| I acknowledge that I am a fan of Canon cameras | | | | in top-quality photos or 45 RAW images in JPG. |
| and the EOS Digital Rebel line has always been a | | | | The camera can shoot a remarkably high 12.2 |
| personal favorite. The Rebel Xsi performs puts | | | | megapixels. It also brings a new 3-inch LCD |
| forth a most professional performance at a | | | | screen and a promise that your battery will last |
| reasonable price, and is sure to please both the | | | | 50% longer. All this without changing the form |
| budding amateur and professional photographer | | | | factor dimensions. |
| alike. Many bought the EOS XTi (400D) for so | | | | For the first time in this type of cameras, Canon |
| many years, that Canon was prompted to | | | | has stopped using CompactFlash memory cards - |
| introducing the next evolution in this lineup: EOS | | | | traditionally used by professionals - and has begun |
| XSi (450D). In this new model, Canon no longer | | | | to use SD and SDHC cards, which are commonly |
| uses "Digital" in the naming of the camera, calling it | | | | found in models for amateur consumers. The |
| simply the EOS Rebel XSi or the EOS 450D. | | | | price remains the same as their predecessors: |
| Among the improvements include a new image | | | | $800 (approximately) for the body only without |
| processor, DIGIC III (which uses the same 1D | | | | lens and $ 900(approximately) for the body over |
| Mark III), which provides a digital to analog | | | | a new 18-55mm lens, f/3.5-5.6 optical image |
| conversion of 14-bit, improved auto focus, noise | | | | stabilizer. IS (image stabilization), is a feature |
| reduction at high ISO and correction automatic | | | | previously only found on professional lenses. This |
| contrast and brightness. The new processor also | | | | camera became available in mid 2008, and judging |
| allows you to take photos at 3.5 frames per | | | | by all the improvements will be the best in the |
| second, or take 6 consecutively without a break | | | | already impressive Canon Rebel lineup. |