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Mfg Part#: 5157B002
Rakuten.com Sku: 220036283
UPC: 013803136340
UPC 14: 00013803136340
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New Technology for Outstanding Images.
12.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.

Canon’s CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range, and offers the most pixels in its class. It offers many of the same new technologies to maximize each pixel’s light gathering efficiency that were first seen with the professional EOS-1D Mark III model. It’s an APS-C size sensor (22.2 x 14.8mm), and there's an effective 1.6x increase in the lens's marked focal length when attached.



DIGIC 4 Image Processor
The improved DIGIC 4 Image Processor ensures that images are captured, processed and saved with remarkable speed. The EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s new 3:2 multiple aspect ratio, in-camera RAW image processing, creative filters, image resizing and provided S2 and S3 image-recording quality are all possible thanks to the DIGIC 4 Image Processor. With dazzling results, the new DIGIC 4 Image Processor also works to capture and process data of images shot at 12.2 Megapixels at 3.0 fps, as well as 14-bit signal processing for excellent image gradation, enhanced Face Detection Live mode, Full HD video recording, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Lens Peripheral Optimization.


Excellence from Dawn to Dusk.
ISO 100 – 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light.

With a broad range of ISO settings, the EOS Rebel T3 enables shooting from sunrise to sunset and helps ensure capture of the finest detail. With enhanced high-sensitivity optimization, subjects can be captured clearly and easily at high shutter speeds without flash, with minimized blur and noise. In bright scenes, especially long exposures in daylight, optimal exposure can be achieved with a fully open wide-diameter lens, no dark filter needed.


High Definition Made Easy.
Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording [HD: 30p (29.97) / 25p], and with in-camera video editing options.

The EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s expanded repertoire of technologies includes shooting video in brilliantly clear, exactingly sharp high definition for playback on your HDTV! Shooting at 1280 x 720 at 30 (29.97) or 25 frames per second, HD video can be taken immediately through the EOS Rebel T3 camera’s intuitive operation and layout. Parameters for white balance and picture style are already set — just grab and go!

Incredible AutoFocus.
High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point.

The EOS Rebel T3 has a high-precision, 9-point AF system utilizing a high-precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point. The 9-point AF system uses both normal and high-precision focus depending on the aperture and available light. The 9 focus points can be chosen automatically or manually selected.



Accurate Metering for Perfect Exposure.
Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures.

The EOS Rebel T3 features Canon’s newest Dual-layer sensor, with 63 zones. By measuring not only the amount of light, but also taking into account color and luminosity, this new system delivers a very high level of accuracy for better results every time. Since the metering sensor has a color measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS Rebel T3 gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as sports on a cloudy day, or indoor holiday scenes.



Speedy, Precise Operation.
3.0 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 3 JPEGs or approximately 2 RAW.

The EOS Rebel T3 operates with such effortless speed that operation is nothing short of intuitive. With instant startup times, speedy autofocus and minimal shutter lag, the EOS Rebel T3 is one of the fastest cameras available today. It can shoot up to 3.0 fps (frames per second), in bursts of up to approximately 3 JPEGs or 2 RAW files, so you won’t miss a shot.



See the Image on a Large LCD with Live View Function.
2.7-inch wide TFT LCD monitor (230,000 dots) with Live View function for improved viewing.

The EOS Rebel T3 has a huge, bright 2.7-inch TFT (thin film transistor) LCD monitor with 230,000 pixels and a viewing angle of 170°. It’s perfect for Live View composition or viewing camera settings like AF, ISO, Metering, AF Point selection and flash options. And the maximum brightness of the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s LCD monitor is about 30% greater than its predecessor, which is a big benefit when you’re using the camera in bright sunlight.

Live View Function
Live View Function enables you to view your subjects directly on the huge 2.7-inch LCD monitor. It’s easy to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. And now, there are two ways to use Autofocus along with Live View Function in the EOS Rebel T3. You can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for keeping straight lines in your subject straight in your pictures. In the studio, Live View Function can be used remotely via a computer through the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s USB connection.


Make Your Images As You See Them.
Express your creativity with ease using advanced imaging features like the new Basic+ function, Quick Setting function and Creative Auto.

Basic+ is a new creative imaging feature that makes it easy to create the image effects you want. It can be set with the Quick Control screen in Basic Zone modes. Basic+ provides two options:

Shoot by ambience selection:
Based on the Picture Style and its parameters (sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone), the exposure compensation and white balance correction are adjusted to attain the selected ambience. You can also select the strength of the ambience effect.

