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01/24/08 Return to main blog

It Was Bound to Happen

Well, Canon released a new version of the digital Rebel, called the XSi:

Which means that my XTi, which you see me holding at the picture to the upper left, is now the "older" model. I knew this would happen, and I promised myself I would be OK with it. I usually feel antsy when a new version of something comes out because I start to feel that the iteration I own is horribly outdated and somehow no longer useful. It's a wonder I ever bought an iPod, considering a new model comes out every afternoon. Obviously, the whole concept is ridiculous. My camera is great and I really like it; money well spent. What bugs me is that the technology that has trickled down from the higher product tier, in this case the 40D, has resulted in a camera that is a much larger improvement over the XTi than the XTi was over the XT (do I sound crazy yet? Just wait).

Here are some of the features that I'd like to have on current camera that the XSi features:
- 12MP sensor
- Spot meter
- 3.5 frames per second burst mode
- Face detection and auto lighting optimizer

The XSi also comes with a kit lens that has image stabilization. The kit lens sucks, but IS is handy and usually results in a $250 or more premium over a lens with similar optics, so it's a nice improvement.

Anyway, it's a good camera. It has stuff that mine doesn't, but I think I can deal. I'm more focused on getting better lenses and a real flash now anyway. When I do buy a new body, it will most likely be in the 40D's tier...I hope.

Posted by BlackDots on Thu Jan 24, 2008 @ 11:11 pm EDT | 2 Comments

jlpriestley says:

Yes it is a double edged sword when you buy something like that. I actually have the original D-Rebel from a few years ago, and have watched all the different ones come and go (even the Nikons), and watched the prices drop, and then I look at my little red-headed stepchild Rebel in my bag. It is still a nice camera, but you always want more - as it is with everything (HDTV, computers, even the XBox). With the cameras, one thing that doesn't change (that much) is that gawd-awful nice 70-200 IS 2.8 lens. Don't know if I will ever get any L-glass, but it would be nice...

Posted by jlpriestley on Fri Jan 25, 2008 @ 8:37 am EDT

BlackDots says:

My buddy just picked up the 2.8. I think it comes with a back brace.

Posted by BlackDots on Fri Jan 25, 2008 @ 10:30 am EDT

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