Canon EOS 6.3MP Digital Rebel Camera with 18-55mm Lens
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The Canon EOS Digital Rebel brings advanced digital performance and SLR controls to everyday photographers. Whether you're new to digital cameras, SLR cameras, or even photography itself, you'll find that the EOS Digital Rebel is powerful yet fun and easy to use. It features a 6.3-megapixel sensor, automatic and manual controls, and compatibility with Canon's range of EF lenses.

This model comes with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens. Compact and ultralightweight with impressive close-focusing ability, this lens features optimized coating for the Digital Rebel's imaging sensor to minimize ghost images and flare. It comes with a lens cap and dust cap.

Optics and Resolution A large-format, high-resolution CMOS sensor captures 6.3 million pixels to deliver up to 3,027 x 2,048-pixel images. Other resolution modes include 2,048 x 1,360 and 1,536 x 1,024. As it captures images, the sensor amplifies each pixel's electric charge, for ultrafast image scanning. The large sensor also has a 3:2 aspect ratio, traditional to 35mm film, for a familiar compositional feel. Canon's exclusive DIGIC image processor offers advanced signal processing algorithms that heighten precision and detail, smooth gradation in highlight areas, and create color reproduction that is as vivid as it is utterly natural. Additionally, the DIGIC's speedier processing improves the camera's battery performance, and adds to the camera's overall responsiveness and agility. More Features With the 1.8-inch LCD screen, you can zoom images from 1.5x all the way to 10x, moving up, down, left, and right to see any area up close. You can even advance to the next shot in the enlarged view with no need to zoom again. The Digital Rebel also generates JPEG small/normal image files to make image playback faster on the camera's LCD monitor.

The large-format, high-resolution CMOS sensor captures a staggering 6.3 million pixels.

Creative Zone modes include A-DEP, Manual, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, and Program AE.

Advanced controls will keep experienced photographers motivated and inspire beginners to expand their SLR skills. Creative Zone modes include A-DEP (automatic-depth-of-field autoexposure) to set a "zone of sharpness," Manual, Aperture Priority AE to set the aperture, Shutter Priority AE to set shutter speed, and Program AE to let the camera select different shutter/aperture combinations while maintaining a constant exposure. The camera's controls are intelligently arranged. A mode dial gives you easy access to shooting controls to make even one-handed shooting comfortable. Other features include: Built-in, pop-up flash with an approximate 3-second recycle time Continuous shooting speed of approximately 2.5 frames per second with a maximum burst mode of 4 shots ISO speed range of 100 to 1600 7-point autofocus with the following modes: One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF)

Printing Canon has introduced a series of printers designed to work directly with its lineup of digital cameras, including the Digital Rebel. Using these printers, no computer is required--simply connect the camera to the printer and start printing. Printers include Canon's bubble-jet direct printers i900D and i960 and card photo printers CP-200 and CP-300. New PictBridge compatibility allows you to connect the camera to any PictBridge-conforming printer and access a wide range of printing media, modes, and styles. Storage and Transfer Images are stored on CompactFlash Type I or II memory cards; the Digital Rebel is MicroDrive compatible. The Digital Rebel does not include a memory card. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based PC running Windows Me/2000/XP or Mac running OS 8.6 or later without installing any software.

This camera can connect directly to select printers. Learn more about PictBridge.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (BP-511, included). It measures 5.6 by 3.9 by 2.9 inches and weighs 19.7 ounces (excluding battery).

What's In The Box
This package includes the EOS Digital Rebel digital camera with 18-35mm lens, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (BP-511) and battery charger (CB-5L), USB and AV cables, and a wide neck strap. It also comes with Adobe Photoshop Elements and Digital Camera Solutions CD-ROMs with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac. ... Read more

Features

• 1.8-inch LCD screen lets you zoom in on images in preview; 2.5 frames-per-second continuous shooting speed with 4-shot burst mode
• Store images on CompactFlash type 1 or 2 memory cards; Microdrive compatible; no memory card included
• Powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack (included with charger)
• 6.3-megapixel resolution for photo-quality poster-plus sized enlargements
• Includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 zoom lens

Reviews (177)

Excellent first DSLR
I am pleased with this camera.I understand that the Rebel XT is clearly better but for the difference in price I thought I could make due with the original rebel.I was right.The rebel takes great pictures, the color saturation is perfect, there is virtually no shutter lag at all, as compared to my other digital compacts.The continuous shooting modes work much better than any of the cameras I have used so far.The battery life is excellent, and theauto focus is usually right on.For those instances when I want to focus on a specific thing, other than what the camera does, the manual focus couldn't be eisier! I have a website page with the pictures I have taken with this camera and the others mentioned below.

