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Luxury Feel and Function: At first glance, one notices the Rebel XSi's large, 3-inch LCD monitor, enhanced from the 2.5-inch screen on the Digital Rebel XTi model. The larger 230,000 pixel screen makes it easier for users to review images and scroll through the Rebel XSi camera's menus |
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The EOS Rebel XSi camera features a substantial yet streamlined profile, with curved edges, contoured surfaces, conveniently placed controls and comfortably constructed rubber grip and thumb rest that all contribute to fatigue-reducing hand fit |
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Improved Image Quality: At the heart of the new EOS Rebel XSi is its newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor. This new sensor employs large microlenses over each pixel to reduce noise and enhance sensitivity up to ISO 1600, which is ideal for high-quality images in low light |
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Another image quality enhancement is the upgrade of the Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion process to a 14-bit A/D processor. The inclusion of the 14-bit A/D process means the Rebel XSi camera records up to 16,384 colors per channel |
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The Canon EOS Rebel XSi DSLR also incorporates the optional Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO Noise Reduction functions first introduced in 2007 with the EOS-1D Mark III Professional Digital SLR and now available for the first time in an entry level Canon digital SLR camera |
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DIGIC III Image Processor: If the 12.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor is the heart of the camera, then Canon's DIGIC III processor is the brain. The proprietary image processing engine, DIGIC III technology ensures that the fine details and natural colors of the images are optimally recorded |
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Enhanced Live View: Introduced in 2007 on the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR, this function makes its debut in an entry level Canon DSLR with the EOS Rebel XSi camera. Live View allows users to frame shots through the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder |
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Improved Autofocus and Framing Rate: The EOS Rebel XSi Digital SLR utilizes a precise nine-point Autofocus (AF) system featuring a newly developed AF sensor that improves the camera's subject detection capabilities compared to earlier models |
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EOS Integrated Cleaning System: The new Rebel XSi DSLR utilizes Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning system, first introduced on the EOS Rebel XTi camera. The camera's Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor |
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The second part of the cleaning system involves post processing with a compatible personal computer and the supplied Digital Photo Professional software |
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A departure from previous EOS Digital Rebel models, which accommodated CF type memory cards, the new EOS Rebel XSi camera utilizes SD and SDHC memory cards including those with capacities higher than 2GB, making it the perfect upgrade for users already equipped with SD cards |
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EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer Lens: First introduced in August of 2007, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens is Canon's answer to consumer demand for a high-quality yet affordable optically image stabilized lens & is included as the standard lens in the Rebel XSi kit configuration |
| Image Capture Device Type | Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash |
| Recording Medium | SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
| Image Format | 22.2mm x 14.8mm |
| Compatible Lenses | Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length) |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor Type | High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels | Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels |
| Total Pixels | Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
| Color Filter System | RGB primary color filter |
| Low-pass Filter | Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable |
| Recording Format | Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
| Image Format | JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG |
| File Size | (1) Large/Fine : Approx. 4.3MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.2MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.5MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.6MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.8MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
| Color Temperature Compensation | White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
| Viewfinder Type | Eye-level pentamirror |
| Coverage | Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.87x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Dioptric Adjustment Correction | -3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information |
| Depth-of-Field Preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Autofocus Type | TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection |
| AF Points | 9 AF points |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes | One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection, manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display | Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor |
| AF-assist Beam | Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery |
| Metering Modes | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering: Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control Systems | Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash |
| ISO Speed Range | Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto |
| Exposure Compensation | Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AE Lock | Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
| Shutter Release | Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer | 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting |
| Remote Control | Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 |
| Built-in Flash Type | Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Guide Number | 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time | Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready Indicator | Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage | 17mm lens angle of view |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| EOS External Flash/Dedicated Speedlites | E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible) |
| Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting | JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style |
| LCD Monitor Type | TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
| Screen Monitor size | 3.0 in. |
| Pixels | Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Control | 7 levels provided |
| Image Display Format | Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date) |
| Highlight Alert | Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
| Image Protection | Single images can be erase-protected or not |
| Image Erase | Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time |
| Direct Printing from the Camera | Enabled with the Print/Share button |
| Compatible Printers | PictBridge-compatible printers |
| Battery | Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used |
| Battery Life | The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 |
| Battery Check | Automatic |
| Power Saving | Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min. |
| Back-up Battery | Built-in secondary battery |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity Range | 85% or less |
| Working Temperature Range | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Working Humidity Range | 85% or less |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm |
| Weight | Approx. 16.8 oz./ 475g (body only) |
| Warranty | Canon 1 year limited warranty |
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