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Summary: Great All Around SLR
Review: The Canon Rebel EOS 2000 is really one of the best buys in 35mm film cameras. The autofocus 28-80 lens works for all but the longest shots, and telephoto lenses are readily available. It's user friendly and takes fantastic photos for the price. It would take a much more expensive camera to make a notable difference in picture quality. I've owned Nikon cameras all of my life(and still do) and love them, but Nikon doesn't really have a comparable camera to the EOS in this price range. This camera is comparable to the old AE1 Program(a great camera also), but with more features and even easier to use. A lot of "Bang For The Buck"!
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Summary: Thrilled!
Review: Wow. Versatility to the max. What can I say? Easily the bast value for a high-quality camera anyhere in the world.
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Summary: Very good pics for the enthusiastic amateur
Review: With a new baby on the way, I decided it was time to buy a serious camera, and this one seemed to offer the best combination of reasonable price, point-and-shoot functionality, with options for more serious picture taking. I have taken some extraordinary pictures with the Rebel, and I'm quite pleased with it overall, with the following complaints: (1) It's not as friendly a point-and-shoot camera as I had hoped, mainly because its body design is meant to accommodate interchangeable lenses and lots of shooting features. I'm now buying another compact camera for my wife to use because she doesn't feel like lugging this one around when taking the kid to play. (2) The auto-focus is not as reliable as I'd like, particularly in low light or when the subject gets off-center. There is a selectable "focus zone" system, but it takes time to set up and is useless for candid shooting. Plus, bcause there's no focus guide in the viewfinder, switching to manual and hoping you'll have better luck than the camera is a nearly pointless exercise.That being said, this camera does some great stuff. I took pics at my brother's outdoor wedding that rivaled, and in many cases turned out better, than the professional photographer's work. The few limitations I have found could hardly be remedied in any other camera at this price.
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Summary: Lightweight!
Review: So much better than the Rebel X! It it lightweight, takes fabulous pictures, and looks good to boot! Having used my mom's Rebel X for years, I finally bought the 2000 in September of 2002. I love the fact of having it! In the bag, it doesn't break my shoulders like the X did, and takes beautiful photos. I am into SLR, however, my first digital will be a Minolta DiMage 7i (non-SLR). I *will* be keeping this one, though, for the long distance shots with the other lense I have for it and teleconverter. Worth having for anybody!
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Summary: Surprisingly durable, great quality Amateur SLR
Review: I owned my Rebel 2000 for about 3 years before it was finally stolen. It was recommended as an introductory camera by a professional photographer friend of mine. The camera worked amazingly in all conditions. It was very versatile and allowed me to customize any of the settings I wanted as well as performing automatically any or all functions I chose. The batteries would last up to a year, but the amazing thing about the camera was its durability. It indadvertantly took a "bath" in Lake Powell in Utah, and after drying it out and replacing the batteries it worked good as new. The only downpoint was a spot on the inside of the lens that I could not get out. I could have replaced the lens, but even with the spot, I guess from it being so close to the mirrors, it didn't even show up on the pictures. A year and a half later it was in a torrential rainstorm on a boat in the Florida Keys. Just dried it out, replaced the batteries, and good as new. I have taken it camping, hiking, sailing, from Florida to Alaska and everywhere in between - always phenomenal pictures. I am looking to buy another to replace my old one.
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Summary: Good First Camera and More
Review: This is my first time with a film camera. When I started needing a camera, they had invented the relatively inexpensive digital camera. But there were things that a digital camera lacks, for one, quality printed photos for sharing with friends and family. I too got "suckered" in by Amazon with this camera being offered in my Gold Box. ;) Got to love that implulse buying. But after having it for a couple of days and getting my first roll of film back, I see that it's a great camera. The sharpness of close-up shots is really good, and I LOVE the auto-focus feature. It's good for when you're taking pictures of wildlife, and they don't hold their position forever waiting for you to take the picture. I also really like the pop-up flash and auto-light metering. It makes it really nice, not having to think if you have enough light for the picture to turn out right. All in all, it's been a good camera so far. I recommend it to anyone looking for a beginner SLR 35mm camera. It's easy to use, lightweight, and it takes pretty good pictures.
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Summary: Canon EOS Rebel
Review: I've owned this camera for a while. I love mine. It's easy to use, the autofocus is accurate, and the metering is supurb. It's fast if you want to shoot action shots like at a race or rodeo. I decided to rate this camera when it popped up in my "Gold Box" offers. Jim
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Summary: Excellent entry level product
Review: This Canon camera is surely valuable especially as your first SLR camera. It is light, affordable and compatible with the whole Canon EOS seris products. Although I use it as one of my backup camera, I find it from occasion to occasion it is very tempted to bring it rather than other camera. I satisfied with it except the 28-80mm lens. I give 4 stars because and only because it comes with it. I strongly recommend the potential buyer to purchase the body only package. I am sure you will soon get frustrasted with the 28-80mm lens although it is cheap. When you want to take a further step in photography, it would be locked into your store room as it has no longer suit your need. In addition a lot of useful extra feature is embedded such as a built-in flash, various programmed mode. They are as convienient as a compact camea that your relatives can help to take a picture of you.
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Summary: great beginner's camera
Review: Okay, I'm no expert, but I think I have a decent eye for good photographs. I recently moved up from a Minolta point and shoot (Which served me extremely well during my four years in the army, travelling to various cities, states, and countries) to this Canon Rebel 2000. My first couple rolls weren't all that great, but I didn't expect them to be. I was just messing around with the settings and different lighting. I think I went through about a roll a day for the first week, and noticed a great improvement from the first couple to the last few rolls. The camera is very simple for an amateur to figure out, and it takes great pictures. I'm very happy with this camera and am looking forward to purchasing some fun gadgets and more powerful lenses to increase my skills.
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Summary: I love my camera!
Review: I have had such a great time learning to use this camera and taking photos. I used it immediately, switching the dial to automatic and letting it do everything. It was exactly like a point and shoot. But when I learned how to adjust aperture and shutter speed, I took even better photos. I highly recommend this camera. I took it to Alaska in August and people said how beautiful and crisp my photos were. If you have the money, also invest in a telefoto lens. Sometimes 80mm just isn't long enough. But you can always add that later.
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