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Apr 2008.
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi
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| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 8th of 50 in SLR/Professional
- 7th of 74 in 12 Megapixels
- 11th of 82 in Canon
- 8th of 87 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Canon XSi
- Q: What is a good camera for a beginner that is great for traveling and easy to use.
- A: I think the xSi is one of the best cameras to start with. There are... read more
- Q: Beginner would like birder camera
- A: hello sharonthe best camera for you is the panasonic lumix tz5http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_TZ5_TZ15/here are some links that... read more
- Q: XSi, D60 or A300 (IS in body vs lens?)
- A: A quick summary of advantages and disadvantages will be :a. image stabilization in body let... read more
- Q: I have seen conflicting answers about old Canon accessories working on a Canon EOS Rebel XSi?
- A: Flipping through some photo forums, I found mention that it won't work on auto with... read more
- Q: what kind of camera should I purchase?
- A: Lizzie.... you will have to go for a DSRL to retain the texture of your... read more
- Q: I am a newcomer to the DSLR but want to graduate from a P&S digital
- A: To buy or not to buy depends much on your needs.dSLR is in a world... read more
- Q: It seems this camera has everything I want except a optical viewfinder. Is this a negative?
- A: Actually, it DOES have an optical viewfinder ... well, since it's an SLR, you get... read more
- Q: Buying lens
- A: Well, you could native Canon. The 24-135mm weighs in at 13oz. It's more expensive, but... read more
- Q: I'm pretty new to photography, but want a better camera.
- A: In photography, when you talk about processor, you are actually referring to the sensor of... read more
- Q: Can you purchase the camera with a different lense other than the one it comes with?
- A: Sure. You can purchase a camera body only and pick up any lens you want. read more
- Q: Taking digital images of medical equipment for publishing professional literature
- A: The XSi will work just fine for this. My recommendation is for you to also... read more
- Q: Which lenses would be best for a low-light indoor setting that are compatible with the Canon Rebel XSi?
- A: A large part of this will depend on how far away you're going to be... read more
- Q: I need a quality beginner digital SLR. Which model is best for my new photography class?
- A: Hi Nicki,The Nikon and Canon cameras also have image stabilization; the difference is that it's... read more
- Q: I am a photographer - mostly landscapes, some portraits, I also like to take pictures of the moon rising so I need to ba able to do timed exposures.
- A: That would be the EOS 5D, EOS 40D, and the EOS 30D, above that would... read more
- Q: What is or what are the differences & which is best to buy between Canon Rebel Xsi and Canon450D if they are differen from each other
- A: They are the same camera. If you like the Xsi you might want to compare... read more
- Q: Nikon D40, Nikon D60, Canon Rebel Xsi, or Canon450D.
- A: While any of these would do the job nicely, and all have 50mm lenses available... read more
- Q: Please help me decide between the Nikon D60 and the Canon 450D. My local shop is realy pushing Nikon for some reason.
- A: The lens I bought for my Nikon D40 is the Nikkor 18-200VR, not a Tamron... read more
- Q: I am looking for a brand name digital camera with medium level of features and price? What do you advice?
- A: My recommendation is the Canon SX100. Pretty automated, with face detection and image stabilization, but... read more
- Q: Why is it that all the sample pictures i see across the internet from the 450D are not very sharp?...Please show me a sharp/crisp picture.
- A: hello delhere is one(not mine)http://www.flickr.com/photos/orcawizard/2572243188... read more
- Q: Canon 450D for astrophotography
- A: Well, it has a similar CMOS censor as the 40D (except 2 more MP). So... read more
Open Questions for the Canon XSi
- Q: What software can I use to download pictures from my XSi to my PC?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Are lenses from different manufacturers cross referenced with Canon lenses?
- 20 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Lens recommendation, please...Canon Digital Rebel Xsi
- 2 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Have Rebel xsi-18-55mm lens, what lens do I need for close up bird shots?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How do you save a modified picture?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have a Canon rebel XSI, recently purchased...how can i view/display date & time on the pictures taken by camera & when downloaded on my laptop.
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: I've never used a SLR...
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: is the difference between the xs and xsi worth the price difference?
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: My Canon EOS XSI got sprayed with salt water yesterday and now seems completely dead. Any hope?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Need highest macro resolution
- 20 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: Number of claimed shutter actuations on the XSi?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I want to take nature shots and enlarge the pictures to 2'x4'. Will 12 megapixels be enough to create crips enlargements?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: does the canon digital rebel xsi have a view finder
- 3 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Can you shoot video? Of not which cameras have that option.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: With the Xsi is there a delay from the moment that you click the shutter and the moment that the picture is taken like there is on my Kodak C875?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is the battery charger LC-E5 of Canon Digital Rebel XSi applicable to 220v?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is the difference in the Kiss Japense version and the USA model of the XSI, I live in the US. Thank you.
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Canon XSi or Nikon D90?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Is this camera good enough to take a proffesional pics for a jewelry website ?
- 20 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: The Canon Rebel XSi has a coice of lenses, 18-55 or 28-80. Which one is best for sport fishing, action and out door shots. Whats the difference?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
