canon xs or xsi ? canon xs or xsi ? xsi $639 and xs $466 so xs will save $170 . thanks,ken
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If you're actually selling large prints from the images you're shooting, I think you'll probably want an upgrade from the kit lens. Something like the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro or Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro should give you a flat field for minimizing distortion and better sharpenss and contrast. As for the difference between 12 and 14bit in the two cameras -- you MAY be able to bring out a little more detail with the Xsi assuming you shoot in RAW and do some tweaking when you convert to TIFF(?). If you're concerned about capturing detail in the darker areas of the paintings, the Xsi's 14bit RAW might just helpful. If you're actually selling large prints from the images you're shooting, I think you'll probably want an upgrade from the kit lens. Something like the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro or Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro should give you a flat field for minimizing distortion and better sharpenss and contrast. As for the difference between 12 and 14bit in the two cameras -- you MAY be able to bring out a little more detail with the Xsi assuming you shoot in RAW and do some tweaking when you convert to TIFF(?). If you're concerned about capturing detail in the darker areas of the... » Read More If you're actually selling large prints from the images you're shooting, I think you'll probably want an upgrade from the kit lens. Something like the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro or Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro should give you a flat field for minimizing distortion and better sharpenss and contrast. As for the difference between 12 and 14bit in the two cameras -- you MAY be able to bring out a little more detail with the Xsi assuming you shoot in RAW and do some tweaking when you convert to TIFF(?). If you're concerned about capturing detail in the darker areas of the paintings, the Xsi's 14bit RAW might just helpful. « Show Less
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Jeryl, the Xsi's 9 point focusing system and 17% faster shooting speeds (over twice as fast for RAW) should prove very useful for sports shooters. I have to warn you though that you're eventually going to want a "fast" (i.e., wide aperture) telephoto for dimly lit games and these can be more expensive than the camera itself.
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No, none of Canon's dSLRs come with remotes. Note that the Xsi can use either a wired remote or a wireless IR remote but the XS is not wireless IR remote capable.
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Just wanted to say thanks for your advice...I bought the Xsi the other day!
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I'm also trying to decide if the Canon XS or XSI is right for me. I own the original 6.1mp Canon digital Rebel slr and am wondering if now is a good time to upgrade? I used to shoot primarily landscapes while traveling, but am doing more portraits now that I have kids. The Digic III processor definitely caught my attention, but I'm wondering how much of a difference in the cameras will I notice?
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Ken-The features between these two are very similar, however, the XSi has more features which advanced photographers might find useful. I would recommend the XS for casual snapshooters who aren't likely to purchase expensive lenses in the future. I would instead recommend the Xsi for those interested in pursuing photography in more depth, who plan to upgrade lenses in the future and who are likely to edit and crop their images in Photoshop rather than just print them out as-is.
