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Customer Reviews for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Model: Rebel T3i Body
SKU: 2129187
UPC: 013803134230
This digital SLR camera features face detection technology for capturing stunning images and a 3" Clear View LCD screen for framing and reviewing your shots. EOS Full HD Movie mode allows you to capture video clips in high-definition.
Average Customer Rating:
4.9
out of 5
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Customer Reviews for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Review 1 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Great Camera for Filmers
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Does extremely well in low light (even better with a good lens)
What's not so great: Pricey?
I use my camera primarily for filming. I started with a Canon T3 but it didn't have enough options in video mode (Manual adjustable ISO, 1080p, 720p @60fps, etc.). I just ordered a 1.8 Lens from canon, but even with stock lenses it shoots well in low light. It also has the option for audio in which is a plus for those who use an external microphone. The twist-able screen is nice to if you don't wanna buy a field monitor. It's not the biggest screen, but it is nice! And did I mention it takes AMAZING pictures?
About me... Semi-pro videographer, Video enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Great Camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
LOVE this camera, I upgraded so I already knew canon is an awesome brand! If you're looking to buy a camera, this is definitely an awesome camera to buy! :)
About me... semi-pro photographer, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Great Camera whether beginner or expert
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Action shots, still shots, video...it does it all.
What's not so great: Haven't found not so great yet!
Love my T3i! Sold my cannon Rebel and bought this one. Love all the features and the video works GREAT!!! Beautiful action shots in low lit areas. Cannot find anything to complain about yet!
About me... Love shooting sports, Photo enthusiast, grandparent with grandchildren, i take pictures of everything!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
WOW!!!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Everything !
What's not so great: Nothing !
Our old point and shoot camera died just before our trip to see my son graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training. My wife and I agreed to purchase this Canon T3i.....all i can say is WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Excellent Experience so far; first time user
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
5.0
What's not so great: Short Battery life!! oh yeah!
I think the camera is too advance for a full time mom that only enjoys taking pictures of children all day, but once you start playing with it you will start learning and will spend hours with it. I got a great deal buying the body only and the 18-200mm lens like that i can zoom for far pictures and take near pictures too and i save 200-300 dollars. With the lens a little heavy.
About me... Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Cannon T3I
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: LCD Pannel
What's not so great: Same performance as T2I
This was an upgrade prior to the T2i not many differences in performance but the movable LCD panel makes a huge difference with the T2i and T3i almost the same price I would strongly suggest the T3I
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Great first DSLR camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
Love the camer, it takes such great pictures. I bought the body only because I had some lenses from a film camera. The ease of use is great relativly speaking.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Love it!
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Love the flip out LCD screen
What's not so great: Casing feels a little chip, but you get used to it.
I love this camera! Love the flip screen and the size of the screen itself. Also nice that there is a setting for the viewfinder so you can use it or not. I do photography part time and this is the perfect camera for family, infant, and engagement sessions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Amazing camera
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Kloomnik
from USA
on 06/17/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Many options for creative applications, excellent results.
What's not so great: Kit lens, though of good quality, feels a bit flimsy.
I became interested in photography 33 years ago when I bought my first SLR. This camera is amazing. The "experts" like to tag cameras as "beginner", "advanced amateur", "semi-pro", and so forth. This is mostly nonsense. You could take the most spectacular photos with this camera if you learn the basic elements of photography and style.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Excellent for my first DSLR
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: njbrideau
from MI
on 06/16/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: easy to use, many excellent features
What's not so great: battery life
Although I'm still learning digital phography beyond what my point and shoot can do, this camera is amazing. There are many features that I have yet to figure out, and I'm still able to take great pictures. I get compliments from my photographer friends on how easy and intuitive it is to use, and especially how spectacular the LCD on the back is. The camera is very lightweight, and easy to hold, although a seriously heavy lens might make it feel a bit out of balance. I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend to anyone thinking of taking the plunge into more serious digital photography. You won't have any reservations.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Great overall device
Customer Rating
4.0
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
4.0
What's great about it: Photo quality
What's not so great: Battery Life
I am quite happy with the Rebel T3i. There is nothing negative to say really regarding quality of photos, which is great. However if I had to be critical I would say the autofocus drains the battery quite quickly. It is important to remember that a DSLR is mainly for professional photographers who wont rely on autofocus for their photographs
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Excellent upgrade.
