Upgrading from Rebel XT? I just bought a Rebel XT a few months ago. Do you think it's worth upgrading to XTi?
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Yes, I do. I'm going to do the same thing. For me, it's the LCD. I simply can't see the LCD on my XT except with glasses on and the new LCD means being able to tell keepers from trash on the spot. That, the new AF and the 10.1mp are all good reasons to upgrade.
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I'd say it depends on how much money you have. If you have a gazillion dollars, and like to upgrade your electronics every time a newer version comes out, then yes. If not, then wait ~2 years and upgrade from the XT to the SuperDuper XTi++ Championship Pro Extreme. (The Canon digital SLRs seem to have about a 1.5 year life span before being upgraded.)
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I agree. I love my XT but I also have to put my reading glasses on to view my photos because of the small screen. I've check out the new screen on the XTi and I can read it without my glasses!
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Chances are if it IS cheaper anywhere else, it's being sold from an unreliable retailer. I had a rather frustrating experience with one such retailer in buying my Rebel XT -- they pulled a bait-and-switch on me. If you want to look for a retailer selling for less, I would advise you to read the reviews for that retailer, sorted by lowest rating first.
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Yes, but I am not very impressed with the camera. It has some nice features but the image quality is not as good as my Canon 5ti. My canon has much better color, especially the face tones.
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Todd-I've talked to a few professional photographers and semi-professionals and they've all said the same thing...the XT is an excellent camera and the differences between the two are not worth the extra money. Buy the XT and invest in a good lens. Those with "is usm" have autofocus and image stabilization. By chance, have you ever ordered a camera through Amazon before? I'm wondering if it will contain the original USA Warranty.Thanks and Good Luck!
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I definitely think the T49 is worth the money -- but only if you buy the nice STM lens. It is seriously an amazing lens, and I love the autofocus feature when you're taking video. Even if you're only focusing on photos, the camera is great. The enhanced auto function takes beautiful photos when you're in a hurry and don't have time to mess with ISO and aperture, and I think it takes crisper photos than the T2i (although it's probably just the nice lens). Go for it if you have the money.
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Sad. Now that the T2i can be purchased at the same price, I'm afraid Nikon will lose out to Canon. I'd prefer the Nikon if the price was better, but at the same price, I think I'm leaning toward the T2i. I will wait a few days to make the purchase, but if it was today, I'd have to buy Canon.
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The Canon Rebel XTi uses compact flash (CF) cards Type 1 and 11 memory cards. The Later versions of the Rebel cameras use the smaller SD format.So to answer your question Udayan. Yes, your Rebel XTi will take the 32 GB compact flash (CF). I hope this helps you in your purchase.
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Thanks for your review and great job on the research. I need your opinion on something. Although, the current price of the XT and and XTi is less than $200.00. difference, the List price is the XTI is twice as much as the XI. I kind of agree that the XTi isn't really much of an upgrade over the XTi and some of the superior features of the XIT I'm not really to concern about except the 8MP and 10MP. I'm not a proffesional or anything like nor I plan to do large prints, but should I pay those extra bucks just for 10MP? Please help anyone.
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If you are looking to take a lot of indoor photos with flash, the Canon XTi has a faster flash than the Nikon D40x. We tried the Nikon first since we were told of the better lenses that come standard, the ease of the menus, and more free stuff from the store where we purchased. We exchanged it for the Canon. We have young children that can be hard to catch in the moment when you are having to use the flash. I wasn't looking for all of the other things this type of camera has to offer...just to take fast, flash photos. The Canon wins that hands down.
