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Do you thirst for the perfect photograph with easy implementation? There’s nothing better than Canon’s EOS Rebel XS Digital SLR camera. This entry-level camera from Canon features 10.1-megapixel resolution, so you'll get the best possible detail at any cropping size! Canon’s DIGIC III processor, fast shooting, Live View Function, easy-to-use controls and 2.5-inch LCD monitor enhance the powerful of the camera; it’s just a beginner’s dream!
Combined with Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 lens, which provides a focal length range from 28mm to 90mm (35mm film equivalent), the EOS Rebel XS is perfect for portrait or other daily shots. The Image Stabilizer lets you capture sharp pictures without using flash or tripod, save your money and space!
Record your precious photos to SD or SDHC memory cards, view your shots on the generous 2.5-inch LCD screen, and dump your harvest into the computer with USB 2.0's ease and swiftness. This camera is best for you to transit from beginner to professional, a bridge to augment your shooting skills, plus the great price - it’s a solid start to your DSLR camera collection. So just check it out!
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Great first DSLR
- Pros: Nice little DSLR. The image quality is great all the way to IS 800 and ISO 1600 is perfectly usable. I also love the film like grain at ISO 1600 b/w. The kit lens is surprisingly good. Fast autofocus. Overall, the camera is very comfortable and feels pretty solid (big step up from the film Rebel of old). Goes well with canon 50mm f1.8 II.
- Cons: There are things that are slightly annoying. Live view is practically useless. The viewfinder could be bigger, but overall I think it is a solid camera and if you need to upgrade skip the XSi and go straight for D90 which is twice the price but might be worth it.
- Other Thoughts: You'll need a tripod and a case. For whatever you can't find on Newegg B&H is the way to go. There is only one exception to this that I can think of, overstock has a great deal on hoya UV and PL filters. Do get a UV filter (canon or hoya) and leave it on the lens at all time. The 10 dollars you spend on the filer will save your the trouble of buying a new lens. To clean the lens use a blower (Giotto is a good brand). Finally, if you use the flash indoors for the portraits get a flash diffuser (Gary Fong puffer about 20 bux) or just make one out of white film canister. That's about all the wisdom I can share. Enjoy the experience.
Canon EOS Rebel XS
- Pros: Very crisp image quality. Natural colors well preserved. One of the few entry-level DSLR cameras (maybe the only one) with CMOS sensor.
- Cons: When you hold the camera, you may feel that the build quality is not high due to extensive use of plastic (but the performance is great).
- Other Thoughts: Good entry-level DSLR camera with an attractive price. You hardly ever go wrong with Canon.
| Model | 2762B003 |
| Package Type | Single Lens Kit |
| Image Sensor | CMOS |
| LCD | 2.5" |
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The revolution is upon us
- Pros: Relatively inexpensive for a DSLR. Incredible image quality. Lightweight. Nice wide angle lens. Viewfinder is easy on the eyes. Great battery life. Flash works great.
- Cons: Lowish MP for DSLR at 10.1. Cheap, yet solid-feeling, all plastic body. Live-view not worth much in practice. So-so in low light with stock lens.
- Other Thoughts: We waited too long to get a DSLR. Always bought higher-end compacts thinking they were good enough, and they were, until we bought this camera. Nothing compares to the large sensor and amazing speed of SLR design. Finally feel like I'm taking film-esque digital images.
Terrific DSLR
- Pros: Huge improvement from point-n-shoot, especially for low-light. Light weight. Smaller file sizes are faster to post-process. Kit lens is very good, IMHO.
You have to be a really accomplished photographer to tell much difference in IQ (image quality) between this entry level DSLR and a MUCH more expensive camera.
If you are dissatisfied with a p/s, I would suggest starting with this camera, and see how well it serves your purposes.
- Cons: Bulky compared to point-n-shoot.
Entry level not meant for advanced/heavy-duty amateur use, like 1000+ pictures per week. Mine developed problems, but only after 30,000+ shutter activations.
If most of your pictures are outdoors, or you use flash indoors, you may not notice that much difference from an advanced point-n-shoot.
Doesn't have video.
- Other Thoughts: Ended up trading for Canon 50D, which has significantly better build quality and intended for heavier duty usage. However, the more I use the 50D, the more impressed I am with the XS image quality. I would speculate that for 95%+ of the pictures I take, there is essentially no difference in IQ between the XS and the 50D.
Great camera for the price!
- Pros: Great price, Cannon Quality, awsome package. I researched a lot of cameras before buying this one. It takes great picture and the battery life is great! 10 megapixel pictures show great quality. I saw this same package advertised 2 weeks after I got this camera for over $700. This is an great deal.
- Cons: none
- Other Thoughts: I love this camera! I take alot of outdoor pictures and this camera has more than met my needs. I read alot about people saying that picture quality wasnt too great but I have not had a problem. This is a great starter camera for those who shoot pitures professionally. I would recommend this camera to anyone. My sister bought the same camera and she love hers as much as I love mine.
