Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera is a digital single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash. It features 10.1 megapixel CMOS imaging sensor, which enables the camera to produce quality images at fast speed. It features large control buttons and easy-to-see operating panel indications, which makes it easy to use. And whats more, it is the smallest Canon EOS digital SLR camera.

It employs Canons latest technology, the 10.1 megapixel APC-S size CMOS sensor, for outstanding images. Working along with Canons exclusive DIGIC III Image Processor, it can capture images with exceptional clarity and tonal range. The CMOS or complementary metal oxide semiconductor sensor in Canon digital cameras offers the most pixels in its class. Its DIGIC III Image Processor is an electronic system designed to give the camera its incredible combination of speed and image quality.

Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera is the lightest and most compact Canon EOS digital SLR camera to date. It measures only 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4 and weighs under 16 ounces. This, however, does not take away controls and displays expected in any EOS camera.

This powerful camera provides precise operation and excellent performance with effortless speed. It offers continuous shooting of up to 3.0 frames per second and 514 large JPEGs or 5 RAW files in bursts. With its instant start up, fast auto focus and minimal shutter lag, it is considered as one of the fastest cameras today.

Shoot images and view functions clearly with its large 2.5-inch TFT LCD color monitor. This camera is best for shooting in bright sunlight, for Live View composition and for viewing camera settings. It features a Live View function and different camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF Point selection and flash options.

With the Auto Focus featured in Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera, you can operate flawlessly even in lower-light and lower-contrast settings. This high-speed, professional-caliber AF offers wide area 7-point AF system. It has four modes which are the One-shot AF, AI Focus AF, AI Servo AF and Manual. You can also use the Live View function with 5x or 10x magnification for manual focusing.

The Live View function was installed for viewing subject directly on the screen and for easy magnification. It has two Auto Focus modes which are the Quick mode and the Live mode. You can use this function to shoot remotely via a computer using a USB connection. You can also use it to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus.

Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera features image-quality tools, which are Picture Style Settings and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Its Self Cleaning Sensor Unit and Dust Delete Data Detection enables the camera to provide you with the cleanest images possible. You can use this camera with EF and EF-S lenses, EOS system accessories and SD and SDHC memory cards.

Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera is a powerful 10.1megapixel camera that is easy to operate. It features easy-to-see operating panel indications with large control buttons, yet it produces perfect photos, fast and simple.

It is considered to be the smallest digital single lens reflex camera released by Canon, weighing only about 16 ounces and measuring 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4. With its DIGIC III Image Processor, it has the ability to achieve even higher levels of performance. It offers continuous shooting of up to 3.0 frames per second and 514 large JPEGs or 5 RAW files in bursts. Featuring 170 degrees wide viewing angle, its large and bright 2.5-inch TFT LCD color monitor has 230,000 pixels.

You can control images right in the camera using the Auto Lighting Optimizer. It is an image-quality tool that deals with lighting conditions. If you want to lighten dark areas without affecting the tonal detail of other areas, Auto Lighting Optimizer is the perfect tool. It also increases contrast in flat lighting.

Another image-quality tool featured in Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera is the Picture Style Settings. This tool will allow you to change the look of your images. It offers the advantage similar to that of 35mm film cameras, when color films are switched from one type to another. It has six preset Picture Style settings, which are Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful and Monochrome.

The default Picture Style setting is Standard, which produces vivid, sharp images. This setting can be used in a wide variety of conditions and is best for direct printing without post-processing. The Portrait setting produces images with warmer skin tones, which results to a slight increase in contrast and sharpening. For extremely bright, saturated and sharpened images, the Landscape setting is best.

Theres also the Neutral setting, which is the optimal starting point for image-editing in the computer. If you need accurate reproduction of the subjects colors, which is based on colorimetric data, use the Faithful setting. This setting also assumes 5500K light source. If you want your images in black and white, use the Monochrome setting.

Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera features an Integrated Cleaning System that employs both mechanical and digital technology. It has a Self Cleaning Sensor Unit that uses ultrasonic vibration to remove dust that settles on the sensor. The self cleaning sensor shakes off dust automatically whenever the camera is powered on or off. But you can also activate it manually.

Another part of the Integrated Cleaning System is the Dust Delete Data Detection. Dust may still remain in the sensor and can be seen on the images. This is why Canon developed a software that will enable you to digitally erase captured dust. The software is included in the Digital Photo Professional Version 3.3 or later software.

Canon EOS Rebel XS digital SLR camera is compatible with SD and SDHC memory cards. You can also use it with Canon’s extensive lineup of more than 60 EF and EF-S lenses and with most EOS system accessories. It also comes with the Canon EOS Digital Solution Disk.