Canon EOS 350D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The New Canon Rebel XT (Canon EOS 350D) is an 8.0 Megapixel (APS-C CMOS sensor) DSLR with a 3 frames per second shooting rate (14 frame bursts) that Canon believes will take over from where previous Rebel releases have left off. It has the same DIGIC II i

Review summary: Looks like this accidentally leaked out a bit early, but Canon is introducing the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, a new 8.0 megapixel digital SLR that is supposed to be lighter and smaller than the original Canon Digital Rebel, have an improved CMOS sensor, a

Review summary: The Canon Digital Rebel XT builds on the huge success of the original Digital Rebel, a camera that literally turned the digital camera world on its ear when it was first introduced. A six-megapixel digital SLR that sold with a lens for less than $1,000, t

Pros: Excellent resolution (but the increase over 6 megapixel models isn't really all that significant), Superb tonal range, excellent shadow detail, with minimal image noise., Really excellent high-ISO performance, excellent noise control, Significant speed im

Cons: No spot metering mode, Opening CF compartment door turns off power, loses any images still clearing from buffer, AF-assist is still only available when the flash is enabled, Relatively slow maximum flash sync speed of 1/200, Auto white balance performance

Review summary: As Canon's popular digital SLR beefs up to eight megapixels, we look at the bigger picture…

Pros: • Value for money• Near 20D performance• Improved image quality

Cons: • Smaller construction• Fiddly buttons

Verdict: Coming hot on the heels of the fairly recent 300D, the 350D provides remarkable value for money in terms of body kit, an eight mega pixel sensor and a vastly improved start-up time. New buyers, however, are advised to shop around for an alternative lens.

Review summary: Fans of traditional, film-based photography would be well advised to look away now

Verdict: Currently our favourite camera, but Nikon will respond.