Canon expects the Digital SLR market to double in less than two years - largely because of the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D (Reuters). That is a high expectation for a new model. The 300D was a huge hit, and after using the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D, I expect it to be an even bigger hit. Canon has put much of their high end technology into a feature-filled, entry-level-priced DSLR. From fully automatic P&S (Point & Shoot) to fully manual control along with many modes between (including black & white), the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D offers something to both newbies and pros.
As with all of my reviews to date, my experience is based on use of a retail-purchased model.
Speaking very generally, the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is to the Canon 20D what the Digital Rebel 300D is to the Canon 10D (fewer features, lower price). And generally speaking some more, the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is to the Digital Rebel 300D what the Canon 20D is to the Canon 10D (a technology and feature upgrade). The 350D/Rebel XT is a healthy upgrade from and less feature-handicapped than the 300D.
Who are the potential Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D owners? P&S owners looking to move up to: focus that can keep up with a moving subject, near instant shutter release, low noise high ISO performance and DSLR performance/features in a compact body. Other 350D owner candidates include ... Film SLR users moving to digital format. Pro and enthusiast photographers who need a compact and affodable backup body. EOS 300D Digital Rebel users looking for more megapixels, better high ISO performance, faster startup/performance and smaller size. Pro photographers who don't need more than the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D provides. And anyone who wants their spouse to have their own Digital SLR.
The biggest buzz regarding the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is about its size. Small. How small is a personal opinion as it is relative to what you are used to. Users of any of Canon's previously introduced Digital SLRs will think the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is very small. Canon Rebel Film SLR users will feel right at home with the 350D. Enthusiast P&S users will feel comfortable and compact P&S users will think the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is large. Overall size is of course determined by the lens you have attached. Following are some Canon comparison dimensions (WxHxD) and weights.
PowerShot G6 4.1 x 2.9 x 2.9" (105 x 73 x 73mm) 13.4 oz (380g)
PowerShot Pro 1 4.6 x 2.8 x 3.6" (118 x 72 x 90mm) 19.2 oz (545g)
Rebel T2 (Film SLR) 5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5" (130 x 90 x 64mm) 12.9 oz (365g)
EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6" (127 x 94 x 64mm) 17.1 oz (485g)
EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4" (128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm) 16.8 oz (475g)
EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6" (127 x 94 x 65mm) 18.0 oz (510g)
EOS 300D Digital Rebel 5.6 x 3.9 x 2.9" (142 x 99 x 72mm) 19.7 oz (560g)
EOS 20D 5.6 x 4.2 x 2.8" (144 x 106 x 72mm) 24.2 oz (685g)
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