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For perfect photos, fast and simple, there's nothing better than
Canon's new EOS Rebel XS. With powerful features including a
10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, Canon's DIGIC III processor, fast
shooting and more, it's a digital powerhouse. With simple,
easy-to-use controls, a compact design, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor,
and Live View Function, it's a beginner's dream come true.
Canon EOS Rebel XS Highlights
10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor Canons
CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor captures
images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the
most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new
technologies first seen in Canons professional EOS-1D Mark III
to maximize each pixel's light gathering efficiency. Its an
APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm), and there's an effective 1.6x
increase in the lenss marked focal length when attached. Canons
DIGIC III Image Processor dramatically enhances image quality and
speeds up all camera operations for intuitive operation. It works
in concert with the EOS Rebel XSs sensor to achieve
unprecedented levels of performance in all lighting situations.
DIGIC III Image Processor Developed to maximize performance
between the capture and stages of digital photography,
the EOS Rebel XSs DIGIC III Image Processor works hand in hand
with Canons CMOS sensor to achieve even higher levels of
performance. The entire electronic system is totally redesigned,
giving the camera its incredible combination of speed and image
quality. Digital noise is significantly reduced in shadow areas,
and color reproduction is superior.
Auto Lighting Optimizer in action Auto Lighting Optimizer The
EOS Rebel XSs Auto Lighting Optimizer is yet another
image-quality tool that comes to the rescue in tricky lighting
conditions. It can actually lighten dark areas of a scene while
ensuring that bright areas maintain tonal detail. In addition, it
can increase contrast in "flat" lighting, such as overcast days.
Its now available in all shooting modes, including P, Tv, Av,
and Manual.
Picture Style settings With the EOS Rebel XSs Picture Style
technology, photographers can change the look of their digital
photographs. Color, saturation, sharpness and contrast settings
create noticeable variation in the saved image. Changing a
Picture Style setting is almost like a 35mm film user sw
from one type of color film to another. In addition to six preset
Picture Style settings, Canon offers additional downloadable
"Picture Style Files" that can be installed into your camera for
even more imaging options at your fingertips.
High-speed, wide-area 7-point AF with center cross-type sensors
The EOS Rebel XS features a high-speed, wide area 7-point AF
system. It can focus using One- AF mode, AI Focus AF, AI
Servo AF and Manual. The center, cross-type focus point operates
flawlessly in lower-light and lower-contrast settings. In Live
View Function, the EOS Rebel XS can focus manually, with 5x or
10x magnification for focusing clarity.
Capture up to 3 frames/second Excellent performance with 3.0 fps
continuous shooting The EOS Rebel XS operates with such
effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive.
With instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter
lag, the EOS Rebel XS is one of the fastest cameras available
today. It can shoot up to 3.0 fps (frames per second), in bursts
of up to 514 JPEGs or 5 RAW files, so you'll never, ever miss a
.
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with Live View Function The EOS Rebel
XS has a bright 2.5-inch TFT LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and
a viewing angle of 170 degrees. Its perfect for Live View
composition or viewing camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF
Point selection and flash options. And the maximum brightness of
the EOS Rebel XSs LCD monitor is about 30 greater than its
predecessor, which is a big benefit when you're using the camera
in bright sunlight.
Live View Function Live View Function enables you to view your
subjects directly on the 2.5-inch LCD monitor. Its easy to
magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus.
And now, there are two ways to use Autofocus along with Live View
Function in the EOS Rebel XS. You can even choose a grid overlay,
perfect for keeping lines in your subject straight in your
pictures. In the studio, Live View Function can be used remotely
via a computer through the EOS Rebel XSs USB connection, and the
included EOS Utility software.
Quick mode/Live mode In Live View Function, the EOS Rebel XS has
two AF modes: Quick mode, which uses the cameras standard
7-point AF system, and Live mode, which is a contrast-based AF
system that reads the sharpness of subjects right from the
imaging sensor, and can be overridden by pressing the AF mode
selection button. A familiar feature in Power cameras, Live
mode AF uses similar technologies to achieve focus, while Quick
mode is more appropriate for capturing action or for shooting in
low light.
