Binding: Electronics
Brand: CanonCanon
Display Size: 3 inches
EAN: 0013803096095
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Included Software: Yes
Item Dimensions: 1200600400600
Label: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Maximum Focal Length: 55 millimeters
Maximum Resolution: 12 MP
Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters
Model: XSI Kit
Monitor Size: 300 hundredths-inches
MPN: XSI Kit
Optical Zoom: 3 x
Publisher: Canon
Release Date: April 14, 2008
Special Features: nv: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
Studio: Canon
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)
Rating: - Works great - kit lens is decent
I found everything pretty much as I expected it based on the various reviews out there. The camera itself is great, although the kit lens doesn't really use its full capabilities. The IS lens is really nice - I found myself able to take fairly decent shots with upwards of 1/2 second exposures.
Short of spending at least $500 more you aren't going to do any better than this. The nice thing is that the camera has room to grow - buy a $500+ lens for it and it will really shine (or a much cheaper prime lens).
Rating: - Great step-up from S3-IS..
The XSi is a great step-up from the high-end point & shoot. The learning curve was fairly short when moving from the "S3 IS" to the XSi. Some functions are actually easier to use on the XSi than on the S3.
The camera size & weight is still reasonable, I carry the XSi with an attached Sigma 18-200mm zoom lens, in an M-Rock Glacier bag attached to the handlebars of my bicycle. Some of my photos may be found on Flickr, where I go by the name "Versageek"
A Fair warning to those moving from "point & shoot" to DSLR (applies to most DSLR's not just this one): While the 18-55mm lens is great for macro shots, if you are used to 10-12x zoom on a point & shoot, you'll need to purchase an additional lens costing between $500-$1000+. You'll also want an extra battery pack (~$50), a 58mm UV haze filter to protect your lens ($~40+), a sturdy camera bag (~$80+) & a good tripod (~$120+).
Rating: - Better than 35 mm; just short of 6x6 cm
I have used 5x7 in., 4x5 in., 6x6 cm and 35 mm formats over the last 30 years, and have developed and printed all my work in my own darkroom (B&W and color). The combination of Canon's XSi plus my PIXMA Pro 9000 printer (also purchased through Amazon.com) surpasses the quality and longevity of my color C-prints and Cibachrome in 6x6 cm and 35 mm. Thanks to Amazon for delivery in under the time specified. And thanks to no arguments about stock outages and kit contents, which was so prevalent with several less-than-professional NYC camera outfits over the years, except for B&H Photo, a truly professional supplier.
I don't think I can add much to what's already been said about this camera. The cost and the quality of this camera and PIXMA 9000 printer come in far under what my darkroom cost me many years ago--only deliver superior results--with no carcinogenic chemicals.
I also own a Canon A620, which has delivered fantastic results for a small point-and-shoot camera that fits in your pocket.
The next step is to build up my Canon lens selection; I'm converting from being a previous Minolta (35 mm) and Mamiya (6x6 cm) user.
One word of advice: Don't skimp on the inks and use any cheap stuff other than Canon inks (or OEM inks for the printer you own). After all, permanence is worth paying for--just as the quality print materials you purchased and the archival processing you would have spent hours doing in the darkroom.
Rating: - My first DSLR Cannon Rebel SXI
This being my first DSLR, I have been impressed with it so far. I have taken about 200 pictures so far in different modes and only had two or three not to be useable.It is great for taking pictures where no flash is wanted. The sport mode is smooth for humans or animals or cars, motorcycles,etc. The IS lens is worth every penny for me. It is very light weight, so easy to carry all day. I would buy it again.
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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