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The polycarbonate Rebel bodies are pretty tough and they do have metal frames. I think everyone who picks up a camera body that's a bit different from what they're used to has some feeling of "wrongness" but human beings are highly adaptable creatures. I felt that way about a Pentax K100D when I first picked one up but using it for only a short time made it seem as normal and sturdy as any of the other entry-level cameras out there (but my primary camera is still a Canon). Anyway, I think Live View would be fairly handy for helping get a squared up shot of paintings. Plus its good for checking and tweaking focus. The polycarbonate Rebel bodies are pretty tough and they do have metal frames. I think everyone who picks up a camera body that's a bit different from what they're used to has some feeling of "wrongness" but human beings are highly adaptable creatures. I felt that way about a Pentax K100D when I first picked one up but using it for only a short time made it seem as normal and sturdy as any of the other entry-level cameras out there (but my primary camera is still a Canon). Anyway, I think Live View would be fairly handy for helping get a squared up shot of paintings.... » Read More The polycarbonate Rebel bodies are pretty tough and they do have metal frames. I think everyone who picks up a camera body that's a bit different from what they're used to has some feeling of "wrongness" but human beings are highly adaptable creatures. I felt that way about a Pentax K100D when I first picked one up but using it for only a short time made it seem as normal and sturdy as any of the other entry-level cameras out there (but my primary camera is still a Canon). Anyway, I think Live View would be fairly handy for helping get a squared up shot of paintings. Plus its good for checking and tweaking focus. « Show Less
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I think you'll really enjoy the larger LCD as well as the zippier and better overall performance of the new Rebels. The 50-100% increase in pixel count will let you crop much more aggressively and print larger. There are tons of new features that you might find useful such as Live View for framing a shot and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Try one out in a shop - I think you'll be very pleased. And prices also are pretty good right now. If you're shooting portraits with fast lenses and narrow DoFs, if you're interested in bringing out shadow details, if you shoot RAW then definitely Xsi higher consideration than the XS. I think you'll really enjoy the larger LCD as well as the zippier and better overall performance of the new Rebels. The 50-100% increase in pixel count will let you crop much more aggressively and print larger. There are tons of new features that you might find useful such as Live View for framing a shot and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Try one out in a shop - I think you'll be very pleased. And prices also are pretty good right now. If you're shooting portraits with fast lenses and narrow DoFs, if you're interested in bringing out shadow details, if you shoot RAW then definitely... » Read More I think you'll really enjoy the larger LCD as well as the zippier and better overall performance of the new Rebels. The 50-100% increase in pixel count will let you crop much more aggressively and print larger. There are tons of new features that you might find useful such as Live View for framing a shot and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Try one out in a shop - I think you'll be very pleased. And prices also are pretty good right now. If you're shooting portraits with fast lenses and narrow DoFs, if you're interested in bringing out shadow details, if you shoot RAW then definitely Xsi higher consideration than the XS. « Show Less
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How about a Canon Powershot SD940is, it recently had a price drop to $200, I believe it was like $230 or $240 before. The model is a year old but I personally prefer the design of the older Canon models. At $200 it's a no-brainer. Also, a Sandisk SDHC card:
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A set of four aftermarket new cartridges ice found for $120 total including shipping. The Canon OEM cartridges are $133 each so $500 would be true.
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I'm in the same dilemma as Costco offers both. D40 for $649 and Rebel XS for $699 with extra telephoto lense. In the past, I had bad experience with Canon camcorder as it stopped working just after 2 yrs, and I know few people whose Canon products stopped functioning too.I guess, Nikon D40 is the ideal choice.
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Hi I have the Canon XSI and its a terrific camera. I am thinking of getting the Powershot S1 IS because of its 20X zoom which is equivalent to 560mm. I like the fact that I don't have to change lenses and that it has image stabilization at the 20X zoom. If you are an ameteur to semi-professional photographer then the S1 IS is the way to go. With the XSI I have to keep chainging lenses and when I use my 300mm lens I no longer have Image Stabilization. It does require carrying extra lenses which can be a pain when traveling. I like the fact that the S1 IS has a better sensor and records HD movies. If I did not have the XSI I would definitely buy the S1 IS. Like I said I am stronlgly considering buying the new S1 IS. Hope this info helps.
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No, I can't argue with that and now i see it's down to 119. I'd still probably go with the A570IS for 198 though over this tempting deal. It has the Image Stabilization, upgraded Digic III and you get a 2GB card included for the next week or so which essentially knocks 20 bucks off the price.
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Thanks for your review and great job on the research. I need your opinion on something. Although, the current price of the XT and and XTi is less than $200.00. difference, the List price is the XTI is twice as much as the XI. I kind of agree that the XTi isn't really much of an upgrade over the XTi and some of the superior features of the XIT I'm not really to concern about except the 8MP and 10MP. I'm not a proffesional or anything like nor I plan to do large prints, but should I pay those extra bucks just for 10MP? Please help anyone.
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I have not personally worked with an xsi but i know this lens is an ef canon lens and will most likely work with it
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6/8/09, 2:53 Mountain time. Scary price right now on the Canon 10-22. $1,000,000. Hope it's a mistake.
