For convenience, ease of use and no-compromise SLR performance, look no further than the EOS Digital Rebel XT. Featuring Canon's Digital Trinity - an 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's own DIGIC II Image Processor and compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses - the new Digital Rebel XT has an all new lightweight and compact body, improved performance across the board and the easiest operation in its class, simplifying complex tasks and ensuring the perfect shot every time. With intuitive simplicity, powerful performance and unprecedented affordability, the Rebel XT is the EOS digital camera for everyone.
Average Customer Rating:
4.4 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
(34 reviews)
5 stars
20
4 stars
11
3 stars
2
2 stars
0
1 star
1
29 of 34 (85%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Digital Rebel XT
Review 21 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
55
Price/Value
35
Quality
45
Satisfaction
45
Nickname: Dino2333 Location:
Whitney Point, NY
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Nice Camera
Date: March 19, 2009
Pros: Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life Cons: Poor image quality
I've owned this for about 3 years, and I've been fairly satisfied. The quality is not always the best. It always seems to work without any problems. The batteries last quite a while. Image quality is not the greatest with the 18 - 55 lens that it came with.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 22 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
25
Price/Value
35
Quality
35
Satisfaction
25
Nickname: HARVEY Location:
CORTLAND, N.Y.
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
Date: February 15, 2009
Pros: Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, easy to use, good battery life Cons: Poor image quality, Shaky operation
PICTURES ARE NOT SHARP. BUILT IN FLASH NOT GOOD.NEED TO ADD A SPEEDLITE FLASH. NEEDS IMAGE STABILIZATION. LONG TELEPHOTO SHOTS ARE BLURRY. MOST PICTURES NEED TO BE SHARPENED IN PICASA.
18 of 51 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 23 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
55
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
45
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Mudduk175 Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Used this product for:
1 to 3 months
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
Digital Rebel XT
Date: January 13, 2009
Pros: excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time Cons: small lcd
My first DSLR. This camera exceeded my expectations by far. I know others who have this camera and I've seen what it is capable of (gives me hope), but anyway all I can say is WOW! I would for sure recommend it to anyone. Hooked on EOS. I also am using Windows Vista and I have had no problems.
23 of 25 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 24 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
55
Features
45
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: rickdog Location:
Paso Robles, CA
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
No
Great Camera/Full of Potential
Date: January 4, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable Cons: Dim LCD
Hey, let's face it, the photographer has the greatest influence on whether the camera will take great pictures or not. Aside from any bad luck on buying a dead one, you cannot go wrong with the quality of this camera. This camera has the usual automatic modes that a lot of people have used with their point-n-shoots, but as one learns and begins to rely less on the auto and venture into the manual zones, you really see what it can do. And even today, 8mp's still holds up resolution-wise. We bought this camera in 2007 and started a business with it. Now we have a 50D, but still use the XT as a backup or as a second shooter when my wife and I go out on a job.
28 of 30 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 25 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Fotomom Location:
Detroit, MI
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
Greatest Rebel Ever
Date: January 2, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life Cons: Dim LCD
The Rebel XT was a Christmas gift in '07 and it was te best gift ever. It's light enough, small enough and simple enough for me (a woman with small features). The picture quality is second to none. I've been photographing for a great number of years and my customers love the results. Skill is only part of the equation...proper tools/equipment makes the difference. This is my third Canon. I'm a Canon consumer for life!!
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 26 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Silas Location:
Monroe, Louisiana
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Cannon Rebel XT
Date: January 1, 2009
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life Cons: Heavy/Bulky
I have had this camera for 3 years and have no complaints. I always get compliments on my pictures. I will be moving up to a cannon with 21 or more mega pixels. The only complaint that I have is that I have a new note book with Vista 64. Cannon does not support a rebel xt driver for the Operating System, however on a earlier review I seen where we can change the output to printer and it will work, and it does. I am extememly pleased with this camera and my children have used it and are begging me for it! In rating this camera and its features between 1 & 10, I give it a "10", hands down!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 27 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
45
Quality
45
Satisfaction
45
Nickname: Ryan Location:
California
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
No
Great Camera
Date: January 1, 2009
Pros: excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, quiet, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life Cons: no automatic censor cleaning.
