Canon EOS 350D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Light as a feather, but soars like an eagle

Pros: High resolution. Fast. Compact for a D-SLR

Cons: Only a 1.8-inch LCD

Verdict: Quick handling and a compact body for £800, and you've got the best budget digital SLR available

Review summary: Without a doubt, the Canon Digital Rebel (aka EOS-300D) was one of the biggest advancements in consumer digital photography. For the first time, regular consumers could own a digital SLR for under $1000. The Rebel launched the consumer D-SLR ...

Pros: Excellent photo quality, even at high ISOs (assuming you watch the aperture on the kit lens or use another lens altogether) ; Great value: 8 Megapixel D-SLR for under $900 (body only) ; Full manual controls, no more "feature lockdown" like old Rebel ; ...

Cons: Images aren't overly sharp at default settings ; Kit lens is disappointing at smaller apertures (workaround: don't use smaller apertures) ; If you want to use the AF-assist lamp your picture must use the flash too ; Body feels cheap in the hand ...

Verdict: As is the case with all D-SLRs, Canon does not include a memory card with the Rebel XT, so you'll have to factor that into the total purchase price. Thankfully CompactFlash cards are inexpensive these days. With the XT's 8MP resolution, a large card ...

Review summary: Despite a few flaws, the Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR proves age is nothing but a number.

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Verdict: Many digital photography aficionados rate the EOS 350D right up there alongside sliced bread but, based on the three review samples we've seen over the last year, we're yet to be convinced

Review summary: Canon makes a faster and smaller version of its consumer digital SLR.

Pros: Responds quickly, Compact size

Cons: Case looks and feels fragile

Verdict: Fast action, compact size, and great imaging makes the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT a top pick among inexpensive digital SLRs.