Comments on: Canon Rebel XSi Review

By: Wilba

Wilba — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:01:08 +0000

“Unfortunately, the latter option [normal AF mode] is the fastest and most accurate method of autofocusing in Live View mode.” The Phase-detection AF mode is certainly the fastest, but it’s also the least accurate – contrast-detection AF always beats it for accuracy in good light, particularly when using the 5 or 10 times magnification function.

By: E. Scott

E. Scott — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 16:49:00 +0000

Thanks for the great review. I also am upgrading from a point and shoot, but occasionally still use film with an old SLR and scan it with a Coolscan V. Although it would be a major improvement for Canon to overhaul the slower/outdated live view function, I am a little disappointed that they didn’t take this opportunity to boost the ISO up to 3200 like Sony. Overall, the XSi does appear to have a slight edge over Sony and Nikon. This review helped confirm my choice.

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:15:23 +0000

@Eric M. – That’s a common point that many DSLR shoppers raise. Sony, Olympus and Pentax make great cameras; however, Canon’s lens selection is much larger – and you can get IS in just about any focal length that you’re looking for.

By: Eric M.

Eric M. — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:19:51 +0000

Great review, I’m looking to upgrade from a great point and shoot and the Rebel line has definitely captured (pun intended, lol) my eye. It just worries me that there isn’t IS built into the body.