Canon T3i 18.0 Megapixel Digital SLR Reviews Roundup

Canon announces two new entry-level DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i (aka 600D) and EOS Rebel T3 (aka 1100D). The Canon Rebel T3i comes with a 18 Megapixels CMOS sensor and a 3-inch vari-angle LCD display. It support capturing of video in full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution at 24p, 25p, or 30p. What's more, the T3i digitally provides additional zoom power without sacrificing quality. The new Movie Digital Zoom feature allows 3x to 10x magnification while shooting Full HD video. Unlike standard digital zoom for still images, Movie Digital Zoom crops the video image directly from the CMOS sensor at Full HD resolution to preserve video quality and still provide additional telephoto power beyond just the lens.

The Canon EOS T3i DSLR camera is scheduled to be available in the beginning of March, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon's new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99. There is also a second kit version with Canon's EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $1099.00.
The Canon EOS Rebel T2i DSLR camera is scheduled to be available in early March, and will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99. It will also be offered in a kit version with Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99.

Canon EOS Rebel T3i Camera Reviews Roundup

DPI: "The Canon Rebel T3i, also known as the Canon EOS 600D, is an entry-level digital SLR that's definitely worth a look. The camera is an evolutionary step up from the Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) but introduces a handful of appreciated features such as the rotating 3 inch display, wireless flash control and improved Auto mode. The Rebel T3i has the usual SLR features like RAW image mode, full manual controls and support for in..." - Nov 27 2011 More »	N/A
BJP: "The 600D also offers full manual control of shutter and aperture, defaulting to an auto ISO when this is selected and, like the more expensive 60D, has the option to adjust stereo audio input over 64 levels with a graphic display in 22 steps from -40dB to 0. Although Canon's official line is that the stereo 3.5mm 5v phantom-powered jack input is for microphones only, it is also quite capable of accepting the signal..." - Aug 22 2011 More »	N/A
Imaging Resource: "Like the Canon 60D, the T3i is a great choice for family to enthusiast photographers. If you're happy shooting natural light and have no intention of tuning your lenses, you won't notice that neither the T3i nor 60D has the Microfocus adjustment or an X-sync terminal (if you have no idea what those are, again, you probably won't miss them). The 3.7 fps frame rate on the T3i is also a little slower than the 60D, as i..." - Aug 16 2011 More »	N/A
RegHardware: "Canon must be feeling the pressure as Nikon gradually rolls out H.264 video across its DSLRs, but the 600D holds its own nonetheless. You can shoot at 25 or 24fps in 1080p mode, or 50fps in 720p mode, with a 'legacy' 640 x 480 mode for masochists. Video quality is superb, with the only disappointment that Canon still hasn't made progress when it comes to autofocus, which, although supported, is all but useless...." - Jul 30 2011 More »
TechRadar: "Although the 600D's focusing speed is generally good, the meagre burst rate and slow down upon processing mean that it's perhaps not the ideal camera for action photography. It's also probably not ideal for larger handed users, but otherwise there's little to complain about. The various changes bestowed upon the 600D perhaps make a little more sense here than they do in the enthusiast EOS 60D, and what results..." - Jun 17 2011 More »
BobAtkins: "The Canon Digital Rebel T3i is the logical development of Canon's current DSLR philosophy which differentiates cameras by features rather than by image quality. In the current EOS DSLR lineup the Rebel T2i, Rebel T3i, EOS 60D and EOS 7D all use the same 18MP sensor and they all have essentially identical image quality. The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is the top-of-the-line entry level camera. It actually has better video ca..." - Jun 15 2011 More »	N/A
PhotographyBay: "As a video-capable DSLR, the Rebel T3i is probably the most capable and user-friendly camera in its class.  It offers a whole lot of options for video resolution and frame rates.  You get 1920 x 1080 at 24p, 25p or 30p.  Additionally, you can shoot 50p and 60p at 1280 x 720 resolution. One of the surprise new features in movie mode was the ability to perform a 3x to 10x digital zoom while maintai..." - Jun 11 2011 More »	N/A
