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Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is Lens
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Compatible Mountings | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
Aspect Ratio | 1.27:1 |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Supported File Format | JPEG, QuickTime MOV, RAW |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 3 x |
Maximum Aperture | 5.6 f |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial |
About this item
- Released on February 6, 2011
- 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 9-point AF system
- 3.7 frames per second continuous shooting
- ISO 100-6400 expandable to 12800
- 1080p HD video recording with manual controls
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | zoom | Telephoto | Standard Zoom | Zoom | Extension | zoom |
zoom type | Digital | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | manual |
shooting modes | Easy, Manual | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Movie | Automatic, Movie, Landscape, Portrait | Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Manual | Automatic | Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Creative Auto, Scene |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB | wireless, wired | HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC | HDMI |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | HD 720p | FHD 1080p | 2160p | FHD 1080p | FHD 1080p |
optical zoom | 3 multiplier x | — | 5 multiplier x | 0 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x | 3.1 multiplier x |
magnification | 0.85x | 0.8x | 0.70x | — | — | — |
wireless tech | EyeFi | EyeFi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, NFC | ✓ |
model name | 5169B003 | Canon EOS Rebel T3 | 9126B004 | eos | 1159C003 | Canon EOS Rebel T1i |
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Brand | Canon |
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Model Name | 5169B003 |
Age Range Description | Kid |
Built-In Media | Battery Charger, Tripod, Battery, Eyecup, Instruction Manual |
Are Batteries Included | No |
External-Memory Size | 16 GB |
Model Number | 5169B004 |
Remote Included | Yes |
Series Number | 5 |
UPC | 666669745029 013803134254 138031342544 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #240,898 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #307 in DSLR Cameras |
ASIN | B004J3V90Y |
Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial |
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Exposure Control | manual /automatic |
White Balance Settings | Auto |
Self Timer | 10 seconds |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
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Display Type | LCD |
Dots Per Screen | 1040000 |
Display Fixture Type | Fully-articulated |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1,040,000 |
Has Color Screen | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 32 |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
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Sensor Type | CMOS |
Image stabilization | Optical |
Maximum Aperture | 5.6 f |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Photo Sensor Resolution | 17.09 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | APS-C |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Form Factor | Compact SLR |
Special Feature | Vari-angle Clear View LCD |
Color | Black |
Item Weight | 1.6 Pounds |
Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Camera Flash | F3.5–F5.6 |
Skill Level | Professional |
Compatible Devices | Canon EF, Canon EF-S |
Continuous Shooting | 3.7 |
Aperture modes | Aperture Priority, Manual |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.85x |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/200_sec |
Video Capture Format | AVC |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
Battery Weight | 40 Grams |
Audio Output Type | stereo |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Average Life | 440 Photos |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Processor Description | Digic 4 |
Aspect Ratio | 1.27:1 |
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File Format | JPEG, QuickTime MOV, RAW |
Effective Still Resolution | 18 MP |
JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, QuickTime MOV, RAW |
Total Still Resolution | 18 MP |
Maximum Focal Length | 55 Millimeters |
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Optical Zoom | 3 x |
Lens Type | zoom |
Zoom | Digital |
Camera Lens | 16 elements in 12 groups |
Minimum Focal Length | 18 Millimeters |
Focal Length Description | 18-55 millimeters |
Digital Zoom | 10 |
Lens Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
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Wireless Technology | EyeFi |
Video Output | HDMI |
Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Total USB Ports | 1 |
Number of Component Outputs | 1 |
Shooting Modes | Easy, Manual |
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Digital-Still | Yes |
Movie Mode | Yes |
Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Night vision | No |
Auto Focus Technology | Phase Detection, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Focus Features | TTL-CT-SIR with 9-point CMOS sensor |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Focus Type | Automatic with Manual |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
Autofocus | Yes |
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Product Description
The Canon 5169B003 includes the EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS type II Lens. This camera and lens will help photographers who are looking for an easy-to-use camera to create their next masterpiece. The next in a long line of phenomenal compact DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel tradition of easy operation, compact design and no-compromise performance. Featuring Canon's newest DIGIC 4 Image Processor and an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor plus cutting-edge technologies like Full HD video recording, Live View shooting, Wireless flash photography and even a Vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor, the EOS Rebel T3i offers the best of EOS photography in a compact package.What’s in the box: Canon EOS Rebel T3i Digital Camera Kit, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Autofocus Lens, Eyecup Ef for Digital Rebel Cameras, LP-E8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1120mAh), LC-E8E Battery Charger, Wide Strap, USB Interface Cable IFC-130U, AVC DC400ST Stereo AV Cable, EOS Digital Solution Disk, Software Instruction Manual CD-ROM, Camera Instruction Manual and 1-Year Limited Warranty.
