I Love My New Canon Digital Rebel
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This camera is more than I expected. I love the compact shape and feel, and the motorized shutter release makes me feel like a professional. The images are nice and big and this digital camera has taken all my lenses that I used for my regular Canon SLR. I haven't had any problems interchanging the lens. The display screen on the back is nice and big and the functions are very similar to the regular Canon SLR. My only gripe is that the rechargeable battery doesn't seem to last very long. I find that if I take more than 200 photos, I need to recharge soon after that. With digital, it's easy to take 200 photos in just one day. If I go on a travel trip, I may need to buy a backup battery to have in case the battery runs out during the day and I'm not at the hotel to recharge. But other than that, it's a great reasonable professional looking digital camera to have.
4275269
I received my Canon PowerShot Digital Camera quickly and I'm very pleased with my purchase.
1881491
R. Laracuente, You just took the words off my lips!!!  I also previously owned the SONY DSC-P73 as my first digital camera.

Because my previous camera was such a GOOD one, I found myself to be somewhat picky before purchasing the next one.  Reason I started researching was because my old one started malfunctioning w/in 1-1/2 years of usage.

Things I looked for were:  GOOD quality images, Video with Sound, uses SD (instead of Sony's annoying Memory sticks), Cheap, and Easy to Use.

Since I never used a Canon before, I was worried about the Image quality and ease of use.  But with so many good reviews, I had to try it out.  This camera just stood out from the REST of the cameras because of it's A+ rating on every site and having the LEAST negative reviews.

I admit, I am happy with my purchase.  Never knew I could take pictures this GOOD!

Negative Side:  A/V door is extremely flimsy which worries me to an extent.  Still sturdy, just flimsy.  Also, the Lens cover on my camera seems a little uneven (Doesn't seem to close as properly as my sony digital).  Not sure if it's with all cameras or just mines. Seems to work fine though.
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I've been a user of the Canon 7D ever since its release and i love the ergonomics of that camera. I was incredibly pleased when i saw the 5D3 built around that.

The lack of noise is amazing, and when there is noise...it's very pleasing to the eyes and doesn't take away from it. I'll be honest, when it was officially released i didn't think it was too impressive of an update...but the more i use it the more i realize how nice of a camera it is. Besides the picture quality being very enjoyable...a camera body has to handle enjoyably too and Canon succeeded in this area. It's just a joy to use.

I initially pre-ordered this camera here on Amazon, but when people ordering after me received their shipping notices before me...i got a little impatient and ordered from a store which had it readily available.
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This was my first SLR since converting to digital.  I previously had a 35mm Canon Rebel that I loved although it was rather basic and old, then I had a Canon Powershot which was good.  I was hesitant to switch to a digital SLR because I thought the Powershot was all that I would ever need; after all my old Rebel film camera was lacking in features and took average shots - so a point-and-shoot digital was better.  Why would I need anything more than a point-and-shoot?

I was so wrong.  The Canon Rebel XSi is an awesome camera, loaded with useful features that are easy to figure out.  The Rebel line has come a long way in innovation since going digital, and the control and quality of a DSLR cannot be touched with a point-and-shoot.  I still like my point-and-shoot because I can keep it in my pocket for easy traveling; but the XSi is my main camera.

If you are new to digital SLRs, or new to SLRs, or new to photography; or upgrading from a point-and-shoot -- this is the camera for you.  If you have the extra money for the T1i, it's a little better with video; but the XSi is still great for photography.

Check out the manual by Ben Long for a great set of instructions on how to use this camera.  It took me about a month of steady shooting to really understand it, but now it's like second nature.  I highly recommend this camera.
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I simply love this new camera.
It has so many new features that I love. Like the smile shutter.
It can also take great pictures at night which my previous camera wasn't so good at. I highly recommend this camera. Go and buy it if you want a great quality camera but don't feel that you want to spend a fortune on it!
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I researched the dickens out of this range of D-SLR before finally deciding to buy the Canon Digital Rebel XSi.  I couldn't be happier with this camera.  Image quality is outstanding, features are very user-friendly, and controls are intuitively arranged on the body.  I even like the software included with the camera.  I would definitely upgrade the lens to afford greater reach, and the EF 28-135mm IS USM lens is now my primary lens.  The images I've been able to capture with this camera are stunning, and I'd say much better than I anticipated.  Although I was very cautious about upgrading to a digital SLR camera, knowing what I know now, I would buy this camera again in a heartbeat.
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I was waiting a log time for this camera, I always refused to pay $60 for it, not because I thought it was not worth it but because I always found something else to get which is why I got so happy when I saw this refurbished one for less!! It looks like NEW! It is in perfect conditions, the color is just beautiful and it is really easy to use! I'm in love! I highly recommend it!
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VERY PLEASED!!!!!!!!!! I got this Canon on sale used for $160 and boy am I PLEASED! It looks 100% new! Beautiful pictures,videos,and great focusing!!!!
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I've had my Canon Rebel for a couple years now and it takes fabulous pictures.  The difference is amazing from basic digital cameras.  Highly recommend this camera.
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This is my first DSLR Camera and I love it!  So many awesome features, and such great quality!  Everything fits in the bag pretty nicely, there's even room for another lens, should you feel like buying one.  I have only had this camera for a week and I already love it!  Though I'm not a professional photographer, I'd say this is an excellent camera for beginners!  Totally worth the price!  Took a few test shots!  The Wifi feature allows you to connect with the Canon app on your smartphone to take pictures remotely.  That feature really blew me away!
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I've been a Canon fan for a number of years and rely upon my Canon 40d as my primary camera.  The dslr provides me the range of photographic creativity I often seek however it is not convenient to carry 24/7.  That said I found myself simply missing a lot of opportunities to capture those spontaneous moments of joy that we all experience in life.  The Canon SD950IS was the solution for me.  Great Canon quality coupled with a 12.1MP processor and stablized zoom not only yields a top quality output but best of all I can tuck this tiny feature rich camera in my pocket and have it available where ever I go.  Some of my best pictures have been taken with this camera because I had the right equipment at the right time and captured a special moment that would have otherwise been just a memory.

