Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) Reviews

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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.

Technical Details

- 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
- Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
- DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
- EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
- Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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 "Fantastic for a photographer, overkill for snapshots" 2009-10-21
By John D. Sexton (Central GA)
I'm really enjoying the Rebel XSi I purchased. It has a tremendous amount of creative flexibility that really helps me to get the images I want. Although the camera has several preset modes that essentially diversify it's point and shoot ability, the creative zones are the life of the camera. If you aren't going to take the time to really study the manual, learn the equipment, and practice it's use - don't waste your money on any DSLR. Buy a nice point-and-shoot and move on. Having said that, it is nice to have the point-and-shoot mode for inexperienced spouses in addition to the creative zones. If you ever worked with a manual 35mm slr or even the older computerized slr, this is a fantastic purchase.

A few small things to be aware of:

1. You must purchase a top-end, super fast SD card if you want the camera to perform. Don't cheap out on the card or there's no reason to buy this camera. Be aware that the fast cards won't read in all card readers.

2. The packaged lens has Image Stabilization built in. It's great for hand-held shooting, pushing your useable shutter speed 1 or 2 steps slower. It's absolutely horrible for tripod shooting. It will CREATE blur o long exposures if not turned off. Fortunately, the on-off switch is easy to access on the lens

3. The camera feels kind of cheaply made. I've had zero quality problems and don't expect to, but the touchy-feely could be a little better. Of course, it shoots beautifully and I didn't buy it to pet.


 "I love my new camera....!!!" 2009-10-21
By Kiruthika Padmanabhan (Toledo, USA)
I am so much interested in photography but not a proffesional though...but my dream was to click real good pics..so after a long time research I decided to buy an slr which is really easy to use and worth the money and just right I found can rebel Xsi and I really feel it was worth every penny I spent and I love it....


 "Excellent image quality. I am loving it" 2009-10-20
By Dani
Exceptional image quality...I bought this camera a month ago...I have done at least or more 1000+ shots...
Thiis is my first DSLR. Initially I was thinking to return this since I was not sure I can afford now. But each time when I do the shots, I fell in love with it. If you are a beginer to manual photography and interested in trying out/learning the fantasy of photography, yes this is the camera. I don't regret at all now that I have paid 600+ bucks to get this camera, in fact I am proud of it. I also bought 55-255 ef-s lens as well. I am all set to get to the next gear of photography. You can get exceptional photos as well using this camera. Again, excellent pics over time is a great memory and this one is right on the money!

Dan.


 "Great camera" 2009-10-20
By B. Yee (San Jose, CA USA)
Brought it to Vegas on the first weekend after getting it. Took some amazing night scenes. Even under low lighting conditions, I was able to take some good handheld pictures with the kit lense at ISO 1600. Of course, the noise level is higher compared to day light pictures at ISO 200, but it's something a point-and-shoot can never do. So far, I'm loving this camera.


 "Fantastic camera!! BUY THIS CAMERA!" 2009-10-20
By Sherif M. Latif
I can not say enough good things about this camera. From the stylish and durable construction of the camera to the quality of images this thing has really exceeded my expectations. I have owned this camera for over 8 months now and have taken it everywhere, trips overseas, weddings, family outings, dinner parties, birthday parties, you name it. It has produced stellar photos at every occasion and as you can tell by the different number of events I've been to the versatility of the camera is extremely impressive. You can quickly switch between taking photos of food, portraits, other macro shots, running water or fast action sports shots, they all turn out amazingly well. If you are going on a trip (I went to Greece and wanted to capture every moment perfectly) do not be cheap, I beg you, you will regret it. The one and only downside to this camera, which is perhaps a downside for all current generation dslrs is the size. It doesn't bother me at all because I know at the end of the day I will capture the most memorable shots. If you made it to the end of this review I have only one piece of advice for you: BUY THIS CAMERA!!! Actually, I have two, consider buying a lens with a little bit of zoom, the lens supplied with the kit gives you little to no zoom.


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