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High Resolution Still Capture
18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
The EOS Rebel T3i has an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel’s light-gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format).
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
The Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up the entire EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s CMOS Image Sensor to achieve phenomenal levels of performance in nearly any situation.
Amazing Results, No Matter the Light.
ISO 100 – 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
The EOS Rebel T3i features an expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. With an ISO rating up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), along with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's improved noise-reduction technology, creative possibilities abound. Combine the EOS Rebel T3i with one of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer and the shooting possibilities for both movies and stills expand even further.
HD Dreams Come True.
Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording [1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97), 24 (23.976) and 25.0 frames per second] with new Movie Digital zoom and Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options.
The EOS Rebel T3i does not just shoot video clips, it offers the enhanced ease-of-use, image quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive exposure compensation necessary in a professional video-making tool by boasting the most advanced EOS video capturing features to date: When Full HD (1920 x 1080) is set, you can use Movie Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the image by 3–10x while at the same time maintaining gorgeous Canon Full HD image quality. With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR will capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights “album.” With no editing needed after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via the camera’s HDMI port.
In addition to a number of different recording size and frame rate modes, the EOS Rebel T3i enables easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features and even allows for in-camera editing. The large CMOS sensor and compatibility with over 60 lenses provide a wealth of depth-of-field options. And it’s all as easy as the press of a button — the EOS Rebel T3i has a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording start/stop button that gets the shooting started fast.
Three Recording Sizes
Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 30p (29.97), 24p (23.976) or 25p frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Video are saved as .MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50p/60p (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (30p (29.97) and 25p fps).
Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction using multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
The EOS Rebel T3i features a bright, high resolution, flip-out Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor for shooting at a variety of angles. By simply rotating the monitor, you can hold the camera directly overhead for above-the-crowd shots at concerts, or hold the camera at a low angle for kids and pets. By rotating the LCD monitor fully, the EOS Rebel T3i becomes the ideal camera for self-portraits. The EOS Rebel T3i freely enables easy angle adjustments even if the camera is mounted on a tripod or has a battery grip attached.
Model used is not EOS Rebel T3i and is used to illustrate vari-angle feature only.
With 1,040,000 (dots/VGA) pixels for spectacular detail, the advanced, smudge-resistant monitor includes high transparency materials plus anti-reflective and water-repellant coatings to provide clear and bright viewing. Superb for reviewing, editing and deleting photos or composing new images in Live View function, the Vari-angle Clear View LCD monitor is also the perfect means for accessing camera settings like ISO, metering modes, AF Point selection, the horizontal Electronic Level and flash options.
Automatic Scene Analysis for Standout Color.
New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System to capture beautiful scenes with ease.
The EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s new Scene Intelligent Auto mode unites five Canon digital camera technologies – the new Picture Style Auto, plus Automatic Lighting Optimizer, Automatic White Balance, Autofocus, and Automatic Exposure –into a powerful new feature for photographers. Using the advanced EOS Scene Detection System, the camera automatically analyzes the image, taking into account faces, colors, brightness, movement and contrast. Scene Intelligent Auto then chooses the enhancing features to deliver maximum impact. Blues and greens are more vivid, “hot” colors are more fiery, and skin tones are smooth and truer to life.
Intelligent Scene Analysis for Superb Exposure.Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures, and 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point.
