Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

I use my camera for taking pictures of our one year old mostly. It is a great camera for small children because it can take a picture so fast you don't miss out on a good smile. I am disappionted in the live view mode. It is very hard to use and you can not use it in the auto modes. They don't tell you that up front. If you want to take pictures mostly with your LCD screen in live mode this is not the camera for you. If you enjoy using the view finder this is a great camera for the price.

I purchased this camera for my fiancee because she has always liked taking pictures of flowers and plants. I read many reviews before I decided on this camera, and I must say that I think I made the right choice. The camera takes the best close up shots I've ever seen, even compared to other DSLRs that I've had experience with. For the first time user, the full auto mode is perfect to use until you get time to read the manual and understand how to use the more advanced functions. The biggest problems posted by other users seemed to be the noise the camera makes and the weight of the camera. I haven't noticed a problem with either. If you are thinking about trying out a DSLR for the first time, I strongly recommend this camera.

Great CAmera !! EAsier to use than the T1...Love it...got it for my bro...he loves it

I LIKE MY NIKON D 90 THE BEST BUT I HAVE ONLY THE 18-105 MM AND A 100-500 MM LENS. I AM 76 YEARS OLD AND HANDI-CAPPED AND DON'T GET TO WALK TOO MUCH SO I FIND THE CANNON XSI HANDI TO GRAB WHEN WE HEAD OUT THE DOOR. SOMEDAY, IF I LIVE LONG ENOUGH I WOULD LIKE A 105 MM MICRO LENS. THIS CAMERA, THE CANNON W/55-250MM LENS IS GREAT FOR QUICK SHOTS OF WILD TURKEY AND DEER WHICH ARE IN ABUNDANCE HERE DOWNEAST MAINE.I ALSO DO A LOT OF SHOOTING OF THE MAINE COASTLINE WHICH IS SOME 3500 MILES LONG. THE CANNON IS A GREAT STARTING CAMERA FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SWITCHING FROM POINT AND SHOOT CAMERAS. GOOD LUCK IN YOUR QUEST FOR GREAT PICTURES.
BOB FROM DOWNEAST. [...]

This is my first digital SLR. Long time ago I had a regular SLR and a strong photography hobby. For the past 10 years I have used various digital point and shoot cameras. Loved digital photography, computer editing, no wasted film, etc, but was not really inspired. I sure am NOW! My camera came (as of this writing) two days ago. I love everything about it. I have small hands and it is easy to hold this camera. Heavier by far than what I have been used to, but I ADORE it. A VIEW FINDER! Goodbye little screens I can't see in daylight. Hello nose smudges on the screen (lol.)