Infinite Possibilities.
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 includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.
Features:
• Outstanding Image Quality: New Canon 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC III Image Processor, 14-bit conversion for smooth tone, gradations, extensive noise reduction technology, and new Auto Optimization for superior highlight-shadow control.
• Excellent performance with 3.5 fps continuous shooting, up to 53 full-resolution JPEGs or 6 RAW images in a burst, and reduced shutter lag time.
• Large 3.0-inch LCD monitor, with 170¡ wide viewing angle, superior viewing in daylight, and Live View Function.
• Fast 9-point AF system, and two types of AF during Live View Function.
• Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards.
• New advanced features include spot metering, external flash settings on the camera's menu, and a new higher-magnification viewfinder.
• Fully compatible with over 60 EF/EF-S Lenses and a wide range of EOS System accessories.
Specifications
• 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 System
• 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)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
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
Exposure Control
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
External Speedlite
• EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites
• E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites
• PC Terminal : N/A
Drive System
• 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
• Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.
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
Playback
• 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 and Erase
• Protection : Single images can be erase-protected or not
• 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
Power Source
• 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
• The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards
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
Dimensions and Weight
• 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)
Operating Environment
• Operating Temperature Range : 32-104¡F/0-40¡C
• Operating Humidity Range : 85% or less
Working Conditions
• Working Temperature Range : 32-104¡F/0-40¡C
• Working Humidity Range : 85% or less
What's in the Box:
• Rebel XSi Body
• 18-55
• Eyecup Ef
• Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
• Video Cable VC-100
• USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
• Battery Pack LP-E5
• Battery Charger LC-E5
• EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals
• "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet