Canon Announces 8-Megapixel Digital Rebel XT SLR
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2005 – The Canon EOS Digital Rebel camera rocked the world of consumer digital SLRs little more than a year ago -- it now has a new, faster, and smaller, big brother. The 8.0 megapixel Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR adds resolution, speed, creative control and is nearly three ounces lighter and more than a half-inch smaller than the original EOS Digital Rebel. In stores beginning in March, the EOS Digital Rebel XT camera will take its place alongside the EOS Digital Rebel. The EOS Digital Rebel XT model is offered in two kit configurations: with and without Canon's high-quality EF-S 18-55 mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens. The estimated street price for the zoom lens kit will be while the estimated street price for the body only kit will be . The original Digital Rebel will be available at the same time for a reduced estimated street price of for the zoom lens kit. The EOS Digital Rebel XT camera will be offered in both the stylish brushed silver patina and the sleek Canon matte-black finish.
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