The Canon EOS Rebel 12.2 Megapixel XSi digital SLR camera delivers detailed pictures with point and shoot ease. The Canon Rebel XSi is an entry-level DSLR that has brought advance technology former found only in professional cameras to the general public. Canon has transitioned this technology into an easy to understand format.
XSi vs XTi
The Canon Rebel XSi has 12.2 megapixels as compared to the Canon Rebel XTi’s 10.1 megapixels. The Canon Rebel XSi is now offered in solid black and two-tone silver and black. You can purchase the Canon XSi either with the body-only or the single-lens kit with the EF-S 18-55mm Optical Image Stabilizer lens. Canon has over 60 EF and EF-S lenses that are compatible with the XSi. The LCD screen has been enlarged to 3 inches allowing for 170 degree wide viewing angle. When increasing the size of the LCD screen, Canon redesigned the layout of the control buttons. They are now placed under the right hand. Each button has a different feel, so you do not have to look to change them. A step forward for the casual photographer is the change from the compact flash used in the XTi to the compatibility of a SD and SDHC memory cards. The compact flash can easily be damaged by trying to place it in sideways or backward.
Live View Mode
Live view mode has two auto focusing modes, quick and live. In both modes, you can magnify parts of your image up to 10x. A grid overlay option can help line up you images. Quick mode uses the 9 point auto focus system. Quick mode is useful in action or low-light situations. Live mode uses an imaging sensor to capture the image. A small square appears then you can use the keys to move the square on the image.
Picture Style Settings
The Canon Rebel XSi has six preset Picture Style settings and Canon offers additional files that can be downloaded. Standard is the most widely used in photographs since it can be used in a number of conditions. The portrait setting keeps the person in sharp focus versus the background. Landscape is used when the desired outcome is to have the scene in focus whether the object is close or far. Neutral setting is ideal if you choose to edit on the computer. Faithful is the setting most true to color of the image. Monochrome produces black and white images. Using the Picture Style settings allows for the photographer to have a wide range of images without having to change 35mm film.
The Canon Rebel XSi is an excellent EOS digital SLR camera. The camera builds on the Canon Rebel XTi foundation and takes it a step further toward the professional side of cameras. The color rich and various styles of the pictures you can take will make you want to have this camera around at all times.
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