Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

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

Recording Media
SD memory card, SDHC memory card

Image Sensor Size
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

Dust Deletion feature
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image

Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0

Image Type
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.

File Numbering
Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset

RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Provided

Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB

Picture Style
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3

Image Processing
Type
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

Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided

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)

Built-in Dioptric Adjustment
-3.0 to +1.0 diopter

Focusing Screen
Fixed, Precision Matte

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

Metering 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
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 (Recommended Exposure Index)
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

Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash

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

FE Lock
Provided

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

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

Zooming to Match Focal Length
Provided

Compatible Flash
EX-series Speedlites

Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash

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

FE Lock
Provided

External Flash Settings
Flash function settings, Flash C.Fn settings

PC Terminal
N/A

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

Maximum Burst
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.

Live View Functions
Shooting Modes
(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (w/a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)

Focusing
Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)

Metering Modes
Evaluative metering with the image sensor

Metering Range
EV 0 - 20 (at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Grid Display
Provided

Exposure Simulation
Simulated exposure displayed in real-time

LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color liquid-crystal monitor

Monitor Size
3.0 in.

Dots
Approx. 230,000 pixels

Coverage
Approx. 100%

Brightness Adjustment
7 levels provided

Interface Languages
20

Image Playback
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 Warning
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)

Image Protection and Erase
Protect
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

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
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

Start-up Time
Approx. 0.1 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD)
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
Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C

Working Humidity Range
85% or less

Battery Pack
Type
LP-E5
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Rated Voltage
7.4 V DC

Battery Capacity
1080 mHh

Dimensions (WxHxD)
36 x 14.7 x 53.1mm/1.4 x 0.6 x 2.1 in.)

Weight
Approx. 50g/1.8 oz. (excluding protective cover)

Kit Lens
Angle of View
For EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Diagonal extent: 74°20' - 27°50'
Horizontal extent: 65°30' - 23°20'
Vertical extent: 45°30' - 15°40'

Lens Construction
11 elements in 9 groups

Minimum Aperture
f/22 - 36

Closest Focusing Distance
0.25m/0.82 ft. (from image sensor plane)

Maximum Magnification and Field of View
0.34x (at 55mm)

Filter Size
58mm

Hood
EW-60C

Diameter x Length
Approx. 68.5 x 70mm/2.7 x 2.8 in.

Weight
Approx. 200g/7.1 oz.

Case
LP814