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Customer Reviews for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Model: Rebel T2i with 18-55mm Lens
SKU: 9778635
UPC: 013803123784
This 18.0-megapixel digital SLR camera features a 18-55mm image-stabilized zoom lens for capturing stunning images from a distance and a 3" LCD screen for framing and reviewing your shots.
Average Customer Rating:
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Customer Reviews for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black
Review 1 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black
  • Featured

Great camera!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Jaxoncb
from OKC
on 02/01/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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I have used Canon cameras for years and my first venture into DSLR was this camera. I must say I am not disappointed. Good battery life, light weight, very responsive with a wide range of manual settings. Well worth the price and more!
About me... Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
+18points
18out of 18found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black
  • Featured

Great Digital SLR!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Lancaster683
from Hanover, NH
on 01/13/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
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What's great about it: Easy to use, great functions and price.
What's not so great: Focusing noise when shooting Video.
I have had my T2i for a couple months now and have really enjoyed it. I previously had a Rebel 2000 film, then upgraded to the Rebel XT (digital) and used that for 5 years and had a great time with both, so I knew I wanted to stick with a Canon.
I went with the T2i over the T1i because of the mega-pixels and the reviews all said to get the new one. I went with the T2i over the 7D because it was cheaper and didn’t lose too much functionality, plus it was a little bit smaller in size and weight. The T2i also had the same size/style lenses as my other SLRs and I was able to utilize other lenses that I have purchased for my older cameras (which I wouldn't have been able to with the 7D without buying adaptors).
I am a semi-professional photographer so I needed something that has better quality than a point and click camera. Thus far I have been very impressed with the quality and many of the features. I have also been impressed with the battery life of the LP-E8 battery; I have only needed to charge it once in the 2 months I have owned it. Although I prefer to look through the view-finder, I like the ability to also use the screen as well. I also like the Burst-mode capability, for taking portraits it can be very useful. The only thing that I can think to complain about is when you are shooting the HD video. Depending on what you are recording, the camera may feel the need to refocus, which makes a noise that is picked up by the microphone (therefor is in the recording). Other than that, it is easy to use and works great.
I have also bought/received some accessories for it and am loving it even more!
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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+110points
164out of 218found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black
  • Featured

Great camera

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: KMPPhoto
from Beaufort, SC
on 11/14/2010
  • Top 500 Contributor
What's great about it: Great quality and price; easy to navigate through menus and set up
What's not so great: Nothing, so far.
The Canon T2i is small but mighty. It does all the things my pro-colleagues can do, even if I don't know how to do them--yet. For anyone who is dragging their feet and hesitating to buy a DSLR, I encourage you to jump in and do it. I choose to work with smaller, less cumbersome equipment, and this camera fits the bill. I love how my digital images leaped in quality immediately, and with zero lag time--that alone is worth it. I recommend getting the flash, too. I spent about a week without one, and though the built in flash is great in a pinch, the external unit is essential in many situations. Thanks, too, to Best Buy for honoring the sale price after the camera was unavailable for so long. Don't forget to buy the skylight filter and an extra lens cap (just in case).
I would recommend this to a friend!
+141points
194out of 247found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great camera

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Anonymous
from Mahwah,N.J.
on 05/26/2012
What's great about it: easy to use - takes great pictures
What's not so great: nothing
Excellent Camera - I bought this camera to take pictures of my daughter's prom. The pictures are great and camera was relatively easy for me to learn to use.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great DSLR

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: DoctorHeadly
from Lorain, OH
on 05/24/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: picture quality, size, ease of use
What's not so great: auto-focus process can be lengthy, video stops recording at times
the Canon Rebel T2i is a great DSLR camera. It gives me phenomenal photographs and spectacular video. The on-board microphone is better than I was expecting it to be (though to record more than just life-activities I would use a different microphone). Switching lenses is very easy, and the battery life is a lot longer than I expected.
The only real complaints I have are that the auto-focus feature does not always work and I find myself switching to manual focus just to get a shot before the moment is gone. there are also times when the video recording will stop (i assume because of the level of ambient noise behind the camera) that I have to be careful about.
About me... Semi-pro videographer, Video enthusiast, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Worked great for just over a year

