Looking to step up from your current compact digital camera?

The Canon Rebel XTi will get you into the digital SLR realm at a great price.

A significant upgrade to the previous Canon Rebel XT, the XTi includes many features found on the more expensive Canon 30D.

The XTi has a full range of basic and advanced shooting modes for beginner or expert alike.

We’re Canon fans here at DestinSharks.com and most of the images you see throughout our website were captured with Canon digital SLR’s.

We’ve also created a short list of recommended Rebel accessories, additional lenses, and photo printers and software to round out your photography equipment.

While entry-level digital SLR cameras have become much more affordable recently, professional lenses for the same can often cost more than a camera body. Many large photo stores have longstanding equipment rental programs, but these are generally found in large metro areas and average costs are easily $20-$40 per day for pro grade glass. Fortunately, mail-order lens rental at very reasonable prices is starting to be a reality.
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Whether alone or in a crowd, boating can be one of the most memorable outdoor activities. Mix in great scenery and you have a wonderful recipe for beatiful photography. Unfortunately, carrying a camera on a boat (even a larger one) is always fraught with danger. Besides the ever present opportunity to loose a camera overboard, the marine environment is filled with spray, sand, and wet surfaces. All of these can drastically reduce the service life of film and digital cameras. (more…)