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Based on 29 expert reviews, the average rating for Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT is 4.5/5. Expert Reviews for Digital Cameras are gathered from magazines and web sites around the world. Read summaries of the English reviews below.

 
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alaTest Title:

Review summary of Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT

(9/4/08)
Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 43016 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
Country: US 		84.0 / 100.0
Testseek Title:

Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT

(4/1/08)
Summary: 63 experts have reviewed this product and the average expert score is 86 of 100. Read the full review
Country: US 		86.0 / 100.0
T3 Title:

Canon EOS 350D

(1/3/08)
Summary: Light as a feather, but soars like an eagle... Read the full review
Verdict: Quick handling and a compact body for £800, and you've got the best budget digital SLR available
Pros: ; High resolution. Fast. Compact for a D-SLR.
Cons: ; Only a 1.8-inch LCD
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
IT Reviews Title:

Canon - EOS 400D

(10/27/06)
Summary: An evolution of Canon's 300D and 350D digital SLRs, the EOS 400D is a digital SLR camera aimed at what you might call 'pro-sumers'. Professionals might occasionally be found with these and your average photography enthusiast ... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Stuff.tv Title:

Canon EOS 350D

(9/20/06)
Summary: The 350D gives you eight megapixels for the price of six and a box packed full of accessories... Read the full review
Verdict: A good camera at the price, but perhaps not as great as you thought it was going to be. Its shortcomings will nag at you like an old fishwife
Country: UK 		4.0 / 5.0
Testwinner Title:

Canon EOS 350D

(5/5/06)
Summary: 1 expert has reviewed the Canon EOS 350D, giving it an average score of 82 out of 100... Read the full review
Country: UK 		82.0 / 100.0
Camera Labs Title:

Canon EOS-350D / Digital Rebel XT with 18-55mm f3.5~5.6 II EF-S lens Gordon Laing, December 2005

(12/1/05)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Higher resolution than rivals (albeit modest) * Natural image processing and low noise * Quick startup and overall handling * Compact and light body
Cons: ; 1.8in screen small by today's standards * Screen slightly dark with default settings * USM lens not in standard bundle * Body may be too small for some
Country: US 		80.0 / 100.0
I4U Title:

Canon Digital Rebel XT

(7/11/05)
Summary: In 2003, Canon opened the floodgates for affordable digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) cameras with the 6-megapixel Digital Rebel, the first digital camera with an interchangeable lens for under... Read the full review
Country: US 		9.0
Digital Photography Review Title:

Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT

(6/4/05)
Summary: So it's clear, the EOS 350D is a great successor to the EOS 300D, it puts right many user complaints, it delivers a smaller and lighter camera which feels better put together and delivers an increase in resolution. Image quality is just as good as the more expensive EOS 20D, if you can live with the differences between the two the money... Read the full review
Pros: ; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Value for money; Playback magnification up to 10x (perfect for checking focus); Excellent resolution, a clear match for the EOS 20D; Very fast startup (virtually instant); Good continuous shooting speed, large buffer size, smart buffering implemented; Excellent seven point AF system, fast, good in low light and
Cons: ; Flash must be raised for AF assist; Drive mode button too easy to press accidentally; No Kelvin white balance selection in-camera; Controls for ISO, metering, AF mode and White Balance now require extra SET press; Can be awkward to change ISO, metering, AF mode and WB settings in bright daylight; Average automatic white balance
Country: US 		Highly Recommended
PC Magazine Title:

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

(4/27/05)
Summary: This versatile, user-friendly camera is a pleasure to use, and will reward those who want to explore more creative avenues without breaking the bank. It shares our Editors' Choice distinction with its big brother, the Canon EOS 20D. Read the full review
Pros: ; Fantastic range of features, including two auto modes. Superb burst mode. Great value.
Cons: ; Small LCD. Screen is hard to see in bright daylight. No TIFF support.
Country: US 		5.0 / 5.0
Megapixel.net Title:

Canon Digital Rebel XT/EOS 350D

(4/1/05)
Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Light-weight.; Very low sensitivity to noise.; Custom functions.; Large image buffer.; Excellent image quality.; Very good ergonomic design.; Solid construction.
Cons: ; Monitor a bit dim under daylight.; No small infrared remote control to manage bulb mode.; No lens hood included in the kit.
Country: UK 		9.2 / 10.0
Steve's DigiCams Title:

Steve's DigiCams

(3/24/05)
Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
What Digital Camera Title:

Canon EOS 350D


Summary: Canon's follow-up to their debut budget DSLR, the 300D, boasts numerous enhancements and improvements... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
Pocket-lint.co.uk Title:

Broadband?


