Rebel XSi Price

Review by Dstory
http://www.thedigitalstory.com/blog/2008/01/a_closer_look_at_the_1.html

“There are lots of things to like about the just-announced Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D). Inclusion of the DIGIC III processor is important. I’m using that processor in the G9, and it elevates the game perceptibly. Also, 3.5 fps in a Rebel? My gosh, I don’t have that speed in my EOS 5D. Having such a fast frame rate in a camera that sells for $799 US is a boon to folks who want to leverage burst mode. And you can shoot up to 53 JPEGs in burst, or 6 RAWs. Not bad at all.”

“The 3″ Live View LCD is also a nice touch. Canon has designed this LCD so you can use it at odd viewing angles. You know how hard it is to shoot through a DSLR at ground level. Now with Live View on this well-designed LCD, low-angle shooting won’t be a back-breaking task.”

“Believe it or not, I’m not as thrilled about the 12.2-megapixel sensor, especially if the DIGIC III can’t control its noise at high ISOs. Since I haven’t shot with the camera yet, it’s too early to tell for sure. But I do know that my 10 megapixel XTi is nosier than the 8 megapixel XT. I’d like to see what the DIGIC III can do with a 10 megapixel sensor instead. But more to discover on this front.”

“I should also mention that, if you do go for the kit with the 18-55, that lens is now optically image stabilized, and it only costs you $100. Something to consider.”

“Overall, the Canon Rebel XSi looks like a great upgrade at a compelling price. I think its going to put great image quality and versatility in the hands of promising photographers… and the result will be more beautiful pictures. I’ll follow up after I have a chance to play with the camera in Las Vegas at PMA.”

“The Canon XSi is available on Amazon for $799 US.”

Technical Details

• Sensor: 12.2 Megapixel
• Image Resolution: 4272 x 2848
• Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
• Compressed Format: JPEG, RAW
• Optical Viewfinder: Eye-level pentamirror
• LCD Monitor: 3.0-inches
• LCD Coverage: 95%
• Shutter Speed: 1/60 – 1/4000 sec.
• Light Metering Method: Evaluative
• Light Metering Method: Partial metering
• Light Metering Method: Spot Metering
• Light Metering Method: Center-Weighted Metering
• Exposure Control: Programmed AE
• Exposure Control: shutter priority
• Exposure Control: Full Auto

Product Features

• 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
• Large 3.0-inch LCD display; Enhanced Live View function
• 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)

Rebel XSi

For awesome picture taking with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings amazing technological innovation to the masses. It owns Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor. The EOS Rebel XSi’s sophisticated, ergonomic figure includes a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and accessories that raise every look of the photographic experience.