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The Canon Digital Rebel XT looks much smaller the first Digital Rebel although the reality is that the Canon only shaved a bit off all the dimension and the weight. The largest cut in size came from the width which was a 0.6 inch cut. The actual dimensions of the Digital Rebel XT is 4.98 x 3.71 x 2.63 in./126.5 x 94.2 x 64mm and a weight of 17.1 oz./485g (which is a significant 2.6 oz. drop in weight!). The body feels more solid with the textured plastic body instead of the cheap feeling plastic body of the original Digital Rebel. I should note that I purchased the black Digital Rebel XT. All the controls are very easy to reach and press. However, the hand grip feels quite small and was somewhat uncomfortable in my use. The original Digital Rebel had a handgrip that I was far more comfortable with. I think the handgrip issue will depend on the individual... but at least the reduction in weight made it a bit easier to bear the small handgrip. Otherwise, the camera feels more substantial and solid than the original Digital Rebel. Even the mode dial feels exponentially more sturdy than the one on Digital Rebel... heck, even the power switch feels solid on the XT! The XT retains a 1.8 inch color LCD screen to review shots and to view in camera settings. Note that the LCD screen does NOT allow you to preview shots like in point-and-shoot digital cameras. You must use the viewfinder to frame and take your shot. The color LCD is a bit on the dim side when compared to my other Canon point-and-shoot digital cameras. The screen is fairly easy to read in most conditions... although bright sunlight can significantly wash out the screen to the point it is unreadable.
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