Shoot by lighting or scene type:
Although the actual parameter set is the white balance, the settings are expressed in more understandable terms.

The EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s Quick Control screen gives you instant access to the most common settings, all in one place! It’s a great way to quickly confirm or change settings while you’re shooting. The Quick Control screen is particularly useful when you’re shooting from a tripod or monopod, with the camera at eye level, because it eliminates the need to view the LCD data panel on top of the camera while changing settings.

For beginners looking to expand their photographic horizons, the EOS Rebel T3 offers Creative Auto mode. While basic settings are based on full automatic operation, shooting guides on the LCD screen enable you to make corrections based on simple to follow guidelines. In essence, with Creative Auto mode, you can learn about photography while taking stunning photographs.


Photography Made Truly Easy.
New Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.

The Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR demystifies great photography by including an in-camera Feature Guide. Appearing on the camera’s LCD, the Feature Guide displays a simple description or advice for the respective function. It is displayed in each shooting mode, during Mode Dial operations, and for Quick Control screen functions (during normal shooting, Live View shooting, movie shooting, and playback). The Feature Guide appears automatically during Mode Dial operations and when a function is selected on the Quick Control screen.


Speedy, Wireless Image Capture and Transmission.
Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.

The EOS Rebel T3 uses popular SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Compact, inexpensive and available in increasingly large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR’s compact and lightweight body design.

Additionally, the EOS Rebel T3 is compatible with Eye-Fi* SD cards, which are outfitted with a Wi-Fi transmitter (IEEE 802.11b/g) and internal antenna for wireless, high-speed transfer of images. With an Eye-Fi card installed, the EOS Rebel T3 can display the Eye-Fi’s connection status and error notes with ease, for fully functional wireless uploading of images directly from the camera.

*Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be available outside the United States and Canada; please contact the card manufacturer for territory availability.


Shooting Made Easy
Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

EF & EF-S Lenses
The EOS Rebel T3 is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF and EF-S lineup, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as Aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses, and Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer technology are featured in select lenses to minimize the effect of camera shake. Through Canon lenses, photographers can truly maximize the quality and liberating performance of the EOS Rebel T3.

Features
Video Features 12.2 MP CMOS sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed
Video Features ISO 100 - 6400 for shooting from bright to dim light
Video Features Improved EOS HD Movie mode with expanded recording and with in-camera video editing options
Video Features High speed, reliable 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point

Video Features What's in the Box
Video Features EOS Rebel T3 Body
Video Features EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens
Video Features Eyecup Eh (not shown)
Video Features Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
Video Features Interface Cable IFC-200U/500U
Video Features AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
Video Features Battery Pack LP-E10
Video Features Battery Charger LC-E10
Video Features EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet
Tech Specs
Tech Specs Type: Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera with built-in flash
Tech Specs Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*))
Tech Specs Image Format: Approx. 22.0 mm x 14.7 mm

Tech Specs Compatible Lenses:
Tech Specs Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses
Tech Specs (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)

Tech Specs Lens Mount: Canon EF mount

Tech Specs Type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Tech Specs Pixels: Effective pixels: Approx. 12.20 megapixels
Tech Specs Total Pixels: Total pixels: Approx. 12.60 megapixels
Tech Specs Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Tech Specs Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters

Tech Specs Low Pass Filter:
Tech Specs Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Tech Specs Fluorine coating on the top surface.
Tech Specs

Tech Specs Dust Deletion Feature:
Tech Specs (1) Manual cleaning
Tech Specs (2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
Tech Specs The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
Tech Specs The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.
Tech Specs Self Cleaning Sensor Unit not included.

Tech Specs Recording Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.30

Tech Specs File Size:
Tech Specs (1) Large: Approx. 12.20 Megapixels (4272 x 2848)
Tech Specs (2) Medium: Approx. 6.30 Megapixels (3088 x 2056)
Tech Specs (3) Small: Approx. 3.40 Megapixels (2256 x 1504)
Tech Specs (4) S2: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280)
Tech Specs (5) S3: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)
Tech Specs (6) RAW: Approx. 12.20 Megapixels (4272 x 2848)
Tech Specs Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

Tech Specs Recording Functions: Images record directly to the SD card. Creating new folders and selecting folders in the card possible.
Tech Specs File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.
Tech Specs RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording: Provided (RAW + JPEG)
Tech Specs Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Tech Specs Picture Style: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3

