It’s been 20 years since the revolutionary Canon Rebel XT DSLR changed the world for millions of entry-level photographers

Canon EOS 350D.

While it was the original Canon EOS Digital Rebel (Canon EOS 300D in Europe) that was the first sub-$1,000 digital SLR when released in 2003, it was its successor two years later that really kick-started the DSLR revolution for millions of new beginners around the world.

The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT (Canon EOS 350D in Europe) was smaller, lighter with much better specs than its predecessor, bringing an affordable ‘interchangeable lens’ digital camera to the amateur masses.