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Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi

*Est. $700

Canon EOS Digital Rebel Xsi

Best-value digital SLR camera

pros
  • Image quality
  • Three-inch LCD screen
  • Image-stabilized lens
  • Speed
cons
  • Noisy mirror and lens
  • Slow live-view mode
  • Options may confuse beginners
 
 
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Great pictures but disappointed in the live view mode, November 19, 2009

I use my camera for taking pictures of our one year old mostly. It is a great camera for small children because it can take a picture so fast you don't miss out on a good smile. I am disappionted in the live view mode. It is very hard to use and you can not use it in the auto modes. They don't tell you that up front. If you want to take pictures mostly with your LCD screen in live mode this is not the camera for you. If you enjoy using the view finder this is a great camera for the price.

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Perfect First DSLR, November 19, 2009

I purchased this camera for my fiancee because she has always liked taking pictures of flowers and plants. I read many reviews before I decided on this camera, and I must say that I think I made the right choice. The camera takes the best close up shots I've ever seen, even compared to other DSLRs that I've had experience with. For the first time user, the full auto mode is perfect to use until you get time to read the manual and understand how to use the more advanced functions. The biggest problems posted by other users seemed to be the noise the camera makes and the weight of the camera. I haven't noticed a problem with either. If you are thinking about trying out a DSLR for the first time, I strongly recommend this camera.

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By far the best dslr, November 18, 2009
Great CAmera !! EAsier to use than the T1...Love it...got it for my bro...he loves it
i REALLY LIKE THIS BACK UP CAMERA!, November 16, 2009

I LIKE MY NIKON D 90 THE BEST BUT I HAVE ONLY THE 18-105 MM AND A 100-500 MM LENS. I AM 76 YEARS OLD AND HANDI-CAPPED AND DON'T GET TO WALK TOO MUCH SO I FIND THE CANNON XSI HANDI TO GRAB WHEN WE HEAD OUT THE DOOR. SOMEDAY, IF I LIVE LONG ENOUGH I WOULD LIKE A 105 MM MICRO LENS. THIS CAMERA, THE CANNON W/55-250MM LENS IS GREAT FOR QUICK SHOTS OF WILD TURKEY AND DEER WHICH ARE IN ABUNDANCE HERE DOWNEAST MAINE.I ALSO DO A LOT OF SHOOTING OF THE MAINE COASTLINE WHICH IS SOME 3500 MILES LONG. THE CANNON IS A GREAT STARTING CAMERA FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SWITCHING FROM POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR QUEST FOR GREAT PICTURES. BOB FROM DOWNEAST. [...]

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Love my Rebel xsi!, November 13, 2009

This is my first digital SLR. Long time ago I had a regular SLR and a strong photography hobby. For the past 10 years I have used various digital point and shoot cameras. Loved digital photography, computer editing, no wasted film, etc, but was not really inspired. I sure am NOW! My camera came (as of this writing) two days ago. I love everything about it. I have small hands and it is easy to hold this camera. Heavier by far than what I have been used to, but I ADORE it. A VIEW FINDER! Goodbye little screens I can't see in daylight. Hello nose smudges on the screen (lol.)

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1. Popular Photography

This roundup review of five mid-priced digital SLR cameras gives the Canon EOS Rebel XSi the Editors' Choice award, based on objective lab tests. According to reviewer Dan Richards, it's the Canon's superb image quality that gives it the edge.

Review: DSLR Shootout: Five Top Cameras Compared: Midlevel Marvels, Dan Richards, Aug. 2008

2. What Digital Camera

This review compilation gives the Canon Rebel XSi a very detailed review with an overall score of 89 percent. Editors recommend it more than similarly priced cameras as an excellent starter SLR camera.

Review: Digital Camera Reviews, Editors of What Digital Camera

3. PC World

Based on thorough performance tests, the Canon Rebel XSi shares top ranking with the Sony Alpha 300, but provides better image quality. The main drawback is that it may have too many options for novices.

Review: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Melissa J. Perenson, July 2008

4. American Photo

Among entry-level digital SLR cameras, the Canon Rebel XSi earns the Editors' Choice award here. Editors praise its dual-mode live view, bright three-inch LCD screen and overall ergonomics.

Review: Editor's Choice 2008: Advanced Digital SLRs, Jonathan Barkey and Russell Hart, June 2008

5. DCResource.com

This detailed review of the Canon Rebel XSi digital SLR camera notes several improvements, including a more powerful battery and better image-stabilized kit lens, but is skeptical about the value of live view because it takes so long to focus.

Review: DCRP Review: Canon EOS Rebel XSi, Jeff Keller, June 2008

6. Amazon.com

Amazon.com is one of the best places to find user reviews of the Canon Rebel XSi digital SLR camera. More than 100 owners give it a near-perfect average rating.

Review: Canon Digital Rebel XSi Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

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