Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)
Digital camera Review: BEWARE!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this item by reading everyone else's reviews- and my review on this is DO NOT BUY! I paid $479 from amazon on this "BRAND NEW UNOPENED" camera bundle- recieved the item- no battery, no battery charger, no usb cabel, no video cable, and the camera looked used... TOTALLY PISSED OFF! So then I go to "contact seller" and guess what the opion is not there for me to do, so now i have to worry myself about returning this item that AMAZON/CANON lied about being brand new and unopened- so now I will shop with a RELIABLE SELLER "Walmart" yes i will pay $499 for the canon rebel xs bundle, BUT I know they will send me the right item and not mess up and If the even happens that I do have a problem, i will be able to contact them unlike this wonderful corporation of Amazon... you have lost my business forever.Digital camera Review: Bang for buck
Summary: 5 Stars
Best SLR camera to start with. Image and built quality is superb. I love this camera.Digital camera Review: Best Affordable DSLR (Canon XS vs. Olympus E-510 or Nikon D40/60)
Summary: 5 Stars
I want to save you the time and uncertainty in choosing the best affordable DSLR. For those considering the Canon EOS Rebel XS, the Olympus E-510 or the Nikon D40 / D40x / D60, I believe the Canon XS is the best choice. Also, at the price difference between the XS and the SXi ($150-200 as of December '08), the XS is an excellent alternative--both take exactly the same high quality pictures, save the 2MP difference, which is negligible at the end. Please note that the XS's new lens kit comes with the better quality EFS 18-55 Image Stabilization lens (they are better engineered); and that Canon is offering nowadays generous rebates on telephoto lenses when coupled with the purchase of the XS (I bought mine with the entry-level Canon EF 75-300mm III lens with a generous instant Canon rebate. Don't buy from anybody different from B&H Photo, directly from Amazon, Adorama, Buydig/Beach Camera; stay away from Broadway Photo and TriState).
Canons are popular for the excellent image processing. Nikons for their Nikor lenses. Olympus, some say, for the color of some of the pictures they take.
The Olympus E-510 has important flaws, e.g., the average performance in high ISO speeds and highlight blowing. Also, its inconsistency with good results is worth noting.
The Nikon D40 lacks important features, e.g., image stabilization in their kit lens. The D60 is lacking the high picture quality ratings of the Canon XS. Both Nikons are nice looking, which is a selling factor I usually consider; but picture quality should be your top criterion for the long run.
Don't go through the extensive research I have already done (months, and intense debating). The Canon XS is a winner (specially with the new IS lens kit), even more with its current price (Dec. '08: $480). It is feature rich (you can even add 3 of your preferred defined Picture Style modes), good/professional looking (black body), even the sound of the shooter is nicer than the others. Bottom line: Excellent picture quality, high ISO/low light remarkable performance, and relevant features and space for customization make the Canon XS a winner for months and even years to come.
Digital camera Review: Best Camera for the Money
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this one for my Daughter. She just finished a college photography class where she used my Rebel and said it was the best camera of all her classmates. I also bought the exact same camera for my Son and Daughter-in-law last Christmas and they still rave about what a great camera it is.
I always used mine on full auto and thought it did a fine job. My daughter learned how to use all the fancy manual settings and meters that the camera has and she made some awesome pics using that mode.
Great camera, great service from Amazon!!
Digital camera Review: Best camera I've ever had!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am extremely happy with this camera!! Very easy to use!! Takes great photos!! It's definateley woth the money!!