The original Canon EOS Digital Rebel, introduced in September, 2003, was the first interchangeable lens DSLR marketed for less than $1000 including a lens, the EF-S 18-55 mm zoom. Purchasers were delighted to find the camera small, light and easy to handle. Its image quality was remarkable thanks to its high-quality Canon CMOS sensor, producing lower noise levels than more expensive rival products offered. The original Digital Rebel enjoyed immense success in the marketplace, selling more than 1.2 mil- lion units worldwide in less than 18 months. In March, 2005, Canon introduced the second generation Digital Rebel XT with an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor vs. the 6.3 MP CMOS sensor of the Digital Rebel. The new camera was 3 ounces lighter and a half inch smaller than the original. A newly-developed DIGIC II image processor made the XT much faster, yet more frugal with battery power. E-TTL II flash control , nine Custom Functions, White Balance Bracketing, long-exposure noise reduction, a monochrome mode and a host of other changes gave XT users tremendous control over the photo- graphic process. It was amazing that Canon could sell this camera for less than $1000, lens included. Once again, Canon had a wildly successful DSLR