Tech Specs Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB)
Tech Specs Auto White Balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor

Tech Specs Color Temperature Compensation:
Tech Specs White balance correction: ±9 levels
Tech Specs White balance bracketing: ±3 levels in single-level increments
Tech Specs Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible

Tech Specs Color Temperature Information Transmission: Provided

Tech Specs Type: Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Tech Specs Coverage: Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (TD)Magnification: Approx. 0.8x / 22.4° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt))
Tech Specs Eye Point: Approx. 21 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Tech Specs Dioptric Adjustment Correction: Adjustable from approx. -2.5 to +0.5 m-1 (dpt)
Tech Specs Focusing Screen: Fixed
Tech Specs Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (transmittance: reflectance ratio of 40:60)

Tech Specs Viewfinder Information:
Tech Specs 1) AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light)
Tech Specs 2) Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, exposure warning)
Tech Specs 3) Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light)
Tech Specs 4) Image information (Highlight tone priority, Monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, SD card information)

Tech Specs Depth Of Field Preview: No depth-of-field preview button (Enabled with C.Fn-8-5 and pressing SET)

Tech Specs Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
Tech Specs AF Points: 9-point all cross-type AF (f/5.6 at center: Dual Cross Sensor)
Tech Specs AF Working Range: EV 0 - 18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)

Tech Specs Focusing Modes:
Tech Specs (1) Autofocus
Tech Specs One-Shot AF
Tech Specs Predictive AI Servo AF
Tech Specs AI Focus AF (Switches between One-Shot AF and AI SERVO AF automatically)
Tech Specs (2) Manual focus (MF)

Tech Specs AF Point Selection:
Tech Specs (1) Manual selection
Tech Specs (2) Auto selection

Tech Specs Selected AF Point Display: Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor

Tech Specs AF Assist Beam:
Tech Specs 1) Intermittent firing of built-in flash.
Tech Specs 2) Effective range: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at periphery.

Tech Specs Metering Modes:
Tech Specs 63-zone SPC TTL metering with selectable modes
Tech Specs Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF point)
Tech Specs Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center)
Tech Specs Center-weighted average metering

Tech Specs Metering Range: EV 1.0 - EV 20.0 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)

Tech Specs Exposure Control Systems:
Tech Specs (1) Program AE (program-shift possible)
Tech Specs (2) Shutter-priority AE
Tech Specs (3) Aperture-priority AE
Tech Specs (4) Manual exposure
Tech Specs (5) Automatic depth-of-field AE
Tech Specs (6) Full Auto
Tech Specs (7) Flash Off
Tech Specs (8) Creative Auto
Tech Specs (9) Program AE with ambience selection
Tech Specs (10) E-TTL II autoflash program AE
Tech Specs Evaluative metering, averaged metering

Tech Specs ISO Speed Range:
Tech Specs Auto, ISO 100 - 6400 (in whole-stop increments)
Tech Specs In Creative Zone modes, the maximum ISO speed (ISO 400, 800, 1600, 3200, or 6400) for ISO Auto can be set.
Tech Specs With C.Fn-5-1 (Highlight tone priority), ISO 200 or higher will be set.
Tech Specs No ISO speed expansion.

Tech Specs Exposure Compensation:
Tech Specs (1) Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Tech Specs (2) AEB : ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

Tech Specs AE Lock:
Tech Specs Auto AE Lock: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved.
Tech Specs Manual: By AE lock button

Tech Specs Shutter:
Tech Specs Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled.
Tech Specs Electronic 1st curtain. Only 2nd curtain mechanically controlled.
Tech Specs 1/4000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Tech Specs 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Tech Specs Settable in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
Tech Specs Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3. There is no wireless remote control sensor.

Tech Specs Type:
Tech Specs Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled.
Tech Specs Electronic 1st curtain. Only 2nd curtain mechanically controlled.

Tech Specs Shutter Speeds:
Tech Specs 1/4000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Tech Specs 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Tech Specs Settable in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.

Tech Specs Shutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Tech Specs Self Timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Tech Specs Remote Control: Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3. There is no wireless remote control sensor.