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Improved casing and picture quality over 300D, lightweight
Cons: ; Conintuous shooting mode is better, but still not where it should be
Country: UK 		9.0 / 10.0
Techradar Title:

Canon EOS 350D


Summary: Upping the ante from the original EOS 300D, the newer 350D ushers in a 8Mp CMOS sensor, along with Canon's excellent DIGIC II image processing engine. The 350D is also smaller than the 300D, which is a mixed blessing as it can feel a little cramped for larger handed photographers.Metering performance was extremely consistent in our tests,... Read the full review
Country: UK 		4.5 / 5.0
CNET.co.uk Title:

Canon EOS 350D review


Summary: : The budget-priced EOS 350D has the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semi-professional model... Read the full review
Verdict: The EOS 350D is an exceptionally small and lightweight camera designed for amateur dSLR owners. Despite this, it has the responsiveness and image quality you'd expect from a semi-professional model
Pros: ; Image quality leads its class; competitive price; ultrafast start-up time; very responsive
Cons: ; Lightweight plastic body isn't ergonomically satisfying; no spot meter; limited continuous-shooting mode, unimpressive kit lens; 1.6x lens-conversion factor
Country: UK 		8.0 / 10.0
Think Camera Title:

Review: Canon EOS 350D


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: Pound for pound the Canon 350D is light in body but heavy in features, it's the perfect first entry point into the wonderful world of Digital SLRs. For amateurs and semi-pros who want fast results but plenty of room to learn and improve, this is a great choice, plus it's compact enough to become a seasoned travelling companion.
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
Digital Camera Magazine Title:

Canon EOS 350D


Summary: With its class-leading, eight-megapixel resolution, large continuous-shooting buffer, excellent auto-focus, superb feature set and accessible metering modes, the Canon 350D is a brilliant camera The handling could be better ¿ some of the controls are awkwardly placed ¿ and image quality is just a tad less than exceptional. Read the full review
Country: UK 		5.0 / 5.0
Computer Arts Title:

Canon EOS 350D


Summary: Read the full review
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.
Country: UK 		80.0 / 100.0
What Digital Camera Title:

Canon EOS 400D


Summary: Canon's highly popular 350D has been replaced with this stonking 10MP model....... Read the full review
Country: UK 		N/A
NeoCamera Title:

Canon Digital Rebel XT


Summary: The Canon Digital Rebel XT is an improved version of the already excellent... Read the full review
Pros: ; Excellent image quality * Low noise even at high ISO * Very fast and responsive * Outstanding white balance control * Canon EF and EF-S lens support * Well priced
Cons: ; No spot metering * Average auto white balance * Ackward user interface * Poor continuous shooting * Small viewfinder
Country: US 		Unanimously Excellent
Globetechnology Title:

EOS Digital Rebel XT


Summary: Read the full review
Verdict: A serious improvement from the original, even if it isn't perfect.
Pros: ; Price is right ($1,200 Cdn.) for the range the Rebel XT provides. Excellent command of lighting conditions and exposures. DIGIC II chip is a big help in many conditions.
Cons: ; T he 1.8-inch LCD screen is too small for a camera like this. Shooting movement can be a little inconsistent.
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

Hands On: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT


Summary: Faster, smarter, better—and smaller than the original... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

10 Things You Should Know About the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT


Summary: Secrets of a wildly popular DSLR... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Review shop Title:

Canon Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D) 8-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera


Summary: I am very impressed with the Canon Digital Rebel XT and its kit lens. Not only the camera and the lens are solidly built and feature-rich, they perform very well too. The excellent image quality, low noise levels and great battery life make it an excellent choice. I highly recommend it. Read the full review
Country: US 		5.0 / 5.0
PCPhoto Magazine Title:

Short Report: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT


Summary: Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
PopPhoto.com Title:

PMA 2006 Video Coverage: The EOS 30D


Summary: Canon's popular EOS 20D gets an upgrade... Read the full review
Country: US 		N/A
Hardware Zone Title:

HardWareZone


Summary: The Canon EOS 350D is a wonderful camera in many ways. Like the 300D, the 350D offers tremendous value for the money. Even though not all are willing (or have the means) to fork out S$2000 for a digital SLR, but at least now, there is no need to break the bank for one. Will such budget-level digital SLRs drive prosumer cameras into... Read the full review
Country: US 		4.5 / 5.0
Digital Camera Resource Page Title:

DCRP Review: Canon Digital Rebel XT


Summary: Read the full review
Pros: ; Advanced white balance controls (though no ability to set WB by color temp.); USB 2.0 High Speed interface; All the expandability you'd expect from a D-SLR; Robust performance, much faster than the original Rebel; RAW image format supported; Full manual controls, no more "feature lockdown" like old Rebel; Excellent photo quality, even
Cons: ; If you want to use the AF-assist lamp your picture must use the flash too; Images aren't overly sharp at default settings; Kit lens is disappointing at smaller apertures (workaround: don't use smaller apertures); No spot metering; Clumsy user experience for changing white balance, ISO, AF mode, metering; Body feels cheap in the hand
Country: US 		N/A

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