Canon Rebel XSI is a perfect DSLR, for anyone who is curious about the benefits of working with an SLR, anyone who wishes and is eager to make the jump from a non-SLR, such as a Canon Powershot, or anyone looking for the ultimate snapshot machine. Canon Rebel XSi is the fi nest consumer-end camera Canon makes, probably the best made by any manufacturer, but it is the fi rst in the lineup and should be considered a basic tool. I really enjoy shooting Canon Rebel XSI and I have to say that I'm more impressed with it than I thought I would be. As a professional, I'm used to high-end gear and all the performance that comes with it. Even so, this lightweight DSLR is a wonderful machine for the money, especially when shooting RAW, Large jpeg, or both at the same time. I like to have this camera nearby, for everyday family or friend events, just because it's so easy to use and so predictably brilliant. The main alternative of Canon Rebel XSi is Nikon D60 http://www.nikond60.com and experts say that Nikon D60 is better than Canon D450.

The Canon Rebel XSi features both Basic and Creative Zones on the Mode Dial, a built-in, pop up, fl ash and a 12 megapixel CMOS sensor. Even with the 1.6 conversion factor of the smaller sensor, it's quite sharp, and with clean and accurate color that's easy to judge (although not critically) on its 1.8 inch LCD monitor. One major physical diff erence between the Canon EOS Rebel XSI and other Canon DSLRs is the lack of a Quick Control Dial on the XSI. Instead, the Rebel uses four Cross-Keys which toggle between selected images but also control ISO, White Balance selection, Metering Modes (there is no Spot meter mode on the Rebel), and the One Shot, AI Focus and AI Servo Auto Focus (AF) Modes. Take this as only my advice, but I think that if you're embarking on a professional career, or a fi lm-based pro looking to get into digital photography, the Canon Rebel XSI may not be a camera for you simply because it looks like a consumer machine. I know I might sound arrogant, but I'm talking image here, and image, the look that you present to your clients as you work a job, is as important to your success as the pictures you produce for them to buy. In other words, buy Canon Rebel XSi which accents your professional image. Even with its designation as a consumer camera, make no mistake about this machine's EOS title. You will get the benefi t of simultaneous RAW and jpeg fi le capture, Picture Styles, electronically controlled shutter speeds from 30-1/4000 second, and an ISO range of 100-1600. Additionally, you can use any of the EF lenses on Canon Rebel XSI.