The target area for Live Mode AF is at the center by default,
but it can be moved around most of the picture area with the
cross keys on the back of the camera.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System Photographers who must change
lenses in dusty environments will find the advanced Canon EOS
Integrated Cleaning System a tremendous time saver. Dust that
settles on the sensor surface is removed using ultrasonic
vibration. This Self Cleaning Sensor Unit routine is
automatically activated whenever the camera is powered on or off.
(It can also be manually activated.) A special collar positioned
around the sensor collects the loosened dust. Dust particles can
also be automatically removed via software. By shooting a plain
white subject, the photographer can acquire dust position data
that is transmitted along with the image (whether JPEG or RAW).
Canon Digital Photo Professional (DPP) version 3.3 or later
software can be used to manually or automatically erase the dust
spots. Its not one feature, its a built-in system to minimize
the effect of dust in high-resolution digital images.
Self Cleaning Sensor Unit A key element of minimizing dust is
preventing it from clinging to the front surface of the imaging
sensor. To combat against this, the EOS Rebel XS features a
Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit. The low-pass filter at
the front of the sensor shakes off dust automatically with
ultrasonic vibrations, removing dust from the sensor assembly.
The EOS Rebel XS also has a coating on the front surface of the
low-pass filter, to increase its resistance to dust sticking to
the sensor.
Dust Delete Data Detection Dust Delete Data Detection Dust that
may still remain on the front of the sensor can also be erased
with software included in Digital Photo Professional (DPP)
Version 3.3 or later software. A simple test of a plain,
white object can be taken, using a menu setting. This Dust Delete
Data image is analyzed in-camera, and the location and size of
any remaining dust is added to any subsequent pictures taken.
This data is transmitted along with the image, whether JPEG or
RAW, and can be either manually or automatically erased in
Canons DPP version 3.3 and later software. This added software
option ensures the cleanest possible image, perfect for printing
or archiving.
Canon's lightest and most compact EOS Digital SLR to date (as of
July 2008) Measuring 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4 inches and weighing in at
under 16 oz., the EOS Rebel XS is indeed the smallest digital
Rebel ever produced. Its lightweight and compact design does not,
however, leave out controls and displays one would expect from an
EOS Digital camera. The EOS Rebel XS has the full array of
buttons and controls found on the Rebel XSi, plus a 2.5-inch,
230,000-pixel LCD monitor, which is perfect for composing in Live
View mode, or reviewing photos already recorded onto the cameras
SD/SDHC memory card.
Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards Compact,
inexpensive and available in increasingly large capacities, SD
and SDHC memory cards are a perfect complement to the EOS Rebel
XSs compact and lightweight body design.
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System
accessories
EF & EF-S Lenses The EOS Rebel XS is compatible with all Canon
lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle
to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical
expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver
unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic
process. Special optical technologies, such as Aspherical,
ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the
universally accled L Series lenses. And Canons Optical Image
Stabilizer technology is featured in select lenses to minimize
the effect of camera shake. Through Canon lenses, photographers
can truly maximize the quality and liberating performance of the
EOS Rebel XS.
Flash Photography The EOS Rebel XS features the accled E-TTL
II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX
Speedlite line, E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether
shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in
total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone metering
sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash
metering - giving even finer metering command of the image area.
If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, theres a menu
setting to change to "Average" flash metering -- where the entire
35-zone area is measured evenly for flash exposure.
The optional Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the ideal step-up
accessory for powerful flash shooting with the EOS Rebel XS. It
has excellent flash power (maximum guide number of 141 ft./43m at
ISO 100), and is the perfect way to get great flash pictures when
you cant get right up to the subject. The 430EX II is also great
for bounce flash, with its tilting and swiveling flash head. It
automatically zooms the flash head to cover lenses ranging from
16mm up to 105mm or longer with the EOS Rebel XS. Of course, it
works with the camera to provide full E-TTL II automatic flash
exposure. And the 430EX II has a powerful AF-assist beam, which
allows the camera to autofocus even in total darkness on subjects
as far as 32 ft. from the camera.
