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Weighing in at 16.8 ounces and measuring 5.2 x 2.4 x 3.9 inches, the Canon Digital Rebel XSi which is available in either silver or plain black is considered to be an entry level camera.

Unfortunately, some people have complained that the casing looks cheap due to its smooth surface which gives the appearance that it’s made from plastic. On the other hand, the camera does have a good grip even though it may not feel as comfortable as some other cameras. With the Rebel XSi, all the controls are situated on the right hand side of the screen which unlike previous models is a 3 inch screen.

Consumers like the click of the XSi buttons and the playback images that have a good appearance. This must be due to the resolution of the sensor being higher. As you zoom in 10x there is a slight wait before displays and loads of images.

Viewing the screen from above, below, or even the sides, doesn’t seem to be a problem even when the camera is held overhead. Both the vertical and horizontal viewing angles are Approximately 160 to 170 degrees.

Even though the image quality equation is nothing spectacular, the kit lens is considerably lightweight and needs considering it’s a stabilized lens. Additionally, the rear screen makes it easy to adjust settings and although it doesn’t have a top screen like previous models, it does have a detached status screen on the main screen. Furthermore, ISO value is continuously displayed in the viewfinder.

While the camera may have some room for improvement, one cannot deny that it’s incredibly fast and color reproduction is nothing short of being excellent, just as are the macros. It seems that the most common complaint has to do with its to noticeably weak auto-focus. In fact, numerous consumers claim that the camera has difficulty the point of focus and that it often gets it wrong. On the other hand, if one utilizes the dissenter focus then it’s very close to being accurate although the end result may still be a photograph which is a little fuzzy. Having said all of this, it should be noted that not all consumers have had this complaint.

Of course, one also needs to take into consideration that some consumers may very well be under the wrong impression in that they believe that the “live view” allows for them to utilize the camera in the same way as they you would utilize a regular point and shoot digital camera. Instead, the “live view” feature still requires an even surface or a tripod. To Then again, some people have mentioned that using either of the two “live view” modes tends to be to draw out with regards to hand held shots.

Overall the Canon Digital Rebel XSi is an adequate camera. There are many first time digital camera owners who are very pleased with this model. They are happy with the quality, interface and features. They are also happy with the ergonomics of the Canon.