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Amazon.com right now has the XSi + EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens for $640. Assuming the memory card is worth $10, then you are essentialy paying $150 for the EF 75-300mm lens. Of couse, paying sales tax at Costco will make the difference bigger. [update: I just checked: you can get the same lens for around $140 from Amazon] I once have the EF 75-300mm lens, but later upgraded to the EF 70-300mm USM IS lens. The image stabilization function is a big help if you need to shoot telephoto without a tripod. You may consider buying the EF-S 55-250mm IS lens ($270) instead, to complement the kit lens.
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I found the Canon Rebel XSi a fairly easy to use. Of course I had used this type camera before so it was not very difficult for me to immediately pick up and use. The lens that comes as standard with it should be adequate; however lens are interchangeable and a different focal lens may in line to adapt for different occasions. I think just off the shelf the camera will suffice. This Rebel is one tough one for every use with the proper lens.
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Brian, I think you misinterpreted my comment about the Canon XSi. I didn't have any problem with the camera itself, I said that Canon's kit lens is no match to Olympus kit lens/s and that I would need a lot of money to replace canon's with prime lens/s that match Oly's quality and focal range not mention the weight. I don't believe in investing in expensive lenses while using mid-range DSLR body. The cost of lens/s should be inline with the cost of the body something which I find Olympus doing better by providing inexpensive, good quality lenses even at their standard level.
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Canon is a bigger name and most people don't look into quality or price for quality. If anything they ask a sales rep and they would say, "Yeah, that $300 Canon is way better than that $169 Panasonic." People also feel that if the camera cost more then it is better than cheaper cameras.
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The Costco deal includes the Canon XSi with the 18-55mm kit lens, the 55-250mm lens, and a Canon camera bag for $850. If you buy the Amazon XSi offer with these two lenses and add the bag separately, the price is less than Costco. And you probably won't pay any state sales tax, which could save $50 or more!
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Didn't know the D90 allowed for zooming while recording, thanks for the info. Here is a site I found that is very helpful about the Xsi, there are also rebates posted there for a lot of the lenses.www.learnslr.comI did end up purchasing the Xsi, with all the extra money I saved, I also bought the battery grip, which makes the camera much more comfortable for my larger hands. Next I will purchase a wide angle lens.
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As a novice photographer should I start with XSi to see if I will really get into photography? Or would you recommend T1i to be my first dSLR?
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well. technically there is no best camera, it all depends on the lens you use. You can get a canon Xsi for about $600, it comes at 12MP which is plenty (my friend has this camera) and again, it all depend on the lens, because for landscape photos you probably would need a wide angle lens and so and so. There are different lenses for different shots, do some research or review some reviews on the different lenses to see what they do. I bought the T2i because I have a 46" lcd tv with SD card reader so i'll be viewing my photos and videos with my family on the big screen, so the number of pixels and the HD video was a very attractive point. well. technically there is no best camera, it all depends on the lens you use. You can get a canon Xsi for about $600, it comes at 12MP which is plenty (my friend has this camera) and again, it all depend on the lens, because for landscape photos you probably would need a wide angle lens and so and so. There are different lenses for different shots, do some research or review some reviews on the different lenses to see what they do. I bought the T2i because I have a 46" lcd tv with SD card reader so i'll be viewing my photos and videos with my family on the big screen, so the number of... » Read More well. technically there is no best camera, it all depends on the lens you use. You can get a canon Xsi for about $600, it comes at 12MP which is plenty (my friend has this camera) and again, it all depend on the lens, because for landscape photos you probably would need a wide angle lens and so and so. There are different lenses for different shots, do some research or review some reviews on the different lenses to see what they do. I bought the T2i because I have a 46" lcd tv with SD card reader so i'll be viewing my photos and videos with my family on the big screen, so the number of pixels and the HD video was a very attractive point. « Show Less