The Canon Digital Rebel XT Is An Affordable SLR
The Canon Digital Rebel XT combines professional quality and affordability in
a digital SLR. The first
Digital Rebel, the EOS 300D, was introduced in August
2003. A 6.3 megapixel large format CMOS sensor, DiGiC image processor, and $899
price tag created a stir in the digital SLR world.
The following year
Canon introduced the EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT.
Smaller, lighter and more powerful than the 300D, the XT sports a 2nd generation
8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor, and a more efficient DiGiC II processor at the same
MSRP.
The large format, 3:2 aspect ratio sensors provide high quality images in the
familiar 35MM photo format. Canon's DiGiC and DiGiC II processors are faster,
draw less power, and power-up almost instantaneously.
The Digital Rebel was the first camera to support Canon's new EF-S lenses.
Designed for digital SLR cameras, these lenses are smaller and lighter but with
the same mount and contacts as conventional EF lenses. This dual lens
compatibility gives the Digital Rebels a choice of more than 50 interchangeable
lenses.
Priced comparably to many Prosumer models, the Digital Rebel XT makes a
quality digital SLR affordable to more consumers. Some discounters offer the
Rebel XT for under $800.
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