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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $799.99
Buy New: $625.00
You Save: $174.99 (22%)
New (72) Used (6) Refurbished (1) from $590.00
Rating:  213 reviews
Sales Rank: 5
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 300
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 55
Minimum Focal Length: 18
Maximum Resolution: 12
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6 x 6 x 12
nv:Sensor: 12.2 Megapixel
Image Resolution: 4272 x 2848
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG
Compressed Format: RAW
Focus Mode: Manual focus
Focus Mode: One-shot AF
Focus Mode: AI Focus AF
Focus Mode: AI Servo AF
Focusing Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73F/23C, ISO 100)
LCD Monitor: 3.0-inches
LCD Pixels: 230,000 pixels
LCD Coverage: 100%
Shutter Speed: 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec.
Shutter Speed: X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Light Metering Method: Evaluative
Light Metering Method: Partial metering
MPN: XSI Kit
Model: XSI Kit
UPC: 013803096095
EAN: 0013803096095
ASIN: B0012YA85A
Release Date: April 14, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good camera, okay lens October 28, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great menu system, easy to use controls with a wonderful 3" display. The supplied lens is the downfall for me, the image quality is okay but the "feel" is distressing. I know the lens is a trade off, offering a lot for the price but putting an "L" lens on the XSi is a real eye opener, brings the camera to life. Were I to do it over I would easily still buy the Rebel XSi body but would purchase a good prime lens (fast Canon 35 or 50mm) and give up the benefits of the zoom. Soon after purchasing the Rebel XSi kit I added a Canon 135 f2 L and was rewarded with some stunning photos with great "pop". While putting a high quality (and high priced) lens changes the XSi from a good camera to a great camera the reviewed lens/body combination is a great move up for most of us and priced well. Battery life is amazingly good and the RAW image files are supported by many software packages. The body with a simpler, high quality lens would receive a 5 star rating from this consumer.
 WONDERFUL CAMERA October 24, 2008
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
the camera did not come when it was supposed to come but, when it finally arrived... it was great!!! I LOVE THIS CAMERA!!! I THINK AS A WHOLE THAT CANNON ARE THE BEST CAMERAS OUT THERE,AND EVERYONE SHOULD GET ONE!!
Very satisfied but still learning October 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just switched from point and shoot to DSLR and am very happy with the XSI. It's great that you can get it from day one and start shooting in full auto and then learn to use all the other features and learn to really take pictures. The learning curve is not a steep as a thought it would be but it is continuous, meaning that there is always more to learn and additional interesting things to do with the camera. Now I just got to figure out lenses...
 Be aware of potential issues October 23, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera as an update to an earlier mid-range ultrazoom I had - which was also a Canon. I have been a Canon fan for quite a while. My daughter had bought an earlier version of the digital Rebel and loved it, and convinced me it was time to upgrade.
On the first day I got the camera, I shot a few pictures and then transferred to a 75-300 lens I bought together with the camera and shot a few more pictures. After about the 3rd shot, the camera froze up. I shut it down and restarted it, and it took off fine. Over the next couple of weeks, it started to happen more and more frequently, and I could see an ERR99 on the back display, or in the viewfinder. I went online and found out this had been an issue not only with this Rebel but earlier versions as well. Recommendations said that it was an issue with contacts on the lens, and to try an eraser on the contacts. Initially this seemed to work, but within a few days I had to try taking the battery out as well. Eventually the camera totally locked up. I sent the camera to Canon under warranty and they have returned it - in perfect working condition. Several days in now, and no return of the problem - but they did not say what the issue was and there was no further information to be had. I am happy because it is working fine now, but I of course wonder about a repeat issue after the camera is out of warranty. I was impressed with their turn around time - they had the camera back to me in just a little over a week after I sent it out, and overnighted back when it was finished. It does take very good pictures - but an IS lens really improves everything - the original lens works great, but the zoom lens doesn't have the IS feature. It's ok, but it's not great.
Overall, I think anyone upgrading to this midrange SLR digital will be happy - but be aware there are some issues with them and I haven't read anything from Canon to indicate the nature of the problem, or how they resolve it.
super canon October 22, 2008
this camera is freaking awesome.but {notice}:the lens that comes with it is good for starting but very limited depending on the things you are going to be getting into. weddings, sports, etc... you'll need to make sure to be ready to buy the necessary accessories for the camera. because the camera is really amazing and extremely user friendly for those slower than most. but you won't be able to utilize the camera's fullest potential without better lenses. great buy though!!
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