If you’ve been considering buying a great DSLR camera but feel overwhelmed by the number of choices available, the Cannon Rebel XSi offers great performance at an affordable price.
One of the reasons why I haven’t purchased a DSLR yet is because as soon as I read about f-stops my mind freezes and I can’t justify spending $2,000 in camera equipment until I am able to have the time and patience to study photography.
The Cannon Rebel XSi, retailing at around $500, takes some of that fear of commitment away.
Rather than bore you with specs and features, take a look at these photos from my friend Kelly Summers.
She owns a Rebel XSi and uses it with a 50 1.8 lens. (Kelly does not recommend this lens for travel though because it does not zoom in and out).
I like having the option of shooting both the color and Sepia/B&W version of the same shot.
Kelly Summer’s photos are a celebration of life, love and family. She has an eye for capturing mood and feelings but having a camera like the Rebel XSi no doubt helps her create these evocative photos. Her people portraits and images of Paris are simply gorgeous.
I could spend all day posting more of her photos but I think you get the picture. For the price, the Cannon Rebel XSi over delivers.
Find out more here: Cannon Rebel XSi. (This is not an affiliate link).
www.mattandkellysummers.blogspot.com is the personal blog of Kelly Summers. All photos on this post are copyright Kelly Summers.
18 March 2010 at 11:35 am
Those pictures are incredible. I could use a camera like that, I hope is not too hard hard to use.
18 March 2010 at 4:05 pm
I like the black and white pictures and retro style like shots. I’ve always wanted to take beautiful pictures, but I guess it’s not my big passion.
I told a friend of mine that I was a bit jealous of his professional shots and he told me “You don’t need to be a professional if you use a camera like mine”. He has a Canon PowerShot SX20 IS. My friend swears this camera, is the “non plus ultra” among compact cameras.
19 March 2010 at 6:26 am
Hi Marcie
My friend Kelly swears it’s not hard to use. I hope to learn some tricks from her since I have no patience for camera manuals.
Hi Sante
The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is definitely one of the best in its category and has the ability to filter all colors except one when taking a shot, so you can create artsy black and white photos with it.
The Canon Rebel though is the best low priced DSLR available and it offers the power of cameras that sell in the $1,000-$1,500 price range.
Thank you both for stopping by.