Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - Black
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens - Black
Customer Review: WOW! You can't go wrong with the XSi!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned the camera for 1 week now, and WOW! This camera is simply incredible and the picture quality is outstanding!!! The kit lens that came with it is also impressive when used in bright/outdoor environments. (Some of my test outdoors pics and indoor pics with my window blinds open have been stunning.) However, the kit lens is a bit too slow for handheld photography in dark locations unless you use the flash.
For those of you new to photography, a "slow lens" is basically one in which the aperture does not open wide enough to collect the adequate amount of light in darker locations. Therefore, the shutter stays open longer until enough light has been collected. This also means that if your hand shakes, pictures snapped in dark enough settings will come out blurry. This is not exclusive to the XSi as slow lenses on any camera will produce similar results. If blurry indoor pics are not what you desire, you can correct this by using the flash, using a tripod, or...
BUY A NEW LENS! The XSi can use ANY Canon EF/EF-S lens on the market...and this includes "faster" ones as well!! With faster lenses (ie, f/1.8), soon you'll be shooting like a pro indoors also!
In the end, when considering its wide range of features, customizable flexibility, and it's picture quality, I think any rookie or seasoned pro would be delighted with the XSi.
Customer Review: Amazing Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I made the jump from a point and shoot to an SLR. I wanted something where I could take pictures at car races and the like that is just beyond the point and shoot range. I'm not a pro and don't have the budget or the justification for that kind of equipment but I like quality pictures and wanted to get the biggest bang for my buck. I researched everything out there and settled on the Rebel XSi. At 12 MP, the photos can be blown up to poster size and not look pixelated. I'm happy with an 8x10 glossy so that ought to do.
Out of the box, it was a little confusing until I set down with the camera and the book. In short order, I was taking pictures...No, I was creating art. Man, what a difference from the point and shoot! This thing takes unbelieveable pictures. The detail is fantastic. There is no doubt in my mind I made the right camera choice. The camera is advanced enough for a pro but has auto setting so it becomes a fancy point and shoot with the bonus of vivid, sharp, detailed photos.
I really don't have anything negative to say about the camera. Any time something didn't work right, I found it to be "operator error". As I am still learning, when the shot really matters I put it in a program mode and it works every time. Other times, I find myself playing with the settings and coming up with some interesting stuff. When it doesn't work, hey, it's digital...delete it!
Customer Review: My dream come true!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this camera in my Shopping Cart forever!
I got excited every single time I received a notification that the price of the 'item' decreased.
I finally decided to buy it.
I've been researching Canon's DSLR cameras for about 5 months now.
The Canon Rebel XSi is amazing-all around.
Great price, great camera.
I chose this camera over the T1i. I figure, why not save the $200 and invest in other essential accessories.
I've recently purchased Opteka Battery Pack Grip / Vertical Shutter Release with Charger, 2 LP-E5 Batteries), Wireless Remote, Cleaning Kit, & Mini Tripod
and Aktiv PAK Professional All Weather Multi Purpose Photo/ Computer Laptop Backpack + Accessory Kit for Canon Rebel XSi Digital SLR Cameras and I basically got the camera & all the needed equipment for the same price as the T1i.
The product overall is awesome.
I live in Hawaii and I received my package within 3 days. I love Amazon.com! Free shipping is the best!!
Cons:
This product doesn't come with a bag/case for both the camera and lens for immediate use. No big deal. I'm happy with the one I ordered separately.
Customer Review: Very satisfied with this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Before commenting, I want to thank all the people who write detailed reviews of this and other "technical" products. It really helps to narrow down the best choice based on user experience,complexity, ease of use, features and value.
I was a newbie to Digital SLR cameras and got educated by reading these reviews and a book on how to shoot. 18 months later I am happy to report this was a fantastic purchase. It is true, if you have a few extra bucks, get this one vs. the XTI. I've never had any device, let alone a camera, have this long a battery life. I purchased a 4 gb card with the extra speed rating and it is an absolute pleasure to shoot rapid shots. It gets the kids in that perfect moment every time - and you have tons of shots to choose from, as it stores the images very quickly and moves on to the next shot almost instantly. I also upgraded from the stock lens provided with the body, which was total junk - to a Canon image stabilizer lens, which I didn't have to break the bank for. I got the most incredible shots of wildlife on Assateague Island, Virginia you could ever imagine while riding on the boat!
It is a time saver to. If you don't want to figure out all of the technical stuff, full auto will do a lot of what you need, but only on outdoor use. But treat yourself, get a tri-pod and a telephoto lens and start shooting the best shots of your life.
Customer Review: Love this camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I bought this camera for our 35th anniversary because we wanted to take a driving tour through the redwood forests of California and the ocean along the Oregon coast. We figured the trip would be a warm up and review of what the camera could do. We are so pleased with the photos taken with this Canon Rebel TSi 12 Megapixel Camera. It came with an 18-55 mm lens and we purchased a 75-300 mm lens also. Neither of us are pro's with a camera but I loved the feature that lets you take multiple pictures one after the other. We had also purchased a High-speed SD memory disk and were able to get fantastic photos of waves as they crest, curl, and crash on shore. I was even able to get photos of sea gulls flying and with the larger lens they look wonderful. We also toured the lighthouses along the Oregon Coast and the camera took great pictures of those too, no mater what the distance was. I cannot wait to go on another whale watch cruise this summer here in Seattle. This time I think I will actually be able to capture the Orca pods and not have photos of the water only because my old camera took too long to focus before the picture would shoot. I was afraid that the bigger camera would be a pain to carry around but it really was not. Although bigger than my smaller digital camera, it is lightweight and was not really the problem I thought it would be. We both love this camera.