Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit
Canon EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit is a 12.2 megapixel digital SLR camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. Among of its main features include CMOS sensor, DIGIC III image processor, 14-bit A/D converter, Auto Optimization, Live View Function, 9-point AF system, and EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
Built With
The EOS Rebel XSi Black SLR Digital Camera Kit is built with 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor that is capable to capture high clarity and tonal range picture quality with high pixels. It offers an APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm and allows effective 1.6x increase in the lensís marked focal length when attached. Besides that, its DIGIC III Image Processor is capable to enhance image quality and speeds up all camera operations for intuitive operation. Besides that, it features 14-bit A/D converter for analog to digital signal conversion in smooth transition from light to dark colors. Also, it offers Highlight Tone Priority option, which allows critical shooters to increase the level of detail in bright areas of a scene up to one stop, without affecting overall exposure.
Optimization
In addition, it features Auto Optimization that is another image-quality tool to adjust the lighting conditions such as lightens dark areas as well as ensuring that bright areas maintain tonal detail. It is available in all shooting modes, including P, Tv, Av, and Manual. Plus, it lets user to shoot at 3.5 fps continuous shooting, up to 53 full-resolution JPEGs or 6 RAW images. It is among the fastest camera as it delivers instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag. Moreover, it is built with 3.0-inch TFT LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a viewing angle of 170 degrees that makes it suitable for Live View composition or viewing camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF Point selection and flash options. Furthermore, it features Live View function that allows magnification up to 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. With the function, photographer can either choose a grid overlay for keeping straight lines in the subject straight in the pictures or use remotely via a computer through USB connection, which is perfect for studio use.
Life View
There are two AF modes featured in Life View which are Quick mode, which uses the camera’s standard 9-point AF system, and Live mode, which is a contrast-based AF system that reads the sharpness of subjects right from the imaging sensor, and can be overridden by pressing the AF mode selection button. Not only that, it has 9-point wide area AF sensor for fast, accurate focus even in dim lighting. There are wide range of focus modes offered including One-Shot AF, AI Focus AF, AI Servo AF and Manual. For storage, it is compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards. SD and SDHC memory cards are perfect complement to the camera and lets user to share the pictures with friends and family with ease, via other peripherals as well such as mobile phones and computer. Additionally, it features 35-zone evaluative metering system with improved white balance analyzes light based on each zone in the viewing area, enabling the camera to choose the overall best exposure for the entire scene. With the system, it features a spot meter for precise metering. Also, it provides Center-weighted average metering and partial metering for accurate exposure. It is also equipped with EOS Integrated Cleaning System which the system removes dust on the sensor surface using ultrasonic vibration. The system routine is automatically activated whenever the camera is powered on or off.
Photographer can also set picture style as it lets user to adjust the color, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings. Also, it offers six preset Picture Style settings and user can also download Picture Style files from Canon website. It also features Highlight Tone Priority that delivers greater details in bright highlights and also contrasts lighting conditions. The kit comes with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens that allows wide-angle to mid-range zoom flexibility. The lens features wide-angle to mid-range zoom flexibility. The mount is fully compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S Lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories. In addition, it features E-TTL II flash metering system that delivers reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness.
Package
Software included in the standard package are Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 17.0), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.3), EOS Utility (Version 2.3) for Macintosh or Windows, ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.1) for Windows and ImageBrowser (Version 6.1) for Mac OS X, and RAW Image Task (Version 2.8) for Windows/Macintosh. The standard package content includes Canon Rebel XSi camera, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer lens, rechargeable battery pack and charger, USB and video cables, a neck strap, an EOS Solutions Disk CD, and a 1-year Canon limited warranty.
