| With all the SLR cameras to choose from these days, | | | | Another cool feature, is a count down timer, that will |
| you may be finding it difficult to decide which one to | | | | take multiple shots for you. Meaning, that you don't |
| buy. Well, this story may just make it easier for you to | | | | have to run back to the camera after every shot, to |
| decide on the Canon Rebel XSi. As with many of the | | | | reset the timer. |
| digital SLRs on the market today, the XSi makes | | | | Multiple ISO settings, make this Rebel a more flexible |
| some compelling arguments for choosing it. | | | | camera. They allow the photographer to compensate |
| A 3 inch LCD is the standard for most quality cameras | | | | for less than perfect lighting conditions, or for situations |
| these days, and the XSi, is no exception. The LCD is | | | | when using a flash is no possible. ISO settings are 200, |
| not only large, but has a resolution of 230K, and | | | | 400, 800, and 1600. Higher settings makes the camera |
| provides good viewing from multiple viewing angles of | | | | more responsive to light. |
| 150 or degrees or more. | | | | Live View, is a much touted feature, especially since |
| A very welcome status screen is also provided, which | | | | so many first time SLR users are accustomed to it |
| works well with the information displayed via the main | | | | with their old point and shoot cameras. This works well, |
| LCD. | | | | when you have to hold the camera away from your |
| Being a Canon, you will have the pick of the litter when | | | | face to frame a picture. Live view focusing can be a |
| it comes to additional lenses. The EF-S 18-55mm f | | | | bit difficult though, as it's a bit slow. |
| 3.5-5.6 IS kit lens is great for beginning SLR | | | | Keep in mind, that if your considering a buying a Rebel |
| photographers, but it's good to know, that you will have | | | | XSi, there are a few other models in the Rebel lineup |
| plenty of choices for extra lenses down the road. | | | | with similar features. The XT (if you can find one), the |
| Spot metering is just one of the features that Canon | | | | XS, and the newly launched T1i. The T1i, is more |
| added to the XSi, that is often found on more | | | | expensive, but also comes with high definition options, |
| expensive cameras. Flash exposure compensation is | | | | and a much improved image sensor. |
| another such feature. | | | | |