| The Canon Rebel XSi is my first digital SLR, and I've | | | | As for image quality, I must say I've been successful in |
| been using it for around three months now. I must | | | | taking pictures both in studio and outdoor settings. |
| admit I was a bit wary about getting a brand new | | | | When I was in the studio, I used tungsten lights on the |
| camera, but I've always liked Canon cameras since I | | | | subject set against a white background. The image |
| used an ELAN II back in high school. Two years ago I | | | | quality was great; perfect skin tones and very little |
| also bought a Canon SD600 and I was happy with it. | | | | chromatic aberration around the edges. I got into book |
| So far, this Canon Rebel SLR camera hasn't | | | | keeping just recently, and I thought taking close-up |
| disappointed me yet. The Rebel XSi's IS lens works | | | | pictures of the bees would be a good way to test the |
| wonders on my shots. If you're planning on getting a | | | | quality of outdoor shots. I was not disappointed. At all. |
| Rebel XSi as well but you're having second thoughts, | | | | The camera captured such crisp details even though |
| here are some pros and cons that can hopefully help | | | | the lens is a bit short. The pictures turned out great, |
| you decide. | | | | considering the lens only cost $100. |
| Let's start with the battery life. The XSi's battery life is | | | | All in all, the Canon Rebel SLR camera is solid, feels |
| amazing. I could take more than 5000 pictures and the | | | | sturdy, not too heavy nor too light, and it fits right in |
| battery only went low twice. The Live View feature, | | | | your hand. If you're looking for a great camera and |
| contrary to what a lot of people think, is not a | | | | you're not restricted by your budget, the XSi is the |
| replacement for point and shoot. For one, you can't | | | | way to go. The Rebel XSi may be a bit too pricey for |
| use the Live View feature in Auto mode, which makes | | | | some people's standards, but I say it's worth every |
| it not-so-user-friendly for beginners. The feature is | | | | single cent and you'll have the quality photos to prove |
| more suited for professionals such as landscape | | | | it. If you don't mind waiting a bit more, you can wait for |
| photographers and those who do studio work, | | | | its price to go down so that you can spend the money |
| because they can connect the camera to the PC and | | | | on extra lenses or accessories instead. |
| use it for remote viewing. | | | | |