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Canon Digital Rebel XT: Hardly an Entry-Level DSLR

 by Stephen Caston on May 3, 2005 12:05 AM EST
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Canon EOS 350D Specifications

Differences are indicated in italics.

Feature Canon EOS 350D Canon EOS 20D Canon EOS 300D
Release Date February 2005 August 2004 August 2003
Price ~$890 (body only) ~$1500 (body only) ~$665 (body only)
Pixel Count 8.0 Million 8.2 Million 6.3 Million
Camera Type SLR SLR SLR
Highest Resolution 3456x2304 3504 x 2336 3072x2048
Lower Resolutions 2496x1664, 1728x1152 2544 x 1696, 1728 x 1152 2048x1360, 1536x1024
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS CMOS
Sensor Size 22.2 x 14.8 mm 22.5 x 15.0 mm 22.7 mm x 15.1 mm
Image Processor DIGIC II DIGIC II DIGIC
LCD Screen Size 1.8" 1.8" 1.8"
Lens Thread EF, EF-S EF, EF-S EF, EF-S
Auto Focus Yes Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type TTL, 7 focus points TTL, 9 focus points TTL, 7 Point Focus
Manual Focus Yes Yes Yes
Aperture Range N/A N/A N/A
Shutter Speeds Bulb, 30 - 1/4000th sec. Bulb, 30 - 1/8000th sec. Bulb, 30 - 1/4000th sec.
ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Flash Built-in, pop-up Built-in, pop-up Built-in, pop-up
External Flash Yes, hot-shoe Yes, hot-shoe, sync Yes, hot-shoe
Flash Range Guide no: 43 ft (ISO 100) Guide no: 43 ft (ISO 100) Guide no: 43 ft (ISO 100)
Flash Compensation +/- 2 stops in 0.3 or 0.5 increments +/- 2 stops in 0.3 or 0.5 increments None
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 stops in 1/3 or 2/3 increments +/- 2 stops in 1/3 or 2/3 increments +/- 2 stops in 1/3 increments
White Balance Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, manual Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, manual, Kelvin (color temperature) Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, manual, Kelvin (color temperature)
Bracketing Yes, up to 2 stops in 1/3 EV increments; WB Bracket/Shift also available Yes, up to 2 stops in 1/3 EV increments; WB Bracket/Shift also available Yes, up to 2 stops in 1/3 EV increments, WB available as +/- 3 steps
Metering Evaluative (35-zone), Partial, Center-weighted Evaluative (35-zone), Partial, Center-weighted Automatic: Evaluative (35-zone), Partial, Center-weighted
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB sRGB, Adobe RGB
Aperture Priority Yes Yes Yes
Shutter Priority Yes Yes Yes
Manual Exposure Yes Yes Yes
Continuous Drive Yes, 3 fps for 14 frames (JPEG); 3 fps for 5 frames (RAW) Yes, 5 fps for ~20 frames (JPEG), 5 fps for 6 frames (RAW) Yes, 2.5 fps for 4 frames
Self Timer Yes, 10 sec. Yes, 10 sec. Yes, 10 sec.
Storage Method CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrive CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrive CompactFlash Type I and II, Microdrive
Storage Included None None None
Compressed Format JPG JPG JPG
Uncompressed Format CR2 or CR2 + Large/Fine JPG CR2 or CR2 + JPEG (Large, Medium, Small and Fine/Normal) CRW (Raw file with embedded JPEG)
Quality Settings Fine, Normal (JPEG) Fine, Normal (JPEG) Fine, Normal (JPEG)
Video clips None None None
Battery Type NB-2LH Lithium-Ion Rechargeable BP-511A Lithium-Ion Rechargeable BP-511 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
Charger Included Yes, 90 minutes Yes, 90 minutes Yes, 90 minutes
PC Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Hi-Speed USB 1.1
TV-out Yes Yes Yes
Tripod Mount Yes, metal Yes, metal Yes, metal
Weight (w/out battery or card) 1.07 lb 1.5 lb 1.23 lb
Dimensions 126.5 x 94.2 x 64 mm 144 x 106 x 72 mm 142 x 99 x 72.4 mm

Included in the Box
  • Canon EOS 350D body
  • NB-2LH Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery
  • Battery charger
  • Power cord for charger
  • A/V cable
  • USB cable
  • Lens cap
  • Shoulder strap
  • Software (EOS Solution CD, ArcSoft Photostudio CD, Electronic User's Guide)
  • User's Guide (hard copy)
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    • roibm - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - link

      Aren't you guys ashamed of your javascript skills?
      The "on mouse over" behavior for ISO?00 works only in IE. Great... get your paycheck from m$ or what?

    • stephencaston - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - link

      Thanks for all the kind comments! The D70 is certainly a great contender, but it can't beat the price of the Rebel XT.

    • ksherman - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - link

      you know, everytime you do a camera review, I end up using at least one of the pictures on my computer... your stop sign from the first guide to taking photos if my picture on my xanga site, and now the nihgt time picture of the building in long exposure has just replaced my desktop!

      seriosly, you take some really neat pictures! Keep up the good work!

    • DVad3r - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - link

      I just bought a Rebel XT a few days ago, but can't use it cause I'm waiting for my CF card lol. Anyways nice review, I am glad I got the camera, can't wait to take some pictures!!!

    • NFS4 - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - link

      You'll have to pry my D70 away from my cold dead hands.

    • apriest - Tuesday, May 3, 2005 - link

      I'm a Nikon D70 fan myself (I own one). I'll admit, Canon has made a great camera for the price here. If you already own Canon glass, it's a great entry level pro-sumer digital camera, or a great backup camera. If you don't already have an investment of lenses however, I think the Nikon D50, D70, or D70S is a better bargain. The D70 is a difficult camera to beat without spending a LOT of dough. Very good review of the 350D though, thanks.

    • salimpepo - Wednesday, January 2, 2013 - link

      this review is nice but was repeated ? http://nikonreviewsreal.blogspot.com
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