Canon EOS Rebel Ti 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only--No Lens)

Fast, accurate, and flexible, Rebel Ti's three autofocus systems (the camera chooses the best one automatically) free you to concentrate on your composition and to just have fun. Seven focusing points cover an area wider than any other camera in its class, letting you place your subject off-center or even focus on the area covered by multiple focus points.

The glare-free laser matte viewfinder displays seven wide-area focusing points, which are clearly superimposed to guide composition. There's also a dioptric adjustment so that prescription glasses can be removed for up-close comfort. The extralarge LCD panel is illuminated for clear viewing whatever the lighting conditions.

The Rebel Ti's automatic exposure system should ensure professional results, but the camera's special exposure controls give you lots of room for experimentation. With the multiple exposure control, you can place up to nine images in a single frame for impressive surrealistic compositions.

Shooting feels natural because the shutter button, AF point selector, main dial, command dial, and even the LCD panel's buttons are all within reach for one-handed operation. The command dial has seven preset image controls for work in various common shooting situations.

The lens mount is solid stainless steel to handle Canon's full line of world-renowned lenses. A built-in, automatic pop-up flash eliminates guesswork. It recycles for action quickly, and with a red-eye reduction lamp built right in, images are natural and flattering.

Product Description
Rebel Ti gives you the world of SLR photography in a small, light, eminently portable format. The grip conforms to the natural shape of your hand for the most comfortable shooting experience ever.With 7 selectable focusing points set in a wide cross pattern, the camera lets you place your subject almost anywhere you like, or set focus across multiple points.Common exposure errors are eliminated with a clever calculation that gathers information from 35 zones, accounting for lighting extremes and the selected focus point.

This camera's initial appeal is the compact, light weight design. However, this camera offers much, much more!

This camera has most of the features and manual setting possibilities found in professional level cameras along with idiot-proof automatic settings that make it as easy to use as a point-and-shoot...

Because you can mount any of the countless quality EOS lenses to this camera, the possibilities of crafting quality pictures is endless. The 28-90 lens that usually comes with this camera is an o.k. place to start, but I would recommend getting the Sigma 28-200 Compact Hyperzoom Lens instead---lightweight, good focal range, better construction than the comsumer grade lenses that are usually packaged with this camera. Canon has been making EOS cameras for the last 16 years and has been a market leader all that time. There's lots of great new and used lenses available.

Another definite plus to this camera is the awesome ergonomics. Unlike most SLR's, you can easily operate this one (including setting all manual and automatic settings) with just your right hand. I've never used a camera that I've been able to do this in a natural, comfortable and secure manner.


21st century starter SLR   July 12, 2003
Rafi (NFLD, Canada)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

After 18 years of using the magnificent T70, a dear friend wanted a good complete second-hand SLR kit to start taking good pictures. It was time for me to move on, so I sold her mine. I've always used a Canon and I always will.

The Ti was new on the market and I read every review out there on every Canon being sold. It was down to the Elan7 and the Ti. After a very detailed review of specs, I decided that the Elan does not offer any extra important features to the good amateur photographer justifying the price difference (unless you really want the eye focus control). I also reviewed all Canon lenses and I did not want to be changing lenses for most of my photography needs, like I did with my T70. The Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM provided just that.

The Rebel Ti did not disappoint any of my expectations. As a veteran amateur photographer, I was surprised by the light weight of the camera and the performance was exactly as I expected namely sharp, capable and inclusive of everything that you might need. It does use up the two small but expensive Li batteries too fast for my taste, but the extreme light weight compensates for that and more. I did end up getting the battery pack with chargeable AA's for heavy indoor use.

The Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM is a big but very responsive lens. The auto focus USM speed is very impressive. Two things about this combination you should know. One, the lens has a 72mm diameter, which hikes the price of your filters and attachments. Two, the lens comes only in black and the camera only in two colors. I did not mind the mismatch, but make sure you that you won't.


21st century starter SLR   July 12, 2003
Rafi (NFLD, Canada)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

After 18 years of using the magnificent T70, a dear friend wanted a good complete second-hand SLR kit to start taking good pictures. It was time for me to move on, so I sold her mine. I've always used a Canon and I always will.

The Ti was new on the market and I read every review out there on every Canon being sold. It was down to the Elan7 and the Ti. After a very detailed review of specs, I decided that the Elan does not offer any extra important features to the good amateur photographer justifying the price difference (unless you really want the eye focus control). I also reviewed all Canon lenses and I did not want to be changing lenses for most of my photography needs, like I did with my T70. The Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM provided just that.

The Rebel Ti did not disappoint any of my expectations. As a veteran amateur photographer, I was surprised by the light weight of the camera and the performance was exactly as I expected namely sharp, capable and inclusive of everything that you might need. It does use up the two small but expensive Li batteries too fast for my taste, but the extreme light weight compensates for that and more. I did end up getting the battery pack with chargeable AA's for heavy indoor use.

The Canon EF 28-200 f/3.5-5.6 USM is a big but very responsive lens. The auto focus USM speed is very impressive. Two things about this combination you should know. One, the lens has a 72mm diameter, which hikes the price of your filters and attachments. Two, the lens comes only in black and the camera only in two colors. I did not mind the mismatch, but make sure you that you won't.