The EOS Rebel T3i features a sophisticated, 63-zone Dual-layer sensor designed to complement the 9-point AF system. By taking into account the color and luminosity surrounding chosen AF points, this system delivers an advanced level of accuracy for better results even in difficult lighting situations. Since the metering sensor has a color measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS Rebel T3i gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as in a theater or concert hall. This makes the EOS Rebel T3i ideal for scenes with extreme difference in brightness such as brightly lit scenes or backlit scenes; the camera balances exposure of the main subject at the background, and exposures are not overly influenced by bright areas in the shot. Since the EOS Rebel T3i provides high-speed X-sync (“X-sync” means the fastest shutter speed that can synchronize with a flash burst at the moment the shutter is fully released) up to 1/200 sec., the range of photographic expression is dramatically increased, allowing the EOS Rebel T3i to be used with confidence in bright scenes or dim.
63-zone Metering System
Express your creativity with advanced imaging features like Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters.
Basic+ is a new creative imaging feature that makes it easy to create the image effects you want. It can be set with the Quick Control screen in Basic Zone modes. Basic+ provides two options:
Shoot by ambience selection
Based on the Picture Style and its parameters (sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone), the exposure compensation and white balance correction are adjusted to attain the selected ambience. You can also can also select the strength of the ambience effect.
Shoot by lighting or scene type
Although the actual parameter set is the white balance, the settings are expressed in more understandable terms.
The Multi-Aspect Function of the EOS Rebel T3i lets you express an image in one of three ways by matching the aspect ratio to each scene. In addition to the camera’s standard 3:2 ration, the Multi-Aspect Function includes a 1:1 ratio that creates the sensation that the viewer's gaze is focusing upon the center of the image. At the 4:3 ratio, you get nearly the same aspect ratio as a regular TV or a 4:3 computer display. The 16:9 aspect ratio provides a wide look, much the same as HDTV.
The EOS Rebel T3i incorporates five in-camera Creative Filters so you can artistically manipulate scenes without the aid of an outside computer. Soft Focus lends a dreamy, romantic aspect, while Grainy Black and White gives a dramatically gritty, hard-bitten look. Miniature Effect creates an illusion in which expansive subjects are seemingly reduced to doll-house-like proportions, and Toy Camera Effect recreates the colors and softness rendered by cameras with a plastic lens, an effect often sought after by art photographers. Fish Eye Effect mimics the “Fisheye” lenses that are favorites of professional photographers for their quirky, convex perspective.
Never Miss a Moment.
3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW.
The EOS Rebel T3i can shoot up to 3.7 frames per second (fps) for up to approximately 6 consecutive RAW files or approximately 34 full-resolution JPEGs. Shooting at speeds of up to 1/4000 sec., the EOS Rebel T3i can capture even rapidly-unfolding scenes with ease.
Photography Made Truly Easy.
New Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.
The Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR demystifies great photography by including an in-camera Feature Guide. Appearing on the camera’s LCD, the Feature Guide displays a simple description or advice for the respective function. It is displayed in each shooting mode, during Mode Dial operations, and for Quick Control screen functions (during normal shooting, Live View shooting, movie shooting, and playback). The Feature Guide appears automatically during Mode Dial operations and when a function is selected on the Quick Control screen.
Flexible Storage with Memory Cards.
Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
The EOS Rebel T3i uses popular SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Compact, inexpensive and available in increasingly large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR’s compact and lightweight body design.
Additionally, the EOS Rebel T3i is compatible with Eye-Fi* SD cards, which are outfitted with a Wi-Fi transmitter (IEEE 802.11b/g) and an internal antenna for wireless, high-speed transfer of images. With an Eye-Fi card installed, the EOS Rebel EOS Rebel T3i can display the Eye-Fi’s connection status and error notes with ease, for fully functional wireless uploading of images directly from the camera.
*Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be available outside the United States and Canada; please contact the card manufacturer for territory availability.
The Best Optics for the Best Images.
Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.
EF Lenses
The EOS Rebel T3i is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like the Canon Image Stabilizer technology in select lenses helps to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light. With a dizzying array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS Rebel T3i with superlative Canon optics.
Flash Photography
With a flash sync speed of 1/200 of a second, the EOS Rebel T3i also features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line, E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone metering sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash metering — giving even finer metering command of the image area. If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, there’s a menu setting to change to “Average” flash metering — where the entire 35-zone area is measured evenly for flash exposure. Additionally, the EOS Rebel T3i has a Speedlite transmitter built-in for convenient, full-featured wireless control of EX-series Speedlite flashes set as slave units.
