Canon Rebel XS Review
#3 Beginner DSLR Camera
Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
The Canon Rebel XS is the newest in a long line of high quality Canon brand cameras. This model has feels and acts so much like the high end point and shoot camera that you will hardly notice that you have made the transition to an entry level DSLR camera, that is until you see the quality of your photographs! Its light body, comfortable grip, compact style make it feel quite comfortable from the very first time you pick it up. When compared to other DSLR camera, it feels much lighter. Some additional things that make the Rebel XS easy to use are the Live View finder, six automatic shooting modes and easy to remove lenses.
Canon Rebel XS Features:
10.1 Megapixel Image Sensor: DIGIC III image processor: CMOS sensor: The combination of these three features, working together help assure the amateur photographer to capture some brilliant photographs with outstanding color and details. As the pictures are enlarged there will be no grainy look and sharp details stay intact, as long as the ISO settings were low.
2.5 inch LCD monitor: This size of a LCD monitor is a perfect size to make viewing the images and messages easy. It includes an anti-glare coating so that the images can be viewed in daylight just as well as indoors. The menu is organized logically and once you learn the Canon system is easy to navigate. For those who upgraded from another Canon, this will be simple. All are read through the live view option.
Live View Option: With the live view shooting option, you have the same option as on the compact digital camera of seeing the view without looking through the lens. This makes it easier in certain situations to see what the picture will be. In general it is better and more accurate to use the actual view finder.
Lenses: Ths Canon Rebel XS camera has a lens kit that include an 18-55 mm lens. Most lenses from other Canon cameras are compatible with this camera. In addition, if you were to upgrade to a higher level Canon camera, you will be able to take your lens with you. The lenses are easy to remove, ehich is also nice.
Shutter Speed: The Rebel XS is designed to take up to 3 frames per second of continuous shooting it can capture plenty of action. If you hold the easty to reach shutter release down you can capture multiple images. This feature works best on manual focus, auto focus might slow it down. So for the situations where you need to take many quick action shots, it is best to use manual mode.
7 Point Auto Focus: These options help get the best settings, particularly for the quick unexpected shots. The timing for auto focus to lock in on the target and then get in focus was quick.
Manual Mode: As you use the camera, you will gradually recognize and memorize the best settings for situations you use a lot and be able to set them yourself. These setting are found on a selector dial just behind the shutter release button.
Canon Rebel XS Value and Satisfaction
Value: The Canon Rebel XS should be considered a middle of the pack when it comes to comparing its price to other entry-level DSLR cameras. The style and features it offers still make it a bargain for anyone who is looking to purchase their first DSLR camera.
Customer Satisfaction: One thing that stands out when rating satisfaction level of the Canon Rebel XS entry level camera is the flexibility, compact size and light weight that made it easy to hold and easy to use. It feels like a point and shoot camera. The details of the color reproduction and overall quality of the images are simply outstanding.
Summary:
This entry level Canon Rebel XS DSLR camera really performs on par with the more expensive cameras in this class or even in the professional class camera. Its great features, combined with relative low cost, makes this camera one that all amateurs should seriously consider when making the transition from the digital compact, point and shoot camera.
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