| Luxury Feel and Function: At first glance,
one notices the Rebel XSi's large, 3-inch LCD monitor, enhanced
from the 2.5-inch screen on the Digital Rebel XTi model. The
larger 230,000 pixel screen makes it easier for users to review
images and scroll through the Rebel XSi camera's menus |
| The EOS Rebel XSi camera features a
substantial yet streamlined profile, with curved edges, contoured
surfaces, conveniently placed controls and comfortably constructed
rubber grip and thumb rest that all contribute to fatigue-reducing
hand fit |
| Improved Image Quality: At the heart of the
new EOS Rebel XSi is its newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size
Canon CMOS sensor. This new sensor employs large microlenses over
each pixel to reduce noise and enhance sensitivity up to ISO 1600,
which is ideal for high-quality images in low light |
| Another image quality enhancement is the
upgrade of the Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion process to a
14-bit A/D processor. The inclusion of the 14-bit A/D process
means the Rebel XSi camera records up to 16,384 colors per channel |
| The Canon EOS Rebel XSi DSLR also
incorporates the optional Highlight Tone Priority and High-ISO
Noise Reduction functions first introduced in 2007 with the EOS-1D
Mark III Professional Digital SLR and now available for the first
time in an entry level Canon digital SLR camera |
| DIGIC III Image Processor: If the
12.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor is the heart of the camera,
then Canon's DIGIC III processor is the brain. The proprietary
image processing engine, DIGIC III technology ensures that the
fine details and natural colors of the images are optimally
recorded |
| Enhanced Live View: Introduced in 2007 on
the EOS-1D Mark III DSLR, this function makes its debut in an
entry level Canon DSLR with the EOS Rebel XSi camera. Live View
allows users to frame shots through the LCD screen rather than the
viewfinder |
| Improved Autofocus and Framing Rate: The EOS
Rebel XSi Digital SLR utilizes a precise nine-point Autofocus (AF)
system featuring a newly developed AF sensor that improves the
camera's subject detection capabilities compared to earlier models |
| EOS Integrated Cleaning System: The new
Rebel XSi DSLR utilizes Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning system,
first introduced on the EOS Rebel XTi camera. The camera's
Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit shakes dust particles off of the
low-pass filter in front of the sensor |
| The second part of the cleaning system
involves post processing with a compatible personal computer and
the supplied Digital Photo Professional software |
| A departure from previous EOS Digital Rebel
models, which accommodated CF type memory cards, the new EOS Rebel
XSi camera utilizes SD and SDHC memory cards including those with
capacities higher than 2GB, making it the perfect upgrade for
users already equipped with SD cards |
| EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer
Lens: First introduced in August of 2007, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens is Canon's answer to consumer demand for a
high-quality yet affordable optically image stabilized lens &
is included as the standard lens in the Rebel XSi kit
configuration |
| Image Capture Device Type |
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with
built-in flash |
| Recording Medium |
SD memory card, SDHC memory card |
| Image Format |
22.2mm x 14.8mm |
| Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal
length) |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF mount |
| Image Sensor Type |
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large
single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels |
Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels |
| Total Pixels |
Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) |
| Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filter |
| Low-pass Filter |
Located in front of the image sensor,
non-removable |
| Recording Format |
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 |
| Image Format |
JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG |
| File Size |
(1) Large/Fine : Approx. 4.3MB (4272 x 2848
pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.2MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.5MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.6MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.8MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels) |
| White Balance Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White
Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
| Color Temperature
Compensation |
White balance correction: ±9 stops in
full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in
full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
| Viewfinder Type |
Eye-level pentamirror |
| Coverage |
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.87x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity) |
| Eyepoint |
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Dioptric Adjustment
Correction |
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| 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 |
| Autofocus Type |
TTL secondary image-registration, phase
detection |
| AF Points |
9 AF points |
| AF Working Range |
EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) |
| Focusing Modes |
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual
focusing (MF) |
| AF Point Selection |
Automatic selection, manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display |
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD
monitor |
| 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 |
| Metering Modes |
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering: Evaluative
metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range |
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM
lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control Systems |
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 |
| ISO Speed Range |
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto |
| Exposure Compensation |
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop
increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AE Lock |
Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative
metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button |
| Shutter Type |
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available
range varies by shooting mode.) |
| Shutter Release |
Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer |
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus
continuous shooting |
| Remote Control |
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5 |
| Built-in Flash Type |
Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Guide Number |
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time |
Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready Indicator |
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage |
17mm lens angle of view |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| EOS External Flash/Dedicated
Speedlites |
E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots
possible) |
| Max. Burst During Continuous
Shooting |
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO
100 and Standard Picture Style |
| LCD Monitor Type |
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor |
| Screen Monitor size |
3.0 in. |
| Pixels |
Approx. 230,000 pixels |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness Control |
7 levels provided |
| Image Display Format |
Single image, Single image + Image-recording
quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index,
magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by
1/10/100 images, or shooting date) |
| Highlight Alert |
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
| Image Protection |
Single images can be erase-protected or not |
| Image Erase |
Single image, check-marked images, or all
images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one
time |
| Direct Printing from the
Camera |
Enabled with the Print/Share button |
| Compatible Printers |
PictBridge-compatible printers |
| Battery |
Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used |
| Battery Life |
The above figures apply with a fully-charged
Battery Pack LP-E5 |
| Battery Check |
Automatic |
| Power Saving |
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2,
4, 8, or 15 min. |
| Back-up Battery |
Built-in secondary battery |
| Operating Temperature Range |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity Range |
85% or less |
| Working Temperature Range |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Working Humidity Range |
85% or less |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./128.8 x 97.5 x
61.9mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 16.8 oz./ 475g (body only) |
| Warranty |
Canon 1 year limited warranty |