The Canon Speedlite 430EX II is the ideal step-up accessory for powerful flash shooting with the EOS Rebel T3i. It has excellent flash power (maximum guide number of 141 ft./43m at ISO 100), and is the perfect way to get great flash pictures when you can't get right up to the subject. The 430EX II is also great for bounce flash, with its tilting and swiveling flash head. It automatically zooms the flash head to cover lenses ranging from 16mm up to 105mm or longer with the EOS Rebel T3i. Of course, it works with the camera to provide full E-TTL II automatic flash exposure. And the 430EX II has a powerful AF-assist beam, which allows the camera to autofocus even in total darkness on subjects as far as 32 ft. from the camera.
Speedlite 430EX II
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Customers find the digital camera offers great picture quality at a reasonable price. They find it user-friendly with intuitive menus and settings. The camera performs well as a still camera and is easy to set up manually. Overall, customers consider it an excellent camera for beginners and hobbyists.
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Customers appreciate the camera's picture quality. They say it takes clear and amazing pictures in high, mid, low, and very low light. The richness of color, depth of photo, and clarity of image are great. The flip-out high resolution screen, remote flash firing, and overall fine camera make it a good choice for hobbyists.
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Customers appreciate the camera's value for money. They say it's a good digital SLR camera for budget-minded photographers, and the best digital SLR camera deal they could find. They also mention it comes with a nice second lens for when you need some zoom, and a camera bag.
"...The all around sharpness of the image, coupled with the fairly, reasonable price, left me very happy...." Read more
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Customers find the camera user-friendly with intuitive menus and settings. They say it's easy to set up manually, with a quick control screen for easy operation. The setup of the controls is well-thought out, making it perfect for beginners.
"...WHAT I LIKED: - With virtually no preparation at all, I began taking great photos of the national parks we visited...." Read more
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"...size, it's articulating screen, it's high image quality and the ease of use with all the setting made it a perfect choice...." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's functionality. They find it easy to switch between portrait, action, and other modes, and it does everything they need it to do as a still camera. The 18-55mm kit lens works fine, and the screen functions are good. The manual functionality is great, and the audio is usable. The ISO performance is great at higher ISOs, and the IS system eliminates the need for a tripod for mid shutter. It still works after a few hard falls, harsh season changes, and thousands of shots.
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"...with settings to get a superior shot, this camera has done a great job in auto mode for all sorts of different scenarios. 2. It's fast...." Read more
"...But because this camera performs so well at higher ISOs, you can easily set the limit to ISO 1600 or 3200 and still get very good image quality...." Read more
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Customers like the camera quality. They say it's a great camera for beginners and hobbyists to learn the art of photography. It has everything you need for most still shooting and full HD video at a very affordable price, and is great for taking pictures of kids.
"...In summary this camera is incredible from a beginner's point of view. I can't speak for how fit it would be for a professional...." Read more
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"...five to choose from: Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-Eye Effect, Toy Camera Effect, and Miniature Effect...." Read more
"...In Review, this is a great camera, and will get you very far in photography, with few limitations except your own knowledge and imagination." Read more
Customers appreciate the camera's build quality. They say the lens feels solid and the body feels sturdy.
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Customers like the video quality of the camera. They say it records HD movies with great audio, and has an affordable price. The playback is great, and the in-camera HDR and autofocus are useful for taking outstanding video clips. The on-camera microphone is pretty good, but the shotgun mic on top is cheap. The stereo audio input on the side is also useful if you don't have an external mic.
"...The movie HD is nice to have and I used it for the first time and I am grateful for it when something happens and need video camera in a matter of..." Read more
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Customers appreciate the camera's features. They find it has all the functionality of a DSLR camera, including scene intelligent auto, clear view, and separate auto functions that allow for adjustments. The creative auto mode is their favorite, and the screen is useful.
"...By far my favorite mode is the Creative Auto feature...." Read more
"...New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System to capture beautiful scenes with ease...." Read more
"...is a great camera, and will get you very far in photography, with few limitations except your own knowledge and imagination." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2011Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseI've been a Canon customer since 1978, when I bought the 35mm Canon A-1, and I've had a Canon SLR ever since. Getting the new flagship model every three or four years was something I did for a long time, but when D-SLRs came along, I began downsizing after the EOS 1Ds I got in 2004. In 2007 I moved to EOS 40D and, although losing the full-size sensor was a sacrifice, it was a step in the right direction. With my recent purchase of the T3i, it's another move away from the professional models.
Why would I do that? It's not so much the cost of new cameras that has shaped my decisions to downgrade; it's the size. While professional equipment is important to me, so are professional looking photos. And the truth is, after the newness wears off a D-SLR, I tend frequently to leave the big gun behind and rely on an advanced compact or ultrazoom for most of my shooting. As a result, I have more point-and-shoot pictures than I do pro quality ones.
This tendency has ended with the purchase of the T3i. The camera is modestly sized, and I never leave home without it. With the 18-55mm kit lens (very nice little lens for its specs) or 24-105L, it's not any bigger than the Fuji Finepix HS10 I leaned on for most of my shooting this past year. And while the HS10 is hands down the best ultrazoom camera I ever used, the difference in image quality, performance and even video between it and the T3i is night and day.
The T3i may not be blazing fast like my 1Ds or the 40D, but 90% of the shooting I do is not that kind of photography, anyway. What the T3i excels at is image quality. I have a whole raft of photos that, eked and tweaked to maximum effect in Photoshop, are only a little better than average because they were taken with a point-and-shoot camera. This camera's image quality, I'm happy to say, is superlative! So are the videos. Rebel T3i is almost too good to be true.
An articulating LCD is something I've come to insist upon, and this one is by far the best I've ever used. I don't use Live View every time, but I've certainly been in that mode a lot more frequently with this model than with the 40D! In review mode, the refresh rate is a bit slow when zooming in to look at details, but it's not as slow as reviewing pictures on, say, Panasonic DMC-ZS7. (I did test Canon EOS 60D at Best Buy and noticed that the refresh rate is much faster on that model--perhaps because of the larger battery--but it's really not enough of an issue to deduct a star.)
The resolution of the LCD is superb, and because it can be tilted and twisted to advantage, it can be viewed even in strong sunlight.
Although the nine-point autofocus system is getting criticism for lagging behind Nikon, focus is swift and accurate. At 3.7 fps, burst mode is cut nearly in half from my 40D's 6.5 fps, but so far this has not hampered my ability to catch fast moving subjects.
I appreciate the Lighting Optimizer function and use it a lot under the harsh lighting conditions in the desert where I live. It is of incalculable value.
I have yet to haul out the owner's manual, thanks to the on-board guide. Of course it helps that I've owned Canon D-SLRs before, but adjusting settings on this camera is a lot different than on my previous ones. There have been some settings I would have normally needed to consult a manual for, but it hasn't been necessary because the answers are in-camera. (I never shoot in Auto, by the way. I'm a manual mode kinda gal.)
Because images are very clean up to ISO 1600 and are usable even at ISO 6400, taking along the Speedlight flash so far has not been necessary. Yet another plus with this Canon iteration.
There's something about blown highlights that really sets my teeth on edge, but that has not been a problem, thanks to the T3i's Highlight Tone Priority function. Dynamic range is very good to excellent, even a hair better than my 40D. Colors are more accurate, too. I prefer the contrast one stop under the camera's default setting, which is, admittedly, fairly punchy and will result in a blown highlight here and there. Reducing contrast just a tad fixes that.
Eighteen megapixel resolution is outstanding.
Sometimes I think about the EOS 60D's speedier performance, more advanced autofocus system and that wonderful electronic level and wonder if I made the right choice. But then I remember the heft and bulk of that camera and all the times I've left my SLR at home for those very reasons, and I know the T3i was the right decision. I really, really like this new camera--and I take it everywhere!
