1/4/2024 0 Comments Canon xsi liveview![]() ![]() ![]() It has had a great run but it is time for a resolution update with better noise reduction and more contemporary features. There are huge fans of the D40 who will similarly love the D60, but we are not among those fans. When you consider the other D60 deficiencies - no available battery grip, 2.5" LCD instead of 2.7" or 3", compatible only with newer motor lenses, and archaic 3-point AF - the D60 seems like a placeholder until the D80 replacement is launched. This is probably exactly what we will see with the D80 replacement later this year. It appears Nikon needs to apply some of their new CMOS imager technology back to an update of their entry to mid models. This is very much at odds with the absolutely superb resolution and noise control of the new Nikon D300, which we consider a much better imager than the Canon 40D. The D60 showed superior color accuracy at all ISO settings, but the XSi was clearly the better imager at high ISO settings. In fact they were good enough that we missed not having the option of ISO 3200 on the XSi, as it is available on the new 40D.Ĭompared to the Nikon D60 the Canon XSi showed significantly lower noise at the same ISO settings. In tests comparing output to the previous XTi and the current prosumer 40D, both 10MP, the new XSi showed noise levels that were comparable at all ISO settings. The fear was that higher resolution might mean more noise, but that is not the case. However, we are happy to report that Canon has increased the resolution of their CMOS sensor to 12.2MP without any noticeable increase in noise. That is the good news and it could also be the bad news. The Canon XSi is the first consumer Canon with a 12MP sensor. The Digital Rebel series is now in its fourth generation and there is no doubt after reviewing the XSi that this is the best entry Canon yet produced. It is also the most recognized series among DSLR brands and in many ways it is the entry-level standard. As it is known in the US, the Digital Rebel is the one that started the consumer Digital SLR revolution. ![]()
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