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Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XS 10.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.7
(242 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 242 reviews
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Star
4
95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XS 10.1-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Entry Level DLR
on April 7, 2010
Posted by: Mr. O
from San Diego, CA
This is a great camera for the person transitioning from point-and-shoots. I almost made the mistake of going all in and buying one of the more expensive and more advanced Cannon DLR’s right from the start. I’m glad I didn’t. If you’re new to DLR’s, I recommend you get this one (Rebel XS) or other similar entry level DLR first. Keep in mind that DLRs are mainly used by professionals, and enthusiast and hobbyists that are looking for more than what a point-and-shoot can offer. So that means it will take a little time on your part to understand how to use and properly apply all the different features of the Rebel XS in order to fully appreciate the full potential of this entry level DLR -and ultimately take those breath-taking pictures.
But don’t let that intimidate you; the Cannon XS is relatively simple to use and not terribly expensive. And if you’re a newbie, this is a great camera to get started with before you move on to the more expensive and elaborate DLR’s.
I hope this helps.
Pros: good battery life, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: noisy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Average Mom - Love this camera!
on October 11, 2009
Posted by: D
I am a mom of a 9 month old and have always owned a regular canon powershot camera. I was getting frustrated because my son would move so quickly, i was taking horrible pictures. I wanted a new camera without a delay that would allow me to take good quality pictures and not miss anything. I was looking around the canon website and thought that I had made a decision on a camera until I called the customer service department and told them what I was looking for. They suggested this camera and I was extremely apprehensive because I thought an SLR cameras would be too complicated for me, just an average person - new mom - to figure out. The customer support person was so helpful that I knew if I had an issues on how to work the camera, I could just call there and they would help me. I ended up buying this camera and I LOVE IT! It is so easy to use and takes great quality pictures! It literally took me 10 minutes to read about the settings and I was off and running. I haven't explored the more complex settings (maual) but I don't need to - I also take pictures of my 6 year old playing sports and they come out great! I love just holding down the button and taking continuous pictures so I don't miss a move! Love it ! The only con for me is that it doesn't come with a good zoom - you have to buy another lens and that gets pricey - overall love it - go buy it!
Pros: Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: zoom
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Starter SLR
on May 11, 2009
Posted by: calidude
from So Cal
So the Canon Rebel XS is a great SLR camera for the beginner photographer or like myself, photographer with little money. I use it mostly for some gnarly skate and surf shoots, along with high school track and football games. It performs nicely, is fairly sturdy, and is extremely easy to use for newbs. In my opinion, start and learn with the XS and waste your money on lenses. The camera body isn't what you should be too worried about. It's all about the lense dude.
Pros: excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, quiet, Quick Start-up time, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
Cons: Poor build quality, Missing features/settings, Shaky operation
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
I love it!
on May 9, 2009
Posted by: Shann
from Oklahoma City, OK
My husband purchased the Rebel XS for me as a Christmas gift. I have been playing with it for 5 months now and I just love it! the autmatic settings make it so easy to use but I need to learn more about photography in general to use the manual features.
Pros: excellent image quality, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, easy to use, good battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
WOW!!! TOTALY WORTH IT!!!!!!!
on December 22, 2008
Posted by: Nick
If you are researching this camea go for it and buy it. i just got it for christmas and i LOVE IT. my life goal was to get one of these and this is my first one and it is soo easy to use and it is not a " Looks like a beginer's" kind of camera it looks great and everyone will be jelous. TWO THUMBS WAY UP!
Pros: Superior build quality, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, good battery life
Cons: not one thing
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Lots of features
on October 31, 2008
Posted by: Eagle15
from West Palm Beach, FL
A great camera for the novice, or semi-pro. I wanted a camera with high resolution, automatic shot capability and manual modes to experiment with. This camera has all of that! Canon's photo download program could be more user friendly, but no faults with the camera at all.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect!!!
on May 26, 2009
Posted by: Earl
I bought this camera on a tight budget, and it has done nothing but perform! I love it!!!
The one problem i have is the lack of spot metering...
Pros: excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, Solid Operation, easy to use, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Best entry level DSLR available
on March 15, 2010
Posted by: David B.
from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
I've had this camera for 15 months now and have taken over 5000 pictures with virtually no hiccups whatsoever. Only minor gripe I have is that the autofocus very occasionally "misses", but I think this is due to the inexpensive kit lens rather than the camera itself. Needless to say, I've been very happy with the Rebel XS. Even though some newer competing entry level DSLR's now have some marginally better features, this one still seems to have a greater overall quality feel. Now I'm considering upgrading to the new T2i. If I do, then I'll probably keep this one as a backup.
Pros: good battery life, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Superior build quality, Bright LCD, Solid Operation, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: occasional autofocus "misses"
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com