At some point, most camera users start to want a little more from their cameras. And, after going through all the reviews and such, they realize that they may want to spend a little more money to get great quality. The Canon Digital Rebel XSi will give you unbelievable photographic quality for the price. It’s one of the best rated and most loved cameras I’ve seen in this price segment ($634).
Product Features
- 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)
Technical Details
- Sensor: 12.2 Megapixel
- Image Resolution: 4272 x 2848
- Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
- Compressed Format: JPEG
- Compressed Format: RAW
- Focus Mode: Manual focus
- Focus Mode: One-shot AF
- Focus Mode: AI Focus AF
- Focus Mode: AI Servo AF
- Focusing Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
- LCD Monitor: 3.0-inches
- LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
- LCD Coverage: 100%
- Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec.
- Shutter Speed: X-sync at 1/200 sec.
- Light Metering Method: Evaluative
- Light Metering Method: Partial metering
The Rebel XSi has a nice, bright 3 inch, 230,000 pixel lcd. This camera also features a self cleaning imaging sensor to ensure long lasting quality images. And it is compatible with the full inventory of Canon’s lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup. And the XSi now includes spot-metering and flash exposure compensation, making it a compelling choice. The Auto ISO feature further helps the novice photographer. It’s hard to beat this collection of function, usability, and price.