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: DaiseyK
from Richmond, VA
on 05/18/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Picture Quality
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, awesome picture quality for just over a year.
What's not so great: Exposure quit working properly after 16 mths, then all pics were over exposed, no matter what the setting.
I LOVED this camera for about 16 months. It took such good pictures using the automatic settings, that people thought I was a professional photographer, even though I basically only point and shoot. I did get the 250mm lens and later bought the 350mm as the one that came with the camera wasn't good for taking anything more than about 20-30 feet, at least not for how I wanted to frame up the shots.
At 16 months, the exposure suddenly stopped working properly. I thought it was the battery and spend $90 on a new battery (with shipping and tax) and that didn't fix the issues. I sent it off to Canon to fix for $230 and they said they fixed it, but the didn't. The exposure is very slightly better, but not enough to really increase the quality of the pictures. I'm now going to try to get my $$ back from Canon for not fixing the problem, but don't hold much confidence that I will be able to.
One more thing to note, the battery didn't last very long unless I didn't store it in the camera between uses. If I took it out when not using it, the battery life was great.
I'm really disappointed because the camera was so easy to use and worked so good for the first year.
About me... Love shooting sports, Video enthusiast, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast, casual user
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great camera for beginners

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: lizzunflo
from fort worth
on 05/16/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Just taking time to learn everything
I use the camera for my girls sports. Both are in karate and golf. With karate I am able to take clear clean pics with them in the air, high kicks and get all the great shots. In golf I get every swing along with the ball when it leaves the tee. The camera is great. I love it and am glad that I bought it. I am a beginner and it is great! My sister in law loves the camera and she is far from a beginner she is an advanced in photo skills.
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Fantastic Camera

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Fcfbraveheart
from Alabama
on 05/16/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Cost of lenses, but all of them are expensive
I bought this camera a week or two before a trip to Vegas. I also bought the 55-250 lens to go with the camera. Played with it in backyard talking pictures of birds and my dogs. Everything came out great, but when we went to Vegas and went sight seeing. This camera on the sport setting actually takes blur free pictures out of a moving vehicle doing 70 mph.
The quality of the pictures are outstanding, and I am really enjoying learning how to use all of the extra features
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

First DSLR and love it

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: MinnPhoto
from North Mankato, MN
on 05/11/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Quality and function
What's not so great: Maybe just the weight of the camera
Had a 35mm SLR a few years ago and then switched to a Point and Shoot digital for a few years and now a DSLR. Love the ability to shoot with different lenses and the various functions. Have had it just a few weeks and learning new functions each week. For a beginner, start with the basics and add a new function each week to learn more about the camera functions. Maybe one week try landscapes, another week portraits, another week sports and another week macro pictures (flowers, etc.). For beginners, don't try jumping into the advance features - don't even read the manual about the advanced features. This will be confusing and you'll get frustrated with the outcome of many of your photos if you try it - believe me. After a few months, you'll get into using the advanced functions with setting modes yourself and eventually using RAW and modifying the pictures on your computer. Good luck newbies!
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast, casual user, love shooting landscapes and wildlife
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great for a newbie

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Mamalovesbaby
from Oklahoma city, OK
on 05/09/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Pictures come outnawesome
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this camera. I am in not a proffesional. I recently jusy had a baby and wanted a great camcorder/camera. With the kit lens the pics come out so crisp. So i can only imagine what a higher lens may do. I wouldnt change this camera for any other
About me... Video enthusiast, Parent with kids, Photo enthusiast, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Freaking sexy