I've been a Canon customer since 1978, when I bought the 35mm Canon A-1, and I've had a Canon SLR ever since. Getting the new flagship model every three or four years was something I did for a long time, but when D-SLRs came along, I began downsizing after the EOS 1Ds I got in 2004. In 2007 I moved to EOS 40D and, although losing the full-size sensor was a sacrifice, it was a step in the right direction. With my recent purchase of the T3i, it's another move away from the professional models.
Why would I do that? It's not so much the cost of new cameras that has shaped my decisions to downgrade; it's the size. While professional equipment is important to me, so are professional looking photos. And the truth is, after the newness wears off a D-SLR, I tend frequently to leave the big gun behind and rely on an advanced compact or ultrazoom for most of my shooting. As a result, I have more point-and-shoot pictures than I do pro quality ones.
This tendency has ended with the purchase of the T3i. The camera is modestly sized, and I never leave home without it. With the 18-55mm kit lens (very nice little lens for its specs) or 24-105L, it's not any bigger than the Fuji Finepix HS10 I leaned on for most of my shooting this past year. And while the HS10 is hands down the best ultrazoom camera I ever used, the difference in image quality, performance and even video between it and the T3i is night and day.
The T3i may not be blazing fast like my 1Ds or the 40D, but 90% of the shooting I do is not that kind of photography, anyway. What the T3i excels at is image quality. I have a whole raft of photos that, eked and tweaked to maximum effect in Photoshop, are only a little better than average because they were taken with a point-and-shoot camera. This camera's image quality, I'm happy to say, is superlative! So are the videos. Rebel T3i is almost too good to be true.
An articulating LCD is something I've come to insist upon, and this one is by far the best I've ever used. I don't use Live View every time, but I've certainly been in that mode a lot more frequently with this model than with the 40D! In review mode, the refresh rate is a bit slow when zooming in to look at details, but it's not as slow as reviewing pictures on, say, Panasonic DMC-ZS7. (I did test Canon EOS 60D at Best Buy and noticed that the refresh rate is much faster on that model--perhaps because of the larger battery--but it's really not enough of an issue to deduct a star.)
The resolution of the LCD is superb, and because it can be tilted and twisted to advantage, it can be viewed even in strong sunlight.
Although the nine-point autofocus system is getting criticism for lagging behind Nikon, focus is swift and accurate. At 3.7 fps, burst mode is cut nearly in half from my 40D's 6.5 fps, but so far this has not hampered my ability to catch fast moving subjects.
I appreciate the Lighting Optimizer function and use it a lot under the harsh lighting conditions in the desert where I live. It is of incalculable value.
I have yet to haul out the owner's manual, thanks to the on-board guide. Of course it helps that I've owned Canon D-SLRs before, but adjusting settings on this camera is a lot different than on my previous ones. There have been some settings I would have normally needed to consult a manual for, but it hasn't been necessary because the answers are in-camera. (I never shoot in Auto, by the way. I'm a manual mode kinda gal.)
Because images are very clean up to ISO 1600 and are usable even at ISO 6400, taking along the Speedlight flash so far has not been necessary. Yet another plus with this Canon iteration.
There's something about blown highlights that really sets my teeth on edge, but that has not been a problem, thanks to the T3i's Highlight Tone Priority function. Dynamic range is very good to excellent, even a hair better than my 40D. Colors are more accurate, too. I prefer the contrast one stop under the camera's default setting, which is, admittedly, fairly punchy and will result in a blown highlight here and there. Reducing contrast just a tad fixes that.
Eighteen megapixel resolution is outstanding.
Sometimes I think about the EOS 60D's speedier performance, more advanced autofocus system and that wonderful electronic level and wonder if I made the right choice. But then I remember the heft and bulk of that camera and all the times I've left my SLR at home for those very reasons, and I know the T3i was the right decision. I really, really like this new camera--and I take it everywhere!
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2013Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseQUICK SUMMARY: Be sure to format the SD card before using your new camera! I mysteriously lost one day's photos after a two-week vacation, and I suspect the issue may be with not formatting the SD card beforehand.