Software
Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk (Version 17.0) The EOS Rebel XS
comes bundled with an updated Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk,
which features powerful software programs designed to extend the
EOS experience to the computer. These include Canons ZoomBrowser
EX for Windows (Version 6.1), ImageBrowser for Macintosh OS X
(Version 6.1), Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.3), the
totally new Picture Style Editor (Version 1.0), Canon's EOS
Utility (Version 2.2), RAW Image Task (Version 2.8), PhotoStitch,
and PTP TWAIN Driver. Each application is designed to perfect the
captured images and streamline the digital workflow. ZoomBrowser
EX v.6.1 and Digital Photo Professional v.3.3 for Windows are
compatible with the new Windows Vista operating system.
Digital Photo Professional (Version 3.3) is an image processing
program that enables high-speed RAW image processing, high-speed
previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB,
Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB color spaces. Because its CMS
(Color Management System) compatible, Digital Photo Professional
allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in
conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers. It also
features the Dust Delete Data Detection tool for cleaner images.
EOS Utility (Version 2.3) for Macintosh or Windows handles the
connection between the camera and computer, whenever theyre
connected via USB. It allows remote controlled shooting from the
computer, handles downloading of images from the camera to the
computer, and allows seamless linking to either Canons
ZoomBrowser/ImageBrowser or Digital Photo Professional software
once images have been copied to the hard drive. Furthermore, its
used to upload settings back into a USB-connected camera.
ZoomBrowser EX (Version 6.1) for Windows and ImageBrowser
(Version 6.1) for Mac OS X are the easy, user-friendly options
for viewing and editing of JPEG and even RAW image files. Both
allow viewing of numerous types of images including finished TIFF
and BMP files. Both also have a variety of search options for
finding images, allow re-naming of single images or batches of
files, and offer a variety of options for printing without using
a separate image-editing program.
RAW Image Task (Version 2.8) for Windows/Macintosh This software
is an integrated component of ZoomBrowser EX (Windows) or
ImageBrowser (Mac). It allows processing of RAW images from EOS
cameras, including the new EOS Rebel XS, with a variety of
adjustment possibilities. These options, as well as the overall
color, contrast and "look" of RAW Image Task, closely mimic the
characteristics of Canons in-camera JPEG processing.
What's in the Box
Rebel XS body, EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS lens, Eyecup Ef, Wide
Strap EW-100DBIII, Video Cable VC-100, USB Interface Cable
IFC-200U, Battery Pack LP-E5, Battery Charger LC-E5, EOS Digital
Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals, "Great Photography is
Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet
Review from dpreview.com
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Learn more about this camera
at DPReview.com ( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1000d/ ) Canon Rebel XS Digital SLR: Highly Recommended by dpreview.com
When Canon launched the EOS 300D back in 2003 it was widely
regarded as the first affordable digital SLR and secured Canon a
seemingly indomitable number-one spot in the market. Since then
the 'small' Canon has gone through three further iterations and
the current model - the EOS 450D - offers a feature set and image
quality that could only have been dreamed about five years ago
(and at a price point well below the 300D's). However, the
competition haven't been idle spectators and have recently
launched a number of de-spec'ed cameras that have redefined the
entry level segment and undercut the EOS 450D in the DSLR
hierarchy.
Canon has now responded to this ing pressure by launching a
new model one tier below the 450D in its current lineup - the EOS
1000D. It shares bits and pieces with Rebels gone by and,
depending from which angle you look at it, the new model is
either a stripped down 450D or a 'reheated' 400D. It's a lower
specification camera than the 450D, by every measure you might
see listed on the shop shelf, but is not the huge step down that
its market positioning might lead you to expect.
On the next page of this review you'll find a detailed
comparison between the 1000D, 450D and 400D but the headlines
are; a 10MP sensor, 2.5 in LCD monitor, 7-point AF system and no
spot-metering (like the 400D) but gaining Live View with both
phase- and contrast-detect AF, SD/SDHC for storage and a control
and menu layout that is pretty much identical to the EOS 450D's.
In fact, because it's based around the same Digic III processor,
it shares an interface with almost every current Canon DSLR all
the way up to the 1DsMkIII.
Note that throughout this preview we will refer to the EOS 1000D
by its European name; if you live in other parts of the world
you'll know the camera by Rebel XS or Kiss F Digital, but they're
all essentially the same camera.
>Read more at dpreview.com
( http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1000d/ )
- 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for -size, photo-quality prints.
- Large 2.5-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens.
- DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Live View Function.
- EOS Integrated Cleaning system and Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software.
- Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included).