http://www.pbase.com/markcas

Previous camera experience:Olympus C-765, Kodak DX7630, Fujifilm 550, Olympus D-580, and Casio Z4U

Best bang for the buck - all purpose and Astrophotography
I did quite some extensive research before commiting to the Digital Rebel. I wanted a digital SLR mostly for family photos but also for Astrophotography. I signed in a lot of forums were this camera was the most recommended in digital astrophotography (non-CCD) as well as the best cost-benefit as all purpose camera.

I have intentions to modify this camera to take best advantage in astrophography. This means that I will carefully remove the included IR-filter in order to get better astrophotos. This means I won't be able to take terrestrial (all purpose) pictures as the photos will result redish looking without the IR-filter. As a consequence, I will probably get the Digital Rebel XT for family pictures.

A great camera for its intended audience
This really is a great camera and to really appreciate it you have to understand its target audience.It seems clear that Canon has aimed this camera primarily at novices.Its point and shoot are as simple as you will find on any consumer compact digicam.Its creative setting should offer enough control and flexibility to keep most intermediate and advance photographers happy.First though lets go over some of the complaints people are writing about the camera.

1).I can't set up my photo through the LCD-----No you surely can't.SLR's are designed specifically to direct the light and image from the lens to the view finder.To the best of my knowledge, there is not a true digital SLR which allows you to do this.And there shouldn't be.You can keep the camera a lot more steady and get a much better view of what your image will look like through the view finder then you ever could looking at an LCD six to eight inches from your body.
2).Complaint number two is just as silly.Canon does not include a CF card with the camera.I've yet to see a digital SLR manufacturer that includes any media with the camera.Also when you consider that about the only card they could include without affecting the price much is a 128mb card with is next to useless in a camera like this.

Now to some more reasonable complaints

1).This camera is slow to start up (compared to many current DSLR's by Canon and Nikon).There really was not much that Canon could have done about that.It uses the same first generation DIGIC processing chip and same 6.3mp CMOS as the Canon D10.The D10 has similar short comings.If you can't live with this (about 3 seconds from power up till you can take a photo) you might want to consider the new Rebel XT or D20.You'll also have to decide if the extra responsiveness is worth an extra 200-300.00 bucks.
2).For continuous shooting you only get 2.5PFS and 4 frame bursts.Much of this is also do to the DIGIC.The D10 isn't much faster (though it does have a larger buffer (the images are stored in the buffer before they can be written to your media) which does allow it to continue shooting while the dRebel is catching its breath.I was very much aware of this "Shortcoming" before I bought the camera and understand it as a cost cutting method (larger buffers cost more money) and decided to accept this short coming rather then pay an extra 200-300. bucks.
3).Canon has crippled the camera by removing many manual control features(through software-The camera is physically able to carry out many of these functions but Canon removed the ability by programing the DIGIC chip (the firmware) to disallow these features.Clearly a business decision and one that make some sense.You really would not want to release a low cost camera with all the same features as your higher end camera.On the other hand, I really wished they would have kept some of the features they removed (like the ability for the user to adust the flash settings).
4).I can't shoot RAW images in the automatic settings.I can understand this.Most of the people using the fully automatic settings are probably novices.RAW images cannot be printed from the camera directly to a printer.RAW images require quite a bit of post shooting work before they're usable.If some one that really does not know much about photography were to shoot a couple of hundred RAW images they would be pretty upset when they found out they could not print their images and didn't know how to change that.
5).The Nikon D70 supports higher ISO's then the Canon.The ISO adjusts the camera's sensitivity to light (on film cameras it's the film speed).My answer to that is that the D70 does not support an ISO of 100 and the dRebel does.Personally, I would much rather have an ISO range of 100-1600 like the dRebel then an ISO range of 200-3200.The higher the ISO setting the more digital noise you're likely to get and an ISO of 3200 would seem to affect you're quality considerably.On the other hand, Canon's 100 ISO is perfect for bright sunny days.