Tech Specs Type: Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Tech Specs Guide Number: Approx. 9.2/30 (at ISO 100 in meters/feet), Approx. 13/43 (at ISO 200 in meters/ feet)
Tech Specs Recycling Time: Approx. 2 sec.
Tech Specs Flash Ready Indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Tech Specs Flash Coverage: Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 135 format)
Tech Specs FE Lock: Provided
Tech Specs Flash Exposure Compensation: Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments

Tech Specs Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering), FE lock
Tech Specs Flash Exposure Compensation: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
Tech Specs FE Lock: Provided

Tech Specs Drive Modes:
Tech Specs (1) Single shooting
Tech Specs (2) Continuous shooting
Tech Specs (3) 10-sec. self-timer
Tech Specs (4) 2-sec. self-timer
Tech Specs (5) Continuous shooting after 10-sec. self-timer (2 to 10 shots)

Tech Specs Continuous Shooting Speed:
Tech Specs (1) JPEG: Max. approx. 3.0 fps
Tech Specs (2) RAW: Max. approx. 2.0 fps
Tech Specs (3) RAW+JPEG: Approx. 0.8 fps (averaged value)

Tech Specs Maximum Burst:
Tech Specs (1) JPEG: 830 shots
Tech Specs (2) RAW: 5 shots
Tech Specs (3) RAW+JPEG: 1 shot

Tech Specs Shooting Modes: Still photo shooting and video shooting

Tech Specs Focusing:
Tech Specs 1) Autofocus
Tech Specs 2) Manual Focus

Tech Specs Metering Modes: Real-time Evaluative metering with image sensor
Tech Specs Metering Range: EV 0 - EV 20 (At 23°C/73°F, 50mm f/1.4 lens, ISO 100)

Tech Specs Grid Display:
Tech Specs (1) Grid 1: Pair of vertical and horizontal lines
Tech Specs (2) Grid 2: 5 vertical and 3 horizontal lines

Tech Specs Exposure Simulation: Provided
Tech Specs Silent Shooting: Not provided

Tech Specs Type: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Tech Specs Monitor Size: 2.7-inch (Screen aspect ratio of 4:3)
Tech Specs Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots (320 x 240: QVGA)

Tech Specs Coverage:
Tech Specs Approx. 99%
Tech Specs Viewing Angle: 170°

Tech Specs Brightness Control: Adjustable to one of seven levels
Product Attributes
Product attributeCamera Megapixels:   10 - 14 Megapixel
Product attributeCamera Resolution (Megapixel):   12.2
Product attributeFocus Mode:   Auto
Product attributeImage Stabilization Type:   Optical
Product attributeMinimum Aperture:   f/3.5
Product attributeProduct Line:   EOS
Product attributeResolution:   4272 x 2848

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    great 4/17/2013

    This is very simple, if you are a Canon shooter looking for a new camera then stop reading and buy this camera. It's that good. Handling

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    VERY GOOD 4/5/2013

    Love this camera. Takes excellent pictures and I love that it has a movie mode that can be used with manual focus. I was debating between this product and the Canon XSi and I learned that this camera is like the laptop compaired to the XSi as the old desktop. Love the menu they put on this camera and the lens that comes with the kit is a pretty good quality lens. EXCELLENT PRODUCT!

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    Canon 3/19/2013

    Very happy with camera

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    excellent product 3/5/2013

    excellent product

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    Love the camera 2/19/2013
    Carol from Youngsville, LA  

    Best camera to start with. Easy to use, great pictures!

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    excellent pictures 1/14/2013

    i love this camera

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    Geat Camera, Great Price 1/14/2013
    Dick M. from Wheeling, WV  

    The camera came and all of the parts were provided plus all of the instruction books and CD's. It arrived on time as well. Everything was "as agreed" and that is high praise.

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    New to DSLR and love this camera! 1/9/2013
    Glen from East Stroudsburg, PA  

    This is my first DSLR camera and I am still familiarizing myself on how to use all the functions. There are plenty of online guides and videos as well as books that are helping me learn how to use all the amazing functions of this camera. The photos are the best photos I have ever taken. The lens that comes with the camera is excellent. I have taken my time learning the features and this camera is fun to use!

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    good 1/3/2013
    xrian from buffalo ny  

    good, good

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    Canon EOS Rebel 1/2/2013
    TB from Nashville, TN  

    My wife is really enjoying her new gift, and showing it off to her friends.

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    Excellant Camera 1/2/2013
    rb from brooklyn, ny  

    The best camera I ever purchased

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    Canon T3 12/16/2012

    Good starter camera

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    Review of Canon T3 12/16/2012
    Jay from North Carolina, USA  

    The camera came on time and it was in good conditions. Sofar fine with this. It was lacking the memory card which is necessary to take large size photos and more photos.

