Canon EOS Rebel XSI DSLR Camera, Black with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens {12MP}

The Rebel XSI is designed to make photography a fluid experience for photographers of all levels and experience. Housed in a compact body that weighs less than 475 grams, the camera features an improved grip design that provides a natural, ergonomic fit with the user's hands. A large, bright viewfinder makes image composition clearer and more comfortable. The menu system inherited from professional EOS cameras uses a simplified tab structure that does away with scrolling. It includes a user-defined My Menu tab for instant access to frequently used settings.

Image Sensor
12.0 megapixel CMOS sensor
22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor
RGB Color Filter Array
Built-in low-pass filter with self cleaning unit
3:2 aspect ratio

Sensitivity
ISO: Auto (100 - 800)
ISO: 1600

Lens Compatibility
Canon EF / EF-S
1.6x field of view crop

Shutter Speeds
30 seconds to 1/4000th of a second
Focal-plane shutter
Flash X-Sync: 1/200 sec
Bulb

Continuous Shooting / Burst Rate
3.0 fps
JPEG until card full
1.5 fps
5 RAW frames
Single

Flash
Compatible with o E-TTL II auto flash with EX-series Speedlites
Hot-shoe
Auto pop-up E-TTL II auto flash
Guide number approx 13
Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/ Off, Red-Eye Reduction
X-Sync: 1/200 sec
Flash exposure compensation: +/-2.0 EV (0.3 or 0.5 EV steps)
Coverage up to 17 mm focal length (27 mm FOV equiv.)

White Balance
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom

LCD
3.0 inch, TFT LCD
230,000 dots
Wide viewing angle (160° horizontal and vertical)
7 brightness levels
Up to 10x zoom playback

LCD Live View
Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor
100% frame coverage
Real-time evaluative metering using CMOS image sensor
Best view or exposure simulation
Grid optional (thirds)
Magnify optional (5x or 10x at AF point)
Optional Auto-focus with mirror-down / mirror-up sequence
Two modes; normal and quieter
Remote live view using EOS Utility 2.0 (via USB)
Manual focus only

File Types
RAW (CR2)
RAW (.CR2) + JPEG Large/Fine
JPEG (EXIF 2.21) - Fine, Normal

Storage Media
SD (Inc SDHC)

Power Supply
Lithium-Ion LP-E5 rechargeable battery (7.4 V, 1050 mAh)
Optional ACK-E5 AC adapter kit

Connectivity
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) mini-B
Video out (PAL / NTSC)
E3 type wired remote control

Software
Canon CDROM

Operating System Requirements
Windows: 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP
Mac: OS 9.0, 9.2, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2

Dimensions (W x H x D)
126 x 98 x 62 mm
5.0 x 3.9 x 2.4 inches

Weight
502 g (1.1 lb)

Other Features
Available for the first time on a Canon consumer D-SLR, Live View mode makes it easier to shoot from awkward angles, such as ground-level macro shots or when shooting from a tripod. The image from the Live View mode is displayed as a smooth, 30fps video feed on the 3.0" LCD, which is 50% brighter than the screen of the EOS 400D. A grid line display and live histogram can be selected to help with shot composition and exposure. While focusing, the photographer can zoom in on specific details with up to 10x magnification of the image displayed on the LCD screen. Two types of auto focus are available: Quick AF flips the camera mirror momentarily to engage the AF sensor; Live AF uses the image contrast data to focus - a method familiar to anyone upgrading from a compact digital camera.