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Summary: Passed the test and more
Review: I had a few miscellaneous comments to make. I've had my EOS Rebel 2000 for only two weeks and already am extremely satisfied with it. The first roll of film came back and the photos are nice and sharp. The only thing I could have done differently in the photos was to use some exposure compensation--I was on vacation and was shooting wildlife at a beach on an overcast day, and even then, the sand was reflective enough so that the some of the subjects were a little dark and looked somewhat silhouetted. Happily, this little camera gives you manual control over shutter speed and aperture, as well as many other nice features, such as depth of field preview (which even the ELAN II lacks), and a respectable 1/2000th of a second top shutter speed. If you've been mostly a point and shoot camera owner until now, your fastest shutter speed will only have been about 1/500th of a second, unless you own one of the Contax point and shoots such as the T2, which go up to 1/700th of a second, but cost about 5 times as much as even the more expensive and capable point-and-shoot cameras, not to mention the Rollei, which is even more.I'm getting used to the controls, which are a little different from my Rollei QZ35W. The jog wheel feature, for adjusting ASA settings and so forth, I find an interesting feature which I'm more used to seeing on Palm PDA clones such as the Sony CLIE, but I find I like it here, too. In addition to the lens that came with it, I found a Tokina ATX 25-70 mm constant F2.8 Pro Series lens used at a great price, and decided to buy it for the little EOS Rebel. The camera fits comfortably in my hand, if I have one complaint, it's that the grip on the right side is a little small for me with the much bigger Tokina lens mounted, but it's okay. To give another plug here for this great little camera, a friend at local camera shop says he knows a pro photographer at a large newspaper who uses nothing but EOS Rebel 2000 bodies, and he just puts his $3000 pro lenses on it. He says they're capable enough to do anything he wants, but cheap enough so he doesn't worry about hurting them. He carries 3 of them at a time with him, and if one has a problem, they're cheap enough so he just throws away the malfunctioning one and grabs a new one out of his bag. One final thing I wanted to say is the manual is really well written, very clear and concise. They seem to really want you to learn and make use of the camera's features to make you a better, more technically aware, photographer. So be sure to read the manual. I've found this to be an exellent little camera at a very reasonable price given all the features Canon has packed into it. Canon has produced an outstanding value and a very capable camera in this little package. I can recommend this camera without reservation, especially if you're considering moving up from the point-and-shoot category to a camera with more advanced features.
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Summary: Excellent camera for beginners and the price conscious
Review: The Canon Rebel 2000 is a fine camera for the beginner who aspires to take professional quality pictures. It is as full featured as many higher priced cameras, yet costs much less. The camera is quite versatile, allowing one to take pictures by full automatic mode (point and shoot). If one so desires, one can take control of the process and control every aspect of the shot, including flash, shutter speed, aperature, and focus. The camera also has several built in photo modes for automatic portraits, landscapes, night shots, and action shots. As an aside, the Canon EF lens that comes with this kit is a very nice lens that produces good quality pictures. There are many other EF lenses available that will fit this camera. An aspiring photographer will not want for variety of lenses. I have had mine for several months now and I love it. I used the camera to take pictures at my brother's wedding ceremony, which was outside, at night. The camera's excellent metering and built in flash took properly exposed pictures with a minimum of fuss. The only potential drawback to this camera is its construction. It is made out of plastic, which is a benefit and a potential risk. It is very, very light but plastics are intrinsically more delicate than metal, so this camera won't take much abuse. Overall, an excellent camera for the amature photographer.
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Summary: great camera, great value
Review: I bought my wife one of these to replace her aging Pentax K1000. She is very happy with the features and the light weight, as well as its ease of operation...you can run it as a point-and-shoot camera, fully manual, or any of a number of modes in between. The only negative to this camera is the standard 28-80 lens, but if you are a casual photographer you won't mind its mediocure optical performance. Remember, this is a relatively inexpensive camera and it has a lot of features for the money. If you want to spend more on the lens, get the excellent Canon 28-105 lens, or for more flexability get one of the third party 28-300 lenses (which aren't great optically but again are a great value). I own a Canon Elan IIe, which is a better camera in some ways but I would certainly recommend the Rebel 2000 to anyone wanting a superior point and shoot, a photography student, or a traveller needing light weight and do-it all capability, or even as a second body for someone with another Canon camera (I'm thinking about this myself).
