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2011-08-29T21:00:00
This was my first DSLR, and I love it. It's perfect for somebody who's just venturing into serious digital photography. I've had it for over a year now, and it's held up beautifully (I bought it refurbished!), no problems whatsoever. I love the big LCD screen, and the body is relatively light. Image quality could be better, but like I said, great for a starter camera.
C W.
2011-08-28T21:00:00
ist cheap and good camera
parragrafo
2011-07-31T21:00:00
This is a great camera for someone who is getting into photography as a serious hobby, but who does not want to spend a ton of money.
ronan
2011-04-12T21:00:00
This camera was all that I was looking for. The size, feel, and features made it a no-brainer purchase for me.
NORMAN T.
2011-04-09T21:00:00
I did a lot or research before I decided this was the right camera for me. When I saw that the refurbished model (w/ warranty) was selling for the same price as used on [...]I jumped on it. It [...] looks perfectly brand new. I have already taken around 300 pictures and they come out beautifully! Highly recommend this camera[...]
Angie
2011-04-02T21:00:00
Bought this for my wife to use on a recent vacation to Israel. She has always struggled with blurred images from pressing shutter too hard and missed shots from shutter lag. This camera solved both problems! She uses mostly 'full auto' setting, but is gradually learning to use creative settings. She loves it and the vacation pictures turned out great!
James B.
2011-03-28T21:00:00
I'm pretty new to the DSLR world, but my experience with this camera has been great so far. It's pretty easy to use. And I'm very satisfied with the quality of the product. Refurbished works just like new!
LL
2011-03-26T21:00:00
This is my first Dslr and I am hooked, nothing fancy but takes great photo's and lots of room to grow. plenty of controls. and starting out full auto. I love the camera and I am continuing to learn new tricks and getting better photo's and when I get ready for something better, my lenses will all work
RICK S.
2011-03-19T21:00:00
This is my first Dslr and I have had alot of fun using it. since purchasing I have begun to learn more and it has become a great hobby for me. I do alot of landscape photography and this camera is light, easy to learn and is able to produce some really great pic's. the more I learn the better I am able to get the camera to perform. I love it and highly recommend for somone starting out or someone who don't want to spend a ton!
RICK S.
2011-03-19T21:00:00
This was the camera I was looking for to upgrade to. There is nothing this camera can't do for you. Just try it !!!
NORMAN T.
2011-02-10T19:00:00
I purchased the Canon Rebel XSi specifically for astrophotography, either as a piggyback on a telescope tripod, or though the scope itself. My decision to purchase this camera was made after viewing the deep sky photos of a number of different people, all showing amazing renderings of the wondrous night sky. I did specifically ahve this altered for deep sky photography by Gary Honis. Another advantage to this camera is that I can simply either add the X-Nite CC1 screw in filter, or adjust the camera's white balance, and the camera returns to being just like a regular camera and can be used for all other photographs. The wonderful sharp photos, ease of use, easys ee LCD screen, that it was alertable for deep sky photography, yet easily put back into action as a regular camera, made the Canon Rebel XSi camera my first choice. That it could also use a wireless remote control shutter release switch, so I could do my work standing back from the scope, sealed the deal!
Charles S.
2011-01-29T19:00:00
Can't say anything bad about this camera. The refurb was worth the savings too. There is no way to tell its not brand new.
Trax
2011-01-24T19:00:00
This camera is one of the most enjoyable cameras I have ever used and i have been using Canon cameras for years. Great for the beginner and a lot of advanced features to keep the more exspericened photographer intrested.
NORMAN T.
2011-01-24T19:00:00
I have been wanting to purchase an upgrade/replacement for my older camera, but with the recent addition of our daughter to our family, I was also constrained by my budget. After shooting around with several different Canon EOS models and thoroughly researching my options, I opted for the Rebel XSi, which best fit my needs. After reading all of the reviews regarding the refurbished Canon cameras, I chose to purchase a refurbished body as well (which allowed me to also get an additional lens without going too far over budget). I could not be happier with this camera - everything functions as it should, the quality of the shots are great, and there is absolutely no cosmetic damage (scratches, dings, etc.) to the camera or stock lens at all. The XSi itself performs admirably in a variety of shooting conditions, when it is properly set up for the specific condition at hand. I have seen several poor reviews of the XSi, but have not encountered any problems yet. In order to get the most from this (or any!) camera, you must take the time to learn what functions this camera offers, as well as how they affect the picture outcome and how to manipulate these functions for your specific shot and/or conditions. This camera offers a great deal of control, and I am very pleased with my purchase. [...] excellent products, and I could not be happier!
MATTHEW R.
2010-11-09T19:00:00
Is literally like new with 'refurbished' stickers on bottom of camera & lens. Basic & advanced features. Purchased for one of my sons to explore photography together. For my use this would have been just as good as my T2i (don't use it for video). Money saved would have gone towards good wide angle & telephoto lens. Recommend Tamrac N-5053 neck strap and/or a wrist strap (Hakuba, Opteka, CowboyStudio or ?)
MICHAEL E.
2010-11-03T21:00:00
I've had the camera for a month now and have used it mostly for landscape photos. I'm still getting familiar with how it all works and am very pleased with the results so far.
JOHN H.
