I am a weak man and I love to play with new toys, especially higher end electronics and even more so digital cameras. 90 percent of my photography is done for eBay listing and the rest for family vacations and fun things around the house and a little of this and that. That said, I think of digi-cams, for my use, as a tool and like a good mechanic with quality wrenches, I want and need the best for great looking photos for my trade, (Full time eBay listing). Back in the day I was sold on the Nikon Coolpix 950 and 990, (Great Cameras and Modern Day Classics) but later switched to a Casio Exilim and then fell in love with Canon. The camera that I use today is a Powershot SX 200 IS which I am pretty happy with. Over the holiday weekend and friend loaned my his Canon EOS Rebel XS and I was really eager to use it and even considering an upgrade. The are priced really reasonable throughout eBay and there are some great Black Friday sales tomorrow, (Today is Thanksgiving). I was impressed with the EOS Rebel XS - no doubt leaves one with a feeling of a high quality Canon product in ones hand. I liked it as it had a professional manly feel to it and soooo much larger than a point and shoot. The size did start to bother me and I had a little trouble getting used to using the view finder rather than the LCD screen. There is a mode to use the LCD screen to shoot with, but it as with other very complex settings, I just could not adjust. I did take some great pictures and created some good listing but just kept feeling the need to go back to my SX 200 IS point and shoot. The EOS is, in my opinion, a "Next Level Up" camera and though I like it and can picture choosing it to take on family vacations and do more professional portraiture and the like, I believe the for eBay listing a high quality point and shoot is better. For what it is though and the price point, It is a great machine and if I was in the market for a higher end SLR camera I would probably purchase one and realize that comparing a SLR to a point and shoot is like apples and oranges. So now I have to find something else cool for Christmas.Read full review
The Canon XS is a great entry level DSLR. It's menu and controls are easy to understand,and there is a good combination of scene modes and creative flexibility. The picture quality is excellent with little noise through ISO 1600. Shooting in either RAW or jpeg produces excellent results. It is a very good camera at a good price for someone who wants to upgrade their photo skills into the DSLR realm. It has limited live view capability, but if you're going to use a DSLR you'd best get used to a viewfinder.
as an avid photographer, i've always struggled with image quality. i have tried several brands of compact digital cameras but never gotten into this type of cameras. i family relative got one and sure enough when i tried it i was hooked. i have only started to use the cameras features and learning to read the screen but the possibilities to what this camera can do is unbelievable. i am positive that i will be able to capture better pictures with my family and friends. so far i have taken a few pictures a day since i have gotten the camera and i am amazed everyday with the quality. fantastic camera. i'd recommend this unit to any who wants to experience a new level of photography.
I decided on Canon, because I have had a film canon rebel for years and wated to be able to use the lenses that I had for it with my new purchase...I can and the IS is not necessary at all... the XS is the cheapest of the newer digital rebels (I bought used as well) I like the dust cancellation feature... It may not be possible (or I just havent figured out yet) how to have the back viewfinder, do a preview of my shot (like my cheaper point and shoot cameras)... I like that it takes the same remote as my previous film rebel...
This camera is much faster than our other two digital cameras (non-SLR). It also takes really nice pictures compared to them. We have only used the general-purpose lens that it came with so far but it has decent zoom and our budget is tight right now but when we can we hope to add other specialized lenses. Compared to our point-and-shoots this thing is a heck of a lot bigger. It is also heavier but not incredibly so. Basically, of you want an SLR and don't want to spend a ton on the high-end stuff but still get the lens/flash options and the bigger SLR sensor this is a nice introductory model.
As someone who has always wanted to explore DSLR photography, I have started with this camera and so far I like it very much. The starter lens gives me great flexibility for close shots and everyday ones. The camera was within my budget and has that satisfying shutter sound when you shoot. (This may be a drawback in nature if I want to be very quiet--I'll see.) I liked the idea that I will be able to up-grade and diversify my lenses in the future as my skills grow. There appear to be many options for this camera--a plus. I am not a camera guru so this camera suits me perfectly. I have tried it in many light conditions and it does very well with no "noise". The controls seem logical and well placed. I am happy with my Canon EOS Rebel XS.
When it came in, it looked like it was totally brand new! It's a great camera and it takes awesome photos for being so old. I popped a canon 50mm on it and got some great quality shots. Definitely an awesome purchase!
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Do not be quick to judge this camera based on the price. This camera, in my opinion, is excellent! It is very responsive, so you can take pictures IMMEDIATELY after you turn it on, so no more waiting for the camera to "load." It isn't heavy and clunky like the bigger DSLR cameras, but it sure it heavier than your small and regular point-and-shoot cameras. It comes with a really nice lens that takes stunning images. Fully customizable settings let you tune your camera and get the pictures to come out the way you want it. Many functions, from full automatic to manual. It has a DIGIC III image processor (the same ones found in the higher-end cameras that cost about ten times as much as this one) so the pictures come out clear and crisp. It is very compact, durable, and sports a long-lasting battery. I am rating the features four stars because of the lack of video recording capability, but I don't really care for that. Overall, a 5-star rating, and a must-have for all those beginner to intermediate DSLR photographers.Read full review
Camera in excellent condition, even the battery was charged, takes excellent photos, will be taking coin pix primarily.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is a great camera, easy to use, great battery life, and an awesome website for support through Canon. I bought it for my wife who wanted to start taking better pictures and make a hobby out of it. She was not disappointed! Feels like she is a professional photographer already! The camera is very intuitive and easy to use. It has basic modes that enable you to use preset settings to help with pictures. Then it also has custom modes where you are able to control the aperature, shutter speed, etc. Cant go wrong with this Canon XS!
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