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Everything I see for Rebel xti is an EOS type camera. Being a 10.1 Megapixel, it probably would have to be formatted on your computer as a Fat32 format, as a lot of the older Canon would only format 4 GB or maybe 8 GB sticks. The only other issue could be that this memory is a type u2 which is a little wider than the type 1. I do not know which type memory yours uses, but the Canon cameras I have seen will work with the thicker type II memory. So if you can format the memory on your computer, you should be able to use it. If you are just totally unsure, buy a 8 gig or smaller CF card marked as Type I, as it will work in either slot and the camera will be able to format it. Everything I see for Rebel xti is an EOS type camera. Being a 10.1 Megapixel, it probably would have to be formatted on your computer as a Fat32 format, as a lot of the older Canon would only format 4 GB or maybe 8 GB sticks. The only other issue could be that this memory is a type u2 which is a little wider than the type 1. I do not know which type memory yours uses, but the Canon cameras I have seen will work with the thicker type II memory. So if you can format the memory on your computer, you should be able to use it. If you are just totally unsure, buy a 8 gig or smaller CF card marked... » Read More Everything I see for Rebel xti is an EOS type camera. Being a 10.1 Megapixel, it probably would have to be formatted on your computer as a Fat32 format, as a lot of the older Canon would only format 4 GB or maybe 8 GB sticks. The only other issue could be that this memory is a type u2 which is a little wider than the type 1. I do not know which type memory yours uses, but the Canon cameras I have seen will work with the thicker type II memory. So if you can format the memory on your computer, you should be able to use it. If you are just totally unsure, buy a 8 gig or smaller CF card marked as Type I, as it will work in either slot and the camera will be able to format it. « Show Less
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I recently purchased an XT myself. My understanding is that if your not making posters, those 2 MP are not worth the difference in price. In all the research I did (and I did a lot), most everyone has said save your money for the lenses. A good lens is what's really going to make the difference in photography with the Canon Rebel.
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Just bought the D40x two weeks ago, and spent the weeks before that researching the D40x vs. the XTi. I'd go with the D40x... you can't go wrong with a Nikon, and the kit lens that comes with the XTi is terrible. I bought the D40x, and have since added a few accessories. I feel like I made the right decision and I am totally thrilled with the purchase... No regrets at all. Plus, Nikon makes a longer-lasting camera. D40x!!!
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Get the 40D kit. The 28-135 is an excellent lens; I used it for years. The 40D is an outstanding camera; we sold the XTi after owning the 40D a week. Worth every penny-you will love it. By the way, I paid considerably more than what it is selling for now and I don't regret buying it when I did as I got that much extra use out of it.
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I traded in all my canon gear, including 50d, 5dmk2 and L lenses, with no regrets. The x mount lens portfolio is still young but really promising if roll is on schedule. The iOS app to control camera makes it worthwhile in itself.
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If the following adds up to whatever you can sell salvage plus additional cost to acquire XTi: 1. Faster 9-point TTL auto focus system, borrowed from EOS 30D. Special enhancement for f/2.8 or faster lenses. 2. 3-point ultrasound dust removal image sensor, with software that masks whatever the system cannot remove. If you change lens regularly, this can be very useful. 3. Faster image processing. For continuous shooting, it can process 3 frames per second for 27 JPEG or 10 RAW (about twice as much). 4. 20% higher resolution, thanks to 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS image sensor (3888 by 2592), without increasing noise or diminishing dynamic range. 5. 40% brighter 2.5" 230,000 pixel LCD vs. 1.8" 115,000 pixel LCD. 6. More durable leathery paint finish. 7. Updated user interface with picture styles and RGB histogram. Now the minuses: 1. Removal of dedicated LCD info display (integrated into main LCD now). 2. Lower battery life, 500 vs. 600 shots.
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yes it was great. worked well with the rebel 3. don't know about the rebel xsi but it should work. if not just send it back. amazon is great that way.
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Of course, all the rebels can use EF and EF-S lenses. I had an XTi (which pre-dates the T2i) and it could use it. If your camera has a red dot it can use an EF lens. I am certain it does. And this lens is a steal -- $200 off retail just because it comes in a bundle with a cheap UV filter. Why? No one knows, but $200 is $200!!