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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $625.00
You Save: $174.99 (22%)
New (73) Used (6)
Avg. Customer Rating:  225 reviews
Sales Rank: 7
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 12200000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 9
nv:Sensor: 12.2 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 4272 x 2848
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: RAW
Focus Mode: Manual focus
Focus Mode: One-shot AF
Focus Mode: AI Focus AF
Focus Mode: AI Servo AF
Focusing Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73F/23C, ISO 100)
LCD Monitor: 3.0-inches
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec.
Shutter Speed: X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Light Metering Method: Evaluative
Light Metering Method: Partial metering
MPN: XSI Kit
Model: XSI Kit
UPC: 013803096095
EAN: 0013803096095
ASIN: B0012YA85A
Release Date: April 14, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Be aware of potential issues October 23, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera as an update to an earlier mid-range ultrazoom I had - which was also a Canon. I have been a Canon fan for quite a while. My daughter had bought an earlier version of the digital Rebel and loved it, and convinced me it was time to upgrade.
On the first day I got the camera, I shot a few pictures and then transferred to a 75-300 lens I bought together with the camera and shot a few more pictures. After about the 3rd shot, the camera froze up. I shut it down and restarted it, and it took off fine. Over the next couple of weeks, it started to happen more and more frequently, and I could see an ERR99 on the back display, or in the viewfinder. I went online and found out this had been an issue not only with this Rebel but earlier versions as well. Recommendations said that it was an issue with contacts on the lens, and to try an eraser on the contacts. Initially this seemed to work, but within a few days I had to try taking the battery out as well. Eventually the camera totally locked up. I sent the camera to Canon under warranty and they have returned it - in perfect working condition. Several days in now, and no return of the problem - but they did not say what the issue was and there was no further information to be had. I am happy because it is working fine now, but I of course wonder about a repeat issue after the camera is out of warranty. I was impressed with their turn around time - they had the camera back to me in just a little over a week after I sent it out, and overnighted back when it was finished. It does take very good pictures - but an IS lens really improves everything - the original lens works great, but the zoom lens doesn't have the IS feature. It's ok, but it's not great.
Overall, I think anyone upgrading to this midrange SLR digital will be happy - but be aware there are some issues with them and I haven't read anything from Canon to indicate the nature of the problem, or how they resolve it.
 super canon October 22, 2008
this camera is freaking awesome.but {notice}:the lens that comes with it is good for starting but very limited depending on the things you are going to be getting into. weddings, sports, etc... you'll need to make sure to be ready to buy the necessary accessories for the camera. because the camera is really amazing and extremely user friendly for those slower than most. but you won't be able to utilize the camera's fullest potential without better lenses. great buy though!!
Great camera, great value. October 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this camera to use on my honeymoon and I was not disappointed. The resolution on the photos is great. The colors are true, even on the crazy blue of Crater Lake, and the low light performance is really good.
I have noticed a little vignetting with the kit lens, bit nothing to worry about. I'm sure that if I wanted to spend a bundle on lenses the camera would take great advantage of them.
Overall, I'm really happy with the Rebel XSi.
 only ok October 19, 2008
2 out of 16 found this review helpful
The eos mount is apparently a very flexible mount, and can be used with multiple other lenses - for example, there is a nikon to eos mount which exists to allow one to use nikon lenses on canon cameras. It is specifically for this reason that I bought the camera (I also wanted a somewhat smaller slr than the one I am currently using, a Nikon D50). The Nikon to eos mount worked quite well, and the camera was able to meter through the lens, and the autofocus confirm seemed to work (of course, the lenses are all manual - but the light goes off to indicate when focus has been achieved). However, I was disappointed that the focus confirmation was not very accurate - photos seemed not perfectly sharp. When I put the Nikon lens (an old 50mm f1.2) back on the D50, the focus confirmation was much more accurate. Perhaps equally important (?more important?), the overall color and "feel" of the pictures was definitely better on the old Nikon D50 - they seemed colder on the Canon. Also, the default setting on the Canon, when using its kit lens, seemed to somehow underexpose the pictures. Certainly, it is possible that I could have adjusted things considerably on the camera, and possibly helped things out some; however, I did not have the patience for that, and frankly, did not think the overall feel of the pictures was as good on the Canon as on my old Nikon.
I was very sad to do it, as I was quite excited about the prospect of using lots of old lenses, but ultimately the cameras output did not seem to justify the price, and so I returned it. A HUGE thumbs up, though, to Amazon, for the absolutely painless way they assisted me with everything - the whole experience with them was outstanding.
This is actually not the first time I have been a little disappointed with Canon output - perhaps it all comes down to personal preferences, but the pictures out of my Nikon just seem a little better. Too bad the Nikons are a bit more expensive, and that I cannot use other (non- Nikon mount) lenses on them.
worth every penny October 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am thrilled with my purchase of the Rebel XSI. This camera has exceeded my expectations. In comparing it with my friend's XTI (previous model in the rebel line) it has many great updates. It is lighter, buttons are places in more ergonomic positions. The lense it comes with is a great starter lense but I will be saving up for other as the 18-55mm while versatile does not meet all my needs. Also, in shopping around Amazon had the best price on this camera hands down and delivery was spot on.
Fantastic entry level product for the hobbyist or part time photographer. Highly recommended.
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