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Latest 5 Reviews Here is what people are saying about the Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (450d)
"GREAT digital camera - still holds up well against newer models"
2009-11-03
- Reviewed By User: A1DB5QPH7WO488
The XSi is a great digital body, and should probably be bought that way (i.e., without a lens), so that you can save the money you would have spent on a barely-adequate kit lens to put towards something far better, such as the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM Lens. While this Rebel has been superceded by the newer Canon EOS Rebel T1i, this model still provides excellent bang for the buck, and even exceeds the performance of the T1i in some respects.
Others have written at length and in great detail about the features and performance of this camera, so I'll just touch on a few highlights and some important distinctions between this and the newer model, the T1i. This model uses the same size digital sensor (APS-C) with fewer megapixels than the newer body. This fact, together with the less agressive noise-reduction implemented by the older DIGIC III processor in this camera, means that the XSi can provide lower noise in lower-light situations than the T1i, while still providing more than enough pixels to print even cropped sections of your photos up to 11x14.
By foregoing the video recording mode, DIGIC IV processor and high-resolution screen found on the T1i, the XSi body leaves more room in your budget for some important accessories, such as the 17-55 f/2.8 lens mentioned above, and one of the must-have Speedlite flashes, such as the top-of-the-line Canon Speedlite 580EX II or the still-very-much-worth-having Canon Speedlite 430EX II.
Basically, if you want a compact digital camera body that accepts EF-S lenses and don't want to blow your whole budget before you even get to buy a lens or a flash, the XSi is right in the sweet spot of great performance for a reasonable price.
Anyone looking into getting into the DSLR world this is a great start! Easy to use right out of the box...many features still be learned!
"Great Product"
2009-11-03
- Reviewed By User: A31C72DRQ44MIS
Amazing camera. Everything I wanted and a great value for a nice price. Amazon had the best price I could find online anywhere. Fast shipping. Would buy again!
"Just the opposite from the high ratings in numerous professional reviews."
I sold my 2004 Nikon D70 in order to get the money and space for this camera. Since its debut in early 2008, this Canon XSi has always been rated at the very top of cameras of its class by every magazine I've read, including Popular Photography, Digital Photography Review, PC World, Camera Labs, etc. It's turned out to be a big disappointment and I almost returned it to Amazon. The color sometimes seems to be washed out even though there's no over-exposure. My now-sold Nikon D70 is much better than this cheap camera. I should have listened to a salesman at the local Samy's who told me Canon XSi is not even close to Nikon D80.
I've been very happy with this camera, I shoot crime scene photos and as you might guess my cameras get heavy rough use.
With all the excellent lenses Canon offers, I have a great number of them, you can shoot some of the sharpest Macro shots
imaginable. Sorry I don't have any to load here but take my work this camera never fails me. I have 6 non-brand batteries
and haven't had a problem with one of them. I recommend a wrist strap that allows one hand operation, Amazon offers a
few models but the one I use everyday has the lower tripod mound screw. I guess my point of this review is that
after crashing around, from the case in my trunk to climbing over and into things one NEVER expects, this camera is almost
bullet proof, thank God I haven't tested it that far yet. yes its hit the ground and has many scars to prove its hard use but so-far
hasn't failed me. Thanks Canon!
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"GREAT digital camera - still holds up well against newer models"
"Just the opposite from the high ratings in numerous professional reviews."