I'm sure I missed some other complaints though I'm not sure what they are.To sum it up, this is a very easy camera to use even for a novice.The controls to adjust your camera settings and image quality are very easy to use and very intuitive.If you do understand photo editing are really want to shoot RAW images but don't want to have to manually set all the camera settings (aperture, shutter speed etc.), the P-AE mode only requires that you set the ISO which isvery simple (keep it as low as light conditions allow while retaining a high shutter speed). My main complaint is lack of documentation for include software (particularly the File viewer App which is required for converting RAW images).Granted downloading the PDF's from Canon's web site is not a problem but it should not be necessary.

Overall, an excellent camera for its intended consumer.The camera has all the image quality that the pros have come to expect from Canon's digital SLR's.The auto focus is very fast and accurate (especially compare to compact point and shoot cameras).The shutter lag is virtually non existent so when you press the shutter release it pretty much instantly shoots so you won't miss the shot (again unlike the vast majority of compact P&S which seem to take forever from the time you depress the shutter from the time it actually goes.One quick piece of advise whether you get this camera or the Rebel XT.Get the 18-55mm lens.For the money this is an excellent wide a angle lens, and it is only available with the camera.

Edit to review.I wanted to add that I was incorrect concerning lack of documentation for the software suite included with the camera.The camera does indeed come with full and complete documentation. In addition, for those interested in shooting RAW, Canon's File Viewer which is included with the camera is less then stellar.If, like me, you can't afford or justify the cost for Photoshop CS or the any number of RAW converters out there (most that cost over 100.00) you can head over to Canon's website and download Canon's new Digital Photo Professional.This is the RAW converter included with Canon's high-end cameras (and the dRebel XT).It is a free download and is vastly superior to File Viewer.It is much more intuitive, has a far better interface, is much faster and most importantly (at least to me) it allows you to perform corrections in real time so you can make changes on the fly.It has much better white balance control, and allows you to easily adjust hue and saturation, and lightness and contrast all while the file is in a RAW format.The only down side is that you cannot download the images to Digital Photo Professional directly from the camera as you can with File Viewer.You must either download from a card reader, or download using another application (such as Image Browser (included with the camera. ... Read more

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Kingston 512 MB Type I CompactFlash Card (CF/512)
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Features

• Data retention - 10 years
• Dimensions - 1.43'' x 1.68'' x .13''
• 3.7 - 6 Mbps read rate
• 1.5 - 5 Mbps write rate
• Compatible with PC Card Type II adapters

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Kingston = SLOW
This Kingston card uses a multi-level-cell (MLC) Flash made by Toshiba and writes much slower than the single-level-cell (SLC) models. I would avoid Kingston if you have a high resolution digital camera or frequently use the burst mode on your camera to take several pictures back to back. For MP3 players or lower resolution cameras, this card may be fine. Just keep in mind that it will also take longer to write MP3s from your computer to this card than it will with others. I would opt for a card made by SimpleTech, which is in the same price category but much faster.

A perfect fit on a 5 MP camera
This 512MB card by Kingston is my camera's right hand man. I've used it extensively with a Canon Powershot S50 and haven't had any problems with it to date. A day's shooting on the highest quality JPEG setting fills the card at 200 photos - plenty for a hobbyist like myself. And the wait to download a full card's worth of photos, either through the camera or a card reader, is never more than a couple of minutes. The card is what you'd expect from CF memory - durable (I've accidentally stepped on it once and it's still okay), ultraportable and roomy. Highly recommended for anyone eyeing a 4+ MP camera or any other device with a need for lots of storage.

Does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300
It would be really great if Amazon and other resellers did a better job outlining which accessories were compatible with which products.This is stated as a CF Type I card yet this does not work with a Nikon Coolpix 4300--another, more expensive Kingston card, must be used. ... Read more

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Canon BGE1 Battery Grip for use with the Digital Rebel Camera
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Features

• Battery grip for Digital Rebel
• Accepts up to two BP-511 or BP-512 battery packs
• Vertical shutter release makes shooting with the camera in a vertical position just as comfortable as shooting horizontally
• Offers double-length shooting time with two batteries

Reviews (9)

Portrait Photographers - this is your ticket
Purchased over 14 months ago - the BGE-1 Battery grip has become a permanent fixture on my Digital Rebel. The ability to power the Digital Rebel with a second battery gives me the insurance I need to NEVER look at the power bar at any event I shoot.

