Found a Canon EOS Rebel XT cheap.
Dec 14, 2018 09:59:38 #
I stopped in a salvation army store yesterday and they had just received a Canon EOS Rebel XT and priced it at $39.99. it was Senior day, 30% off. I inspected it and it was in very good shape. So.......I got it for $28. Battery and charger was there, but no computer cable. Charged the battery, all seems ok. Now all I need is a lens to finish checking it out. It even was in the original box. I'm sure it will be ok.
Any way, I have a new toy. Reviews I read says it was a great camera in it's day. We will see....
Any way, I have a new toy. Reviews I read says it was a great camera in it's day. We will see....
Dec 14, 2018 10:06:59 #
The XT was my first dslr. I used it quite happily for four years, with just an 18-55 mm lens. Maybe you have my actual camera? 
Dec 14, 2018 10:13:44 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The XT was my first dslr. I used it quite happily for four years, with just an 18-55 mm lens. Maybe you have my actual camera?
Linda, I shot Nikon, but when I saw this and it's on good shape, I had a sudden gas attack.... At $28, not much lost of it didn't work, but it does..... We will see how good when I get a lens.
I checked it out and don't seem to find any indication it was yours.... Shucks.
Dec 14, 2018 10:39:18 #
I just started playing with my wife's Rebel T1i...I love it! Congrats on you find!
Dec 14, 2018 10:41:01 #
frankraney wrote:
I checked it out and don't seem to find any indication it was yours.... Shucks.
Dec 14, 2018 11:00:57 #
frankraney wrote:
I stopped in a salvation army store yesterday and ... (show quote)
It's amazing what you can find when you pay attention. Thrift stores are good because their goal is to move merchandise, not hang on for the highest possible sale price. They get they products for free, so anything they get for them is profit.
Dec 14, 2018 11:07:29 #
Dec 14, 2018 11:29:39 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" by the SopranosAnd so the change began ...
Dec 14, 2018 11:40:22 #
Stardust wrote:
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" by the Sopranos
Sylvio Dante, quoting Michael Corleone in Godfather III.
Andy "Leave the gun, take the cannoli..." H
Dec 15, 2018 11:55:06 #
Dec 15, 2018 14:31:57 #
I to started with the canon 350 XT. In fact I still have it and I still use it. Great camera
Dec 15, 2018 20:24:13 #
The best thrift store is on line. It's called Shopgoodwill.com. It's a nationwide Good Will auction site. Has around 600 camera's on auction at any given time. You bid on items listed by Good Will stores around the country and when you pay a winning bid, the money goes to the store who listed the item and the store ships to you.
A bit sketchy on quality, but they answer questions and occasionally do returns.
I buy from them. Have used them for resale on camera's and guitars. Great place to buy clothes as well. Their biggest market.
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/
A bit sketchy on quality, but they answer questions and occasionally do returns.
I buy from them. Have used them for resale on camera's and guitars. Great place to buy clothes as well. Their biggest market.
https://www.shopgoodwill.com/
Dec 16, 2018 01:12:18 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
I've had two Digital Rebel XTs that came from the thrift/recycle store where I work as the camera tester/refurbisher. Nice cameras overall. Both had the same problem...connecting to a TV with a video cable (3.5mm plug to RCA plug) did not work. Not a big deal, but check that on yours if you will want to connect it to a TV.
The computer cable is just an ordinary generic USB A to mini B. Not a special Canon cable.
The computer cable is just an ordinary generic USB A to mini B. Not a special Canon cable.
Dec 16, 2018 09:22:10 #
My son is still shooting the Rebel XT I passed on to him. Good camera.
frankraney wrote:
I stopped in a salvation army store yesterday and ... (show quote)
Dec 16, 2018 16:54:30 #
That camera started it all for me. Recently used it as a 2nd camera on a trip to shed aquarium.
I began to think the camera was obsolete. Then I looked at some of the pictures and they have a nice look to them. The camera forces you to think about what you are doing.
Recomend a battery grip.
I began to think the camera was obsolete. Then I looked at some of the pictures and they have a nice look to them. The camera forces you to think about what you are doing.
Recomend a battery grip.
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