Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Digital SLR Camera " A Strong and Lightweight Camera
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi is sporting a large-area 10.1 MegaPixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC II Image processor. Its brilliant 2.5-inch LCD monitor, that has approximately 230,000 pixels, offers wide viewing angle of 160 and brighter, easier-to-read menus. It offers fast 3 frames-per-second shooting with 27-frame burst and a startup time of only 0.2 seconds. It features Picture Style settings as well as the high-precision 9-point AF system that is used for speedy and accurate focusing.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi digital SLR camera has a strong, lightweight body that is newly refined with better ergonomics and an improved grip. It also has the Integrated Cleaning System, with both hardware and software solutions to reduce dust that destroys image quality. It is the very first digital EOS SLR camera to feature this important technology. This camera was designed to deliver clean images by ensuring the sensor is free of dust and debris.
The hardware and software solutions included in the Integrated Cleaning System are the Self Cleaning Sensor Unit and the Dust Delete Data Detection. The Self Cleaning Sensor automatically removes dust that adheres to the image sensor by using ultrasonic vibrations. The Dust Delete Data Detection is a software that erases dust spots. This software is included in the Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 2.2.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi digital SLR camera can be used with over 60 EF and EF-S Lenses, which helps the camera deliver exceptional photographic performance. The compatible lenses range from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses, including Canon's EF-S series lenses. Aspherical optics and fluorite elements are examples of the advanced features that the L Series lenses offer. Canon's Image Stabilizer technology, which minimizes the effect of camera shake, is also featured in select lenses.
This camera can provide reliable flash output through several exposures because it features E-TTL II flash metering system. It also offers high output flash through Canon's Speedlite 430EX that includes a maximum guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100. Another great feature is the AF-assist Beam, which provides more accurate white balance. It sends color temperature information automatically to the camera when the flash fires.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi digital SLR camera are also compatible with other accessories aside from the EF lenses and Speedlite flashes. There is the Battery Grip BG-E3 adds a vertical shutter release, and can hold two NB-2LH Battery Packs for increased shooting capacity. There is also the Semi Hard Case EH18-L, which can accommodate the EOS Digital Rebel XTi with a small zoom lens.
The camera can be used with powerful system programs that are contained in the Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 13.0) that is included in the package. These programs not only aim to perfect captured images, it also streamlines the digital workflow. One example is the Digital Photo Professional (Version 2.2) that processes images for easy layout and printing. This image processing program speeds up the processing and previewing of RAW images.
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi digital SLR camera allows remote controlled shooting from a computer as well as file transfer and linking. This application, the EOS Utility (Version 1.1), handles the connection between the camera and computer. The ZoomBrowser EX (Version 5.7) or ImageBrowser (Version 5.7) enables viewing and editing of JPEG and even RAW image files. It also offers several printing options without having to use a separate image-editing program.