Is the digital Canon Rebel XT worth buying?

[Loupey]

...I'd like to get an XTI, but i'm just starting to get into photography...

If anyone could give me any tips on if this camera is worth the money, and worth using to start out, let me know. Thanks. :thumbsup:

A lot of people I know personally upgrade just for the sake of upgrading. Most haven't even come close to using their existing equipment to their full potential before moving "up". I would guess that the average time before people upgrade cameras is 2~3 years.

Since you consider yourself a beginner, you need to ask yourself if you think you will need (i.e. outlearn) the XT within 2~3 years. If you are a very quick study and avid shooter, than maybe yes. But like most people, 2~3 years will give you time to learn the craft and know exactly what it is that you need out of your next camera.

Oh, yes welcome to PR. I hope you'll find us helpful.

[Switchblade]

A lot of people I know personally upgrade just for the sake of upgrading. Most haven't even come close to using their existing equipment to their full potential before moving "up". I would guess that the average time before people upgrade cameras is 2~3 years.

Since you consider yourself a beginner, you need to ask yourself if you think you will need (i.e. outlearn) the XT within 2~3 years. If you are a very quick study and avid shooter, than maybe yes. But like most people, 2~3 years will give you time to learn the craft and know exactly what it is that you need out of your next camera.

Oh, yes welcome to PR. I hope you'll find us helpful.

Good point.

And to the poster before this, i messed with a Rebel XT at a store a while ago, and I liked it. The size doesn't seem to be a problem for me.