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Canon EOS Rebel T3i
 
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$598.92 - $799.99
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Summary: An 18-megapixel camera from Canon with a 3-inch LCD, 3.1x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.
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Type: SLR digital cameras
About - Canon EOS Rebel T3i

The EOS Rebel T3i is an 18-megapixel camera with a kit lens that has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28.8mm-88mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD (1,040,000 pixels). It also includes a through-the-lens viewfinder, which is helpful when composing in bright light.

Because it accepts interchangeable lenses, and includes a mirror and a through-the-lens viewfinder, we consider this model an SLR.

The camera's kit lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5. The camera's shutter speed range is 30 seconds to 1/4000 of a second.

The EOS Rebel T3i stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures images as JPG or RAW files at a top resolution of 5184 x 3456 and full HD-resolution video as MOV files at a top resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 25 fps.

Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery.

This SLR has 9 autofocus points. It also includes 3 flash modes (for the on-board flash), 7 exposure modes, and an exposure compensation control that can be set at +/-5 EV. The image stabilization system for this camera is lens-based.

The EOS Rebel T3i measures 5.3 inches wide by 4.1 inches high by 5.9 inches deep, and weighs 29 ounces (1.8 pounds) (with battery, memory card, and strap).

About This Brand

Canon is the market leader in point-and-shoots, with an extensive line of models, which are known as PowerShots. Its budget line, the A series, is made up of compacts and subcompacts.  Canon's subcompacts are known as SD ELPHs. Its SX-series are mostly super zooms and come in various sizes and include smaller or larger feature sets. Canon has the D-series compact, which it claims are waterproof and shockproof. Its high-end series, the S and G lines, include special modes and manual features, such as the ability to shoot RAW files and to focus manually. The EOS Rebel series helped to define budget SLRs. Other SLRs include a host of pro and more-advanced consumer models, including models that have very large, full-frame sensors. Canon also offers a wider selection of lenses than most brands.

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Features & Specs - Canon EOS Rebel T3i
info LCD size (in.) 3
info Live view Yes
info Image stabilizer L
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General Information
Manufacturer Canon, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address www.usa.canon.com
Product Line EOS
Product Model Rebel T3i
Product Name EOS Rebel T3i Digital SLR Camera
Product Type Digital SLR Camera
User Reviews - Canon EOS Rebel T3i
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
What I needed
2/25/2013
Pros
Decent performance/quality
High resolution
Live view/moveable LCD
Very good video features
Cons
Best Uses
Family
Fun
Travel
Comment:
A Good Product - the t4i may have better specs (don't) know for sure - but this camera is hard to beet for the price
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Canon SLR T3i
1/14/2013
Pros
Decent performance/quality
Easy to use
Great Choices - Settings
Lots of useful options
Simply Fantastic
Some Very Easy Options
Cons
An Abundance Of Options
Best Uses
Art
Family
Fun
Travel
Comment:
Best camera that I have ever owned. Does everything that I hoped it would. A bit confusing regarding the options, but eventually I got used to them. Wish that you didn't have to remove the battery to charge it.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
4th Canon SLR and still the greatest
10/4/2012
Pros
Auto Shoot Is Great
Camera Does All The Work
Live view/moveable LCD
Very easy to use
Cons
Zooming Is A Bit Awkward
Best Uses
Family
Fun
Travel
Comment:
Great all round camera that chooses settings very well with good manual overrides. My granddaughter produced one of my best sunsets by pointing the camera at the sun. The zoom is a bit awkward on video while shooting but it still produces excellent stills and videos. A great choice with additional lenses below 18mm and above 55mm.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
 
5.0

(based on 2 reviews)

User has 6 Months of experience with this product
 
5.0
SICK Camera right here!
11/02/2012
Strength
Takes pictures, really good clean ones. I love the zoom features.
Weakness
none
I like a do da cha cha.
User has 6 Months of experience with this product
 
5.0
Love it!
02/24/2012
Strength
Picture quality, ease of use
Weakness
Macro
Ive been using this camera for about 6 months now, and I still believe I made the right choice. Ive used the camera mostly for macro shots of flowers and some action photos of my friends skating. This is an excellent introduction to DSRL. I expected more in terms of the maco function, but Id need a dedicated macro lens to achieve the results Im after. All in all, this is a solid camera for almost any situation.
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