Canon EOS Rebel XSi comes with IS kit lens
I didn’t notice this when the official press release was let go, but apparently, the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi comes with a EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Yep, that’s “IS” as in Image Stabilizer. Pretty cool, huh!
From what I can recall, I don’t think any camera in this line from any other company comes with an IS lens (I think Sony offers in-camera image stabilization, but frankly, in-camera isn’t always better).
The higher performance provided by Canon’s lens shift IS system (compared with the in-camera body sensor shift type offered in some competitive SLRs) includes the ability to optimize the lens performance for specific shooting situations such as low light, long-zoom or movement while shooting (or virtually any combination of the three). What’s more, the photographer can see the optical image stabilization effect in the viewfinder. As the image already appears steady in the viewfinder or on the screen through the Rebel XSi Live View function, better framing and composition is possible allowing the photographer to concentrate on the best shot more comfortably.
Coupled with Canon’s Live View, which allows users to see and compose their shots via the LCD screen, this IS lens is sure to make a lot of newcomers to the SLR market happy. I’m glad to see that Canon is putting technology in the hands of the masses as it gets cheaper and cheaper to produce. This can only lead to good things! :)
Click inside to see the Canon-released images of the front and back of the Rebel XSi.
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