topic Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

E7ternal_Jay — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:08:11 GMT

So I recently gotten a Rebel XT camera from my uncle. Really old camera as a researched it but, I want to factory reset it and the camera functions so I can take sharper and clear photos. I see I can change the dial on the aperture and exposure but, the light mark is on -2 and I’ve been trying to figure out how to put it into the middle. Can someone help me find settings or a mode that can help me with the mode I want with this camera. I understand it’s old but, I really want to use it and I have no clue on how to center this camera and get it ready for what I want to do. Please help.

Re: Digital Rebel XT

kvbarkley — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:16:37 GMT

You can find the manual here:

https://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/8/0900000278/01/EOSDRXT350DIM-EN.pdf

I don't think you can do a reset on that camera, you will need to set things yourself.

To reset compensation, press the Av button and turn the control dial on the top of the camera.

Re: Digital Rebel XT

E7ternal_Jay — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:06:26 GMT

On manual it only changes the aperture when I want to change the exposure level indicator when it’s not moving no matter what direction I turn that dial I wanna balance that out first.

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

kvbarkley — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:08:32 GMT

If you are in manual mode, you use the dial to change the shutter, and then press the Av button and use the dial to change aperture. The indicator will change to indicate how close you are to what the camera thinks is the correct exposure.

This is all explained on page 86 of the manual i linked to. I suggest you read it. BTW, what lens do you have?

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

BurnUnit — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:02:53 GMT

What kvbarkley said above. ^^^

If you're using the kit lens that was originally supplied with the camera you'll likely find it to be less than "tack sharp". The Rebel XT should still be able to take good photos if equipped with an upgraded lens. And you won't necessarily have to spend a bunch of money to see improved image quality.

I have an even slightly older Digital Rebel (non-XT) and with its 35mm-80mm kit lens it seemed to only produce mediocre, soft results at best. Replacing it with a later used Canon 18mm-55mm lens has made a world of difference and produces what I consider to be acceptable sharpness. It also doesn't hurt that the newer lens also has IS.

As noted, download the manual and give it a read. You don't have to do it all at once. Just do it a bite at a time and let it sink in.

Canon 18mm-55mm lens

Canon 85mm f1.8 lens

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

deebatman316 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:54:39 GMT

No Digital Rebel was sold with an EF 35-80mm kit lens. All of the early Digital Rebel cameras sold with an EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Micro Motor lens. The first Digital Rebel released the new EF-S Mount. All earlier crop sensor DSLRs such as the D30, D60 & 10D. Only will mount EF lenses. They don't support EF-S lenses because those cameras were released before that mount existed. In Asia and Japan they were sold with an EF-S 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 Micro Motor USM lens. Micro Motor USM lenses were more prevalent in Asia and Japan. Instead of Micro Motor lenses.

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

BurnUnit — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:45:27 GMT

Thanks. Wasn't aware of that. Bought my Digital Rebel used and it came with the 35-80 which sure performed like it might have been a low-end kit lens.

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

kvbarkley — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:19:53 GMT

35-80 is a bit telephoto for a crop-sensor camera, the 18-55 is a better "walking around" fit.

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

deebatman316 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:47:43 GMT

The 35-80mm lens was a kit for 90s EOS film bodies. Such as the Film Rebel model cameras.

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

BurnUnit — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:01:49 GMT

The 35-80 definitely would make more sense on a full frame camera. But not this copy of the 35-80!

😝

Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

BurnUnit — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 17:06:17 GMT

Sounds like my 35-80 has more of a history than I realized. Who knows what it went through before it got stuck on the Digital Rebel when I bought it!

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Re: EOS Rebel XT Resetting back to factory default settings

deebatman316 — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:25:28 GMT

Yes Canon released 5 revisions of the 35-80mm lens between 1990-1995. So every every year or 2 a new version was released. Canon released 3 Micro Motor versions outside of Japan/ Asian market. Canon only released 1 Micro Motor USM lens outside of Japan/ Asia market. In the Japanese/ Asian market it was the complete opposite. They never released ANY of the 3 Micro Motor versions of the lens in the Japanese/ Asian market. This is true with most Micro Motor and Micro Motor USM lenses. They only had one Micro Motor USM version of the lens between 1990-1995. Canon did release a Power Zoom version of the lens. But its a very rare lens and it was the ONLY power zoom lens from Canon. The Micro Motor USM version of lenses were ONLY released in the Japanese/ Asian market. Then Micro Motor lenses were ONLY released outside of the Japanese/ Asian market. Except the EF 50mm F/1.4 USM lens. This lens uses Micro Motor USM and supports full time manual focus. No other Micro Motor USM supports this. This lens uses a special clutch override system to allow it. Micro Motor USM lenses spin the focus ring when AF is being used. Also they lack a focus distance scale. All Ring Type USM lenses and the EF 50mm F/1.4 USM lens features a focus distance scale window and the focus ring does NOT turn when AF is being used.