http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/ Engadget Comments for Canon's Rebel XSi gets emphatically unboxed http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
I can see it clearly, without having to squint.

Is blurrycam off sick today?]]>Apr 23rd 2008 2:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 2:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/technology_news/4258940.html]]>Apr 23rd 2008 3:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 8:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
Personally, I say why not offer the option and let the consumer decide whether or not they want to use it.]]>Apr 23rd 2008 10:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
Besides, absolute cost shouldn't be an issue as to how excited you should be, only relative cost.]]>Apr 23rd 2008 3:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 10:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
overall it is supposed to be better but not a huge improvement than the xti]]>Apr 23rd 2008 3:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
Cheaper? Shwa? At most places CF and FLASH are the same price....or usually the flash is somewhat cheaper....]]>Apr 23rd 2008 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/The feel on the camera is much better aswell... =)]]>Apr 23rd 2008 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
And to the people who shun Canon for switching to SD... who cares? If you're gonna drop $900 on an XSi... I think you can spend $30 on a 2gig SD card.]]>Apr 24th 2008 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
Lay off the espresso]]>Apr 23rd 2008 5:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 5:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 5:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/ultrawestnwt/xsi/?action=view¤t=xsi001.jpg

Disturbing.]]>Apr 23rd 2008 3:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
First of all, this isn't a review. It's an article about Canon's alledged reluctance to include "live view" in their latest Digital Rebel. Second, since when is Popular Mechanics an authority on digital cameras? They're not.]]>Apr 23rd 2008 3:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.dpreview.com/news/0801/08012415canoneos450dchanges.asp

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I sold the 18-55 lens that came with it and bought two others
17-85 IS USM and 70-300 IS USM

So, no money left for food and mortgage ;-)]]>Apr 23rd 2008 6:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
I have a 40D. I have used Live View twice in 6 months. And once was accidental. Live View is perfect for those that can't figure out how to use the viewfinder. Like they say, it's not a good indication that you're in focus. It's not a good way to hold a camera and get good pictures. 90% of the Point--and-Shoot crowd that migrates to a DSLR have too many other issues: Getting good white balance, taking sharp images, eliminating camera shake, post-processing, avoiding bad lenses, poor lighting. Many DSLR newbies have a tough time learning Aperture or Shutter Priority. Some can't even get a good exposure in AUTO! Live View is a crutch... put in to appease the tiny majority that insist it be available.
IMO, I'd much rather see ISO 6400, ISO 12800, and ISO 25600. I want lower noise at all ISO ranges, and I want better autofocus. I would also like better Auto Whilte Balance.


Almost every person I know that has live view says that they overwhelmingly use the viewfinder. The feature I want most out of my DSLR (and I have a 40D) is better aufotocus, and better low-light performance. I want ISO 6400, ISO 12800, and ISO 25600, and I want less noise than what I get with ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 today. ]]>Apr 23rd 2008 7:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 7:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
I've got 6400 and it takes OK pics, grainy but decent and convert to B&W well.

It's got an AF system that KILLS the 40d and is on par with (if not better than) Canon's pro bodies.

Nikon also has great AWB.

And, no I'm not a Nikon fanboi - I sold my 10d + lens collection + 550ex to make the switch to the D300 after shooting with Canon since 1997.]]>Apr 23rd 2008 9:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 23rd 2008 11:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/
As for live view, I use it quite a bit, when getting... odd shots, and macro.

For Macro, I put it on a tripod, and as someone said, ZOOM IN, and get precise manual focus. On a tripod, it is wonderful.

The other time I used it, was shooting down the side of a building. I couldn't see through the view finder at all, and could barely see the LCD. It gave me an idea of compisition (and I trusted the camera to AF).

They are right, though, for the most part, you WANT to use the viewfinder. The up to your face, support is just far better than hodling it away from your body.

Here is a shot, with live view, AWAY from the body, shot macro: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/2437871152/
(I generally only use macro on the tri-pod, but I was going to work, and didn't have much time, caught this out my front door)

Here is another picture. This one WAS using the view finder, and my car to stabalize:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/2428344323/

I am mostly a photography newb, but I am learning. I see people bashing the "newbs" but quite honestly, if you like your hobby, you want as many new photographers in, as possible. We help drive prices down, through higher volume, and keep the industry alive.

It even has good low-light performance:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryfter/2416481073/
This picture was taken in VERY dark conditions. I honestly expected the hydrant to be a BLACK sillouet on a somewhat dark, moody background. There is a LOT more life and color to this picture, than I EVER thought there would be. ]]>Apr 24th 2008 3:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/May 10th 2008 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 24th 2008 9:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Apr 25th 2008 11:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/23/canons-rebel-xsi-gets-emphatically-unboxed/Jun 28th 2008 8:12AM