Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Type Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera with built-in flash
Recording Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card
Image Sensor Size 22.2mm x 14.8mm
Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount Canon EF mount

Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels Effective pixels: Approx. 10.10 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 10.50 megapixels
Aspect Ratio 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Low-pass Filter Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable
Dust Deletion feature
(1) Automatic sensor cleaning
(2) Manual cleaning of sensor
(3) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image

Recording Format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0
Image Type JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original)
RAW+JPEG
File Size
(1) Large/Fine : Approx. 3.8MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal : Approx. 2.0MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine : Approx. 2.3MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.2MB (2816 x 1880 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine : Approx. 1.3MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal : Approx. 0.7MB (1936 x 1288 pixels)
(7) RAW : Approx. 9.8MB (3888 x 2592 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
File Numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording Provided
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3

Image Processing
Auto White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Color Temperature Compensation White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible

Viewfinder
Type Eye-level pentamirror
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%
Magnification Approx. 0.81x (-1m with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens center)
Built-in Dioptric Adjustment -3.0 to ±1.0m (dpt)
Focusing Screen Fixed, Precision Matte
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
Viewfinder Information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information
Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Autofocus
Type TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection
AF Points 7 AF points
Metering Range EV 0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Focusing Modes One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)
AF Point Selection Automatic selection, manual selection
Selected AF Point Display Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF-assist Beam Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery

Exposure Control
Metering Modes
35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering

Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash
ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index) Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-800 set automatically
Creative Zone modes: ISO 100-1600 (in 1-stop increments), Auto
Exposure Compensation Manual: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
AEB: ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AE Lock Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
Use-set: By AE lock button

Shutter
Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speeds 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb, X-sync at 1/200 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self-timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
Remote Control Remote Switch RS-60E3

Built-in Flash
Type Retractable, auto pop-up flash
Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash
Guide Number 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet)
Recycling Time Approx. 3 sec.
Flash-ready Indicator Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage 17mm lens angle of view
FE Lock Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

External Speedlite
Zooming to Match Focal Length Provided, with Speedlites
Compatible Flash EX-series Speedlites
Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock Provided
External Flash Settings Built-in flash and Speedlite 430EX II/ 580EX II can be set on camera's menu

Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed Max. approx. 3.0 shots/sec. (single shots possible)
Maximum Burst JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 514 (until memory card becomes full); RAW: Approx. 5; RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, card write speed, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, file size, etc.

Live View Functions
Shooting Modes (1) Live View shooting
(2) Remote Live View shooting (with a personal computer installed with EOS Utility)
Focusing Manual focus
Autofocus (Quick mode, Live mode)
Metering Modes Evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Grid Display Provided
Exposure Simulation Simulated exposure displayed in real-time

LCD Monitor
Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size 2.5 in.
Dots Approx. 230,000
Coverage Approx. 100% (viewing angle: approx. 170°)
Brightness Adjustment 7 levels provided
Interface Languages 20

Image Playback
Display Format Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x, enable in 15 steps), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images or shooting date)
Highlight Warning Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)

Image Protection and Erase
Protect Single images can be erase-protected or not
Erase Single image, check-marked images, or all images in the card can be erased (except protected images) at one time

Direct Printing
Compatible Printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images JPEG image compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible)
Easy Print feature Provided

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF Version 1.1 compatible

Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images JPEG and RAW images
Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen

Customization
Custom Functions Total 12
My Menu Registration Provided

Interface
USB Terminal For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
Video Out Terminal NTSC/PAL selectable

Power Source
Battery One Battery Pack LP-E5
AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 (with optional Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used)

Battery Check Auto
Power Saving Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15 min.
Date/Time Battery Built-in secondary battery
Start-up Time Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (WxHxD) Approx. 4.96 x 3.8 x 2.4 in./126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
Weight Approx. 15.9 oz./ 450g (body only)

Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range 32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range 85% or less