Canon EOS Rebel T3i (600D)
Announced February 7, 2011
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a well-rounded entry-level DSLR that pairs an 18-megapixel sensor with a versatile vari-angle screen for both stills and video. While it offers a user-friendly experience and excellent image quality, it lacks significant innovation over its predecessor and struggles with slow autofocus in live view.
Weighted from 24 reviewer scores
Pros
- Versatile, high-resolution articulated LCD screen
- Excellent image quality and high resolution
- Capable Full HD video recording with manual controls
- User-friendly interface and intuitive menu system
- Built-in wireless flash control
Cons
- Sluggish autofocus performance in Live View and video modes
- Small buffer size limits continuous burst shooting
- Inconsistent auto white balance in indoor lighting
- Plastic build quality and lack of advanced ergonomics
- Lack of significant upgrades compared to the previous model
- Launch price $799.99 (USD)
- Sensor 18MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 1080p 30p
What the Reviewers Say
All 24 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 77/100
The latest model in Canon's popular Rebel series is very much the camera that the range's history leads us to expect: well featured, well-designed and competitively priced.
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With Full HD video support, fast autofocus, and good quality optics, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is easy to recommend.
- Cameralabs 88%
Canon’s EOS 600D / Rebel T3i is the company’s latest upper entry-level DSLR, which at first glance appears to be little more than the EOS 550D / T2i equipped with a flip-out screen and wireless flash control.
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The Canon T3i makes the most sense for a newcomer who wants all the whiz-bang features Canon has to offer in an entry-level DSLR.
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[T]hose with earlier models like the EOS 450D and EOS 400D shouldn’t hesitate to make the step up, as they will be impressed with the high resolution and relatively low image noise.
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The Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D delivers 18 megapixels of professional grade image quality in a compact, lightweight, feature-filled, easy-to-use body that carries a very affordable price tag.
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I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone especially amateur and enthusiast level photographers. It will keep most photographers happy for some time.
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It's the most capable yet friendly Rebel yet, and easily worthy of our Highly Recommended award.
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The 600D is a well specified and easy-to-use entry-level digital SLR that delivers consistently good results.
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An excellent camera to allow DSLR beginners to flourish, though it doesn't quite carve out a totally clear niche for itself for more advanced users.
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[T]he EOS 600D is a 550D with the 60D’s vari-angle screen, with very little in the way of innovation.
- CNET 7.8/10
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.
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The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a premium entry level DSLR that captures excellent still images and video.
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There are a lot of choices vying for your dollars. But the 600D will still appeal to those looking for an easy to use, entry-level Canon DSLR camera with above-average image and video performance.
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The Canon 600D is the newest entry level DSLR from Canon, engineered for those looking to break into photography on a budget. The camera boasts many excellent features on paper, but we put the camera through its paces to see whether it can deliver on its claims.
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The Canon EOS 600D is a good amateur camera. It attracts with excellent image quality, video availability and ease of operation.
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The Rebel T3i continues the tradition of the entry-level line of Canon DSLRs by staying at the top of the pile [...] For those who are looking for a do-it-all DSLR, the Canon Rebel T3i will serve you well.
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It's a camera that is built from the ground up for people that really want to dig in and learn photography and then use a camera that's going to last them for years, and that's what you'll get out of this camera.
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Quality: tops in every department. I found the 600D body and the f3.5/18-135mm lens to be a super combo.
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If you use a Mac and like shooting Canon, the Rebel T3i is an excellent DSLR for sophisticated consumers.
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The T3i is clearly aimed at the novice user, with "assist" screens available for most functions, but it's also a very capable camera in the hands of more experienced users and the "helper' messages can be turned off and almost all the camera defaults can be manually overridden.
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Canon have balanced very well their new auto-features with manual control when required, but still lag behind on auto-focus - which doesn't bother filmmakers, but will annoy camcorder point and shoot users.
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[T]he Canon 600D makes a far better camera than camcorder. But [...] photographers are being asked to pay a high premium for that flip-out screen: a feature that will benefit videographers far more than photography buffs.
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Should you buy the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (600D)? If you're looking for your first DSLR to take quality pictures, the T3i is probably one of the best options on the market.
