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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.

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Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor
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Live View Function
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Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards
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LCD monitor is about 30% brighter than its predecessor
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3.5 fps continuous shooting mode
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New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor
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DIGIC III Image Processor
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Small camera for those with big hands or long fingers
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Lightest entry level DSLR camera on the market
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Cons:
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Live View Function will drain battery quicker.
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Small DSLR camera body for those with big hands or long fingers.
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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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Key Features:

Camera Type SLR
Manufacturer Canon
MSRP $799.00
Product Line Digital Rebel
Release Date Apr. 1, 2008
Resolution 12.2 Mpx

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Created: 02/06/2008 - 13:05
Modified: 04/01/2008 - 5:29