Canon EOS Rebel T3i Reviews

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is 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.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i Product Future:

• 18.0 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed 
• ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light 
• 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 
• Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options 
• Comes with camera body, EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II lens, eyecup, wide strap, USB cable, AV cable, battery, and charge.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Technical Details:

• Type: Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera with built-in flash
• Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*))
• Image Format: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size)
• Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
• Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
• Total Pixels: Total pixels: Approx. 18.70 megapixels
• Aspectatio: 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical) See More Details

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Hands-On Reviews:

The good:

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i delivers excellent video capabilities and image and video quality.

The bad:

If you shoot both still and video, the T3i's controls can be  a little bit frustrating to operate, and it's not terribly fast for burst shooting sports, kids, or pets.

The bottom line:

For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. With a relatively affordable price, enthusiast-friendly features, and spectacular image quality, it's an easy Editors' Choice.

Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital Camera

The EOS Rebel T4i features Canon’s amazing 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor. Perfect for enlargements or for cropping detailed portions of the composition, the EOS Rebel T4i’s sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel’s light-gathering efficiency and has center pixels that aid in the EOS Rebel T4i’s accurate AF performance. This APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format).

Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 18-135mm EF-S IS STM Lens

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Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital Camera Product Future

• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, ISO 100-12800; expandable to 25600 (H) for shooting from bright to dim light and high performance DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed
• High speed continuous shooting up to 5.0 fps allows you to capture all the action 
• Improved autofocus performance with a 9-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision dual-cross f/2.8 center point), and new Hybrid CMOS AF increases autofocus speed when shooting photos and movies in Live View 
• Enhanced EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p) 
• New 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touch Screen Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) with smudge-resistant coating features multi-touch operation and Touch AF for an easy and intuitive experience, flexible positioning, and clear viewing even when outdoors.

Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital Camera Technical Details

• Brand Name: Canon
• Model: 6558B005
• Optical Sensor Resolution: 18 MP
• Optical Sensor
• Technology: CMOS
• Optical zoom: 1 x
• Display Size: 3 inches
• Viewfinder Type: optical viewfinder

Hands On Reviews

The good

The Canon EOS Rebel T4i delivers extremely good photo and video quality plus improved performance in Live View shooting over the T3i -- as long as you buy the more expensive 18-135mm STM kit. Plus, the camera has a more streamlined shooting design than its predecessor.

The bad
The feature set remains rather blah, and its photos aren't as good as the T3i's at high ISO sensitivities.

The bottom line

A fine camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T4i's more expensive 18-135mm STM kit (or body with another STM lens) is the only version that merits an unqualified recommendation. If you are looking for an entry level camera to the DSLR world, well this is the one for you.