Price and Information Canon EOS Rebel XS

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Canon EOS Rebel XS

10.1 Megapixel, 7 Pt AF, 2.5 LCD w/Live View Function. Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

With powerful features including a 10.1-megapixel CMOS Sensor, Canon’s DIGIC III processor, fast shooting and more, it’s a digital powerhouse. With simple, easy-to-use controls, a compact design, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and Live View Function, it’s a beginner’s dream come true.

Outstanding Image Quality: 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC III Image Processor.
Auto Lighting Optimizer for highlight/shadow control, and Picture Style settings for in-camera color, contrast, and sharpness control.
High-speed, wide-area 7-point AF with center cross-type sensors.

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Excellent performance with 3.0 fps continuous shooting and burst rate up to 514 Large JPEGs (until memory card is full).
Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with Live View Function.
EOS Integrated Cleaning System.
Canon’s lightest and most compact EOS Digital SLR to date.*
Compatible with compact SD and SDHC memory cards.
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.

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Specifications Canon EOS Rebel XS

Type	Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media	SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image Sensor Size	22.2mm x 14.8mm
Compatible Lenses	Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount	Canon EF mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Type	High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels	Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total Pixels	Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio	3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System	RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter	Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust Deletion feature	(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
RECORDING SYSTEM
Recording Format	Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image Type	Image Type
File Size	(1) Large/Fine : Approx. 3.8MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.0MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.3MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.2MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.3MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.7MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 9.8MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
` Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File Numbering	Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
RAW + JPEG
Simultaneous
Recording	Provided
Color Space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style	Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
IMAGE PROCESSING
Auto White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Color Temperature	White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
Picture Style	Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3
VIEWFINDER
Type	Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage	Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification	Approx. 0.81x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint	Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric
Adjustment	-3.0 to ±1.0m (dpt)
Focusing Screen	Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror	Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder Information	AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-Field Preview	Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
AUTOFOCUS
Type	TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF Points	7 AF points
Metering Range	EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes	One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection	Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display	Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist Beam	Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering Modes	35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range	EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control	Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO Speed
(Recommended
Exposure Index)	Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
Exposure
Compensation	Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE Lock	Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF Use-set: By AE lock button
SHUTTER
Type	Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds	1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec. (Total shutter speed range.
Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter Release	Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer	10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
Remote Control	Remote Switch RS-60E3
BUILT-IN FLASH
Type	Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash Metering	E-TTL II autoflash
Guide Number	13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycling Time	Approx. 3 sec
Flash-ready Indicator	17mm lens angle of view
Flash Coverage	17mm lens angle of view
FE Lock	Provided
Flash Exposure
Compensation	Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
EXTERNAL SPEEDLITE
Zooming to Match
Focal Length	Provided, with Speedlites
Compatible Flash	EX-series Speedlites
Flash Metering	E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure
Compensation	Flash Exposure Compensation
FE Lock	Provided
External Flash
Settings	Built-in flash and Speedlite 430EX II/ 580EX II can be set on camera’s menu
DRIVE SYSTEM
Continuous
Shooting Speed	Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec. (single shots possible)
Maximum Burst	JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514 (until memory card becomes full); RAW: Approx. 5; RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, card write speed, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, file size, etc.
LIVE VIEW FUNCTIONS
Continuous
Shooting Modes	(1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing	Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Continuous
Metering Modes	Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range	EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Continuous
Grid Display	Provided
Exposure Simulation	Simulated exposure displayed in real-time
LCD MONITOR
Continuous
Type	TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size	2.5 in.
Specifications	Approx. 230,000
Coverage	Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 170°)
Brightness
Adjustment	7 levels provided
Interface Languages	20
IMAGE PLAYBACK
Display Format	Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x, enable in 15 steps), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date)
Highlight Warning	Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)
IMAGE PROTECTION AND ERASE
Protect	Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase	Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time
DIRECT PRINTING
Compatible Printers	PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images	JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature	Provided
DPOF:DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT
DPOF	Version 1.1 compatible
DIRECT IMAGE TRANSFER
Compatible Images	JPEG and RAW images
Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom Functions	Total 12
My Menu
Registration	Provided
POWER SOURCE
Battery	One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (with optional Battery Grip
BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used)
My Menu
Battery
Check	Auto
Power Saving	Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 min.
Date/Time
Battery	Built-in secondary battery
Start-up Time	Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Dimensions (WxHxD	Approx. 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
Weight	Approx. 15.9 oz./ 450g (body only)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Working
Temperature Range	32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity
Range	85% or less

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