The Canon Rebel XSi digital SLR Camera was introduced in the USA in 2008. Canon has introduced features, usually found in high end cameras, which amateur or beginning photographers will enjoy. The 12.2 megapixel camera is certainly a step in the right direction to continue competing in an ever changing market. The Canon Rebel XSi has a kit offer that includes a lens which is a great investment.
The EF-S 18—55mm Lens
If you buy the Canon Rebel XSi kit, the EF-S 18-55 lens is the lens that is included. This lens offers optical image stabilization technology which helps compensate since it in not a feature, in the camera itself. One feature of optical image stabilizing is that it helps the photographer take clearer pictures in low light. In low light your shutter is open longer which can cause blurry pictures from the camera moving even slightly. This is commonly called camera shake. The EF-S 18-55 lens is a fantastic everyday or travel lens. The marvellous thing about the XSi is that it is compatible with Canon’s over 60 EF and EF-S lenses.
Features
The Canon XSi has increased the size of its LCD screen to a large 3 inches. The Live View Function is viewed on the LCD screen. The XSi has a sensor so that the LCD display will turn off when brought up to your face. When looking through the viewfinder, the complete picture taking information can be viewed. There is no need to move the camera from the eye to make you setting changes. This is also made easier since most of the controls are now on the left side of the camera. A nine point auto focus system makes it easier to line up the picture you want. The Canon XSi uses SD and SDHC memory cards instead of the compact flash used in the previous model, The Canon XTi. Canon has improved upon its Integrated Cleaning System. The cleaning is done automatically when powering down the XSi or can be set to manual. The dust is removed from the sensor by an ultrasonic vibration. If the dust is not removed, you can remove it from your picture using the software included with the camera. Take a picture of a white piece of paper, the camera then process it and memorizes where those particles are. The software can eliminate the dust spots from your photo.
Unfortunately, I could go on a lot longer about the Canon XSi and all the features I have not even begun to cover. I do believe that as much as I enjoy reading about a camera’s features there’s nothing like playing around with it myself.
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