The Canon Digital Rebel XSi Camera is a small, and easy to use Digital SLR – yet it boasts an impressive feature set usually found on much more advanced digital SLR’s.
This new Canon Digital Rebel boast a 12.2 megapixel sensor, offering enough data in your digital files to print high resolution poster sized prints from your photos. The included lens is the 18-55mm f/3.5-f/5.6 IS lens. The IS stands for Image Stabilzation technology built right into the lens itself. The reduces the chance of camera shake and allows for sharper images at low shutter speeds.
A large 3.0 inch LCD displays graces the rear of the Canon XSi allowing the photographer to shoot and review their images using the bright and clear display. The DIGIC III processor used in this small little Canon results in fast startup and shooting and response times. Improved autofocus and a shooing speed of up to 3.5 frames per second are possible with the XSi. Up to 53 full resolution JPEG images or 6 RAW images can be captured and saved in one burst.
The fast 9 point autofocus system with two different types of autofocus modes during live view mode help in getting sharp and precise focus every time. The live view function allows you to compose and focus your shots using the 3.0 inch LCD display.
The EOS integrated Cleaning system ensures your photos will be dust free. At start up and shut down, this system runs using ultrasonic vibration – any dust that has settled on the CMOS sensor will be shaken free. You can also turn this system on or off at any time using the camera’s menus as well.
The Highlight Tone Priority System lets the photographer get better detail when shooting bright subjects, yet retain the detail in the high light area. This is beneficial for any lighting condition, but really becomes useful when shooting in sunny or bright studio lighting conditions. This new system does not impact on the shooting speed or responsiveness in any way. The Canon XSi will not slow down in any way with the use of this feature
In summary, the Canon Digital Rebel XSi is a small, compact digital SLR with a high quality zoom lens included for a suggested retail price of $599 but with some savvy online shopping you can do much better on price.
By: Jim Fitzsimmons
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