2010-10-30T21:00:00
Within a week, I was shooting fairly decent shots. A bit of a learning curve vs. my point & shoot Canon Powershot. My preferred settings are the AV setting. I prefer it over the Macro setting, I crop instead of using macro. This camera takes great shots with indirect light. Morning and early afternoons offer the best light. I shoot indoors, and love the results! Higher ISO settings with less light later in early evening didn't work as well. Colors are very good, you can fine tune using the menu/photo style setting. I wish there were less buttons to push to access the color setting. It's the only streamlining this camera needs. Otherwise, I shoot in the 4Mb range, and get decent crisp photos for use on my website. I sell yarn and fibers, and am impressed with the photos so far! Overall, the camera was a savvy purchase being refurbished, I saved alot.
atomicblue
2010-10-30T21:00:00
I am a beginner photographer. This camera is easy to use and understand.
GREG M.
2010-10-30T21:00:00
good camera, easy to use, easy to learn about, nice photos. Lens was ok, but I got a f1.8 right away for general use. I would have prefered the 1.8 to the wide angle that comes with this body. A nice telephoto would have been a second choice, the wide angle being last on my list. Sometinmes this body has trouble focusing in extermely low light situations.
david b.
2010-10-30T21:00:00
Very good, if you are buying your first DSLR, and the lower 1000D will be too short for you.
Jim R.
2010-10-13T21:00:00
So far I love this camera. I've been shooting Canon for over 35 years in 35mm. Decided to go digital and found this to be a great place to start.
Klop
2010-10-09T21:00:00
This is an amazing camera. If you're debating between this one or the XS like I was, go with the XSi you wont regret it. Adorama has great prices[...]. Also, you can't even tell the camera or lens are refurbs unless you look at the sticker on the bottom. Very pleased with my purchase.
BRYAN M.
2010-10-09T21:00:00
getting pro results for the casual inexperienced photographer
lungsMD
2010-08-21T21:00:00
VERY GOOD CAMERA, BOUGHT REFURBISHED ONE AND WORKS AS GOOD AS NEW.
jake
2010-08-19T21:00:00
I like the camera. It's my second XSi so that should say something. Excellent price and warranty. My copy has minor scuff marks on the bottom and on the screen. It's a refurb so obviously it's been used before but everything checks out fine.
tmwag
2010-08-10T21:00:00
Using mostly for wildlife photography, great camera to learn on.
Charles
2010-08-08T21:00:00
[...]Excellent job of refurbishing the camera; without the tab on the bottom, it could be mistaken for new. I love the big display and its functions when the menu is not on display - it gives me an instant look at all the settings without having to look through the viewfinder. I like the bulb setting on the camera; I've been an ambient light type of photographer since my Minolta SRT-101 in the early 70s.The packaged Canon software makes everything easier. Viewing and downloading is a snap - identify the folder where you want the images to go and each subsequent download goes to the same spot into a folder automatically labeled for that day. I love it.The XSi also permits RAW+jpg or RAW only shooting modes recorded in the Canon CR2 format...[...] the quality of the product is most excellent -> (should I add "dude" as well ... grin)I'm a big fan ...Not a single complaint about[...] the product...
EARL M.
2010-06-19T21:00:00
It's simply perfect.
rebekah
2010-06-19T21:00:00
I haven't had this camera long but so far I love it. I was hesitant to buy a refurbished camera but after reading other reviews I went for it. I'm glad I did. The camera looks brand new.
AM P.
2010-06-19T21:00:00
good camera for the money.
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Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
SD memory card, SDHC memory card
22.2mm x 14.8mm
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
Canon EF mount
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
RGB primary color filter
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG
(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)
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
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
Eye-level pentamirror
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Approx. 0.87x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
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
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
9 AF points
EV -0.5-18 (at 73�F/23�C, ISO 100)
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
Automatic selection, manual selection
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
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
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
EV 1-20 (at 73�F/23�C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
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
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
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
Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
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.)
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
Retractable, auto pop-up flash
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
17mm lens angle of view
+/-2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites
Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible)
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
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor
3.0 in.
Approx. 230,000 pixels
Approx. 100%
7 levels provided
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)
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
Single images can be erase-protected or not
Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
Enabled with the Print/Share button
PictBridge-compatible printers
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
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
Automatic
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.
Built-in secondary battery
32-104�F/0-40�C
85% or less
32-104�F/0-40�C
85% or less
Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
Approx. 16.8 oz./ 475g (body only)











The Canon EOS Rebel XSi Places Superior Optics and Professional Features Into The Hands of Emerging Photo Enthusiasts with a new Optically Image Stabilized Lens and Professional Features. Canon's EOS Rebel series of digital SLR cameras helped to define and refine what it means to be an entry level digital SLR. Now Canon has redefined that gateway prowess with the introduction of the line's new leader, the 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi camera.
Incorporating a number of high-end functions and technology found in Canon's professional SLR models, the EOS Rebel XSi camera boasts an improved autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, an advanced Live View function and the proprietary DIGIC III image processor.
When paired with any of the more than 60 compatible Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including optically image stabilized EF-S lenses like the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS now included in the EOS Rebel XSi kit or the new EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, the EOS Rebel XSi DSLR delivers images that will delight and inspire family and friends at an entry level price tag.
The new EOS Rebel XSi camera is the answer for those who have been waiting to make the leap from digital point-and-shoot to digital SLR or from an older SLR to the latest generation of advanced technology, while still including the creative controls their old camera afforded them.
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