hongheo76 said:Why are people still crazy about this camera ?

I thought 8MP-generation is a bit old, and we need 12-16MP in order to get 18x24" posters. In other words, this one doesn't seem to have significant advantages over a bunch of 8-10 MP point-and-shoot camaras already on the market at a much cheaper price.

Yes I know that its an SLR, but paying $500 without having the ability to get 18x24" poster is kind of useless to me.

it's a great camera at a great price. How often does anybody print 18x24 posters anyway? Higher megapixels to me only means more noise until the sensor sizes start getting larger. I'm perfectly happy with my original digital rebel at 6mp really. Look at something like the nikon coolpix 4500 - a 4mp camera that is what like 6 years old - it regularly sells for well over 200 on eBay still - because it's a great camera.

The XT really is a good camera. I bought it a couple of weeks ago, open box. I have been very happy with it. The lens that comes with it is not that great, but will get you started. Check out some of the many camera forums if you need more info on lenses, accs. Also, it takes Compact Flash cards, which are pretty cheap now.

Did you figure out how to get $100 rebate? Thanks.

rigma1 said:My mistake! This looks even more attractive to me now. Thanks!

520 said:Isn't this a KIT with a 18-55 lens?

rigma1 said:XT is not applicable for the rebates - but because this is the body-only from Staples, you could use the double rebates for a pair of lenses.

Maybe it's a staple's rebate. I don't know.

kxw0338 said:Which box should I check for $100 rebate? I could not figure it out. Thanks.
520 said:Isn't this a KIT with a 18-55 lens?

rigma1 said:XT is not applicable for the rebates - but because this is the body-only from Staples, you could use the double rebates for a pair of lenses.

Nice find.

sardarji said:I woke up late. Is this available online?

No. you woke up too early

Staples has silver body only. It'd be hotter if there were the black body available.

I have the Rebel XT now. It's wonderful. And I have made two 20x30" posters of pictures with my original Rebel and they look just fine. I don't know what this craze for more megapixels is. I would prefer better noise control and dynamic range to having more megapixels...

hongheo76 said:Why are people still crazy about this camera ?

I thought 8MP-generation is a bit old, and we need 12-16MP in order to get 18x24" posters. In other words, this one doesn't seem to have significant advantages over a bunch of 8-10 MP point-and-shoot camaras already on the market at a much cheaper price.

Yes I know that its an SLR, but paying $500 without having the ability to get 18x24" poster is kind of useless to me.


My friends who use P&S all commented on how fast my camera was. That's one of the advantages of dSLR (XT). You are also able to have more manual features.

sardarji said:I'm still awake. Where is the deal? Come on guys and gals.

PST, 12:00 AM

dayammerkid said:sorry for being such a noob, but what is an FF discount?

Friend and Family discount (I think it is the same as customer appreciation days discount), it is in the email they send you.

The custom appreciation day discount link is:
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?start=0&catid=18&threadid=695075