BACKGROUND: I bought this camera (my first DSLR) before taking a once-in-a-lifetime tour of several national parks in the western U.S. I got the camera on a Saturday and by Tuesday I was on a flight to Las Vegas. I took fewer than a dozen photos before leaving on vacation, so I mostly used the fully automatic setting for all my shots. I've owned Canon point-n-shoot cameras for many years, so I simply opted to go with a make I already knew something about. That, and the hugely favorable user reviews here on Amazon made this an easy choice.
WHAT I LIKED:
- With virtually no preparation at all, I began taking great photos of the national parks we visited. The colors and intentional blurring of the background scene help the photos look terrific.
- The camera was surprisingly (to me) light in weight; however, after having it strapped around my neck for hours and hours, it did feel a little heavy.
- If you are used to using Canon point-n-shoot cameras, this DSLR uses the same kinds of icons and abbreviations on the menu switch. It's very intuitive for Canon users.
ONE LITTLE PROBLEM:
I bought a book on how to use this camera (Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, but I didn't read it until AFTER I was flying home on the last day of our two-week vacation. In the book, I read this (about formatting the memory card): "When you purchase any new SD card, you can pop it into your camera and start shooting right away - and probably everything will work as it should. However, what you *should* do first is format the card in the camera... The card may work in the camera without first being formatted, but chance of failure down the road are much higher."
When I (who work in the IT industry) read that, I thought to myself, "Bah! This guy is wrong. If it's formatted, it'll work, and if it's not formatted, it won't work."
Then I got home last night and began transferring ~1400 photos from the camera to my home server. And to my astonishment, there is one whole day of my family's vacation that is completely missing from the photos! It's Day Two, when we toured Hoover Dam. There isn't one dam photo from Day 2 on the SD card! I have no idea where the dam photos are or what happened to those dam photos! Weirdly, the photo sequence from Day 3 began at #130, and the end of Day 1 was #129. I didn't delete or download any dam photos from Day 2, but they're all gone. Every dam photo from Day Two - gone!
So, tonight, I'm going to format the SD card so if I ever return to Hoover Dam, I won't again lose any dam photos that I take.
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- mooseReviewed in Canada on April 16, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent upgrade!
Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseI have used a Canon T3 for many years. A local store had an offer for an upgrade and I jumped at the opportunity. Below is my review for the Canon T3 which I had posted elsewhere on Amazon:
Was debating between a T3i and this T3. The T3 is excellent for an amateur photographer just learning to use a DSLR. I find it fast enough for my needs (occasional action shooting) but mostly use it to take pics of nature scenes and of stars (lots of time lapse photography). It would have been nice to have the higher resolution LCD panel from the T3i, but this is pretty much the only function I miss. I use the viewfinder to actually take the shot, so only miss it while reviewing photos. The non-swivel display isn't that big of a deal, and 12MP is more than enough unless you plan on having huge prints. If you plan on getting a really fast lens with a large aperture (f2 range) you may want to consider the T3i as it has a better focusing ability for these fast lenses. Overall, very pleased with the camera and would recommend.
Now why did I upgrade? The T3 sensor accumulated dust on the sensor multiple times. I do lots of lens changes and travel quite a bit so this was expected. Canon charges $100 for sensor cleaning or you can purchase the kit and do it yourself. I did the latter option but was finding I was doing this almost after every trip. The T3i's autocleaning sensor was huge for me!
Over the years, I have missed the articulating screen on some shots when I need to raise the camera or shoot from low angles, doesn't happen much, but having it is nice. The higher resolution LCD screen is also much easier to see in direct sunlight.
Points from my previous review that I still agree with are that the 18MP sensor is not really that necessary for me and I don't shoot high speed as often so the increase in focusing speed isn't that noticed (more on this later)
Downsides: It's heavier than the T3 by quite a bit but the build quality seems better. Boot up time is almost 2X as much (due to sensor cleaning and not sure why else). Battery life isn't as good (1/3 less the T3).
I have upgraded the stock lenses to STM lenses. I use polarizing filters and didn't enjoy the rotating anterior portion of the IS II series. Also the STM lenses focus quietly and quickly and full time manual override which is nice. You can read my reviews of the lenses I own at their respective pages. I have the 10-18 STM, 18 - 55 STM, and the 55 - 250 STM.
