Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit

Awesome Camera!

Strengths: Picture quality (of course), 12 MP, ease-of-use, SDHC card capability, big LCD screen, compact, and relatively light weight.

Weakness: None that I know of yet. I don't foresee any either...

I'm a family photographer, taking photos of my kids and family. This was rated #1 Digital SLR in C.R. and it is a great camera. I highly recommend this if you want to go with a digital SLR camera.

By tnbtaylor - Nov 20, 2008

Canon XSI Digital SLR is awesome

Strengths: Great photo quality, quick action shots, large lcd screen, comfortable grip, and lots of features such as Live view

Weakness: Slow shutter speed when in Live view, awkward position of iso

First of all, this is my first dslr, so I am not a pro, but I just love this camera. The pictures are soo much better than your typical point and shoot camera. You are able to take continuous action shots, and there is hardly any time between shots. There are numerous features that you can control which I still am just learning about, such as the spot metering and white balance adjustment. What...
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First of all, this is my first dslr, so I am not a pro, but I just love this camera. The pictures are soo much better than your typical point and shoot camera. You are able to take continuous action shots, and there is hardly any time between
shots. There are numerous features that you can control which I still am just learning about, such as the spot metering and white balance adjustment. What is great is the amount of control you want or just set it to auto and the camera does it all. The only weakness I found was that when you are in Live view mode, the camera is very slow. I thought I could use the lcd screen like my point & shoot camera but found that to be too lagging. The Live View would be good for close up shots or if you are trying to shoot something where you can't really get your eye on the camera.
All in all, this is the best prosumer camera I think. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to move up to a dslr.

By madonnab - May 1, 2008

EOS Rebel XSi Black Digital Camera Kit

Strengths: Wonderful image quality and great to be able to work with RAW format

Weakness: The live view is only available in manual settings.

I had a Canon point and shoot that I really loved--I wanted to graduate to a digital SLR and had heard good feedback about the Rebel series. So, far I am satisfied; but need to get more into the manual features to fully use the camera. I was also disappointed that the live view is not available when the camera is set on auto. I am getting used to using the view-finder to compose and focus, it...
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I had a Canon point and shoot that I really loved--I wanted to graduate to a digital SLR and had heard good feedback about the Rebel series. So, far I am satisfied; but need to get more into the manual features to fully use the camera. I was also disappointed that the live view is not available when the camera is set on auto. I am getting used to using the view-finder to compose and focus, it will take some getting used to.

By *petunia* - Jun 9, 2008

Definately a great value and a great camera

Strengths: Excellent value for the dollar and performance. Better than XTI.

Weakness: Standard lens is useless. Need up upgrade to the IS 17-85mm

This nwer XSI is great value compared to the Nikon camera. Although the XSI comes with a standard IS lens, the lens is slow and doesn't focus well but it's included in the kit now as Image Stablization. If you are serious in taking great pictures, consider upgrading to a Canon IS 17-85mm lens. The XSI adds many new features including a longer battery life, and it's a lot better in taking clearer...
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This nwer XSI is great value compared to the Nikon camera. Although the XSI comes with a standard IS lens, the lens is slow and doesn't focus well but it's included in the kit now as Image Stablization.

If you are serious in taking great pictures, consider upgrading to a Canon IS 17-85mm lens. The XSI adds many new features including a longer battery life, and it's a lot better in taking clearer pictures in darker light, ISO bottom on the top compared to the XTI. Though the XTI did have a metal body, this XSI has a plastic body and the "on" led is not replaced by an ISO button.

It was really worth upgrading for me in terms of image quality and speed.

I don't recommend you buy the kit unless you get an awesome deal. I recommend the body with a Canon IS 17-85mm lens upgrade. It's all worth the price. Get a few extra batteries as well.

I haven't found a need to buy a Flash unit since the newer XSI built in flash is more than good enough for my pictures.

People have said the Nikon models are better but I found doesn't work and feel high quality.

I wish they had a video mode but I guess the price would be higher then.

By websurfer88 - Dec 21, 2008

IS kit lense make the difference

Strengths: Large LCD screen and live view as well as the IS kit lens. Extremely easy to use for first timers.

Weakness: Price.

This is my first DSLR and just got back from two week honeymoon in Costa Rica and absolutely delighted with its performance. After reviewing the 800+ pics my wife and I have received so many compliments on the image sharpness and vibrant coloring. One recommendation is a UV lens which ended up making a huge difference on outdoor scenic shots.

By TD_POTD - May 15, 2008