Friday, July 24, 2009

Canon Digital Rebel XSi Review

By Charles Padilla

Regarded as an entry level camera, the Canon Digital Rebel XSi which measures 5.2 x 2.4 x 3.9 inches and weighs 16.8 ounces is available in two different styles. Consumers have the choice of either a silver casing or a plain black casing.

It has been noted the grip is good but the look of the casing is cheap. It is felt this is due to the plastic look of the smooth surface. Compared to the majority of other cameras it did not feel as comfortable. Previous Canon models did not have the same 3 inch screen. You will find the controls have been placed to the right of the screen.

Judging from reports, most consumers seem to be at the with the playback images and also the click of the buttons. While a higher resolution sensor has made it possible for quality playback images, some people complain that there is some delay when using the zoom feature.

Viewing the screen from above, below, or even the sides, doesn't seem to be a problem even when the camera is held overhead. Both the vertical and horizontal viewing angles are Approximately 160 to 170 degrees.

Image quality equation is a mere on the Canon. A kit lens is given and it is very lightweight and neat for a lens that is stabilized. A screen at the rear means it's easy to take settings quickly. The ISO value in the viewfinder is constantly displayed. On top of the major LCD screen there is a detached status screen. Unlike the older version there is no top screen.

While the camera may have some room for improvement, one cannot deny that it's incredibly fast and color reproduction is nothing short of being excellent, just as are the macros. It seems that the most common complaint has to do with its to noticeably weak auto-focus. In fact, numerous consumers claim that the camera has difficulty the point of focus and that it often gets it wrong. On the other hand, if one utilizes the dissenter focus then it's very close to being accurate although the end result may still be a photograph which is a little fuzzy. Having said all of this, it should be noted that not all consumers have had this complaint.

In fact, this may be largely due to the fact that some consumers are under the wrong impression, in that they believe if they use the "live view", they would be able to use the camera in much the same way as they would a regular point and shoot digital camera. However, the "live view" feature does not make it possible to use the camera without it being secured either by means of an even surface or a tripod. Having said that, some people still feel that both modes of the "live view" are still to drawn out for hand held shots.

Even though the camera does have room for improvement, the fact remains, it is an adequate camera none the less and in the majority of cases, buyers have been happy with the quality and also the features. Furthermore, it appears that many people are also very happy with the ergonomics of the Canon Digital Rebel XSi.

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