Canon EOS Rebel XTi

Likes

- 10 megapixels for $600 - Excellent LCD - "Display Off” sensor - Very accurate color reproduction - Good dynamic range - Effective grip surface  - Strong low light performance    - Dust reduction system

Dislikes

- Flimsy construction - No spot meter - Only one control dial - Kit lens is cheap, limited maximum aperture - Poor environmental seals - Viewfinder magnification is low

Conclusion
Plenty of users will enjoy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi. In automatic modes, it's easy to use, and snapshooters will be pleased with its quality. If they don't make enlargements, though, they won't see a difference between shots from the 10-megapixel XTi and ones from lower-resolution cameras.

DSLRs should have complete manual controls, and the Rebel XTi scores well on that account. However, it should have been more convenient to control and the dials and buttons should have been better designed, better finished, and more extensive.

Finally, we don't think anyone is going to buy a Rebel XTi with the thought that it's a disposable camera. Canon customers will expect years of service. Unfortunately, it doesn't feel as though the Xti is built for the long haul. Its parts should fit together better, and it should  be better sealed against dust and dirt. However, the camera's redeeming attribute is its CMOS sensor, which has historically performed well in low light and surpassed the competition at higher ISO settings.