The Digital Rebel XTi is a great, entry level DSLR, for anyone who is curious about the benefits of working with an SLR, anyone who wishes to make the jump from a non-SLR, such as a Canon Powershot, or anyone looking for the ultimate snapshot machine. This is the finest consumer-end camera Canon makes, probably the best made by any manufacturer, but it is the first in the lineup and should be considered a basic tool (FIG 3.1).