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XSi Rebel - Canon Quality by Tony
Since going digital a number of years ago, my family and I have only used Canon cameras. We still have a number of SD Powershots which are nice pocket sized cameras for those family birthday parties. I also use a Powershot S5 IS for it's long zoom lens at sporting events. Now I've got the XSi Rebel, an SLR for high quality photos during weekend trips to San Francisco, Monterey, landscapes, family portraits, etc.
I can't believe that this sub-$1000 camera is referred to as an entry level camera. I can only imagine what their big pro cameras are like. Any ways, this camera is easy to use, I added the Speedlite 270 EZ for better flash photos of large groups indoors, a battery grip, filters, etc. No regrets on this purchase. Prints are absolutely gorgeous. I didn't want the XTi model as I already have a camcorder, didn't want to use an SLR for movies.
XSi Rebel - Just Perfect
The best camera I ever owned. This camera was purchased to take pictures of my 10th grandchild. It was supposed to be used by Grandmother but I never let it out of my hands. Very easy to use and records digital images very quickly so what you see is usually what you get. The kit lens 18-55 is just about right. Very good battery life. The viewfinder is just about perfect. For pictures within 20 feet of the subject I have to make a visual correction to locate the subject slightly higher in the viewfinder. However the image is recorded and so quickly reviewed that I have time to repeat the recording.
XSi Rebel - More Camera For Your Money!
My wife and I decided to replace our Nikon Coolpix 8700. I've had several different cameras over the years (digital point-and-shoots, SLRs, and finally the Coolpix 8700), I wanted to stick with a Nikon D-SLR, however after looking at prices vs. features, it became clear you get more camera per buck on Canon D-SLRs than you would with Nikons (we would've gone for a Nikon D-90 for something comparable to the XSi Rebel, and at the time of the purchase, it would've been $200-300 more).
It's been over a month and close to a thousand shots now since we purchased the XSi Rebel, and I couldn't be happier with the camera. The XSi Rebel menu interface is very intuitive. Add a nice flash to your setup, and you'll be able to produce professional-looking shots in just about any occasion. What I'm most impressed by is the battery life in this camera: during our church's vacation Bible school week, I took an average of 400 shots daily, both in and outdoors. At the end of the day, the battery indicator still showed a full charge! Recharging the battery also only took about 20-30 minutes! This is a great improvement as far as one of the biggest annoyances I've had over the years with digital cameras.
For the budget buyers out there, I was fortunate to find an XSi Rebel in used, mint condition from a reputable seller. It saved me several hundred dollars.
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