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For stunning photography with point and shoot ease, look no further than Canons EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canons EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSis refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC III image processor Canon’s CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new technologies to maximize each pixel’s light gathering efficiency that were first seen with the professional EOS-1D Mark III model. It’s an APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm), and there’s an effective 1.6x increase in the lenss marked focal length when attached. Canons DIGIC III Image Processor dramatically enhances image quality and speeds up all camera operations for intuitive operation. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel XSis sensor to achieve unprecedented levels of performance in all lighting situations. more info
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Awesome…… Love it
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had this thing for a few monthes and I love it so much. I’ve droped it a couple of times but it still works like a charm. It really helps if you get a bigger mm lens too…. but that is just my opinion. I just love this thing
Excellent camera; a few negs
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent digital SLR oveall, and (almost) everything positive that others have written about it is correct in my opinion. The controls are intuitive, and after a little practice you can use them without having to take your eye off the viewfinder – the ISO control, the exposure compensation, the viewfinder is familiar to any Canon SLR user, etc… The grip is comfortable, and provides good ‘grip’. The LCD panel is bright, and displays all relevant information in a readable, usable manner. The mode dial allows you to switch on the camera with a gentle flick to the wheel, and the camera itself switches on almost instantaneously.
The battery, when fully charged, can take almost a thousand shots before requiring a recharge. Even when using the flash, I was able to take more than a hundred shots before the indicator dipped to the low marker.
Since this camera can accept both regular and EF-S lenses, there is a white marker on the body for aligning the EF-S lenses when mounting them on the body, and a red marker for the regular lenses. Nice!
The negatives, in my opinion:
- Flash photography results, especially indoors, and with the built-in flash, are not too good. You will have to experiment a lot to get acceptably good results. This may be an issue with most cameras when using the built-in flash, and you may need to go in for an external flash. So this is not necessarily a negative against the Canon XSi, but more an issue with most cameras I think.
- The tripod socket at the bottom has the camera’s serial number next to it. So, after screwing and un-screwing the tripod head a few times to the camera body, you are very likely to end up scratching off the serial number completely. Also, you will need to swivel the tripod head to open the battery cover. This is also bad for the serial number sticker. This may not matter much, unless you need to get the camera repaired. Bummer. In any case, this is not optimal design.
- If you switch on the “Long Exposure Noise Reduction” custom setting on, it can take 5, 10 seconds or longer before you are able to take another photo. So be aware of that. This depends on the length of the exposure itself. For 30 second exposures, this post-processing can take almost as long.
- The exposure compensation indicator still does not go beyond showing 2 f-stops in either direction. This is supposed to be on account of a patent issue, but it still reduces usability somewhat.
On the whole, an excellent camera, but not without its flaws.
New to DSLRs? This is the one.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I got this camera in December of 2008 and have used it quit a lot. I love it. It is built, designed and made for people starting off in the DSLR world but will carry you pretty far. It has many features that will keep you on your toes for quite a while and wanting to learn more and experiment.
If your new to DSLRs then this is the best way to go! Don’t go out and buy a $1500 camera unless you have had major training and experience in photography. This will suit your needs and standards from learner to (in my opinion) professional. It has a great price tag and is easy to learn. Just read the book a bit, get out and shoot!
Note that your eye will take you farther than the camera but having a camera with options will help. If you aren’t good or don’t have an eye this camera (or any other) isn’t a magical wand but it will allow you to grow more as a photographer.
The lenses you use is also important!! Compare prices, do your research and go for the better lens! Not the more expensive!
I use mostly Sigma! Compared to a Canon there is no difference is picture quality. The only difference is in the price.
I use the Canon SXi for Model photography, HDR, and any thing else I want to shoot.
To see the Pictures I have shot with the Canon SXI go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/hpyflyboy That way you can see for your self what can be accomplished with this amazing camera.
I am still playing with it so I don’t know everything.
For the price, for the quality, for the ease, and for the ability to really grow in photography this camera won’t let you down.
Picture Perfect Purchase
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve always loved taking pictures since I was a wee little girl. Had many cameras through my life ranging from Kodak 110 Speed Film required to 35mm to key-chained digital and countless toy cameras from my early days. Nothing compares to this camera. I wanted a digital camera that would be more than just a “point and shoot”. A camera that allows me to set my own shutter and aperture settings to really get the shot I’m looking for. My mom has this camera, and ever since she got this one and would let me borrow it (sometimes for days on end), I knew it was the one for me. Easy to use, fun to learn, lightweight, wide range for depth of field shots, everything I was looking for. It nails the shot to receive clear “forced blurred” shots, crystal clear panned shots, as well as capturing the back-lit rainbow glow of water droplets from a pouring out garden watering can. I needed one for my digital photography class, and I’m glad I spent the extra money to get this one. If you’re looking for a solid digital camera, look no further than the Canon Digital SLR Rebel XSi…you will need a telephoto lens stretching out to space to find any disappoints with it. And it ships very quickly, so you can catch that shutter bug in no time at all! I am now camera ready and very satisfied. Thank you
Now forever providing souvenirs to my memories,
Theresa D.
Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP SLR Camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We love this camera! It’s a bit complicated to learn, but has a lot of features and the quality is great. I’m anxious to get some other lenses to use now. We purchased it mainly because our daughter is taking an advanced photography class, but I’m also having fun playing around with the settings and learning digital photography. I wouldn’t say it’s professional, but it’s a very good camera to start out with.
The XSi does everything I ask of it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am an “advanced” amateur photographer, have used Canon equipment for fifty years. I got into digital cameras with the Canon Rebel XT about 5 years ago and recently purchased the XSi as an “upgrade”. I love it! I write a monthly newsletter for a model aviation club and the XSi provides me with a host of excellent images for the paper. With the Canon 70-200 f/4 IS lens I get great shots of airplanes in flight, even doing aerobatics. The XSi is everything I need in a camera at this time.
Very nice item but . . .
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I had my DSLR for a few weeks now and I really like it. Takes greate pictures but just recently I am seeing a black spot on the upper right corner of the eyepiece. The dot on the eyepiece doesn’t show on the pictures taken. I don’t know if I should have this replaced or should I bring this to a canon service center which I don’t know if its available here in my area for maintenance. The pictures taken are perfect but this dot on the eyepiece is just very annoying.
Any feedback from Amazon would help thanks.
rocky
Great camera
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great camera. Still getting used to it, but the quality of picture is great. This is a replacement for my Nikon 2000 film camera which I loved.
Great Camera!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first DSLR camera and I love it!!! I’m still learning all its features, but so far the photos I have taken far surpass my old point and shoot camera. This camera works great with the 75-300mm zoom lense I bought with it. It is not an image stabilized lense, but it still took great shots of hockey players in motion! I can’t wait to take it to the Blue Angels airshow in November!
Pleased.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This product takes very high quality photos! I am very pleased with it’s quality for the price. Before I bought this product I was looking into the Nikon D60, but overall I think this camera has more bang for it’s buck.
A good camera need some improvements on the features
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I researched a long time to choose XSi, because the performance/cost is acceptable. I own XSi for 3 months, I agree it’s a fine camera for many scene, but it failed at some senarios. There are too many praise for the XSi, I’ll focus on a couple of things that are failed and Canon can improve these features for next model.
1. The full auto mode always over expose when background is bright and flash is on. I shoot picture with Mt. Rainer at background in sunny day, but no picture expose correctly, piture is too bright to show mountain.
2. The auto mode also over expose when background is dark. I shoot picture of water birds in Lake Washington. The color of water is dark, all duck, goose are over exposed badly.
3. XSi exposure evaluation function can’t adjust shutter speed according to lens type. When I use EF-S lens, XSi shall lower the shutter speed warning limit. When I use a non-IS EF lens, XSi shall raise the shutter speed warning limit accordingly, so I can adjust with a higher speed above 1/125 to shoot a clear picture without IS. It’s easy to add the small but extremely useful function.
4. Continuous shotting such as AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing and sport mode, the reflection mirror flipps for each shot in order to let the sensor recored the picture. Mirror flip action limits the number of pictures/frames XSi can take in high speed. In continuouse shooting, the sensor itself shall able to record the picture based on shutter speed continuousely without flipping the mirror. It’s not a film camera that need roll film for each shot. Sampling of image signal is electronically, 100 samples can be taken in a second easily many years ago.
5. Not a full frame view finder and sensor. The view finder is very narrow and small, can match with the lens’s angle. It wastes the ability of any lens because only 2/3 of the view is taken into the picture. My EOS-5(35mm) works much better on view finder, very comfortable and clear.
I shoot many good pictures with XSi, with above enhanced features it will make me easier to take great pictures.
Canon XSi
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This camera is a great camera for DSLR beginners. It is very easy to use and takes very good pictures.
Canon Rebel XSi was the Best investment I have ever made.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I did a lot of research on dslr’s and everyone professional photographer that I spoke to said the the Canon Rebel was the best dslr for a beginner. I did buy the book Canon Rebel DSLR for Dummies and was able to whip thru it very quickly. It really helped me to understand all of the features. I would highly recommend this camera for any beginner and even those with professional knowledge.
You will never regret buying this camera!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Still figuring out all the specs and how to utilize all the sweet manual settings but other than that it takes amazing pictures! Great overall camera. Canon all the way!
Also, if you are going to buy it, get it without the kit lens and get something better, you will not regret it. I have a friend that has the kit lens on a different rebel model and I played around with it and the quality and overall specs are not that great. I purchased the Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens, well worth the extra investment.
Awesome camera kit, nice job Canon!!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m very satisfied with this camera. I’m a fine art painter and digital concept artist so I take tons of reference images. It offers all I need for now, i’ll upgrade to a higher end Canon or Nikon when I get the dough.
PROS
great image quality
accurate color
nice functions
large preview screen
lightweight for a digital SLR
good value EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, images are clear and crisp
CONS
ISO speed only goes to 1600, not very ideal for night photography
Zoom with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens isn’t that great