| Without a doubt the absolute best Canon digital | | | | and use when compared to more expensive |
| SLR is the next generation model of the camera | | | | digital SLRs. The Rebel XSi basically takes the |
| that brought thousands of film photographers to | | | | essential features of high-end digital SLRs and |
| digital photography: the Canon 1Ds Mark III. | | | | puts them in an easy to use package that strips |
| Unfortunately, top-of-the-line professional digital | | | | the professional features most amateurs will |
| SLRs are priced far above the budget of most | | | | never use or even know about away. |
| photographers. There are several camera bodies | | | | Canon EOS 50D |
| in Canon's lineup that borrow some of the | | | | This model takes all of the features of the Digital |
| professional features that the 1Ds Mark III boasts. | | | | Rebel line and expands upon them. Adding a more |
| These cameras attempt to bridge the gap | | | | advanced image sensor capable of 15.1 |
| between the consumer camera and the | | | | megapixels and an enhanced professional grade |
| professional, offering high quality performance and | | | | digital image processor make this camera body |
| features as prices that reflect the budgets of | | | | the perfect blend of professional features and |
| most amateur photographers. The following two | | | | consumer usability. While some consider the EF-S |
| camera bodies are recommended frequently to | | | | lens mount on the 50D to be a sign that this is a |
| those looking for great price to performance | | | | consumer grade camera, it is actually a beneficial |
| ratios and value. | | | | feature. Because of it, the 50D works well as a |
| Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi EF-S | | | | crossover camera. The EF-S mount allows users |
| The low price and "consumer grade" label of this | | | | to utilize less expensive EF-S mount lenses while |
| Canon digital SLR does not reflect a lack of quality | | | | the improved image sensor will allow users to get |
| or features. Many consider the Rebel XSi to be an | | | | near professional grade results out of more |
| excellent investment for both novice and | | | | expensive Canon lenses. This body has the |
| experienced photographers. It offers a 12.2 | | | | ultimate combination of consumer requirements |
| megapixel image sensor and a powerful digital | | | | and professional features. It is recommended to |
| processor that utilizes technology similar to high | | | | the photographer who wants the room to move |
| end Canon digital SLRs. Moreover, many users | | | | to the professional level while still utilizing Canon's |
| find the features and settings easier to find, set, | | | | high quality and cost effective EF-S lens series. |