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camera (9)

• ... This camera is great , Ive had it for over a year now and have had alot of fun with...[1.0]
• ... this camera is awesome , great functionality and fantastic battery time, I bought some...[1.0]
• ...look like cell phone pics. The feel, look and construction of the camera is good and the ones who feel otherwise are spoiled by their $5000 cameras...[1.0]
• ...the different number of events I've been to the versatility of the camera is extremely impressive . You can quickly switch between taking photos of food, portraits...[1.0]

digital quality (4)

• ...I had been waiting for many years to buy a really good digital SLR camera, and with this camera, the wait was worth it. It...[1.0]
• ...The XSi is a great digital body, and should probably be bought that way (i.e., without...[0.8]
• ...This is an excellent digital SLR oveall, and (almost) everything positive that others have...[0.8]
• ...really blur the immediate background came in handy. It takes an impressive digital SLR to make up for these issues. The XTi has been my first digital...[0.8]

experience (5)

• ...conclusion is that it was not me. It was the camera. I had such a great experience with the Canon S2IS that I was ready to move up to my first...[0.8]
• ...numbers) I've owned it for several months now, and have a lot of good experience with it. I purchased the XSi with kit 18-55mm IS lens back...[0.8]
• ...was tempted to wait for the T1i. However, after a less than pleasant experience with the 14.7MP digic 4 in the G10, I decided to go with the...[0.8]
• ...focus on something different from the desired target. If you are experiencing any problems , I recommend shifting to center point focus and see if that...[-0.8]

feature set (7)

• ...The Canon Rebel XSi is an awesome camera, loaded with useful features that are easy to figure out. The Rebel line has come a long way in innovation...[0.9]
• ...this camera! It's a bit complicated to learn, but has a lot of features and the quality is great . I'm anxious to get some other lenses to use now. We purchased...[0.9]
• ...ll focus on a couple of things that are failed and Canon can improve these features for next model. 1. The full auto mode always over expose when...[0.8]
• ...continues it's great line of EOS Rebel cameras with the XSi. Outstanding features , great quality and very user friendly. Both lenses included...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...decided to return it, together with the flash. Fortunately, Amazon has fantastic customer sevice, and everything worked out without a problem. In conclusion, my...[1.0]
• ...This is my first DSLR and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I did a lot of research and had narrowed it down...[1.0]
• ...to really understand it, but now it's like second nature. I highly recommend this camera....[1.0]
• ...Amazon has a good selection of lenses and flash attachments. I love it !!!...[1.0]

lens (15)

• ...long as you don't need a portrait lens for professional use, this lens is great . This camera picks up every detail and is unbelievable at 12mp...[1.0]
• ...at a great price along with the EF-S 18-55 IS lens which is a very good lens for the price. I will be looking to buy the Canon EF 70-200...[1.0]
• ...LIKE A 105 MM MICRO LENS. THIS CAMERA, THE CANNON W/55-250MM LENS IS GREAT FOR QUICK SHOTS OF WILD TURKEY AND DEER WHICH ARE IN ABUNDANCE...[0.9]
• ...it is intended. If you wish to have greater zoom simply buy a lens that has greater zoom built in. A 17-85 IS AF lens is a great example and it...[0.9]

modes (5)

• ...with some of the other settings and found that the close-up mode works very nicely . I have not yet played around with some of the more technical...[0.9]
• ...but it does provide adequate lighting for most situations. RAW mode works good with Photoshop and Canon also bundles pretty decent software...[0.9]
• ...easier when she needs to take over the camera briefly. Live view mode is a fantastic addition, in my opinion. Many have told me that Live View is...[0.8]
• ...you can take the time to learn how to use the manual Av and Tv modes this camera is AWESOME ! I just bought a new portrait lens, the Canon EF Lens - 50...[0.7200000000000001]

picture quality (15)

