The Canon EOS Rebel XS is a full featured, lightweight and easy to use autofocus SLR with a built-in pop-up flash. When introduced it set new standards for a full-featured yet compact and light autofocus SLR. Time has proven the Rebel XS to be a very reliable camera as well. The Rebel XS is compatible with the full line of Canon EF lenses.
| Autofocus | TTL-CT-SIR (TTL Cross-Type Secondary-Image-Registration) phase detection type. AF operation starts when the shutter button is pressed halfway. AF in-focus indicator lights upon ranging completion. Audible indicator (electronic beeper) can be turned on and off. One-Shot/AI Servo AF and manual focusing modes. Manual focusing confirmation possible with EF lenses. |
| Number of Focusing Points | One (cross shape) |
| Shutter | Vertical-travel focal plane shutter with electromagnetic release and all speeds electronically controlled. |
| Shutter Speed | 30 sec-1/2000 + B, manually selectable in 0.5 EV increments. |
| Film Type | 35mm 12/24/36 exp. |
| Maximum Flash Synchronization Speed | 1/90 second |
| Film Loading | Automatic. Film automatically advances to the first frame. |
| Film Transport | Single and Continuous (approx. 1 fps) |
| Film Rewind | Automatic. Film automatically rewinds at end of roll. |
| Metering System | TTL full aperture metering: 6-Zone Evaluative, Partial (9.5%) and Center-Weighted metering |
| Metering Sensitivity @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 | EV 2 to 20 |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 steps in 0.5 EV increments |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | No |
| AE Lock | Yes |
| Exposure Modes | Full Auto Mode (Green Zone), Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Auto Depth-of-Field AE, Intelligent Program AE with variable shift, Programmed Image Control (4 settings), Manual and A-TTL/TTL Flash AE |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 90% vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture area at 0.7x magnification |
| Viewfinder Info |
Wide Zone focusing brackets plus 9.5% partial metering display Displayed at the bottom of the viewing area |
| Focusing Screen | Laser-matte screen (not interchangeable) |
| Special Features | Very quiet film advance |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 53/4 x 35/8 x 27/16" (145 x 92 x 61.9mm) WHD |
| Weight | 12.4 oz. (350g) |