At A Glance

Fast action, compact size, and great imaging make the Digital Rebel XT a top pick among inexpensive digital SLRs.

Manufacturer’s Description

For convenience, ease of use and no-compromise SLR performance, look no further than the EOS Digital Rebel XT. Featuring Canon's Digital Trinity - an 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's own DIGIC II Image Processor and compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses-the new Digital Rebel XT has an all new lightweight and compact body, improved performance across the board and the easiest operation in its class, simplifying complex tasks and ensuring the perfect shot every time. With intuitive simplicity, powerful performance and unprecedented affordability, the Rebel XT is the EOS digital camera for everyone.

The Specs

Display
Display size 1.8 inches
Viewfinder Through-the-lens optical
Battery
Battery Type
  • DC Input
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • Rechargeable Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • No
  • USB
  • Video - Out (Unspecified)
Power
Battery Type
  • DC Input
  • Lithium Ion Battery
  • Rechargeable Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.0 inches
Depth 3.7 inches
Height 2.6 inches
Weight 1.06875 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 28.8 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features
  • Auto Focus
  • Multiple Point Focusing
  • Manual Focus
  • Yes
  • Focus Lock
  • Predictive Focusing
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Superior
Color Superior
Sharpness Good
Distortion Fair
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 62.3
Number of Shots 500
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 62.1
Image Quality, Sharpness 47.5
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 63
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 64
Image Quality, Color--Auto 60
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 58
Image Quality, Color 62
Image Quality, Overall 61.3
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 62
Image Quality, Distortion 62.4
Image Quality Score Superior
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 77.9