Canon Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens

I've owned an XT / 350D for some time now and it's been tested under every possible condition and performs well in every environment.

As a nightclub photographer I've taken thousands of images in very low-light conditions, and where many entry-level DSLR's may struggle, the XT has no problems.
The autofocus is fast and accurate even in the most unstable environments.
The camera has no trouble finding its focus in the darkness, producing perfectly crisp, well saturated, colourful images with barely any noticable noise at ISO 100 - 800. The custom white balance feature is fantastic, allowing you to select your colour / tone from a colour chart.

The camera is small and light enough to take anywhere, but the size takes nothing away from its capability, although it may not be ideal for photographers with larger hands. I solved this problem by purchasing a battery grip which adds to the size but makes the camera much easier to handle.

This camera is 100% user-friendly and easy to use regardless of your knowledge or experience. Aside from the full manual modes, the camera has five fully automatic, pre-programmed modes for people who favour their point and shoot photography. The menus are well designed and simple to navigate.

It's an ideal choice for any amateur looking to enhance their skills or be a little more creative with their photography. And the perfect camera for people making the jump from fixed lens to DSLR.
I have owned and used more expensive cameras which do not perform as well as the 350D.

The kit lens is not fantastic and any serious amateur would soon be looking to invest in a better lens. It's a nice enough portrait lens but isn't as sharp as most people would like and has no real zoom level. More advanced photographers would be better buying a body only deal and purchasing a seperate lens to suit their needs and budget.

I'd recommend this camera over any other model within this price range with assured satisfaction.