Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

Features
- 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
- Large 2.5-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
- DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; Live View Function
- EOS Integrated Cleaning system and Canon-designed Self Cleaning Sensor Unit, plus Dust
- Delete Data Detection in included software
- Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Technical Details
Color: Black
Type: Digital, single-lens reflex AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image sensor size: 22.2 x 14.8 mm
Compatible lenses: Canon EF (including EF-S lenses); 35mm-equivalent focal length is approximately 1.6x the lens focal length
Image sensor: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective pixels: Approximately 10.10 megapixels
Total pixels: Approximately 10.5 megapixels
Aspect ratio: 3:2
Color filter system: RGB primary color filters
Dust deletion filter: Yes
Image type: JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original), RAW+JPEG
File size: Large/fine: approximately 3.8 MB (3,888 x 2,592 pixels); large/normal: approximately 2.0 MB (3,888 x 2,592 pixels); medium/fine: approximately 2.3 MB (2,816 x 1,880 pixels); medium/normal: approximately 1.2 MB (2,816 x 1,880 pixels); small/fine: approximately 1.3 MB (1,936 x 1,288 pixels); small/normal: approximately 0.8 MB (1,936 x 1,288 pixels); RAW: approximately 9.8 MB (3,888 x 2,592 pixels)
Picture style: Standard, portrait, landscape, neutral, faithful, monochrome, user-defined 1-3
Auto white balance: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom
Viewfinder type: Eye-level pentamirror
Viewfinder coverage: Approximately 95 percent vertical/horizontal
Magnification: Approximately 0.81x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
Focusing screen: Fixed, precision matte
Autofocus type: TTL secondary image registration, phase detection
Metering range: EV 0.5 to 18
Focusing modes: One-shot AF, AI servo AF, AI focus AF, manual focusing (MF)
AF-assist beam: Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
ISO speed: Basic Zone modes: ISO 100 to 800, set automatically; Creative Zone modes: ISO 100 to 1,600 (in one-stop increments)
Shutter speeds: 1/4,000 second to 30 seconds, bulb, X-sync at 1/200 seconds (total shutter speed range; available range varies by shooting mode)
Shutter release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer: 10-second or 2-second delay, or 10-second delay plus continuous shooting
Remote control: Remote switch RS-60E3
Flash type: Retractable, auto popup
Flash metering: E-TTL II autoflash
Guide number: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycling time: Approximately 3 seconds
Flash-ready indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Continuous shooting speed: Approximately 3 shots per second (single shots possible)
Focusing: Manual, autofocus (quick mode, live mode)
LCD monitor type: TFT color liquid-crystal display
Monitor size: 2.5 inches
Dots: Approximately 230,000
Coverage: Approximately 100 percent (170-degree viewing angle)
Direct image transfer: Yes, with JPEG and RAW images
Interface: USB 2.0 high speed, video out (NTSC/PAL selectable)
Battery: LP-E5 battery pack (AC power is available with optional ACK-E5 AC adapter kit)
Item width: 4.96 inches
Item height: 3.8 inches
Item depth: 2.4 inches
Weight: 15.9 ounces

Reviews :
great entry-level DSLR

I've had my canon XS for about a month, and I'm in love with it. I upgraded from a Canon point-and-shoot after becoming more serious about photography. I researched for quite a while, and I found that while the XSi seemed to be the best choice for a first DSLR, the price difference didn't make the jump seem worth it. (I'm a poor college student and I wanted/needed a camera for a class, so I didn't have a lot of money to save up.) One of my flatmates and another friend both have canon XSi's that I've played around with, and I can honestly say that I'm just as pleased with mine. The other reviews make extensive notes on the features, so I won't bother with that, but I will say the only drawback (well, to any canon product) is the software. If you have a Mac, don't bother using it and import through iPhoto.

Great entry dSLR

This is the first camera I've used that is a dSLR and I'm really enjoying it. If you've never used this kind of camera before, then I'd recommend getting a book on dSLR cameras to really begin to understand how it works. However, I love this camera. The images are crisp and it's a definite step forward as far photography goes.