Things I like about the Battery Grip:
1. Second battery means never having to worry about power.
2. Portrait photography - which I do much of -- becomes less of a chore with secondary shutter controls available in the "portrait" position.
3. Great balance - using the 420EX Speedlight and a series of telephoto lenses - the grip brings better balance and lessens hand fatigue by bringing a lower center of gravity to a long lens shooting assignment.
4. Shooting portraits- using an aluminum "L/U" bracket to put the speedlight higher than just using the "hotshoe" mount - the battery access is blocked when screwing the bracket to the camera tripod mount. The Battery grip enables access to both batteries in all situations.
5. "The look for public access": When tricked out with an "L" series telephoto, a battery grip and a BG-15 eyepiece extender - one rarely needs to show credientals while covering all but the most secure public or private events. You are "in the business".

Things I'd like to see improved:
1. Plastic battery door feels flimsy.
2. Extra weight and size is not needed for the casual photographer.
3. Use of battery extender grip disallows use of a standard Canon camera case.
4. Would like similar features to its Rebel XT battery grip counterpart- ability to use AA batteries in lieu of a second Canon battery would be great! Four AA Ni-Mh's are cheaper than even the Canon knockoff recharagables.

Great accesory
This grip is fantastic. It gives your digi reb all the bulk that it was missing out of the box. The vertical shutter release are quite useful, in fact, I wish i would have bought my camera with the grip because it is difficult to retrain yourself to use the second set of shutter controls.

Also, the camera quickly converts back to gripless in about 15 seconds, because the original battery door has a secure little spot inside of the grip.

Also, it makes your camera feel and look a lot more "pro".

Good item if you need your batteries last longer.
I love this grip. As a professional photographer I often shoot for long hours and carry chargers to keep my batteries full. I got this and it has extended the time I need to break to recharge which makes my clients happy. If your a professional or need more charge then definately this is for you. It offers a shutter as well as other controls making it easier to use your digital rebel. Five stars is all I could put but would put more if I could. ... Read more

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Canon BP511 1100mAh Lithium Ion Battery Pack for Select Digital Cameras and Camcorders
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Features

• Keep a spare battery ready to capture once in a lifetime shots
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Compatible with Canon EOS 10D, D60, D30, Pro90 IS, G1, G2, G3 and G5 models

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Product swap by RitzCamera
Like Tushar I too ordered this battery from RitzCamera, at $69 without shipping charges, only to be shipped the BP511a which can be bought online in a number of places for $49. Appears to be a pattern of deceptive practice.

Don't buy BP-511 From RitzCamera
I bought these batteries from RitzCamera.com, via Amazon, or at least I thought I did. Ritz actually sent me the BP-511A batteries. For these, I ended up paying $69+$6.95=$75.95. But, amazon sells the same for $49 with free shipping.

RitzCamera is indulging in deceptive marketing and cannibalizing amazon's sales.

Good Power Output
This battery can last a long time as long as you don't keep the LCD screen on to long, and depending on your usage of flash photography. You might want to keep a spare around!! ... Read more

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Canon CR560 Charge Adapter/Car Battery Cable Kit for 500 Series Batteries
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Features

• Recharge the BP-500 Series battery packs on the move
• Contains Charge Adapter CG-560 and Car Battery Cable CB-560
• Digital camera compatibility: Pro90 IS, G2, G1
• Camcorder compatibility: Optura PI, Optura100mc, ZR10, ZR20, ZR25MC, ZR30MC, ZR40, ZR45MC, ZR50MC

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A great battery charger for the BP-511 battery.
Works wonderfully...charges quicker than charging in the camera...a two-battery charger...charge batteries in the car or at home.

Fast charging for BP-511 batteries for my Canon G1.
Excellent charger for the Canon BP-511 batteries I use for my Canon G1 digital camera.The Canon CR-560 charging light shows single flashes when the battery is less than 50% charged...double flashes when 50-75% charged...triple flashes when more than 75% charged...a continuous light when it is 100% charged. Also, when two batteries are placed in the charger, the first one inserted will begin charging and the second one will sequentially begin charging when the first one is fully charged and its charging light glows steadily. It takes approximately 3 hours for both batteries to charge...each taking approximately 1 1/2 hours to charge; charging times will vary from one user to another.You can charge batteries in your car...or...you can charge batteries at home with the inclusion of the AC cord that already comes with the Canon G1. You can also check the charge of a battery at any time by inserting the battery and checking the charging light/flashes. The battery can be charged at any time when it's not fully discharged, but I prefer to wait until my Canon Powershot G1 shows the flashing low battery indicator before charging my battery.You can also charge one battery at a time if you wish. ... Read more

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Canon Speedlite 420EX Flash for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
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Though TTL compatible with all Canon EOS cameras and the manual-focus T90 SLR, the Canon Speedlite 420EX flash is also E-TTL compatible with all A-type bodies: EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7 / 7E, Elan II/IIE, Rebel 2000, Rebel G, and EOS IX and IX Lite. The E-TTL function gives you features like high-speed FP sync mode and FE lock (spot/partial flash metering). The swivel head of the 420EX lets you bounce the light off the surrounding surfaces, giving your images soft, professional-quality lighting.

