boon's log 3308.01: Christmas came early this year...

Finally after much digging and shopping, we finally decided on getting the Rebel XSi - an early Christmas gift (:)). IL's Canon A80 kinda died recently - it was giving out over-exposed images under normal lighting environments. The XSi (also known as the Canon EOS 450D) came together with the kit: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. I also knocked some deals on the 4Gb Ultra II SDHC memory card and the Rebel Starter kit (bag, UV filter and additional battery). Oh, and it came with a free Epson R280 Hi-Def photo printer as well. All in all, quite satisfied with the whole thing.


The old has not totally gone yet...


...but the new has come.

I called up Canon USA and seems like the problem with the CMOS is a "known defect" and they are willing to fix it for free (including shipment) if the defect is within that category. So, the A80 will be temporarily out of action - whether it will come back into action - that is yet to be seen (you can see from the poor image quality from the picture above).

The XSi came just in time for the Airshow at the local airport here. Here are some of the initial try-outs from the camera.


1929 Travel Air B-4000 with a Sensenich Bros. Lititz Pa. propeller


US Patriot Demo Team


The US Army Golden Knights Parachute Jump Team



Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle in flight


Ab's eyes...


Redbull MiG "in action"

boon out...