Canon Digital Rebel XSi @ digitalcamerainfo
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Loading ...At around $830 for the kit with lens (or about $780 for the body only), the XSi is not the cheapest digital SLR out there. The Sony Alpha A200 (which we haven’t tested yet) is cheaper, at around $600, and the Nikon D60 is similarly priced. So the XSi is not a unique deal; it’s just another entry in an increasingly crowded part of the market. But the XSi does provide decent value for money; it has more resolution than the A200 and produces overall better quality images than the Nikon D60. So, although it is not the cheapest SLR on the market, it provides decent value for money for those who don’t mind spending a bit more than the minimum.
digitalcamerainfo Reviewed the Canon EOS 450D and gave out”The increase in resolution is also nice, but 10 to 12 megapixels is not a huge leap. And the optical image stabilization on the kit lens is definitely a good addition, but there are plenty of other SLRs that offer similar features. So, nothing in the XSi screams out for XTi users to upgrade.But little changes aren’t a problem if the original package was good, and the XTi was a great camera. So the XSi is a great camera as well; it is easy to use and shoots great photos. It may not be a mold-breaking revolution, but it’s a good upgrade to the XTi and a great camera in its own right.”
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Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens?
I believe this is the Canon Rebel XSi kit?
Is this a good camera and lens for a beginning photographer?
Also, does it work with/come with a camera strap?
and, do you know of a place where I can get this kit for less than $899??
Thank you so much.
It is an excellent camera, and the kit lens is very good. It comes with a strap, battery and battery charger, as well as cables needed, and instruction manual.
You will need to buy an SD media card, I’d suggest getting one of at least 4gb, and an extra battery & camera case.
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Canon Digital Rebel Xsi vs. Nikon D80?
I’m starting out in photography and have narrowed it down to those two. Here are some points that I’d love your opinions on:
- Image quality: which of these two has more vibrant colours, sharpness, and detail?
- Userfriendliness: which of these is easier to use/find your way around? I can’t linger too long while travelling.
- Lens: the Xsi comes with the 18-55mm while the D80 comes with the 18-135mm. The kinds of photos I plan on taking are mostly close-ups, scenery/landscapes, candid portraits e.g. people along streets.
Considering my needs, the 18-135mm is more versatile but this means that I’d have to get the D80, and I first need to ensure that I’m satisified with the D80 as a whole, image quality being a priority.
I don’t plan on getting any other lens FOR NOW; my budget’s tight (jobless student!) so I must ensure I’m satisfied with the kit lens for at least two years.
I’d love opinions, plus a summary of which one I should get. No other camera recommendations please!
Both are very good camera. Main differences are the LiveView, Self-cleaning sensor, bigger screen on the back, and higher pixels for the Xsi and D80 has none of these. D80 is a higher in range and than the Xsi…since Xsi is more of the entry-level.
For the lense…sounds like the 18-135 is a good choice for you since it has a wider range. However usually longer range tend to soften details around the edges of the pictures…especially if you use the two extreme end more often, the 18 and 135. Secondly, lense usually has a sweet-spot for taking sharp photo. You can find out by searching for review. Look below…Hope this help you.
Nikon D60 or Canon Digital Rebel XSi?
I am looking to buy my first dSLR and I know I want to stay within either the Nikon or the Canon brands. Which of these two would you recommend, or should I buy something else?
XSi gets much stronger reviews than the D60, and Canon seems genuinely ahead of Nikon in digital processing and interface. No “Depth-of-Field Preview” even on the D60, as I recall, for instance.
A longtime Nikon film-camera user, I am disappointed in all that Nikon has done with their Pro-sumer line (DSLR and compact alike), although the D200 and D300 seem to be very good, but pricey as hell.
Incidentally, isn’t it a shame that Canon put that cheesy “Rebel” logo on the US version instead of the sobriety of the 450D? So much more professional-looking the European version, and whether we like it or not, this counts with clients!
Should I return my canon digital rebel xti for the new XSi?
I recently bought the canon digital rebel xti because I couldn’t wait for the new XSi and I wanted a camera fast but now that the XSI is available..i’m thinking about returning it and getting the new xsi because of its new features like the live view.
i don’t know what to do I really like the camera that i bought but i want to be more advance witht the live view that other camera lacks like the nikon.
Live view on an SLR is like putting training wheels on a racing bicycle. Live view is a great gimmick to get newbies to buy an SLR, but it’s absolutely one of the worst ways to use a digital SLR with few exceptions (macro shooting, astrophotography, odd angles).
Viewing and focusing through the viewfinder is faster, more accurate, and more efficient. You get to see the actual incoming light and not a low-resolution LCD screen.
I own a Nikon D3, a very expensive SLR that has the Live View feature. I don’t use it–because a viewfinder is a million times better than the high resolution LCD screen on the back.
If there’s another feature that’s compelling about the XSi over the XTi, I haven’t seen it. I don’t think you’ll get better photos either. If you want a real upgrade, go for a Canon 40D, not an XSi.
Canon Rebel XTi vs Canon Rebel XSi?
I’m 17 years old and really into photography. It seems that every year I am outgrowing my camera. At the prices of digital cameras it is getting hard moneywise to keep up with the technology. I work at a camera shop but they have limited information on Digital SLRs being they are mostly a darkroom centered business. I have been looking into the Canon Rebel XTi lately and I have been thinking about purchasing it. The only thing holding me back is that Canon recently came out with a newer modle called the Canon Rebel XSi. Um I was wondering if any of you guys had either one of the cameras or know something about them to steer me in the right direction.
The XSi is simply the replacement model for the XTi. It’s not a step up; it just has a few extra bells & whistles (the most important of which are 2 extra megapixels and the fact that you can ’sort of’ use the LCD screen on the back to compose your shots.) The XSi does NOT have extra features that you can grow into. For that, you’d have to upgrade to the next level: the Canon 40D (or the recently discontinued 30D).
Considering your budget, I’d get the XTi and keep some spare change for later. You’ll want an extra lens, a tripod, an external flash, and so forth soon enough. Camera gear is addictive