This flash also works as a wireless "slave" flash with EOS-1v, EOS-3, Elan 7 / 7E, and D30 bodies. The remote flash firing is controlled entirely by a master unit--such as the Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite 550EX, or Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX--connected to the camera, making it fast and simple to set up. When used with the EOS-1V, EOS-3, or EOS D30 cameras, additional features such as lighting ratio control and modeling flash are also supported by the 420EX. ... Read more

Features

• TTL compatible with all Canon EOS bodies
• E-TTL features with some Canon EOS bodies
• Uses 4 AA batteries
• Works with all Canon EOS bodies
• Swivel head for bounce flash photography

Reviews (23)

420 with G3
I've used a 420 with my G3 for about 2 years:
the two things that have most improved the quality of my photos are (1) external flash and (2) tripod...... mostly take the usual home photos (proms, birthday parties and so on) and some garden pics...... use rechargeable batteries with the 420 and have taken more than 100 pics on a full charge (have never used them up but carry a spare set of alkalines anyway)..... also have a diffuser for the 420 but have not found it to be useful..... now looking into getting a 20D or digital rebel and the 420 will work with either

Can never have enough light!
The greatest shortcoming of the Canon Digital Rebel Camera is its built in, pop-up flash. The pop-up flash is too weak for many situations - and often is not spaced high enough from the camera body to avoid red-eye, lens hoods or telephoto lens bodies shadow. I purchased the 420EX to improve on these situations.

After a year of use - I LIKE my purchase of the 420EX.

Things I enjoy with my 420 EX:

1. More powerful than the built in flash of the Digital Rebel
2. Swivel/Bounce head offers great flexability for many different situations.
3. Synchs perfectly to the Digital Rebel's exposure computer through the hot-shoe or hot shoe extender cord. Measures zoom level of standard zoom camera lens - and gives a good overall automatic exposure.
4. Light enough to mount on an L/U aluminum bracket without throwing the camera out of balance. Use of a BGE-1 battery grip is highly recommended with a portrait photographers U bracket.
5. Not a power hog. Can get up to 150-200 photos out of a set of four 2300 amp/hr Ni-Mh AA rechargables. (Always have a second set ready to go if on assignment - with a charger for the expended batteries.)
6. Works well in slave mode. This is where it earns its money for me!
7. Works well with a bounce light diffuser hood for portrait work.
8. Height above lens eliminates most red-eye situations.
9. GREAT VALUE for the money!
10. Hot shoe mount eliminates all but the longest telephoto lens shadows.

Things I 'd like to see improve:

1. Not powerful enough. You can NEVER have enough light. The 580EX gains a full F-stop (or more) over the 420 EX - though you pay a price almost double in cost.
2. Battery door is flimsy - and sometimes fails to latch securely. (This is embarassing when you're shooting for a client and batteries are rolling all over the place - I know... I need to be more careful!!!)
3. Tends toward underexposure in large or high ceilinged rooms. (You can never have enough light!)
4. Lacks strobe, LCD display functions of the more expensive EX580.

A good solid product for most occasions. A great value for the money. Improves on the Digital Rebel's anemic pop-up flash. Eliminates most red-eye situations. Still not powerful enough for the discriminating photographer.

Got a Canon SLR? Shoot Inside? Get a 420EX.
It doesn't matter if you shoot film or digital. It doesn't matter if you have an old Rebel XS film SLR or even a PowerShot Pro1 digicam (Not even an slr)!, if your canon camera has a hotshoe, This will work on it. And not just "yeah, it works", it'll be a "HOLY COW, look at that shot!" Bounce Flash is so easy it made me want to cry. And I use a 1986 manual focus T90 side by side with an Elan 7n. All you do is point the the flash head at SOMETHING white, and shoot. You'll never go back to direct flash. Care for wireless flash? the 420EX is the PERFECT slave, and with a 550/580EX or a ST-E2, you can control the light output without even leaving your camera.
Stop using the built in flash. Treat yourself to something nice. ... Read more

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