Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit (Black)

by Canon

Product Details

• ASIN: B001EH5YAE
• Item model number: Rebel XS
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,923 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 18, 2008

Product Description

Kit includes:anddiams;andnbsp;1) Canon Digital Rebel XSanddiams;andnbsp;2) Canon 18-55mm Lensanddiams;andnbsp;3) Tamron 70-300mm Lensanddiams;andnbsp;4) Transcend 8 GB SDHC Memory Cardanddiams;andnbsp;5) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Caseanddiams;andnbsp;6) Spare LP-E5 Batteryanddiams;andnbsp;7) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Readeranddiams;andnbsp;8) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Softwareanddiams;andnbsp;9) Precision Design Memory Card Storage Walletanddiams;andnbsp;10) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning ClothThe Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera incorporates a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; enhanced sensitivity up to ISO 1600; High-ISO Noise Reduction; Auto Image Optimization technology; and a precise 7-point autofocus system. The large, 2.5-inch LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review images and scroll through menus. The Live View feature allows you to frame shots using the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder. Canon's Integrated Self Cleaning System removes dust automatically from the sensor using ultrasonic vibration.The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens is designed with Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer technology to allow sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Macro Lens is a quality, compact ultra tele zoom which covers the 70mm to 300mm telephoto range, with a macro magnification ratio of 1:2 at the 300mm setting - ideal for shooting sporting and theatrical events. Di lenses are designed for superior use on both digital and film SLR cameras.The Transcend 8 GB SDHC Memory Card is large enough to hold hundreds and hundreds andmdash; a whole vacation's worth andmdash; of pictures.Made from durable nylon, and outfitted with a leather reinforced handle, this multi-compartment case will easily hold your camera, lenses, flash, and accessories.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rebel XS kit a great buy, November 25, 2008

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Judah Bharath "judah bharath" (Trinidad & Tobago) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit (Black) (Electronics)

I bought the kit, and was pleased with everything but the camera bag.

Pros: The rebel xs is simply an underrated D SLR...thank GOD for this as I got it at a very good price. The XS is a very quick cam, great entry level pro cam pics. Auto mode is fantastic, Manual mode is awesome. Live view is incredible, not actually great for moving shots, but o.k. in that use, but it's an amazing feature, works almost exactly like on a point and shoot, but not exactly.(meaning you see clearly on the lcd, but it focuses slower, and pans slower, it shuts off when you half press the shutter to allow the camea to do the rest. The view finder is fabulous, clean clear, represents the lens perfectly
2. 8GB transcend card is really a high speed card, no problems whatsoever.
3. Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 auto focus lens. It's a good telephoto lens, does really nice and sharp macros. Great buy!
4. The other accessories work well. Spare battery has allowed me well over 700 shots, and it still reads full bars

Cons: 1 Canon EOS software is problematic to work with, constantly beach balls and requires a force quit. MAC version.
2. Camera bag is really cheap looking and cheap quality. " Leather handle" ???? too small to have any effect, would have at least been good if the strap were long enough to wrap around your body good enough, and I am just shy of skinny at 175 pounds. Bag is also not secure in it's locks and clips, in fact one clip broke before I opened the plastic. terrible
Would have given 5 stars if it were just camera and lens, but DSLR's need a competent bag because you need to carry around lenses most times.
I wish amazon ( cameta camera) puts together a Lens kit with a 50mm F2.8 prime lens with a 18-270mm F3.5-5.6 Telephoto and a 3piece filter set. No tripod necessary, too expensive to ship to the caribbean.

Complete kit is worth it. I would buy this again but with a different camera bag definitely.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars My first digital slr, January 23, 2009

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Nola "olanola" (Sothern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit (Black) (Electronics)

This is my first digital camera. I went from a 35mm to a digital SLR, which is a huge change. I purchased the kit, so it came with 2 lenses, an 8gb memory card, batteries, case, etc. - VERY good deal. I'm having so much fun taking pictures and "experimenting" with my new camera, however, I hardly know the first thing about using it. I'm just learning a lot by reading the manual and playing around with it, so, if anyone has any "tips", feel free to let me know. I was going back and forth between a Nikon vs Canon. One of the reasons I decided on the Canon was because of the "live view" option. I am a little disappointed, however, that when in the live view mode, you cannot look thru the eyepiece at the same time. Maybe this is normal? (I still love my camera, tho.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Canon Rebel XS kit, December 23, 2008

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Anne Davis (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit (Black) (Electronics)

Love the Canon Rebel XS camera & the telephoto lens, extra battery & other extras that came with the kit! The camera is awesome - very easy to use and high quality. The price from Amazon for the entire kit is cheaper than buying just the camera elsewhere.