• ...camera for DSLR beginners. It is very easy to use and takes very good pictures . ...[1.0]
• ...basically, with a DSLR, it comes down to how easily can you take really good pictures . I think it is a combination of luck and skill. You are not...[1.0]
• ...you -- yet -- what half the buttons on my new camera do. But the picture quality is amazing , and I picked up the basics in about fifteen minutes of playing...[1.0]
• ...daughters wedding and the digital format made it easy to take really great pictures for them. Canon has always been good for us, and this is the...[1.0]

price (12)

• ...the XSi is right in the sweet spot of great performance for a reasonable price ....[1.0]
• ...hundreds more for my D-SLR and it was a lesser version - This is a good bu y...[1.0]
• ...get an excellent camera that I could grown into. I received an great deal from my local warehouse club, which included two kit lenses...[1.0]
• ...with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black),beautiful slr,and affordable .this is my first slr camera and i'm happy with it,so much fun...[1.0]

rebel (5)

• ...professional photographer that I spoke to said the the Canon Rebel was the best dslr for a beginner. I did buy the book Canon Rebel DSLR for...[1.0]
• ...SLR since converting to digital. I previously had a 35mm Canon Rebel that I loved although it was rather basic and old, then I had a Canon Powershot...[0.9]
• ...companion to it. I still enjoy my Panasonic TZ5 POS camera, but really like the Rebel XSi and would recommend over any other entry level DSLR camera...[0.8]
• ...from a Canon Power Shot, which I am very happy with. The Canon Rebel is very easy to start using, but it also has features that can be used to...[0.8]

reliability (15)

• ...fact you can simply use the fash and forget that it's there; it simply works automatically. I have found with CANON flash systems however...[1.0]
• ...camera never fails me. I have 6 non-brand batteries and haven' t had a problem with one of them. I recommend a wrist strap that allows one...[1.0]
• ...say enough good things about this camera. From the stylish and durable construction of the camera to the quality of images this thing...[1.0]
• ...gotten used to, not something that truly belonged on a camera. I had no problem whatsoever transitioning to looking in the peephole. Taking...[1.0]

results (4)

• ...it on nature hikes, close-up photographs, and a wedding and the results have been great !Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S...[1.0]
• ...about its features it's a great piece of equipment and can yield pretty good results . The manual is easy to go through, but I recommend anyone who...[1.0]
• ...I find the XSi to be just as versatile and easy to use with great results as my other Canons. I am very pleased with this latest addition...[0.8]
• ...too good. You will have to experiment a lot to get acceptably good results . This may be an issue with most cameras when using the built...[0.8]

shooting (5)

• ...but the touchy-feely could be a little better. Of course, it shoots beautifully and I didn't buy it to pet. ...[0.9]
• ...It's worth the money. Easy to use and it shoots great pictures. Only drawback is that it's bulky. And at night you...[0.9]
• ...with that in time come easy to use, but also as a point and shoot, this thing is awesome !! I have big hands and it works well for me, the buttons and...[0.7200000000000001]
• ...accordingly, so I can adjust with a higher speed above 1/125 to shoot a clear picture without IS. It's easy to add the small but extremely...[0.7]

shots (7)

• ...especially with the 50mm lens - you don't need to zoom and you get great shots every time. ...[0.8]
• ...other than auto program but let me tell you I am getting some NICE shots and so far I am pleasantly pleased. I researched this camera...[0.8]
• ...Great to be able to take 100 photos to get that one amazing shot without paying to develop that much film....[0.8]
• ...features are easily accessed and simple to set. I have taken beautiful shots inside and outside, with the flash and without, up close and...[0.8]

usability (9)

• ...Great CAmera !! EAsier to use than the T1...Love it...got it for my bro...he loves it...[1.0]
• ...newer version and I find the XSi to be just as versatile and easy to use with great results as my other Canons. I am very pleased with...[1.0]
• ...written about it is correct in my opinion. The controls are intuitive , and after a little practice you can use them without having...[1.0]
• ...everything you need to start out. It is without doubt one of the most user-friendly and reliable cameras I have ever used. If you are looking for...[1.0]