Canon 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)
MSRP: $799.99. Available for much less at Amazon, Adorama, Ritz, and B+H
The Canon Digital Rebel XSi Digital SLR Kit with EFS 18-55mm lens is a steady top seller and it’s easy to see why. It’s a featured packed Digital SLR at an affordable price.
It offers a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor which is big enough to make poster sized prints
Auto Optimization lightens dark areas while keeping the exposure of the light areas resulting in a perfectly exposed shot.
Its’ fast to focus and shoot. 3.5 fps means you won’t miss any action, and a large buffer to allow you to shoot up to 53 full resolutions JPEG images (or six, if you shoot raw).
The 3 inch LCD display is stunningly beautiful offering a full 230,000 megapixel resolution and a 170 degree viewing angle. The display is 30 percent brighter than it’s predecessor allowing you to view your shots in the brightest conditions.
The Live View feature allows you to compose your shot through the 3 inch LCD display as opposed to the viewfinder. This can come in handy when composing through a viewfinder just isn’t applicable.
The fast 9 point Auto Focus system offers fast and accurate focus under any lighting condition and there are lots of customization options allowing you to shoot your way. You’re in control. Not the camera.
The Digital Rebel XSi’s metering system meters 35 different zones and advanced white balance options offer perfect exposure
Highlight Tone Quality allows you better, smoother tone in contrasty lighting conditons allowing you to preserve detail in high contrast situations.
The EFS 18-55mm lens included offers both wide angle and mid telephoto capabilities all in one lightweight lens. The Image stabilization offers sure and steady shots that would be impossible with the same lens without image stabilization.
Of course the one of the main reasons of choosing a DSLR over a compact camera is the ability to choose and change lenses. The Digital Rebel XSi is fully compatible with over 60 EF/ EFS lenses.
The other reason to choose a DSLR is increased flexibility in your lighting choices. The Digital Rebel XSi features eTTL flash metering when used with any flashes in the EX Speedlight line.
To summarize, the Canon Digital Rebel XSi is quite capable digital SLR offering the latest technologies at an affordable price. A great way to enter into DSLR photography.
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