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When I ordered this, 3 days after Christmas 2008, the Canon Rebel XS with 18-55mm IS lens was 9, the 8 GB memory card was , the spare battery was around . This kit was 9, which included a 16 GB card instead of 8, camera bag, high quality lens cleaning cloth, memory card bag (that’s the little black thing down-left from the camera), and a USB 2.0 SD Card reader (the thing that looks like a thumb drive on the far right at the bottom of the picture).

While the bag isn’t of the most amazing quality, it still works quite well, and when you spend to get well over worth of merchandise (i.e. the 16 GB card and the spare battery), the bag is just bonus. It has four clips (two in the front and one on each side), a shoulder strap not shown in the picture, and five spaces for items. It easily holds the camera and 18-55mm IS lens in the middle space, and could probably hold two similar-sized lenses in some of the side spaces, but certainly nothing that is very long or wide.

Anyway, more about the kit. There are three or four CDs that come with it with various software, an english instruction manual, a spanish instruction manual, a couple brochures of how much you can benefit by purchasing a macro lens.

As for the camera, it has a built-in flash and space to add a more professional flash and durable metal loops for neck strap attachment (also included). Zoom on the kit lens is about 5 to 10x I’d say, manual focus is a breeze (haven’t tried automatic focus), the standard options available will be familiar to anyone who has used a digital camera of any sort in the past five years (e.g. landscape mode, manual mode, macro mode, aperture priority, etc). Without flash, I’ve been able to take a maximum of about 3 photos per second — that’s 10 MP photos — and unlike my old digital camera with it’s 5-frame-limit, this will keep taking more so long as you hold the button.

Complaints so far: none!

Finally, the kit itself. As I mentioned earlier, I ordered this the Sunday after Christmas (December 28th). It took about 5 days to begin shipping, which was annoying but not unexpected — it’s the holidays, people take days off. When it shipped, it shipped fast. The seller sent an email with contact information/store hours/etc either the day before or the day of shipping, including their return policy that probably never gets used. The kit was packaged well in the shipping box so I had no concern about shipping damage.

Anyway, this is highly recommended as an entry-level Digital SLR. If you have the extra few-hundred-dollars, the Canon Rebel XSi is a (small) step up, and there are probably similar kits for it.

Features

• KIT INCLUDES 9 PRODUCTS — All Brand New Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full USA Warranties:
• Canon Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens [Outfit] PLUS +
• Transcend 16GB SDHC Class 6 Secure Digital Memory Card + Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader +
• Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case + Spare LP-E5 High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack +
• Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software + Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet + Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

Overviews

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon Digital Rebel XS
♦ 2) Canon 18-55mm Lens
♦ 3) Transcend 16GB HC SecureDigital Class 6 (SDHC) Card
♦ 4) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
♦ 5) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
♦ 6) Spare LP-E5 High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ 7) Image Recall Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 9) Cameta Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

The Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera incorporates a 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor; enhanced sensitivity up to ISO 1600; High-ISO Noise Reduction; Auto Image Optimization technology; and a precise 7-point autofocus system. The large, 2.5-inch 230,000 pixel LCD monitor makes it a pleasure to review images and scroll through menus. The Live View feature allows you to frame shots using the LCD screen rather than the viewfinder. Canon’s Integrated Self Cleaning System removes dust automatically from the sensor using ultrasonic vibration.

The Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens is designed with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology to allow sharp hand-held shots at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than otherwise possible.

Take more high-resolution pictures faster with this 16GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory card.

Transfer files quickly and easily, and conserve your camera’s battery life, with this convenient USB 2.0 SecureDigital (SD) Card Reader.

The Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case is constructed of durable Pro-Nylon™. It will discreetly hold and protect your Digital SLR camera with zoom lens attached, plus 3 extra lenses, flash, and accessories.

Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

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