Digital Home Thoughts: Canon Rebel XSi Review Roundup

"We've already seen it unboxed, but if you've been waiting for a slightly more thorough look at Canon's new Rebel XSi DSLR (otherwise known as the EOS 450D) before you drop $800+ on it, you can now get your fix thanks to a steady stream of reviews that are now pouring in. Among the earliest to get its hands on a unit was Digital Photography Review, which reserved final judgment because it only did a preview but nonetheless provided one of the most exhaustive looks at the camera, complete with comparisons to its predecessor and its nearest competitors. Offering more opinions was Camera Labs, which found the XSi to be a "worthy successor" to the XTi, although it warns that new buyers should consider whether the upgrades are really worth the extra cost. The folks at LetsGoDigital were a bit more enthusiastic, calling the XSi a "perfect camera for everybody," although they were slightly disappointed by the camera's plastic casing."

The Rebel XSi has been one of the most sought after DSLRs ever since it was announced and now a few lucky people have had the pleasure of being able to play with it. Here are a number of reviews of the new Canon EOS Rebel XSi.
Read - Digital Photography Review (dpreview)
Read - Camera Labs (88%)
Read - LetsGoDigital (82%)
Read - Digital Camera Review ("a fairly conservative upgrade")

The reviews appear to be mixed at best. Some are calling this a 'conservative upgrade' while others are applauding Canon for raising the bar for entry into the DSLR market. The first review, i.e. the one from dpreview is probably the one to start with if you are seriously thinking about this camera.