Ken Stempson
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I just ordered this camera 1 week ago and am so very pleased so far. Unfortunately, my Cannon Elph
was dropped on the kitchen floor and the shutter would not close itself. Upon being told by a camera
store that it would cost @ $120 to fix, I then decided it was worth the $ to purchase a new one. So I
went online to Amazon and found the perfect camera after browsing quite a few models. The Olympus
appealed to me since it seemed easy to use, especially since I'm not all that tech savy with cameras.
I chose the purple color since I've never owned 1 that color..usually silver, black...and love it. The pics
that I have taken & reviewed so far look great. Once they are developed, I will definitely know for sure.
But for now, very happy with this choice of Olmpus VR-340 as well as the price & would def recommend
it.
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I bought this camera on Black Friday because my Cannon Rebel was on the fritz.

I love that this camera can take wonderful video and pictures. We bought it to replace our handheld out of date digital flip camera.

I also bought it because it is the smallest camera on the market with an removable lens. I thought it would be perfect for the diaper bag- and it is, but it cannot replace my Cannon Rebel because:

1) No view finder, only a digital display.
Because you have to look at the digital display instead of holding the camera up to your check to steady it during shots, my hands can tremble and shake, which leads me to the next point.

2) Not having a view finder makes it hard to focus your shots.
I have an extremely hard time telling if my shots are in focus and my vision is 20/20. I feel like I need glasses or readers when I use this camera. I can tell when things are way off, but not slightly off focus. The quality of my shots with this camera in comparison to my Cannon Rebel are disappointing. I can take such focused clear shots of my children with the rebel, even when they move. With this camera, it's so hard to tell what your focus is on. Also, the camera won't take shots quickly, so my quick toddlers are running about. It's almost asif the camera is metering every time I press the button. I have adjusted the ISO, hopefully that will help. As you can tell, I'm just a mom with a camera (fauxtographer), and not a real photographer, but these are two points that really have affected my ability to take great focused pictures of my children. I'm sure a real photographer could take wonderful pictures with this camera, but for this novice. It's just not easy.

3) Small buttons (Just FYI, for my large fingered peeps out there).
If you have large fingers, this isn't the camera for you. This is not a reason for me to not buy it, but others out there might not be able to use it as easily because of large fingers, like some of my family members and friends have pointed out when I let them try out the camera.

These complaints aside, it's a great camera to keep in the abyss that I refer to as my diaper bag, but I require a better camera for those moments you want to cherish and not just have snapshots of.
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I LOVE my camera!  I got it just in time for my trip to Galapagos Island and was able to take AMAZING photos!  No issues with the refurbished product, works just as well as a brand new product.  Most of my friends pushed me towards Cannon, but I went with my gut by getting this Nikon and I am glad I did.
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I finally took the plunge into the digital age and bought this Canon.  I've several lenses from my older SLR Rebels and liked that they would work with this camera body.  This camera is a perfect introduction to digital photography.
The automatic modes almost do everything for you and pictures turn out great.  The pictures I've taken so far in Manual have come out beautifully as well and there are plenty of options in the manual modes for experimentation; my favorite is the sepia and b/w filters.  It's been able to take pictures in lower light settings without a tripod than I'm used to with film SLRs; the only drawback I haven't figured out yet is that it seems to lighten the scene (spread the available light?) over the entire picture at times more than I would like for some shots. I haven't played around much with the metering though so that might be the fix.
Thanks to my old computer, I did need the included software to download my pics to my PC.  The pictures came out sharp with great color (even with the kit lens) and none of the dirt specks of film.
I do wish I had purchased a lens strap; I finally lost the cap somewhere in Las Vegas after four months of use.  I haven't snagged another one yet from my other Canon kits, but one will probably fit since the ring size is the same.  And I'll get a strap this time.
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I Love my ubiquitous Canon digital elph. I had the oh so common sd750 but I misplaced / lossed it which gave me an excuse to upgrade to this one at the great price of 149.00 and I am glad that I did. In addition to taking excellent pictures. It is very user friendly, now I know how to change the settings in a snap depending on what picture situation I am in.

The video capabilities are also fabulous and look great. I had been eyeing a flip mino then I said to myself that would be just a waste of money because my camera record vids just as conveniently and sure nough. the vids taken on here look much better than the flips vids do. I have a 2 gb SD card that hold tons of pix and video depending on what quality you select. if you select the best quality you can take up to 550+ pics which is fine with me. I can always get a 4gb card or upload the pics to my computer and start over. The ease of storage with the standard SD cards is a plus as well. I can go on and on but if you purchase this camera, it definately will not dissapoint. I have owned cameras that were 3 times the price of this one and this one blows them all out of the water.