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THE GOOD
Excellent photo quality for its class; better-than-average speed.

THE BAD
Maximum ISO 1600; huge spot-for-spot metering.

THE BOTTOM LINE
It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS Rebel XSi delivers on performance and photo quality.

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Average CNET Reader Rating: 8.6 out of 10

CNET Reader Reviews

  1. September 1, 2008 05:21

    4.0/5
    I spent a TON of time evaluating all the SLRs in my budget. I just took a film photography class and discovered I loved photography, but I couldn't decide which camera I wanted. I have a lot of friends who went with the Nikon D80, and when I picke...  read more »

    - devodude6687

  2. May 7, 2008 09:41

    5.0/5
    Compared to the Rebel XT and XTi, this new XSi with the new 18-55 IS kit lens is superior in every way. The focusing is faster and more accurate. The exposure is right on. I found the spot metering to work well too. Wish the spot area was smaller to...  read more »

    - JohnUSA

  3. April 8, 2008 03:48

    4.0/5
    Good camera but I prefer the A200.

    "The reviewer said Though it'll run you a few bucks more than competitors such as the Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 or the Nikon D60, the Canon EOS Rebel XSi will deliver slightly better performance and noticeably b...  read more »

    - tbcass


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