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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
The Canon Rebel XSi is Canon's new entry-level SLR camera which incorporates many new features found in the professional line of Canon DSLR's. New features of the Rebel XSi include improved autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, an advanced Live View function, 3-inch LCD monitor, and DIGIC III image processor. The new Rebel XSi supports more than 60 compatible Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including optically image stabilized EF-S lenses like the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (now included in the EOS Rebel XSi kit), or the new EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS.
MSRP $799.00
Release date April, 2008
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Features
- 12.2 effective Megapixel CMOS sensor
- Supports all EF and EF-S lenses
- Uses new 14-bit A/D converter, improved AF sensor (still 9-point), and DIGIC III image processor
- 3-inch LCD display (230k pixels) with live view and contrast detect autofocus
- Larger optical viewfinder has 0.87x magnification and 95% coverage
- Full manual controls; ISO range of 100 - 1600
- Can shoot at 3.5 frames/second for up to 6 RAW or 45 JPEGs
- Auto Lighting Optimizer corrects image brightness and contrast automatically
- New spot metering (4%) option
- Same dust reduction system as the XTi
- Uses SD/SDHC memory cards (instead of CompactFlash)
- Optional battery grip
- Uses LP-E5 lithium-ion battery; 500 shots per charge
- USB 2.0 High Speed support
- Shipping in April for $799 body only, and $899 with the new 18-55 IS lens; comes in silver and black
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
• Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
• EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit
UPC: 013803096095
EAN: 013803096095
MPN: XSI Kit
Competitors
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $799.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- utilizes easy to find, capacious and affordable SD/SDHC cards
- large 3" LCD with 920k dots
- 720p video recording at 30fps, or 1080p at 20fps
Cons
- no auto-focus for video
- no external microphone input
- 1080p at 20fps only
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i
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MSRP $800.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- Features live view LCD viewfinder with dedicated sensor
- Competitively priced
- Extremely high resolution sensor @ 14.2 megapixels
Cons
- poor kit lens
- uses CF cards - most cameras in this segment have moved to smaller, cheaper alternatives
- slow 2.5 FPS continuous shooting
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
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MSRP $800.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- More superior LiveView implementation compared to competition (has to be proven yet)
- Articulating screen combined with Live View allows for easier over-the-heads and ground-level shots
- In-camera image stabilization allows for using of non-stabilized lenses, by thus lowering the cost of ownership
Cons
- Kit lens is lower quality then the competition
- Noise at higher ISOs
- accessories can be expensive
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A300
MSRP $749.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- 4 fps continuous shooting
- ISO up to 12,800 with reduced noise levels
- HDMI output
- articulating display
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Sony Alpha 500
MSRP $599.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- large 3" display
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC storage
- 11-point autofocus, vastly superior to the D40/D60
Cons
- display pixel count is the same as the much smaller display on the D40/D60 (230k)
- not a very big upgrade over the previous generation models
- no video mode
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Nikon D3000
MSRP $500.00
Released December, 2006
Pros
- Compact and light
- Great image quality
- Write times are fast
Cons
- No external focus pin
- Can't customize exposure steps
- Not the Canon Rebel
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Nikon D40
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Reviews
February 6, 2008
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- Live View Function
- New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
- Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards
- 3.5 fps continuous shooting mode
- LCD monitor is about 30% brighter than its predecessor
- DIGIC III Image Processor
- Small camera for those with big hands or long fingers
- Lightest entry level DSLR camera on the market
Cons
- Live View Function will drain battery quicker.
- Small DSLR camera body for those with big hands or long fingers.
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February 5, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- Live View Function
- New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
- affordable price
- Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards
- 3.5 fps continuous shooting mode
- LCD turns off automatically as you bring camera close to face
- Easy-to-use
- Lightest entry level DSLR camera on the market
Cons
- Live View Function will drain battery quicker.
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December 28, 2008
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Pros
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- Live View Function
- New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
- affordable price
- LCD turns off automatically as you bring camera close to face
- Easy-to-use
- Auto-focus points make it clear what will be in focus. Bright orange points light up on subject
Cons
- Live View Function will drain battery quicker.
- LCD can smudge from your nose touching if you bring it too close
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July 31, 2009
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Pros
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- Live View Function
- New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
- affordable price
- Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards
- LCD turns off automatically as you bring camera close to face
- LCD monitor is about 30% brighter than its predecessor
- DIGIC III Image Processor
- Small camera for those with big hands or long fingers
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February 27, 2009
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Pros
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- 3.5 fps continuous shooting mode
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July 7, 2009
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December 19, 2008
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Pros
- Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
- Live View Function
- New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
- affordable price
- Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards
- 3.5 fps continuous shooting mode
- LCD turns off automatically as you bring camera close to face
- LCD monitor is about 30% brighter than its predecessor
- DIGIC III Image Processor
- Easy-to-use
- Small camera for those with big hands or long fingers
- Auto-focus points make it clear what will be in focus. Bright orange points light up on subject
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