Canon Rebel XS Review

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Canon has introduced the Rebel XS in response newest and relatively inexpensive offerings from Nikon and Sony. The Canon Rebel EOS XS can produce terrific pictures at any of its ISO settings and would make a great first DSLR. Shooting great photos with the Rebel XS 10.1 MP camera is fast and simple. It has simple, easy-to-use controls, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, compact design, and Live View Function. It is truly a beginner's dream come true. The XS is very light, heavier than a point and shoot, but much more comfortable than the typical digital SLR. This makes it easy to hold and easy to shoot.

Beginners who are used to point-and-shoot cameras are sometimes intimidated by all the controls and functions of a digital SLR. Not to worry. the Canon Rebel Digital SLR is simple to use. The "basic" zones will keep new photographers in their comfort zone. Select one of these and you put the camera in full automatic mode, just like a point-and-shoot camera.

When you are ready, you can start customizing your photographs using the various features of the EOS Rebel XS. For example, Picture Style technology allows photographers to change the look of their digital photographs. Color, sharpness, saturation and contrast settings create marked variation in the saved image. Changing a Picture Style setting gives an affect almost like a 35mm film user switching from one type of color film to another.

The Canon EOS Rebel has a bright 2.5-inch LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a viewing angle of 170 degrees. It's perfect for Live View composition. And the maximum brightness of the EOS Rebel's LCD monitor is a big benefit when using the camera in bright sunlight.

The Canon Rebel XS Digital SLR is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from super telephoto to ultra-wide angle lenses. You can use this camera for years to come adding lenses as your needs change. Whether you are a racing enthusiast, a football fanatic, a dedicated birder or a proud parent, you'll find the right lens for your Rebel Digital SLR.

Bottom Line: The Canon EOS Rebel is a great camera for the money. It offers function, ease of use and great shots at an affordable price. For only a little more than a decent full featured point-and-shoot, you can get an equally full featured DSLR.