Now for the important question, do I recommend? In short yes, which is why I upgraded. However, I don't just buy stuff because it has more features; think about whether or not you need the additional functionality. I loved the T3 and it served as a brilliant camera for many years and proved to be rugged enough to handle quite a bit. For instance, the T5i has a touch screen and cross-point focusing for videos and comes with the STM lens out of the box. Personally, I dislike the touch screen, don't shoot video much, and already had an STM lens.
For beginners, get a T3 or T5 and save the extra cash to buy better glass (lens). This is a wonderful camera however and I doubt I'll get another unless it's full frame or I break mine somehow.
Thanks for reading.
- Ken BairdReviewed in Canada on May 1, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars terrific Value in this camera
Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseI am an 'older' and retired professional photographer. The Canon T3i is an earlier model (2011) of their series, thus the reduced prices. Consumers Reports gave glowing review - beating out another Canon valued over $1,000.00. My first DSL - so there is a major learning curve here, more to do with simply experimenting often to get used to the possibilities. Purchased the 55 - 250mm IS lens with this camera, tried it once and was extremely pleased with ease of operation and clarity of image. On one occasion the auto focus lens had trouble getting the job done - too many cat tails in the way. A simple flick of a switch on side of lens so I could manual focus and the shot was accomplished before subject flew off. Very pleased. All in all, terrific value and FAR more camera than I will probably use, but will have a great time learning.
- blowmedownerReviewed in Canada on June 21, 2012
5.0 out of 5 stars blowmedowner - new Canaon T3i
Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseI have now been using my Canon T3i for about a month and have been totally satisfied with it. I have also been able to use the two Canon lenses I already owned. I have been particularly pleased with the ease of using the live screen viewfinder which is so helpful for close-ups with any accessories and can be adjusted to any angle, or kept closed when only the eye-level vf is required. I also purchased the MeiKe battery grip for $49, a fraction of the cost of Canon's own model, but works just as well as the BG I have for my T1 for which I paid 5 times as much for Canon's own version.
Delivery was within the specified time, but on receiving the package I was alarmed to find that the bottom of the (used) box was almost falling off. However, fortunately, on opening the package the inner container, the camera's own box, was in perfect condition, and so was the camera itself. I would recommend that a better quality outside box be used on future shipments of that value. Aside from this potential problem, I can happily endorse the reliability and ease of doing business with Amazon.
- VynReviewed in Canada on April 29, 2023
3.0 out of 5 stars EDIT: IT WORKS! No photos yet... -- Battery having difficulty charging / turning on
Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseEDIT: The battery and camera works after some finangling and positioning. Its a bit odd, lke a replacement battery or aftermarket battery comes with it. When I put the battery in I have to jiggle the whole camera to get it out. It's a little funny to watch someone do it to be honest. I haven't tried any of fancy techy stuff yet like livestreaming or video feed to a pc just yet, as I am still piecing together project concepts, however I will be testing out photos and video while I am out in the next week between work hours if my mental / physical strength allows me. The camera seems to only show the "eye-see" hole a on at first, so you have to press the screen button, where as with an EOS 3, the menus for aperture and such are defaulted onto the viewing screen. Though, it is an older model for streaming capabilities for my art, so it's to be expected. Another update perhaps after I get some actual photos. :)
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Initial Review:
The camera itself looks ok, however I haven't been able to turn it on yet due to the battery that came with it having difficulties charging / turning on the device. If I get it working within the week or less I'll upload some photos.
- Keisha JamesReviewed in Canada on March 24, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars The Canon T3i is the best entry level DSLR I know for video from my ...
Style: w/ 18-55mm lensProduct Packaging: Standard PackagingVerified PurchaseThe Canon T3i is the best entry level DSLR I know for video from my own experience and preference, but I was having trouble finding it since it's basically discontinued. Didn't feel like spending what might be $900 for the T5i, which doesn't have any new features that would be of use to me, so I'm pleased I was able to find a seller on here. Camera works as expected, have had it since November with no issue. The only thing is that the kit lens is pretty crappy, but if you're seriously getting into videography/photography then you'll already know that this is a great camera body and all you need to do is invest in top lenses. Happy shopping, fellow media hounds! ;)