Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12 2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF S 18 55mm f 3 5 5 6 IS Lens Black
For photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi’s refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0″ LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format – 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 – 2 Horizontal – Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System – RGB primary color filter Low-pass Filter – Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format – Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Format – JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG White Balance Settings – Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes – One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Range – EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Compensation – Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock – Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type – Electronically controlled and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds – 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, bulb Self-timer – 10-seconds, 2-seconds delay or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Brightness Control – 7 levels provided Body Dimensions – 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 (128.8×97.5×61.9mm) Weight – 16.8 ounces (475 grams) body only Lens Dimension – 2.7 x 2.6 (69×66.2mm) Weight – 6 ounces (190 grams)
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars very good
i have been waiting for the annual canon rebate, and got this kit with the 55-200 lens. I have got a lot of good comments on my pictures now from friends, which i hardly ever heard for ones taken with my canon S1-IS.
5 Stars canon rebel xsi
Good camera but a lot to learn regarding all of the options. Can be expensive to maintain. Best for serious hobby or professional work.
4 Stars Great prosumer camera
Great camera for the price. Has a lot of features. I mostly shoot in manual and aperture priority. Do keep in mind that this is a cropped sensor camera – I didn’t know about cropped sensors before buying this camera. So those of you like me that are switching over from a film SLR will notice that the view finder is a lot smaller then what you’re use to. But a full frame will set you back a lot more, so this is a good one to start with.
The only thing I was concerned about was megapixels, thinking more is better. But if you’re only going to be printing as large as 5×7 than, this really shouldn’t be that much of a concern. I’ve read that the D series (30D, 40D, etc.) produces images with much less noise, so these might be cameras you may want to consider as well.
I upgraded to the Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 lens, and it is SUPER sharp. Highly recommended combo, but 28mm is a bit too tight for some indoor shots, so I got a 12-24 as well.
3 Stars Camera good – software bad
My wife has used a Canon SLR for a number of years, so a Canon EOS was the logical choice when purchasing a digital camera as it uses the same lens.
The Camera takes excellent photos and operates very similarly to the film model, only better in many ways.
I would have rated it five stars, but…
So far, it’s been impossible to transfer images from the camera to the computer. We managed to transfer one, but that was it. Other images simply will not transfer. The software doesn’t recognize, and refuses to connect to, the camera. Even after reloading the software and trying on a different computer. The Canon help line was absolutely no help! NONE!!! They insist it must be a “computer problem” as “no one else has ever had this problem”.
Consequently, we must take the memory card to the in-store developer-kiosk and transfer images there, which requires two trips.
The camera is great and does everything she wanted, but the software and the Canon help desk are worthless!
5 Stars Perfect DSLR Camera
I had begun thinking about purchasing a DSLR camera and reading reviews and comparing. When the time for a decision came, everything pointed to the Canon Rebel XSi. The quality of photos is wonderful. All of the possible combinations of features are easily accessed and simple to set. I have taken beautiful shots inside and outside, with the flash and without, up close and far away. I am extremely satisfied with this camera and highly recommend it for anyone looking to jump up to DSLR.
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