Canon EOS 400D with 18-55mm plus 75-300mm lens

Pros: 10 megapixels, improved ergonomics, great battery life

Cons: Slow f3.5 maximum aperture on EF-S 18-55mm zoom

The Bottom Line: The Rebel XTi is faster and has more resolution, improved ergonomics, a new UI, and it’s cheaper than its predecessor

Review: Canon introduced the first sub $1000 dSLR (Digital Rebel/EOS300D) in 2003 and the company’s second generation Digital Rebel XT/ EOS 350D was the hands-down dSLR sales leader in 2005. Canon’s third generation Rebel XTi/EOS400D has a larger LCD ...

Pros: Excellent build quality, grat-looking photos, low noise, compact and light for SLR

Cons: Not very cheap, supplied lens has chromatic aberrations at wide angle

The Bottom Line: I am very pleased with the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and its kit lens. Not only the camera and the lens are solidly built and feature...

Review: I wanted to get the Canon Digital Rebel XTi ever since it was released. I bought a silver Xti with lens (black one is more expensive). The Canon Digital Rebel XTi with an 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens is very impressive and especially so for its price ($760). ...

Pros: The great picture quality; The low shutter lag time

Cons: The high price

The Bottom Line: This is an excellent digital camera and I am glad I gave it a try.

Review: I consider myself an intermediate photographer and I owe all of my enhanced interest in the subject and art of photography to the rapid onset of digital cameras to the marketplace. The ease of use and the end of taking film to get developed has increased ...

Pros: Easy to use, self cleaning sensor, Compatible with Canon EF & EF-S lenses

Cons: Doesn't come with a CF card, if you consider that a con

The Bottom Line: Great digital SLR camera for beginner to intermediate-level photographers

Review: I’m reviewing the Canon D400 Digital Rebel XTi predominately for those thinking about upgrading from a digital point and shoot camera or for those who are switching from a 35mm SLR camera. I am not a techie by any means, so I will describe the ...

Pros: Compactness Flexibility Availability of accessories speed

Cons: A bit pricey grip could be better very small optical viewer

The Bottom Line: An excellent 'cross-over' camera with enough capability and image quality to satisfy the enthusiastic amateur as well as a secondary or carry-on camera for a professional.

Review: There are tons of data, features lists, reviews and descriptions for the Rebel XTi on the internet or newstands. Rather than replicate this same material ad nauseum, I will relate my own personal experiences in using this camera. I find this to be ...

Pros: Professional features in a consumer minded package

Cons: Kit lenses are mostly junk (but they are cheap)

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this camera. I also recommend going to web sites like www.flickr.com to view image taken with this model and others.

Review: This Christmas we upgraded from a Nikon 4500 point and shoot (digicam) to a Canon XTi (Rebel 400D). There were several reasons for this and I will try to explain my decision making logic below: The first thing to consider for me was cost. I found ...

Pros: Excellent price, performance, looks, weight, size, features, user-friendliness, top in its class.

Cons: None that I have experienced during six months of use.

The Bottom Line: Buy it, get some high-capacity memory cards and accessories depending on your needs, and start taking excellent photographs. This is really a superb product.

Review: The conclusion first-- the Canon 400D/Rebel XTi is an excellent camera--well-positioned in price, features, looks and performance. Okay, this will be a long review, so bear with me ;) I read many reviews and waited to actually use the camera before ...

Pros: High resolution, sensor cleaning, fast

Cons: a little on the light side

The Bottom Line: All those people buying Sony DSC and Kodak 800 series, trade them in, your camera is ready - a real dSLR at a regular persons price

Review: The Rebel XTi is the newest member of the Digital Rebel family As befits the market leader in digital cameras they have taken a successful product and improved it. Where the original Rebel sported 6.3MP, the XT sported 8MP the new XTi sports 10.1MP ...

Pros: Easy to use, multiple options, affordable, high quality. Get professional pictures from an amateur.

Cons: The flash can be slow and the LCD monitor is easily scratched

The Bottom Line: I have had this camera for over two years and it has never given me any problems. It has made me go from an amateur to an intermediate photographer.

Review: When I first looked at getting a digital camera I considered myself an amateur photographer. I knew how to point the camera at something and click the button. Every once in a while I would get a photo that made someone go wow, but I felt that it was ...

Pros: To upgrade or not to upgrade? That is the question.

Cons: Camera body alone won't do the trick. Doesn't come with CompactFlash memory.

The Bottom Line: This camera is easily good enough for professionals - as professionals have demonstrated - but can be set for point and shoot easy. As good as you can get.

Review: For the last 2 years, I have put my Digital Rebel 6mp through it's paces. As a "semi-pro" photographer, I've experimented with a wide range of conditions (light, temperatures, distance) and have been quite happy with my Rebel. It's given me four photos ...