Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera
Posted on October 23rd, 2008
Product Description
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) |
All good cameras (at the end of the day, they all take excellent pictures). it’s the usability/sweet price/new features factor that counts. 40D and D300 are expensive for me (not a pro). The XTI is getting old (still good though, and very good price). The D80 is very good, a bigger brother of my beloved d70, but still old: no sensor cleaning, to highlight tone priority, does not ship with a bundled VR lens. You are basically buying a 2006 camera in 2008. I did not like that.
- Found XSI at Circuit City.
- Good for people loving small camera.
- Custom white balance ( D70 button ).
- Auto ISO smart Nikon’s implementation.
- excellent camera
- RGB histogram
- Picture quality .
- little noise
Customer Review about this camera
On the first day I got the camera, I shot a few pictures and then transferred to a 75-300 lens I bought together with the camera and shot a few more pictures. After about the 3rd shot, the camera froze up. I shut it down and restarted it, and it took off fine.
Over the next couple of weeks, it started to happen more and more frequently, and I could see an ERR99 on the back display, or in the viewfinder. I went online and found out this had been an issue not only with this Rebel but earlier versions as well. Recommendations said that it was an issue with contacts on the lens, and to try an eraser on the contacts. Initially this seemed to work, but within a few days I had to try taking the battery out as well. Eventually the camera totally locked up.
I sent the camera to Canon under warranty and they have returned it – in perfect working condition. Several days in now, and no return of the problem – but they did not say what the issue was and there was no further information to be had. I am happy because it is working fine now, but I of course wonder about a repeat issue after the camera is out of warranty.
I was impressed with their turn around time – they had the camera back to me in just a little over a week after I sent it out, and overnighted back when it was finished. It does take very good pictures – but an IS lens really improves everything – the original lens works great, but the zoom lens doesn’t have the IS feature. It’s ok, but it’s not great.
Overall, I think anyone upgrading to this midrange SLR digital will be happy – but be aware there are some issues with them and I haven’t read anything from Canon to indicate the nature of the problem, or how they resolve it.
- This Camera Is Awesome.
- The Lens That Comes With It Is Good For Starting But Very Limited Depending On The Things You Are Going To Be Getting Into.
- Good For Weddings, Sports
You will need to make sure to be ready to buy the necessary accessories for the camera. because the camera is really amazing and extremely user friendly for those slower than most. but you won’t be able to utilize the camera’s fullest potential without better lenses.
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