hey photographers!
 

I am looking to purchase a new camera.

I've been looking at the Canon Rebel XTI. Are any of you familiar with or own it? It's a mid-range camera I know. That's about what I am after.

Any info or suggestions appreciated!

* 10.1 effective Megapixel CMOS sensor
* New dust reduction system: 1) ultrasonic waves blast dust off the low pass sensor; 2) low pass filter split into two parts to keep the dust further from the sensor; 3) front of low pass filter now has anti-static charge
* Users can also create a "dust map" (Canon calls it Dust Delete Data) for dust that just won't go away; this information is saved in metadata, and the bundled Digital Photography Professional 2.2 software can remove it from your photos
* 2.5" LCD display (with 230k pixels)
* LCD info display has gone away; shooting info now shown on LCD; when you put your eye to the viewfinder, the screen goes dark automatically
* Now has 9-point autofocus versus 7-point on the Rebel XT
* Improved burst mode compared to Rebel XT: now takes up to 10 RAW or 27 JPEG images (still at 3 fps)
* Inherits the Picture Styles menu and RGB histogram from the EOS-5D and EOS-30D
* Same body design (and colors) as Rebel XT -- very hard to tell them apart; compatible with all Rebel XT accessories, including the battery grip
* Still uses DIGIC II processor and CompactFlash
* USB 2.0 High Speed supported
* Ships mid-September for $799 body only or $899 with the same 18-55 EF-S lens that comes with the Rebel XT


I'd definitely jump on it if I didn't already have the XT.

Yes the price is certainly right for the XTI considering what it comes with.

Guess it depends what your gonna shoot..Canon makes good cameras, thats a fact.

Get better Canon EOS 20D

Same one I have,
I have found it to be bullet proof.

it's an entry level dslr, better get 20d or 30d.

Canon rocks

I have HP and is pretty much good for all

Also remember that the lens you use are sometimes more important than the camera body itself.

I vote for Nikon D2Xs, i got it and it's just MEGA!

Which is the same price range together with Canon Rebel XT ? :)

If you're an amateur get the Sony R1. It has an awesome lens 14mm-64mm, a APS-C class sensor (same size as the Canon 20D/30D, XT, XTi), live preview of the shots, top mounted LCD and costs $700 or so. I own it, the lens is comparable to Canon L-grade lens.

I also own Canon 30D + 24-105 f4 L IS, 70-200mm f4 L IS, 85mm L f1.2 MKII, 135mm L f2. - It's a great combo but costs 10x sa much..

Go with the Sony R1. It's an awesome camera. DSLR quality with Point&Shoot charm, easy to use, no dust issues (very important), no shutter sound, 2mm distance from rear lens element to sensor etc.

One more thing about the Sony R1. The lens is 14.3-71.5mm f2.8-f4.8.

Similar lens for the Canon 24-70mm f2.8 L, costs $1200.

If you go the Canon route, go with 30D + 24-105mm f4 L IS USM, it's a great combo or if u plan on shooting sports get the 24-70 f2.8 L lens (slightly more expensive than the 24-105, no image stabilisation, heavier but one extra aperture stop).

Did any of you even assume that he may be taking family photos, instead of model photo sets?

I am a Canon user and I think the XT is a great purchase. I have the 20D and know many XT owners who love their cams.

This is true. The camera will be for family portraits and outdoor/wilderness photography which is a hobby of mine.

Plus the photographer :)
Canon Rebel XTI is a good camera as far as I know, but still it depends largely on what you want to shoot with it.

Chris, check out the Nikon D80 or Nikon D200. I have a Nikon D50 myself as my hands are bigger then normal and dont like the Canon sizes.

Rebel suits your need just perfect