Great Lightweight Camera LOADED w/Features!

The Rebel X is a very lightweight, feature packed camera. Like other EOS series cameras, this can very easily be used in 'full auto' mode - where the camera can easily be used as a "Point & Shoot" camera. But this 35mm camera & lens combo produce MUCH better results than most P&S cameras, AND this one has the ability to add all sorts of lenses, as well as filters, powerful flash units, etc.

While the "full Auto" mode makes it VERY easy to take nice photos, I also like the ability to select shutter speeds and/or aperture size. I can choose a fast shutter speed to stop action (or a slow speed to show 'movement', eg: blurred streams) and the camera sets the corresponding aperture for proper exposure. I can also choose 'aperture' mode to set that, which determines depth of field - to either blur out the background (when it might be distracting) or to keep background details in focus, when it's important or adds to my photo). All of the setting are VERY easy to use and figure out.

The one thing to consider - this model does NOT have a built in flash (there are LOTS of Canon EOS models that DO offer this feature) I use this camera mostly outdoors, and the light weight and compact size make it easy to carry in a backpack or 'waist' bag while hiking around. For indoor use, you will need to add a flash, but I found that pretty much any 'accessory' flash is a lot nicer than the built in flash offered on most models. So, when I need the flash, I carry it, when I don't I save the weight of toting one around.

All in all, this is an excellent camera, and with the proliferation of digital cameras, these nice, 35mm film cameras are a real bargain! For what it's worth, I also have a digital, but the photos from this cameras are superior in most ways, and I don't have to mess with printing. For me, developing film & getting prints is less expensive and WAY less hassle than printing at home. (inks & paper get expensive!)

Plus, I frequently get CD's of my photos when I get the film processed (I usually use Costco or Wal-Mart because they're convenient, but most places offer a CD of your photos for $2-5/roll) The CD images are handy for e-mailing and posting on web sites... and for just a few $$s, I save myself the hassle of scanning!

Back to the camera - if you want a VERY capable, versatile, lightweight camera which is super easy to use, the Canon EOS series are great! And, this camera also makes it very easy (& intuitive) when you want to get more creative, and take control of the exposure settings. Plus... the Rebel X can be found pretty cheap! :-)

Light and useful, prefect for students!

This is the first slr film camera I've bought,
when it arrived in the mail, I literately rejoiced :)

The camera was every bit of what I expected, a great beginner/student camera, it's affordable and useful.

My friend has a nikon camera, when I compared it to her camera, it's soo much lighter, so it's prefect for me since I wouldn't want to carry it around and feel like it's a burden.

The only downside to this camera is that it tilts when I wear it around my neck, because the lens is heavier than the camera, but that's barely a reason for criticising.

Canon EOS Rebel Camera

The camera was sent to me within a few days. The camera is in great condition. I tried to take pictures as soon as I got it, but the batteries were dead. So I had to go get new batteries for it. It didn't come with a manual and even though I had a SLR Nikon I used for years, I couldn't figure out how to use it. I ended up buying a manual for it to use it. I still have a few problems figuring out how to take pictures. It also came with a flash unit that I was glad it came with. It is very impressive looking.

Canon? 'Can't go wrong.

Actually this camera was part of a package auction, I was mainly interested in the flash that came with it.
I had dusted off my old FTQL (Bought in Vietnam in 1968) and needed a flash attachment.
As it turned out this Rebel is quite pleasing to use, and the FTQL is "back in the bag". I really like the auto-focus. The "beep" escapes me due to a hearing loss, but one can definitely see the picture come into focus. Now all I have to do is watch the auctions for some lenses, although the one that came with it is quite adequate for most of what I photograph.
I only searched under Canon because I have always liked the products they have and the name just means "great camera" to me. Since having such a great experience with eBay, I have subsequently searched other brands and photo equipment. (also my first review, sorry for the awkwardness)

LIKE NEW CANON CAMERA

THE CANON EOS REBAL X CAMERA I PURCHASED WAS PURCHASED AT A GREAT PRICE.

IT WAS LIKE NEW OUT OF THE BOX WHEN I RECEIVED IT, NOT A SCRATCH ON IT AND IT WAS VERY VERY CLEAN, IT WAS WELL CARED FOR.
PUT A BATTERY IN IT AND SHE FIRED UP AND I WAS ABLE TO PROGRAM IT AND I SHOOT A FEW ROLES OF FILM THRU IT RIGHT AWAY.
GOT THE FILM BACK AND THE PICTURE WERE FANTASTIC.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD AND EASY TO USE AUTOMATIC CAMERA TO TAKE PICTURES WITH AND LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY USE A 35MM FILM CAMERA I WOULD WITH NO BONES TELL YOU TO BUY A CANON EOS REBLE X . YOU WILL BE VERY HAPPY YOU PURCHASED IT IF YOU BUY ONE