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Canon EOS 450D / EOS Rebel XSi / Kiss X2 Digital

12.2 megapixels

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9.2
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8.4
Design (65)

7.5
Value for money (204)

7.4
Features (148)

7.6
Ease of use (165)

7.7
Performance (106)

7.7
Picture quality (193)

8.0
Durability (15)

7.4
Reliability (33)

8.5
Overall quality (55)

8.2
Battery performance (28)

8.1
Display (104)

8.0
Construction (8)

7.7
Video quality (43)

7.8
Ergonomics (103)

7.3
Equipment (19)

7.2

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easy to use, bright lcd, strong construction, good image quality, fast

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Expert Reviews

Imaging Resource

10 May 2011
Canon has another hit. The Rebel XSi has just about everything you want from a semi-pro camera in a smaller package. It's small, lighter than its predecessor, and has all the good stuff the competitors have, plus that... Read more
- Excellent 12.2 megapixel sensor with impressively low noise and superb detail, Live View mode works very well, Live View mode offers a choice between phase-detect and contrast-detect modes, Zoom in five or ten times with L...
- AF-assist adjustment and Flash Exposure compensation are buried in the Flash Settings menu., In Live View Quick AF mode, camera does not tell you which AF points are in focus, Kit lens produces somewhat high barrel distort...
DP Review

9 August 2011
Foreword / notes If you're new to digital photography you may wish to read some of our Digital Photography Glossary before diving into this article (it may help you understand some of the terms used). Read more
- Superb resolution, good per-pixel sharpness (especially in raw files), Good tonal response and dynamic range, Trademark Canon CMOS noise free images, remain detailed even at high sensitivities, Optional high ISO NR removes...
Camera Labs

8.8/10

1 April 2008
The Canon EOS 450D / Rebel XSi is a powerful DSLR for the money and a worthy successor to the best-selling EOS 400D / XTi. Canon has sensibly followed Nikon’s winning strategy for the D80 and instead of aiming at the lowest... Read more
- Good handling and image quality., Decent viewfinder and accurate Live View., Kit includes stabilised lens., PC remote control software supplied.
- Live View not as fuss-free as Sony A350., Screen fixed in position, unlike A350., Some may find it too small and light., Tempting to upgrade further to EOS 40D.
Digitaltrends

8.5/10

6 May 2008
In our review we find that the Canon EOS Rebel XSi D-SLR is a camera that's easy to recommend. It simply performs as advertised. Read more
- Takes fast pictures; excellent picture quality; includes IS lens
- Live View could be better; flimsy door covering connections
What Digital Camera

8.9/10

21 July 2008
Operational quirks aside, there’s little to dislike about the 450D. The evolution of the EOS line has resulted in a refined model, with ample features and image quality to match. Read more
- Small and light, great handling, redesigned GUI, noise control, some useful features
- Some operational quirks, JPEG quality, limited ISO range, noisy mirror and kit lens AF
LAPTOP Magazine

8.0/10

22 July 2008
After two less-than-inspiring upgrades, Canon has finally come up with a significant follow-up to its groundbreaking original Rebel Digital SLR with the new 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi. Read more
PC World

8.0/10

17 June 2008
The Rebel Xsi provides Read more
- Easy to navigate basic features, Many pro-quality features
- Complicated options may confound newbies
Wired

22 July 2008
Last year’s Rebel XTi was a massive sales success, but not exactly a technological leap forward for DSLRs. Most critiques of that camera (including ours) came up just shy of disappointment while competing manufacturers of... Read more
- Switch to SDHC memory. Relatively low noise at high ISO settings. New battery with 50% more endurance.
- ISO tops out at 1600. Plastic body seems too plasticy. ISO in only full stop increments. Lacks the useful HELP mode of its major competitors. A tad bit pricey.
DigitalCameraInfo.com

1 June 2008
- Big, bright 3-inch LCD screen - Great on-screen menus - Very good image quality - Lightweight and easy to hold - Live view works well - Image stabilization in the kit lens Dislikes - Autofocus is slow with the kit lens - Read more
Steve's Digicams

2 May 2008
Physical Views (Shown here in Black, the XSi is also available in Silver) Continue on to Page Two Canon EOS Rebel XSi / EOS 450D Specifications Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash Recording Read more

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Nearly five years have come and gone since the Canon company introduced their very first truly affordable SLR, at the time, the EOS 300 D, or the digital rebel. During that time span, we’ve seen them come out with two more members of the family, the 350D and the 400 D cameras which naturally evolved into the EOS450D, todays model which features just about two times the pixel count of their original.

Contained in a much smaller body and with a much smaller price tag (about 200 do…

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Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Contained in a much smaller body and with a much smaller price tag (about 200 dollars less) it also has a great deal more to offer with regard to functionality than its predecessors, or in fact many of the other cameras in this price range.

Some of the changes you’re going to see in this version: a far larger 3.0 LCD monitor to make it a lot easier to see the details in your shot, far and away improved auto focus, featuring live view, with AF that offers both passive and contrast detection.

The spot metering as well as the 3.5 frames per second continuous shooting make it worth your time. The changeover to SD as opposed to CF is also a new feature. With the features its inherited from its predecessor, including the optional high ISO noise reduction, the Highlight Tone priority, as well as the all new stabilized kit lens , you’re going to enjoy the camera and love the price.

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Manufacturer's Description

For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon’s EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi’s refined, ergonomic design inclu…

Specifications

Format

SLR
Also known as

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Max resolution

4272 x 2848
Low resolution

3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
Image ratio w:h

3:2
Effective pixels

12.2 million
Sensor photo detectors

12.4 million
Sensor size

22.2 x 14.8 mm (3.28 cm²)
Pixel density

3.7 MP/cm²
Sensor type

CMOS

Release Date

First seen

7 January 2008

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Does Canon EOS 450D and Kiss x2 can capture video?

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What is the best make/size memory card for this camera?

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what camera do i need?

whats the best camera to get? i have a two year old who is quick to change positions or looks and the one i have now takes the picture tooooo slow to capture the shot i want, I need something small, but that takes good pics, and quickly to capture the actual images i want. shannon

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what kind of software does this come with?

what kind of software does this come with?

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memory in a canon rebel xsi digital camera

does the xsi digital rebel have any internal memory if you dont have a card in

Answered by Racman007 2009-03-06:

No, it doesn't. The camera gives you the possibility to shoot pictures without the memory card in it, but there is no internal memory on which it could store

Answered by Alpes 2009-09-04:

No, it has external memory.

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