EOS Rebel XSi

Overview
Infinite Possibilities.
For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor and is available in a kit with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and new accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience.

Specifications
Type
Type
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash

Recording Medium
SD memory card, SDHC memory card

Image Format
22.2mm x 14.8mm

Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)

Lens Mount
Canon EF mount


Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor

Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels

Total Pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 12.40 megapixels

Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)

Color Filter System
RGB primary color filter

Low-pass Filter
Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable


Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0

Image Format
JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG

File Size
(1) Large/Fine : Approx. 4.3MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.2MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.5MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.3MB (3088 x 2056 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.6MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.8MB (2256 x 1504 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 15.3 MB (4272 x 2848 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.


White Balance
Settings
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom

Color Temperature Compensation
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible


Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level pentamirror

Coverage
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%

Magnification
Approx. 0.87x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)

Dioptric Adjustment Correction
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter

Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)

Viewfinder Information
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information

Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button


Autofocus
Type
TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection

AF Points
9 AF points

AF Working Range
EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)

Focusing Modes
One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)

AF Point Selection
Automatic selection, manual selection

Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor

AF-assist Beam
Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery


Exposure Control
Metering Modes
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering


Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Exposure Control Systems
Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash

ISO Speed Range
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto

Exposure Compensation
Manual: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

AE Lock
Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Manual: By AE lock button


Shutter
Type
Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter

Shutter Speeds
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)

Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Self-timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting

Remote Control
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5


Built-in Flash
Type
Retractable, auto pop-up flash

Guide Number
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)

Recycling Time
Approx. 3 sec.

Flash-ready Indicator
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder

Flash Coverage
17mm lens angle of view

Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments


External Speedlite
EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites
E-TTL II autoflash with EX Series Speedlites

PC Terminal
N/A


Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed
Max. approx. 3.5 shots/sec. (single shots possible)

Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100, and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.


LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor

Screen Monitor size
3.0 in.

Pixels
Approx. 230,000 pixels

Coverage
Approx. 100%

Brightness Control
7 levels provided


Playback
Image Display Format
Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date)

Highlight Alert
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)


Image Protection and Erase
Protection
Single images can be erase-protected or not

Erase
Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time

Direct Printing from the Camera
Enabled with the Print/Share button

Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers


Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack LP-E5 (Quantity 1)
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5
With Battery Grip BG-E5, size-AA batteries can be used

Number of Shots
Temperature Shooting Conditions
No flash 50% flash use
At 73° F/23° C approx. 600 approx. 500
At 32° F/0° C approx. 500 approx.400


Battery Life
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards

Battery Check
Automatic

Power Saving
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 min.

Back-up Battery
Built-in secondary battery


Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm

Weight
Approx. 16.8 oz./ 475g (body only)


Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C

Operating Humidity Range
85% or less


Working Conditions
Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C

Working Humidity Range
85% or less