras weight wise.

As I mentioned earlier, the Digital Rebel is also cheaper than the professional cameras. Here's an example. The Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II is a camera that the professionals use, and it costs between seven and eight thousand dollars. The Digital Rebel will only cost you between five and seven hundred dollars, depending on where you purchase it from.

I should mention that the cost of the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II excludes a lens. So you'll have to spend even more for that. However, the Digital Rebel will often come with a basic starter lens, which may save you some money.

The Digital Rebel is also quite a durable camera. I'm not saying you can toss it around carelessly, but the Digital Rebel camera will not break easily. I've bumped and shaken mine(not on purpose) several times without incident. So the Digital Rebel is definitely a well constructed camera.

Cons.

For the most part, this is an excellent camera for the money. However, there are a few things that could be troublesome for you. For instance, since this camera takes pictures at or above the eight mega-pixel range you will have to upgrade your memory card. Personally, I recommend a one gigabyte memory card at the minimum.

This will allow you to take a few hundred pictures at the highest quality level without having to swap out the memory card for another one. Or worse, having to stop taking pictures altogether because you've run out of memory.

Another issue with this camera is the price of lenses. You will probably want to upgrade beyond the basic starter kit lens, at some point. However, this can be costly. Depending on the type of lens you purchase, you may spend a few hundred dollars or even a few thousand dollars for a new lens. Image stabilization and other factors will often increase the cost of a lens by a few hundred or more dollars.

And then there is peace of mind. If you're not a very wealthy person, you will more than likely worry albeit about this camera. You can easily end up with camera equipment that surpasses a thousand dollars. This may make you somewhat paranoid about taking it out in public. The fear of losing this camera or having it stolen can be quite unnerving.

So if you are looking for a top of the line consumer based DSLR camera, then take a look at the Canon Digital Rebel XT. It's a great camera for both amateur and semi-professional photographers. While the Digital Rebel may not be perfect, it comes pretty close.