At $900 you can get the XSi + 18-55 IS ($650) + 55-250 IS ($240). With this setup, you'll have 18-250 with IS. I have both of these lenses, and they are both capable of very sharp shots. The 55-250 is probably the best value telephoto out there. The 18-55 IS is a decent lens. Don't get it mixed up with the 18-55 non-IS when reading reviews - this lens is garbage.

Keep in mind you will also want a lens hood for the 55-250 ($22 for the canon one, $12 for a third party) a memory card or two, and a camera bag. In total, it will be closer to $1000 with those accessories.

The Canon 200EG backpack is decent for the price ($40.) I bought one and like it a lot.

Memory cards range in price, but I prefer to get name brand cards. Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III are probably what you want to go with for the XSi. The Ultra II won't limit your continuous shooting (when shooting at 3.5 fps the camera buffer is the limiting factor on the XSi when using the Ultra II or equivalent speed card) but the Extreme III will transfer files from the card to your computer faster. The card prices range depending on whether you get retail or bulk packaging, and they also tend to change from week to week. You can expect to pay about $20 or less for a 4 GB ultra II.

These prices are from Amazon.

This post was edited by bergmann on Jan 26 2009 12:31am

Thanks guys for all the help im almost dead set on the Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XSi
I should be purchasing it some time in the next couple of weeks when i get my check!

I have the 55-250is. If you need pictures I can post them for you Gurasha.

Well thats always welcome lets see some

You want anything special?

70-200mm f/4 L is the way to go with an XSi

Anything that is breath taking lol

Anyone suggest a place to buy it? I live In the US (Arkansas)
So far my only choices are either Amazon or Bestbuy. Since gay circuit city is no more! lol
Are there any websites with a good bundle (Lense,memory card,bag, ect)
If you know of any i would be greatful!

haha i googled it and was like wooohoo
I guess i could buy just the lense and walk around lookin through it and being like a pirate or something lol

Look at these:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/index.php?showtopic=27027354&f=265

Very nice pictures!
So i should have the camera in a week or so, maybe a lil longer.
Thanks for all the help guys