| General |
| Brand |
Canon |
| Series |
EOS |
| Model |
EOS Rebel XS |
| Color |
Black |
| Dimensions |
Approx. 4.96" x 3.8" x 2.4"/126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 15.9 oz./ 450g (body only) |
| Package Type |
Single Lens Kit |
| Image Sensor |
| Image Sensor |
CMOS |
| Image Sensor Size |
22.2mm x 14.8mm |
| Gross Pixels |
Approx. 10.50 MP |
| Effective Pixels |
10.10 MP |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
| Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filters |
| Dust Cleaning System |
Low-pass Filter
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image |
| Image Processor |
DIGIC III |
| Resolution |
3888 x 2592 |
| Recording System |
| File Format |
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
| Image Type |
JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG |
| Color Space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Recording Media |
SD / SDHC Card |
| White Balance |
| White Balance |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Type |
Eye-level pentamirror |
| Coverage |
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.81x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint |
Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Dioptric Adjustment |
-3.0 to ±1.0m (dpt) |
| Focusing Screen |
Fixed, Precision Matte |
| Mirror |
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
| Viewfinder Information |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information |
| Depth-of-Field Preview |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| LCD Monitor |
| LCD |
2.5" 230K |
| LCD Coverage |
Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 170°) |
| Brightness Adjustment |
7 levels provided |
| Focus |
| Focus Type |
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection |
| Focusing Modes |
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) |
| AF Points |
7 AF points |
| AF-assist Beam |
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery |
| Focusing Point Selection |
Automatic selection, manual selection |
| Exposure |
| Exposure Control |
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash |
| Exposure Compensation |
Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Metering System |
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering |
| ISO Sensitivity |
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto |
| AE Lock |
Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Use-set: By AE lock button |
| Shutter |
| Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.) |
| Self-timer |
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting |
| Remote Control Support |
Remote Switch RS-60E3 |
| Flash |
| Flash Type |
Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Drive System |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec. (single shots possible) |
| Maximum Burst |
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514 (until memory card becomes full); RAW: Approx. 5; RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, card write speed, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, file size, etc. |
| Function |
| Live View Function |
Shooting Modes
(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing
Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Metering Modes Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display Provided
Exposure Simulation Simulated exposure displayed in real-time |
| Playback |
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x, enable in 15 steps), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date) |
| Customization |
Total 12 |
| Lens |
| Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses) |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF Mount |
| Lens Spec |
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Construction 11 elements in 9 groups
Diagonal Angle of View 74° 20' - 27° 50'
Focus Adjustment AF (DC motor), with manual focus option
Closest Focusing Distance 9.8 in./0.25m
Filter Size 58mm, P=0.75mm/1 filter
Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 2.7 in. x 3.33 in./68.5mm x 84.5mm (maximum lens length), 7.1 oz. (200g) |
| Interface |
| USB |
Yes |
| Power Source |
| Battery |
Battery Pack LP-E5 |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
| Labor |
1 year limited |
| Parts |
1 year limited |
Introduction
Do you thirst for the perfect photograph with easy implementation? There’s nothing better than Canon’s EOS Rebel XS Digital SLR camera. This entry-level camera from Canon features 10.1-megapixel resolution, so you'll get the best possible detail at any cropping size! Canon’s DIGIC III processor, fast shooting, Live View Function, easy-to-use controls and 2.5-inch LCD monitor enhance the powerful of the camera; it’s just a beginner’s dream!
Combined with Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 lens, which provides a focal length range from 28mm to 90mm (35mm film equivalent), the EOS Rebel XS is perfect for portrait or other daily shots. The Image Stabilizer lets you capture sharp pictures without using flash or tripod, save your money and space!
Record your precious photos to SD or SDHC memory cards, view your shots on the generous 2.5-inch LCD screen, and dump your harvest into the computer with USB 2.0's ease and swiftness. This camera is best for you to transit from beginner to professional, a bridge to augment your shooting skills, plus the great price - it’s a solid start to your DSLR camera collection. So just check it out!
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10.1 Megapixel APS-C Size CMOS Sensor
The EOS Rebel XS features an all-new Canon 10.1 megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor. With its generous 22.2 x 14.8mm image size, the sensor captures every nuance of your scene from highlight to shadow. The sensor incorporates the extensive noise reduction technology for an extremely high signal-to-noise ratio, while its 3:2 aspect ratio and large size delivers natural framing and an effective angle of view that’s just 1.6 times the focal length indicated on Canon EF lenses.
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All New High-precision AF System
The EOS Rebel XS incorporates an extraordinary wide-area 7-point AF system to deliver pin sharp, accurate auto focus. With the center, cross-type focus point, get clearly images even in lower-light and lower-contrast settings.
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Integrated Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
The EOS Rebel XS features an all-new, Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit to combat stray dust that enters the camera and adheres to the image sensor during a lens change. The low-pass filter shakes off dust automatically with ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly. Dust that has been missed by the integrated Self Cleaning Sensor Unit can be erased with software included in Digital Photo Professional (DPP) Version 3.3. This added software option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing or archiving.
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DIGIC III Image Processor
Developed to maximize performance between the capture and recording stages of digital photography, the EOS Rebel XS processor is faster and more powerful than ever. Combined with Canon's CMOS sensor, the latest-generation DIGIC III Image Processor achieves even higher levels of performance. The entire electronic system is totally re-designed for an incredible combination of speed and image quality, delivering significantly reduced digital noise in shadow areas and superior color reproduction.
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Large 2.5” LCD Screen with Live View Function
The EOS Rebel XS features a stunning, ultra large 2.5-inch LCD screen for effortless menu reading and the ultimate reviewing comfort. With the new live view function, frame and shoot directly through the LCD screen for finely composed shots. Users can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for architectural photography.
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EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 Lens
The Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 Lens provides a wide focal length range from 28mm to 90mm(35mm film equivalent), exclusively for the EOS Digital Rebel with APS-C size image circle and great for scenery, portrait and other daily shots. With the Image Stabilizer, obtain sharp, natural-looking pictures in dim lighting without using flash or a tripod, handy for places where flash is prohibited.
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Reviewed By: Knoyf on 3/11/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