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: The manual make's using is really easy.
What's not so great: Nothing.
I purchased a film version of the Canon Rebel almost 20 years ago, and purchased the original Digital Rebel which was great. I just got this today, and the picture quality is just amazing. I still haven't figured out all the features, but I'm primarily using it for the pictures. and it certainly doesn't disappoint! 18.0 mega-pixal versus 6.3 is a huge difference. And the movable lcd screen is a big help. The great thing about having a camera like this is - you can use most if not all the accessories from the previous model, like the lenses. I would definetely recommend this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18.0-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera - Black
Choosing Between the T3i, T2i, 60D, and 7D
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Great image quality, packed with features, easy to use
The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. The already highly competent, older Rebel T2i already shared many important features with the 60D (and even features of the semi-pro 7D) including the 18 MP sensor, 63-zone exposure metering system, high ISO performance, HD movie capabilities, and Digic 4 image processor. With these new upgrades, it might make it even more difficult to choose between them.
Rebel T3i vs T2i: Since both cameras share the same 18 megapixel sensor and Digic 4 processor, both the T2i and T3i will create images with exactly the same image quality, produce the same low light-high ISO performance, shoot at 3.7 frames per second, and have nearly the same size and build quality. They are both offered with the 18-55mm kit lens. The T3i is very slightly larger and heavier due to the addition of the rotating rear LCD monitor. And that is one of the biggest differences between the two cameras - the rotating rear screen. The other major difference is the ability of the T3i to remotely control multiple off-camera flashes. Like the 60D and 7D, you can use the built-in flash of the T3i to trigger other Canon Speedlites. Some other minor additions to the T3i include the Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, which is a feature borrowed from point and shoot cameras. Other additional but not essential upgrades include the in-camera processing Creative Filters, and the ability to choose different image size ratios and to rate your images. There is also a marginally helpful Feature Guide and some additional video features like Video Snapshot.
Canon Rebel T3i vs. 60D vs. 7D
Sensor and Image Quality: All three cameras share a very similar sensor and 18 megapixels, and so their image quality will be virtually the same. All are capable of taking professional quality images.
Sensor and Image Quality: All three cameras share a very similar sensor and 18 megapixels, and so their image quality will be virtually the same. All are capable of taking professional quality images.
Exposure Metering: The three cameras all share the latest 63-zone, dual-layer exposure metering system and 4 metering modes. That means they will all determine the exposure virtually identically and enable you to take properly exposed photos in most every situation, including difficult back-lit scenes.
Autofocus: The T3i shares a similar autofocus system to the 60D, with 9 focus points and three auto focusing modes. However the 9 AF points of the 60D are more sensitive than those of the T3i: all are cross-type in the 60D, only the center is cross-type in the T3i. The 60D autofocus system is much less complex than the sophisticated AF system of the 7D with its 19 AF point system and its additional Zone, Spot, and Expansion focus modes. These various modes address how you want to deal with and group these numerous AF points. Plus the custom settings of the 7D allow one to customize how the AF system works – how it tracks subjects, how it deals with objects that come between you and your initial subject, how quickly it responds to these changes of possible subjects that are at different distances from you, etc. However, if you are not an avid sports photographer, a wildlife shooter, or someone who understands, needs, and will use the elaborate features of the 7D AF system, then this shouldn’t sway you.
Construction: The T3i has relatively strong construction of a stainless steel frame with polycarbonate body. The 60D has a stronger and lighter aluminum frame and polycarbonate body, but not as strong as the 7D’s magnesium alloy construction. The 60D also has some amount of weather sealing – more than the T3i, less than the 7D. But for most users, including even those using the camera daily or in travel situations, the construction of any of these cameras is far more than strong enough and durable enough.
ISO: Since they all share a very similar sensor, the ISO sensitivity and performance at high ISO settings is virtually the same for these three cameras. But don’t take my word for it, check out the camera sensor tests at dxomark. As you can see, they all share the exact same overall score, and show very similar performance.