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    Sweet Deal 8/10/2012

    No problems whatsoever

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    Excellent Service 8/8/2012
    Nishant from Richmond VA  

    Wonderful product.

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    Canon Rebel 7/22/2012

    Just getting to know this camera but am impressed by it. Have been looking at these for a long time and finally made the move.

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    nice camera 7/4/2012
    joe from washington dc  

    We love this Camera! My wife and I both love to take picutres. Our old camera broke so we bought this one. WOW, the quality is amazing. I definately recommend this camera to anyone. It's light weight and easy to use and upload picture to your computer is simple.

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    Great pruchase 6/12/2012

    The pictures have so much clarity, and end results! It is ok for amature or even new users. It is not heavy when you wear on your neck, the strap is perfect and commfy! Great purchase to me from me!

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    Go for it.!!!! 5/10/2012

    I intend using this product on my Celestron microscope and Vixen R200SS/Celestron 4SE Telescopes with a Canon 350D. The product is of good quality metal construction and is shipped as shown. The lens on the assembly is small, precision and mounted at the tip of the barrel. I think you need a proper box in which to store it to prevent damaging it. The quality of the optics are good but I was initially disappointed with the difficulty in obtaining focus through the camera viewfinder, there is a strong interference pattern making it hard to see the image. Apparently this is an artifact of the camera viewfinder only and is due to the roughness of its internal screen. The interference pattern is not visible in the actual photos taken. If you have Live View I think this problem will not exist.I have been using this product in conjunction with Phottix auto-focus extension tube set and AmScope 100x oil immersion objective to take pictures of human sperm (AmScope prepared slide set) and other images at lower magnification. Solar Imaging with Celestron 4SE and Seymour Solar SF500 Filter: I managed to get some nice sunspot pics on my first attempt. You can't fit filters to the adapter so it has limited scope for astronomy but if the microscope and telescope optics fit the tube then I am going to try interchanging the parts. I am new to Astrophotography so there are probably many reasons not to try this. Overall the product is good quality and I recommend it.

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    great DSLR 5/2/2012

    This is a great Digital SLR camera for this price. Canon makes the best Digital SLR, no doubt on that. The lens that comes with this camera is perfect. This camera is not as fancy as other high level DSLR from canon but it does it work perfectly. This is a very good deal.

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    great cam 3/15/2012
    Anonymous from Anonymous  

    Every single camera I've ever owned is a Canon, and I've never been disappointed. This camera is great for the beginner photographer, and even for the more advanced photographer. It's a breeze to learn how to work all of it's functions and most importantly, it delivers such amazing quality photos. The kit comes with a 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 image stabilization lens. Even with a moderately wide aperture, the lens performs exceptionally well under low-light situations. I will eventually grow out of this lens, but for now it's doing well for me.

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    Great cam 1/5/2012
    geek from SJC,CA  

    For the price of the camera, you wouldn't really expect much. However, that is completely false. For the small price, this camera really packs a big punch. It was a no-brainer for me to choose Canon for my first DSLR. Every single camera I've ever owned is a Canon, and I've never been disappointed. This camera is great for the beginner photographer, and even for the more advanced photographer. It's a breeze to learn how to work all of it's functions and most importantly, it delivers such amazing quality photos. The kit comes with a 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 image stabilization lens. Even with a moderately wide aperture, the lens performs exceptionally well under low-light situations. I will eventually grow out of this lens, but for now it's doing well for me. I feel like as I grow in my photography, this camera will grow with me and last me years to come. One of my goals is to become a freelance photographer. I have many many years before I get to that point, but right now, this is a good starting point.

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    Should get one for myself!! 1/5/2012
    Jay from Schofield, Wis.  

    Pics come out so nice the wife will be hard pressed to get it away from me, pretty easy to use, read the instruction manual, you'll be fine, go out and take some pics will ya, Took a portrait pic of wife and sister on "Auto" mode and OMG, absolutely beautiful!

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    Learning Curve 9/24/2011

    This is my first Digital SLR. There is a lot learn if you plan to make maximum use of the features. The good news is you can use the auto modes straight out of the box and take excellent pictures. Go ahead and get a telephoto lens ASAP...you will want one. I bought my lens, slightly used on Ebay

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    great package 8/30/2011
    Cameta Camera customer from miami fl  

    very nice product with a GREAT price

    0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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    great 8/30/2011
    Cameta Camera customer from Canada  

    It makes great pictures. Take time to use it correctly but very useful !

    0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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