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The Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital Camera incorporates a number of high-end functions and technology found in Canon's professional SLR models, including an improved autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, and an advanced Live View function. Plus the proprietary DIGIC III image processor ensures that the fine details and natural colors of the images are optimally recorded, and also manages the camera's efficient energy consumption and high-speed signal processing performance.
The 12.2 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor employs large microlenses over each pixel to reduce noise and enhance sensitivity up to ISO 1600, while the 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion process means the Rebel XSi camera records up to 16,384 colors per channel and allows the camera to produce images with finer and more accurate gradations of tones and colors. The camera also incorporates the Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO Noise Reduction functions (previously found only on Canon's Professional Digital SLRs) and the camera is equipped with Canon's Auto Lighting Optimizer technology, which corrects image brightness and contrast automatically to prevent underexposure with backlit scenes.
The EOS Rebel XSi is fast - capable of continuously capturing 3.5 frames per second for bursts of up to 53 images. The faster frame rates and finer focusing capabilities of the Rebel XSi together with its impressive image burst rate will help photo enthusiasts capture split second action at just the right moment. Furthermore, the camera is equipped with a host of useful creative controls, including shutter speeds ranging from 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. plus Bulb, a choice of four metering patterns including 4% spot metering, a wide range of exposure modes from fully automatic to fully manual, depth of field preview, mirror lock and much more.
The large, 3-inch, 230,000 pixel LCD monitor makes it easier for users to review images and scroll through the menus, and also features a broadened color gamut and a wide viewing perspective in all directions. Furthermore the EOS Rebel XSi camera features Live View - which allows users to frame shots through the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder - this is particularly useful when shooting at odd angles or in situations when looking through the viewfinder is impractical.
The Rebel XSi DSLR utilizes Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning system. This involves a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes dust particles off of the low-pass filter in front of the sensor, along with post processing with the supplied Digital Photo Professional software. Here the camera maps any spots that may remain on the sensor and subsequently subtracting dust spots from the final image during post processing.
In a departure from previous EOS Digital Rebel models, which accommodated CF type memory cards, the 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 from point-and-shoot model cameras. In addition, it is fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses, as well as EX-series Speedlites, an optional Battery Grip, and remote control and viewfinder accessories. In regards to its overall design, 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. The camera body is constructed of a rugged yet lightweight combination of stainless steel and polycarbonate embedded with glass fiber, and the chassis exterior is enrobed in a durable ABS and Polycarbonate resin that is resistant to impact damage.
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens SLR Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | APS-C Size (22.2 x 14.8mm) 12.4 Megapixel Single-plate CMOS Sensor with RGB Primary Color Filter & Low-pass Filter |
| Effective Resolution | 12.2 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 14-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Color (sRGB, Adobe RGB) B&W (with color filter or color tone) |
| Image File Formats |
JPEG (Fine, Normal) RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG |
| Recorded Resolution |
Large (4272 x 2848) Medium (3088 x 2056) Small (2256 x 1504) |
| Video Recording | No |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF mount |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.6x |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Compatible with Canon IS Lenses |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection (9 AF points) with AF-assist Lamp (uses Built-in flash) |
| Focus Modes | One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 (set automatically) Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments) |
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
30 - 1/4000 second Bulb (up to 30 seconds) |
| Mirror Lock-Up | Yes |
| Exposure Metering | 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering (Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted average) with EV 1-20 Metering Range (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Modes | 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, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments), AEB (±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments), AE Lock |
| White Balance Modes | 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 or magenta/green direction possible) |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto pop-up flash) |
| Effective Flash Range | 43' (13m) @ ISO 100 |
| External Flash Connection | TTL Hot Shoe |
| External Flash Control | E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/200 second |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | 0.2 seconds |
| Shutter Lag | 0.055 seconds |
| Time Between Shots | Less than 1 second (single mode) |
| Burst Capability | 3.5 fps up to 53 frames in JPEG |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds, 2 seconds, 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting |
| Interval Recording | No (possible with tethered operation) |
| Date & Time Stamp | No (simultaneous recording onto image data) |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD) card Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card |
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| Battery Type |
LP-E5 Battery Pack AA-size batteries can be used with optional BG-E5 Battery Grip |
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| Power Adapter | ACK-E5 AC Adapter Kit (optional) | ||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control |
RS-60E3 Remote Switch (optional) RC-1/RC-5 Remote Controller (optional) |
| Video Output | NTSC & PAL |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Eye-level pentamirror with Dioptric Adjustment Correction |
| Viewfinder Info | 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 | Yes |
| LCD Display | 3.0" TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with Brightness Control (7-steps) |
| Information Display | Aperture value, AF point selection, card writing status, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation amount, AEB level, Drive mode, Self-timer/Remote control, Image-Recording quality, Shots remaining, Flash mode, ISO speed, White balance, Battery level, Shutter speed, Date/time, battery level warning |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Hungarian, Czech |
| Playback Options | 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 (Overexposed highlights blink) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.8 x 5.1 x 2.4" (98 x 129 x 62 mm) body only |
| Weight | 16.8 oz. (475g) body only |