Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)

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Model Name:	Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	XSi
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$899.99
Street Price:	$649.00
Date Available:	2008-04-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes (Metal)
Weight:	19.0 oz (539 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	No
Size:	5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm)
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon
Total Megapixels:	12.4
Effective Megapixels:	12.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C
Sensor Size (dia.):	1.05"
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	No
Movie Resolution:	n/a
Movie Frame Rate:
Movie Audio:	No
Movie File Format:	None
Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF / EF-S mount
Kit Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	58mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
Face Detection:
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	230,000 dots
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13 m / 43 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5
Other Connection:	Wired remote
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	500
Software
Included Software:	Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Successor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion, enhanced Live View, improved Autofocus and Framing Rate, bundled with new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer lens for $900.

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