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: lainey08
from Brooklyn, NY
on 05/02/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, the picture quality and everything else
What's not so great: haven't seen any yet
I freaking love this camera, am so glad the sales person convinced me to get instead of the other brand I had in mind
About me... Photo enthusiast, casual user, photography is my new found love
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Love this camera!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: computers411
from Minneapolis, MN
on 04/25/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great photos, easy to switch modes for new shots
What's not so great: kinda big even for a DSLR
Bought this for a big vacation outside the country and it didn't disappoint. It was kind of big and bulky and but I was a tourist and didn't fit in too well anyway, and the way it captured the colors of the caribbean was well worth the extra effort. I replaced another Canon Rebel that was 10 mb and so learning was pretty easy; however, the knob to switch modes kept switching to portrait or close up mode when I didn't want to so had to be careful between shots.
About me... Video enthusiast, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great camera for variety of uses

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: CarlyMN
from Richmond, VA
on 04/25/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: picture quality
What's not so great: autofocus
This camera is fantastic and I have never regretted my decision. It was much cheaper with the introduction of the T3i, but has essentially the same features (save microphone capabilities and the viewing screen). I did read in reviews that the autofocus on the Canon Rebel isn't great, and have to confirm. I find shooting sports that the camera often focuses on the wrong thing, which is especially unfortunate in a high-speed situation. I have learned to compensate for it, but it has taken some getting used to! If you're looking for a camera for a lot of high speed sports settings, etc this might not be ideal.
About me... Love shooting sports, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Excellent camera for even us pros

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: stevie1111
from stevensville, MD
on 04/19/2012
What's great about it: Excellent new features from my old Canon Rebel XT
What's not so great: Nothing
I loved my Canon Rebel XT that i have had for 10 years but the sharpness and sometimes lighting was on many pics as it got older. The T2-i is absolutely wonderful with all the updates regarding focus, lighting controls, lightweight, easy to hold in different positions and most of all capturing the colors I saw in real life. I would recommend anyone who wants to bump up the quality of their photos to invest in this camera along with the IS lens it comes with and the rebate on the 55mm-250mm zoom with IS.... A hole world of difference and now I don't have to spend hours color correcting or sharpening my photos... A definite 5 stars!
About me... semi-pro photographer, Love capturing special occasions
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Abolutely awesome!!!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: LarryP23
from Pomfret, Md
on 04/19/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: Ease of use, beautiful photos
What's not so great: Haven't found any "not so great" things about it yet.
An easy to use digial SLR. I purchased this camera in time to take photos of Space Shuttle Discovery's last flight. I borrowed a friend's telephoto zoom lense to take amazing photos of the Shuttle flight around the DC area. Well worth every I have penny spent. I just purchased the Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II telephoto zoom lense for myself and cannot wait to try it out.
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

lots of features, good quality pictures

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ttlluds
from wilmington, nc
on 04/19/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
lots of features, good quality pictures....great product
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Lightweight, ease of use, high quality pics

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: hamson
from new Hampshire
on 04/07/2012
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: Everything, at a very reasonable price.
What's not so great: No complaints!
I purchased this camera nearly two years ago, after doing my research and comparing different cameras in person. Great camera for long walks in the woods for nature/wildlife shots...Great sports mode and speed. Great close-ups. A great companion for sporting events...so much camera in a lightweight package. 18 megapixels has given me INTENSE photos!! Easy for smaller hands to handle.
This camera it difficult to upgrade, and is quality as well as fun to use.. will keep this one, even if I 'upgrade' to higher megapixels.
About me... Love shooting sports, semi-pro photographer, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great camera for a beginner

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: waconia
from waconia
on 04/05/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Picture Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Features
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Has great picture quality.
Is very easy to use.
Has a large number of settings.
About me... casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Great Camera to work with as a beginner

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: NR7777
on 04/05/2012
takes great action pictures. It is user friendly especially for someone who is just a beginner
About me... Love shooting sports, Parent with kids, Love capturing special occasions, Photo enthusiast
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18.0-Megapixel DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens - Black

Easy to use.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Roy2423
from Windsor Mill, MD
on 04/04/2012
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Features
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: Picture quality
First time using a DSLR, easy to use. Picture quality is great. Plenty of settings to get the right picture. This is a must have camera!
About me... Parent with kids, casual user
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
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