Canon - Rebel XTi Digital Camera —
My first Digital SLR camera was this XTi (silver, though) and it has helped me produce fantastic photos ever since I got it 2 years ago. Being a professional, the camera is more than a "hey, i don't miss any family moments!" thing for me. It's my life--how I pay my rent. So, obviously, I need a good tool to do that. It's like a painter needing great quality paints, or a clock maker needing good, steady hands--it just HAS to work, and it HAS to work well.I really love the XTi because it's small and lightweight compared to other D SLRs in it's class. I like the smooth look of the silver model, and overall I think it's a very classy camera. My only "complaint" is that the menus can be tricky, and there are a lot of options that the average photographer or amateur photographer would have to read the manual carefully to understand, along with other books in order to understand all of the working components of the camera.Overall, no complaints from me! I have 3 D SLRs for my work, and the XTi is still my favorite to work with!