Got Camera Envy

[racingpinarello]

I've been carrying pro camera bodies all over the place, but I think that the Rebel XT may be my next camera. I'm a little concerned over the amount of Err99 and other defects, but this camera is so light.

I did a weight comparison between my current camera body (1Ds and 16-35mm) lens, and I would save over two pounds.!!!! That's a 100% savings in weight for a quality camera.

It would be great to have a carry around camera without needing a visit to the masseuse at the end of the day. I've played around with it and I do like. I'm still considering a 20D as my backup camera, but now I have to think about the Rebel XT.

Loren

[Liz]

I'm a little concerned over the amount of Err99 and other defects, but this camera is so light

Hi Loren - just a comment about the XT

I've had this camera for months. With one 35mm lens I got the err99 message a lot so I exchanged it. When I first put the new lens on the camera it gave me one err99 only and then worked fine. I've used it a lot since then and never got another err99. I've used it with my other 3 lenses - no err99 ever.

The 10D and 20D also have some err99 problems. However, just my opinion, but I think we see more about the err99 with the XT's because they are the biggest selling DSLR's on the market, and there are so many of them out there.

I got it due to my back problems, and with my 35mm/f2.0 it feels like a toy.

Liz

[dmm96452]

There always has to be one.

When I was shopping I had the chance to get my hands on both and absolutley did not like the way the grip of the XT felt in my hand and it's not like I have huge hands. The more comfortable grip on the 20D made it worth the extra weight.