Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR review and specs

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera and DIGIC 4 Imaging is a compact, lightweight upper entry-level digital SLR camera captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i features an expanded ISO rating of up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800) that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash.

The Canon 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 rotating the LCD

monitor fully, the EOS Rebel T3i becomes the ideal camera for self-portraits.

Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

• 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.
• Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording with new Movie Digital zoom
• 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
• New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System
• 3.0-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD; Built-in flash; Full HD movie mode at 1920 x 1080 resolution
• And Video Snapshot features for enhanced video shooting options.
• Compatible with full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor; Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporate EOS Scene Detection System; Advanced imaging features: Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters
• Includes EOS Rebel T3i digital SLR camera and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens; 18.0 megapixel CMOS sensor; Eye-level SLR viewfinder
• USB 2.0 terminal; Video out terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable; SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot (card not included)

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
• Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
• Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
• Low Pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
• Dust Deletion Feature: Automatic Sensor Cleaning, Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image, Manual cleaning of sensor
• Recording Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and 2.30
• File Size: Large: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5,184 x 3,456), Medium: Approx. 8.00 Megapixels (3,456 x 2,304), Small: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2,592 x 1,728), S2: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1,920 x 1,280), S3: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480), RAW: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5,184 x 3,456)
• Recording Functions: Images record directly to the SD card.
• File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.
• Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
• Auto White Balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor
• Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (TD)
• Magnification: Approx. 0.85x / 23.8° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt))
• Type: Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
• Eye Point: Approx. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)

Product Description

The Canon 5169B003 includes the Canon 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.