It takes great shots in auto mode, but has the ability to let your creativity fly with manual and other program modes.

It takes beautiful photos though and I have used it for photographing jewelry and beads that I make and sell, as well as nature shots and of course family photos

Out of the shipping box I was able to get some remarkably good shots such as the one I've added to this review.

With those point and shoot, you have missed way more great shots than you realized

With the Canon lens, it takes great shots and although I've owned other digital cameras, this is the first SLR camera and it is great to have so much control and instant review of the photo

Before, I had to plan my shots and download daily to clear it for the next round.

The shots are absolutely stunning.

it created excellent reproductions of colors, and it also took absolutely beautiful macro shots

and I've already taken some pretty amazing shots

The camera is full of features, which work excellently from the ones I have used so far, with a good battery life and excellent quality shots

I've been able to capture some great shots with ease

The 55-200 EF produced some incredible shots.

Takes incredible shots, and is fully adjustable.

I took just under 1000 photos and was amazed by how well the shots came out in sport mode

If you like wide angle shots, you might want to hold off for a full frame sensor.

They are not as sharp as the factory lens, but I still get some good shots.

I've gotten amazing shots that I could never dream of getting with a point and shoot

By far the best digital I've ever had. Takes wonderful clear shots and is so easy to use.

With those point and shoot, you have missed way more great shots than you realized

Low-priced and feature-packed camera that worth every pennyExcellent Burst Mode, up to 9 shots at highest JPEG resolutionCompact design, solid construction, though small grip takes time to get use toUser-friendly interfaceGreat low-lighting AF capabilitySharp image with vibrant color and contrast at default setting (parameter 1)Possibly best free bundled software on the

I don't know a whole lot about professional photography, but I love to play and have gotten some great shots over the years with my Canon Sureshot.

I've struggled trying to capture great shots of my daughters playing soccer, basketball, running track

The Opteka grip is great, it is what I own, and you can find a huge number of batteries, just pick own with a good review.- Sigma lenses are generally in expensive, take great shots, and are durable

For my first camera ive gotton some great shots with this thing versatile easy to use pretty

up to 480mm are possible without flash, but I find ISO must be increased to 800 or 1600 for sharp hand-held shots

I also purchased the 55-250 IS lens for the further away shots, and I feel that the lens is a must-have for anyone who wants to take great shots from a distance.

The lense that comes with the camera is probably not the best but still gives great shots

you get fantastic shots

and I came back with hundreds of beautiful shots.

I consider these minor issues given the purpose of the camera is to help you take great shots

I especially like the ability to take rapid shots to later review to choose the best ones to save and print.

The basic EF-S 18-55mm that came with the camera was not sufficient for me to fully utilize the camera

, I also like I can use my ef-s, ef, and even my super zoom 'L' lenses on it

Only 150 w/ free S/H)Cons

the seller - CARLOSRAM006 - denies any responsibility and signs his denial with: 'kindly, Carlosram006' ..... tough s___!Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-