Controls: As with construction, the buttons and controls vary with these cameras. Unlike the T3i, the 60D and 7D have nearly every control an advanced photographer needs on the exterior of the camera and they also have the top LCD panel and rear Quick Control Dial that are not on the T3i. With all the cameras, any controls can also be easily accessed with the Q button and menu or in the other menus on the rear LCD monitor. The top buttons of the 60D set only one setting each, so this is less complicated than the multiple-setting buttons of the 7D. Canon has removed the white balance (WB) button on the 60D that the 7D has, but that isn’t a big deal – use the Q Menu. Another change on the 60D is that the Multi-controller has been moved from the thumb joystick like the 7D and 50D and placed in the middle of the rear Quick-control dial. If you plan on using your camera on Auto or Program most of the time, then the controls of the T3i are more than sufficient for your needs. If you work in Av, Tv, or M modes and need quicker and more direct access to your controls and the additional top LCD screen to view and change your current settings, then you need to consider the 60D or 7D over the T3i.
Menus and Custom Functions: These allow for greater control over customizing how the camera functions. The T3i has less Menu and Custom Function setting options than the 60D, and the 7D has yet a few more than the 60D. These settings enable you to customize the operation, function, and controls to work how you want them to, including things like exposure increments, peripheral illuminations correction for lenses (fixes dark corners), tweeking how the autofocus system operates, setting more precise white balance settings, and customizing which button does what. There are ebooks such as “Canon T3i Experience” and “Your World 60D” available at the Wordpress blog "Picturing Change" which walk you through all of the Menu settings and Custom Function settings so that you can set up your camera to work best for how you photograph, and also begin to learn to master all the advanced features, settings, and controls of these powerful dSLR camera.
Wireless Flash: Like the 7D and 60D, the T3i incorporates wireless flash triggering. This allows you to trigger multiple off camera flashes at different output levels.
Articulating LCD Screen: The big new feature that the 60D and T3i have that the 7D and T2i do not is the articulating rear LCD screen. This may prove useful for videographers, as well as for setting up compositions while the camera is on a tripod, for macro use, or for using it from unusually low or high vantage points.
Viewfinder: The T3i has a pentamirror viewfinder with 95% coverage of the actual resulting image. The 60D has a large, bright pentaprism viewfinder with 96% coverage, not quite as nice as the nearly 100% view of the 7D pentaprism.
Processor: The T3i shares the same Digic 4 processor as the 60D. The 7D has dual Digic 4 processors. However, if you don’t need to shoot dozens of continuous images, you probably won’t notice any processing speed issues.
Continuous Shooting Speed: The T3i can shoot 3.7 frames per second. The 7D can shoot a blazing 8 frames per second, in which the photos barely change from frame to frame. The 60D can shoot a respectable 5.3 fps which is actually a more useful rate. If you need the extremely high fps for sports, wildlife, or other action shooting, get the 7D. If not, don’t be swayed by this excessive feature.
Memory Card: The T3i and 60D use the SD memory card. The 7D uses the CF card.
Battery: The T3i and T2i use the smaller LP-E8 battery with less capacity than the LP-E6 battery used by the 60D and 7D.
Size and Weight: The T3i is smaller and lighter than the 60D, which in turn is smaller and lighter than the 7D.
AF Microadjustment: The 7D has this feature, the 60D and T3i and T2i do not.
Full HD video: Of course they all offer this capability. Note that this is not video for your kids’ parties and soccer games. It does not have continuous autofocus while shooting, as a camcorder does. It is not designed for that kind of use, but rather for serious videographers who typically manually focus. You can adjust autofocus while shooting by pressing the shutter button or the AF button, but it may have a less than desired looking result and unless you are using an external microphone, the autofocusing sound will be picked up.
Flash Sync: the 60D and T3i do not have a PC sync flash socket to plug in PC sync cords for off camera flash use. The 7D has this. However, they all offer wireless remote flash capability with the built in flash as a commander.
Ease of operation: While beginners may find all the buttons, controls, and menus of any dSLR difficult and confusing at first, the menus and controls of the T3i and T2i are pretty basic and simple to learn for a dedicated user. The additional controls and menus of the 7D and 60D are all quite intelligently designed, intuitive, and straightforward for the more advanced user. Again, have a look at helpful guides such as “Canon T3i Experience” and “Your World 60D” to begin to learn to master all the advanced features, settings, and controls of these powerful dSLR cameras.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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