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Summary: I love my new camera
Review: My boyfriend just bought me the Cannon EOS Rebel 2000 kit and I LOVE IT. I am very interested in photography and the whole SLR arena, but I am not very knowledgeable yet with the manual settings, etc. This camera has allowed me to take awesome pictures with the automatic settings for landscape, sports, night, portraits (where it blurs the background) while still having a lot of room to grow and learn. I am not a professional by any means, but I am a person who loves to take pictures of everything because I also like to scrapbook my pictures. I have already received compliments on my photos, as all of the pictures have turned out very crisp and clean. The fact that the camera is very lightweight has been a real plus while traveling and the lens that it comes with has been adequate. If you are considering this camera, especially for someone who isn't exactly sure that they want to do more than point and shoot, it takes excellent pictures. And it's also exciting to know that I have the capability of learning more about the art of photography with this camera. A great purchase.
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Summary: The Rebel 2000 Is Still The Best!
Review: I've had the EOS Rebel 2000 since December of 99' and I have not regretted it since. It is a terrific entry-level camera for amatuers who really want to explore the vivid world of photography. It features a nice light-weight yet sturdy body construction, and some easy-to-use picture taking modes (close up, night, portrait, sports, as well as some other automatic modes and some customizable ones too. The light-metering system works great and I love the fact that both the body as well as the lens can be set from fully automatic to fully manual. I really like the LED display both on the outside of the camera and one built into the viewfinder. The built-in flash is handy for those who are not yet willing to buy an external flash that can range from 60 to 500$. I also really enjoy the 28-80 mm wide-angle zoom lens which gives you a great versatility of shooting ranges for a begginner. My only advise is to make sure that you get this EF lens with the (USM) feature - Ultrasonic Motor, it costs 50$ more but the lens focuses faster and much more quiet than if you purchace the lens without this feature. If you really want to see the results of this camera, then check out ***** .../display.asp?ID=478841 ***** .... i think it speaks for itself, but i'll let you decide for yourself!
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Summary: Compare before buying!
Review: I work in a camera store and have had the chance to play with many popular SLR's. It seems that Minolta's are currently the top selling SLR's on Amazon... but those are also the cameras most fequently brought to the camera store for repair... The Rebel 2000 is OK for beginners, but if you are still shopping around give some serious consideration to the Pentax ZX series.I own both a Rebel 2000 and a Pentax ZX-50. I have taken the exact same shot with the two different cameras and found that the Pentax consistantly gave me better results. The images were more sharp and also had better color. Although the Rebel has some very nice features such as the 7 point focusing system but the main thing that makes a difference is the lens. The lens that comes with the Rebel 2000 simply doesn't cut it. Of course it is possible to buy the body only and spend a little more money on a better lens. This of course would make the camera more expensive, and since price is a large part of the appeal, this kit becomes a lot less impressive. Besides looking at Pentax, also consider Nikons in your price range if you like the multi point focusing. The rebel 2000 is one of the best selling cameras on the market but I would advise you to look around before settling for it.
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Summary: Love It!
Review: I have been extremely impressed with this camera. Stock lens and flash are outstanding. Have done professional work with it. Would recommend it to anyone. Photos are very clear and sharp. Easy to use.
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Summary: WOW! I love my new Camera!!
Review: I am a ameture photographer and I love my new camera, I also enjoy my low price Amazon Your the Best! Im so happy that I finally found a price I can Afford!! Thank You!!
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Summary: Shipping Details
Review: Real quick shipping. I ordered on 26th and received on 29th Morning. Thanks for the fast delivery. Appreciate the fastness. I am using the camera & will give the comments.
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Summary: Excellent for beginners and serious shooters alike
Review: This is a great camera. Its autoloading is clean and quick. Its exposure metering has seven points (compared to the Rebel G's three). It is light, small, but has a lot of features you's expect from a much larger and heavier camera. And it is fully compatible with the huge line of Canon's EF (and third-party)lenses. Eight to 10 years ago, this camera would have been among the best technology available anywhere. It is perfectly adequate for most applications. And the price is just amazing. I don't think there is another value like it in the new 35mm equipment market. The only drawback isn't really a problem -- it's just that the 28-80 lens is not the best choice for the kind of shooting I do. It is great for the casual shooter who needs a single all-around good lens, but I shoot a lot of portraits. For that, prime (not zoom) lenses are much brighter (have a larger maximum aperature). The 35-80 lens is even more restrictive. If you intend to use it for more serious photography, such as portraits or wide-angle shots, I suggest you start with just a Rebel 2000 body and get the Canon EF 50mm II lens instead (which is surprisingly cheap!).
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