Canon Rebel XSi Review Roundup

[Suhit Gupta]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/09/...review-roundup/

"We've already seen it unboxed, but if you've been waiting for a slightly more thorough look at Canon's new Rebel XSi DSLR (otherwise known as the EOS 450D) before you drop $800+ on it, you can now get your fix thanks to a steady stream of reviews that are now pouring in. Among the earliest to get its hands on a unit was Digital Photography Review, which reserved final judgment because it only did a preview but nonetheless provided one of the most exhaustive looks at the camera, complete with comparisons to its predecessor and its nearest competitors. Offering more opinions was Camera Labs, which found the XSi to be a "worthy successor" to the XTi, although it warns that new buyers should consider whether the upgrades are really worth the extra cost. The folks at LetsGoDigital were a bit more enthusiastic, calling the XSi a "perfect camera for everybody," although they were slightly disappointed by the camera's plastic casing."

 

The Rebel XSi has been one of the most sought after DSLRs ever since it was announced and now a few lucky people have had the pleasure of being able to play with it. Here are a number of reviews of the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi.
Read - Digital Photography Review (dpreview)
Read - Camera Labs (88%)
Read - LetsGoDigital (82%)
Read - Digital Camera Review ("a fairly conservative upgrade")

The reviews appear to be mixed at best. Some are calling this a 'conservative upgrade' while others are applauding Canon for raising the bar for entry into the DSLR market. The first review, i.e. the one from dpreview is probably the one to start with if you are seriously thinking about this camera.

[Suhit Gupta]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/09/...review-roundup/

"We've already seen it unboxed, but if you've been waiting for a slightly more thorough look at Canon's new Rebel XSi DSLR (otherwise known as the EOS 450D) before you drop $800+ on it, you can now get your fix thanks to a steady stream of reviews that are now pouring in. Among the earliest to get its hands on a unit was Digital Photography Review, which reserved final judgment because it only did a preview but nonetheless provided one of the most exhaustive looks at the camera, complete with comparisons to its predecessor and its nearest competitors. Offering more opinions was Camera Labs, which found the XSi to be a "worthy successor" to the XTi, although it warns that new buyers should consider whether the upgrades are really worth the extra cost. The folks at LetsGoDigital were a bit more enthusiastic, calling the XSi a "perfect camera for everybody," although they were slightly disappointed by the camera's plastic casing."

 

The Rebel XSi has been one of the most sought after DSLRs ever since it was announced and now a few lucky people have had the pleasure of being able to play with it. Here are a number of reviews of the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi.
Read - Digital Photography Review (dpreview)
Read - Camera Labs (88%)
Read - LetsGoDigital (82%)
Read - Digital Camera Review ("a fairly conservative upgrade")

The reviews appear to be mixed at best. Some are calling this a 'conservative upgrade' while others are applauding Canon for raising the bar for entry into the DSLR market. The first review, i.e. the one from dpreview is probably the one to start with if you are seriously thinking about this camera.

[Jason Dunn]

Looks like a solid upgrade. I don't know what people were expecting - you can't do anything too revolutionary with an entry-level camera...you have to keep the really good stuff for the more expensive cameras so people have a reason to upgrade.

[Bob12]

The one on DP Review is a preview only. They should have the full-blown review posted within the next few days.

[Jason Dunn]

Originally Posted by Bob12

The one on DP Review is a preview only. They should have the full-blown review posted within the next few days.

Yeah, heh, only Phil would have a "preview" article that's longer and more detailed than most "real" reviews.

[Bob12]

Good Point

[Rob Alexander]

It looks like about what I would expect. A few nice features that I'd like to have, but nothing I can't live without. If you wanted to swap me even for my 400D, I'd probably say okay, but nothing about this sends me into a frenzy of upgrade fever. As Jason says, how far can you go with your entry-level product without poaching sales from its more profitable siblings?