 The update to the EOS Rebel XTi, the XSi sports a huge 3-inch live view LCD screen, the fastest burst mode on a Rebel to date (3.5 fps for up to 53 JPEGs and 6 RAWs). We were disappointed by the relatively low maximum ISO setting of ISO 1600, but the live viewfinder looks great on the large screen, and Canon also added a convenient new dedicated ISO button on the top of the camera. They finally broke down and switched to SD/SDHC memory cards from the faster Compact Flash, aiming directly at the consumer switching from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR, aka the majority of the market for entry-level DSLRs. It has an increasingly popular self-cleaning system on its sensor, which shakes off dust upon startup, shutdown or use of the "clean now" function. Aesthetically the XSi is similar to its predecessor, but has a slightly different grip and the aforementioned ISO button. Release: April 2008. Price: $800.
Pros: SD/SDHC card slot, live view LCD
Cons: Low maximum ISO setting
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