it has enough range to get a great shot no matter what mode you use it in.

I really don't think I could ever say enough about this camera to acurately describe it, so my best advice is GO OUT AND GET ONE! You will not regret it.

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Best camera I've ever owned, July 23, 2004
Reviewer: L. Hauser

This is the first SLR camera that I have ever owned. I bought it because I was going on a trip around the world, wanted a nice camera, and had it recommended by a camera shop owner. It is extremely easy to use, so easy that I could hand the camera to someone in one of the countries I visited, point to the button they needed to push and I ended up with a great picture. I didn't need to explain a thing. I also didn't mind carrying it around all day, it is very light for its size.

I have owned the camera for four years now and it still takes beautiful pictures. I have taken all sorts of pictures with this camera, from landscapes to action shots and they all turn out great. The action shots are never blurry! The only complaint that I have is that the autofocus does not work well in low lighting, sometimes it is slow and sometimes it won't work at all. In these cases I just turn on the manual focus option.

All the options that the camera has are great, but to be honest I rarely use them. I've found that it is often easier to use manual focus than to adjust the camera so it will autofocus off center. If I know that I'm going to be taking action shots or landscapes I will set the camera to that mode, but often I forget and my pictures still look great.

I think that this is an excellent camera, especially for someone that is used to a point and shoot but wants the extra quality that a SLR camera can give them. There are also many choices when it comes to additional lenses, so when the photography bug gets you, this camera can stay with you.
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 This camera is Great!, July 5, 2004
Reviewer: Jillian N. Mummey "Gater"

I had been searching Amazon for a camera for about a year and had decided on a camera to get. But then one night I was searching through amazon again and came across the rebel 2000 and bought it that night. The design was my first concern when deciding on what to get, I have bigger hands so little cameras are hard for me to deal with. While this camera is not a HUGE one it is just the right size for me and I love it. The shutter button is in a great spot to. Other cameras i have had in the past have had the button right on the top of the camera, not this one, they put the button where the finger would naturally fall. Inturn making my pictures a lot less blurry from not haveing to move my finger to press the shuttter button.
This is definetly a camera for a beginning professional photographer. You can set the camera at manual or total auto, which is great. There are many pre-set settings if your not a professional photographer,but if you are they are all pretty much there.

I will definetly be recomending this camera to anyone who is looking into buying a good one.
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   Love It!, January 14, 2004
Reviewer: A customer

I have been extremely impressed with this camera. Stock lens and flash are outstanding. Have done professional work with it. Would recommend it to anyone. Photos are very clear and sharp. Easy to use.
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 WOW! I love my new Camera!!, October 24, 2003
Reviewer: Kathy Howard
I am a ameture photographer and I love my new camera, I also enjoy my low price Amazon Your the Best! Im so happy that I finally found a price I can Afford!! Thank You!!
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Excellent for beginners and serious shooters alike, August 8, 2003
Reviewer: A Classicist (Texas) - See all my reviews
This is a great camera. Its autoloading is clean and quick. Its exposure metering has seven points (compared to the Rebel G's three).

It is light, small, but has a lot of features you's expect from a much larger and heavier camera. And it is fully compatible with the huge line of Canon's EF (and third-party)lenses. Eight to 10 years ago, this camera would have been among the best technology available anywhere. It is perfectly adequate for most applications.
And the price is just amazing. I don't think there is another value like it in the new 35mm equipment market.
The only drawback isn't really a problem -- it's just that the 28-80 lens is not the best choice for the kind of shooting I do. It is great for the casual shooter who needs a single all-around good lens, but I shoot a lot of portraits. For that, prime (not zoom) lenses are much brighter (have a larger maximum aperature). The 35-80 lens is even more restrictive. If you intend to use it for more serious photography, such as portraits or wide-angle shots, I suggest you start with just a Rebel 2000 body and get the Canon EF 50mm II lens instead (which is surprisingly cheap!).

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