Pop Awards 2008: Our Favorite Gear

Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Given that it won our August 2008 midlevel DSLR shootout, you'd expect that the 12.2MP Rebel XSi ($585, street, body only) is a heck of a camera. We especially liked the bright, high-magnification viewfinder, the versatile EOS system of lenses and accessories, and the camera's class-leading resolution. Add in the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens with optical image stabilization ($660, street, for body plus lens), and it's a no-brainer. (www.usa.canon.com)