I'm thinking about getting one for my wife this Christmas.
2006-12-08 12:16:11 · 4 answers · asked by Kidd! 6 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The Rebel XT is a fine camera. Be sure to note that it does not have a proper spotmeter, though. A center-weighted average is the best they can do. If she is a beginner, this will not make much difference.
The slightly smaller size may be just perfect for your wife. If you already own Canon cameras and lenses, this makes it a better choice.
I bought a Nikon D50 for my wife, because it is smaller and lighter than my Nikon's, but she has access to my lenses, should she want to use them.
2006-12-08 16:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon makes excellent cameras. I personally have a Nikon but that's because I had a few lenses from the 35mm days.
You will be happy with it.
Only suggestion (if you're ordering from the web): Beware the lowball web ads. They offer a low price to start and get your CC info. Then they do the bait&switch and tell you that the camera is only available as a "kit" with a $100 tripod and other overpriced crap you don't need.
I've bought several cameras from
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
They are honest and will not jerk you around with expensive ad-ons.
2006-12-08 13:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by KrautRocket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice camera (a little too small for my hands, though). easy to use and comfortable for smaller hands. Big hands may find it too small.
2006-12-08 12:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by clavestone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok. Read up on it at:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_eos350d.asp
I've got my eye on this one:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Leica/leica_vlux1.asp
2006-12-08 12:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