Canon XS/XSI Digital Rebel Kit with Case, 58mm UV Filter and LP-E5 Li-ion Battery

Other products by Canon

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0017IAV2G
• Item model number: 9320A010
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank

  Popular in this category: (What's this?)

  #39 in

  Camera & Photo > Accessories > Batteries, Chargers & Power Supplies > Batteries > Camera Batteries

• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Product Description
The XSi Starter Kit will make using your camera more pleasurable and productive. The kit includes the Canon 200-DG Digital Gadget Bag, an LP-E5 Battery Pack, and a 58mm UV Haze Protection Filter. The Gadget Bag can hold all of your camera accessories and up to 3 additional lenses; the additional LP-E5 Battery Pack provides more shooting power so you can take pictures longer; and the UV Haze Protection Filter fits most Canon Lenses and protects the front element of the lens from dirt and scratches while also correcting for Ultraviolet (UV) light which can produce a bluish cast in your images and obscure distant details.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good deal, good case, good battery, so-so filter. , July 26, 2008

By	B. Rodgers (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This kit is a good deal simply because the battery on its own is priced so outrageously. You can get the battery for $50-60, or you can get this kit for $80-100 (price fluctuates). Given that 3rd party battery options are limited (as of this writing...I'm sure it will change), you're getting a good deal here.

The case is solid. Build quality is great, and it's got plenty of room for the camera, at least 4 extra lenses (or 3 + a flash), accessories, and even a P&S in the side pocket if you want. The tripod straps along the front are very useful too. I actually like this case better than the very similar one I saw from Canon at Best Buy separately (Canon 200DG Digital Camera Gadget Bag (Black)). That one didn't have a zipper around the top -- just velcro to keep the flaps tight against the bag. This one doesn't have velcro, so it's quieter opening it, and it has a zipper for better rain protection. When it's not raining, you can just use the clip if you find that easier. I have not seen this exact bag sold separately -- the 200DG I linked to above is close, but as I described, a little different.

The battery is what it is -- a genuine Canon battery. I don't have a problem with 3rd party batteries -- I've used ones from Lenmar on other cameras with no problem, but they don't have one for this camera yet. Power 2000 has one, but it's not all that much cheaper and I don't know if their quality is as good from reviews on their other batteries. So, for now, I wanted the genuine Canon battery.

The filter is so-so. I thought at first that people were being filter snobs when they said you should spend a lot on a filter, but I did my own tests. The issue is that cheaper filters without good multi-layer coatings (like this one) will increase flare when there's a light source pointing in or near the lens (like a picture taken towards the sun, either in frame or out of frame). I used a flashlight to simulate this (both in frame and out of frame), and felt that indeed, the filter added unpleasant flare to the picture. I haven't picked one up yet, but apparently the Hoya HMC or (better yet) SMC filters are much better. They can be found for around $20 for the HMC or $32 for the SMC. If you want to protect your lens with a filter, I'd probably go that route.

But, even throwing out the filter, you're getting a battery that currently goes for $50-65 and a case that stacks up well against bags from Lowepro with similar capacities for $65 (such as Lowepro Rezo 190 AW Camera Bag). If good 3rd party batteries come around at attractive prices, the equation may change. But for now, this is a good deal.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another + for Canon XSI Owners Great Bag, July 15, 2008

By	Leonard Eng - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

So I have the XSI and now the next step to protect the baby is to get a good bag. Requirements
1) That it is Tough (able to take the weather, bumps and scratches)
2) Big (but the right size to hold some extra gear and not overwhelm the bag)
3) OEM is always nice
4) Affordable
5) Comparable to other top notch bags in terms of design and function.

The bag is just darn nice. XSI sits in the middle protected with lens on, extra lens and battery are there, even got the wife's point and shoot Canon along for the ride. There is room for the flash later and bonus tripod straps for serious work. Heck for this price and a free battery! One word... DEAL! Thanks

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Only a value if it fits your needs, January 30, 2009

By	A. Rhode (Vancouver, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this because, like many of the reviews have mentioned, with the cost of a battery being around $50, it's a really cheap way to get a filter and bag. However, if I had to choose again, I wouldn't get it.

Battery - It's a Canon battery, enough said.

Filter (-1) - This filter is not the best quality. I will be replacing it soon.

Bag (-1 overall):
* (+1) High quality construction
* (-1) The bag is huge! If you're like me, you're buying this "starter kit" because you don't already have a ton of camera stuff. It's totally impractical to actually take anywhere. I had to buy another bag (Crumpler 3 MILLION DOLLAR HOME Shoulder Photo Bag (Purple/Light Purple/Orange)) so I could actually use the camera.
* (-1) Awkward design. The long, rectangular shape sticks out while being carried. This shape is more appropriate for storage.