This was my first Digital SLR camera. I am very satified with it. Its about 4 or 5 years old now, probably gonna upgraded to a 5d or a 40d.
Share this Review:
Review 28 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
15
Features
35
Performance
15
Price/Value
15
Quality
15
Satisfaction
15
Nickname: Bummed Location:
Louisville, KY
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Bad Luck
Date: December 28, 2008
We have not had good luck with cameras and bought this one to no avail. More bad luck. The camera would not take a charge from the battery and we bought an extra battery which didn't help. Obvioulsy something wrong with the camera. We have had repeated frustrations with the camera and we stepped up to buy this one to take pictures of our kids during their sports. We are now on vacation and it has "locked up" on us...for the last time. We tried to use this website to email Canon and could not. Just Bummed.
6 of 19 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 29 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
45
Quality
45
Satisfaction
35
Nickname: Rooky Location:
Chicago, IL
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Casual User
Product replacement:
No
Vista Driver 64
Date: December 26, 2008
Cons: driver issues: not fun having to search all over
I was very frustrated about not having a driver for 64 however I found online that you can switch a setting on the camera itself.
if you hit the menu button and go to the right most tool tab, go down to the last option on the bottom ( 3 only on that screen) you can change it from PC Connection to "print/ptp". Once you switch that try reconnecting the camera to the computer and it will let you download your pictures again. :)
38 of 38 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 30 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
45
Quality
45
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Rebel XT User Location:
New Jersy
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Rebel XT
Date: December 21, 2008
Pros: low cost
I have used this camera since May of 2006... it has been great. I am now passing it down to my daaughter becasue I just purchased the 50 D. If you want a low cost great camera see if you can find the Rebel XT and purchase it!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 31 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
55
Performance
45
Price/Value
35
Quality
45
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: kites0852 Location:
Rural, MN
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Professional or Expert
Product replacement:
Yes
2+ year review
Date: December 14, 2008
Pros: ease of use will aid beginners take pro-photos., manual focus will beep when you are focused., gets good shots depending on lens avail. Cons: screen for review and menu only not photo taking., dust on sensor pro-removal only., long zooms result in blurred photos viewed 1:1., was very pricy when i purchased but have dropped.
Have used this camera for over 2 years. It is fully compatible with all my lenses from my Canon Rebel SLR purchased in early 1990s.
Have taken thousands of photos, including night time fireworks display, moon/stars, dark photos such as Christmas light displays, and nature photos such as sun dogs.
It always performs well, even in extreme cold temps (for a short period of time).
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 32 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
45
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: mbcabot Location:
New York/ Arizona
Used this product for:
6 to 12 months
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
Overall performance
Date: December 12, 2008
I bought the camera because I was going on a vacation to the Grand canyon for the first time and I wanted to take the best views. Icertainly did! I am so thrilled with my ne EOS Rebel XT. I have many awesome shots of the Grand canyon. many compliments have been given on the photos. My husband and I are totally satisfied with this product.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 33 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
55
Quality
45
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: dmg Location:
Maryland
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
Second Camera
Date: December 9, 2008
Pros: lightweight, easy to use Cons: plastic case
I started my photography experience with this camera. I graduated to the Canon 40D to continued my progress. A problem has risen from shoot to shoot that it would have been nice to have a second camera so that lens changing could be kept at a minimum. I was sorry I sold my original Rebel XT so I bought another one. It is a great, light weight, second camera.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.
Share this Review:
Review 34 for Digital Rebel XT
Overall Rating
45
Features
55
Performance
45
Price/Value
45
Quality
55
Satisfaction
15
Nickname: northern spy Location:
Hampden, MA
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
Camera Great-but no driver
Date: November 30, 2008
The Rebel XT is is a great camera but I can't use it on Windows Vista 64 bit as there is no driver available from Canon - making a perfectly good camera obsolete less than 2 years after purchase.