CNET UK: "As for photos, the 600D is equipped with a large, APS-C-sized image sensor with an 18-megapixel resolution. An advanced 14-bit image processor, ultra-high ISO sensitivity -- up to a theoretical ISO 12,800 -- and a nine-point autofocus round out its specs. Unless you leave the lens cap on, it's pretty easy to take a decent photo. The 600D provides plenty of help and encouragement, making it a good choice for dSL..." - Jun 05 2011 More »
Steve's Digicam: "The fact that the T3i is able to produce beautiful photos is no surprise, due to the fact that it encompasses the same image sensor and processor combination found on its predecessor; along with other EOS models. With 18-megapixels, your printing options are almost endless. Whether you're printing your typical 4x6-inch, or huge poster sized photos, the T3i can deliver. Moreover, you can even make large prints of tig..." - May 06 2011 More »	N/A
MacWorld: "With either kit lens, the 18-55mm or the 18-135mm, the Canon T3i provides excellent image quality in terms of sharpness and detail. If you're tempted to upgrade to the 18-135mm kit lens for its extended zoom range (29-216mm in 35mm terms), then it's probably worth the bump in price. But in terms of image quality, the 18-55mm holds its own nicely against the upgraded zoom. So don't expect better pictures with the mor..." - Apr 29 2011 More »
Digital Camera Resource Page: "As with its predecessor, the Rebel T3i has a nice mix of features for both beginners and more advanced users. Beginners can choose from a new Scene Intelligent Auto mode (which doesn't actually tell you what scene it's using) or a Creative Auto mode (which lets you adjust "ambiance" or "background blur" with ease). Canon has added some help screens to make things a bit easier to figure out, thoug..." - Apr 28 2011 More »	N/A
Digital Camera Info: "With three other cameras in the Canon family that feature this same 18MP APS-C sensor system, there really isn't a lot that surprised us about the T3i. It showed incremental improvements in its ability to handle noise in still images and video, with slightly improved dynamic range. We found in long exposures, Canon has found a way to improve color accuracy and reduce noise-likely by more effectively dissipating heat..." - Apr 21 2011 More »
Trusted Reviews: "It's possible to use the two contrast-detect AF modes while recording movies, but it's not a great user experience, being both incredibly slow and quite noisy - the latter being something the camera's built-in microphone is sure to pick up. With a bit of practice you'll get far better results by switching AF off altogether and using the manual focus ring on the lens instead. Sound is recorded in mono via the built-i..." - Apr 20 2011 More »
ePhotoZine: "Feels good, looks good, takes stunning photos. What more could you want? Sure it would be nice if there was more warning about the battery giving up, and it would be nice if the continuous shooting mode was a little quicker, but these are minor niggles compared to a camera that delivers an excellent all round package, and offers good value for money as well. The 600D is fully featured with full HD video recording at..." - Apr 15 2011 More »
Camera Labs: "The EOS 600D / Rebel T3i continues a strategy started with the EOS 60D, where Canon slots a new camera in-between existing ones, rather than directly replacing a specific model. As such the EOS 600D / T3i slots between the EOS 550D / Rebel T2i and the EOS 60D, narrowing their feature gap. While frustrating for people who desire greater innovation, it's important to note it's a strategy that's worked well for co..." - Apr 03 2011 More »
dpreview: "The JPEG output is the standard Canon performance - colors closer to punchy than neutral and rather crunchy sharpening giving strongly defined edges. It's not a look that's to everyone's tastes, of course, but it does help give the images a bit more impact - which is exactly what many users at this level will be looking for. Of course it can be toned-down if you prefer. High ISO performance is also impressive - with..." - Apr 01 2011 More »
PhotoReview Australia: "Not surprisingly, the performance of the review camera was similar to that of the EOS 550D, although our Imatest evaluations showed the EOS 660D delivered slightly higher resolution overall with both JPEG and CR2.RAW files. High ISO resolution was somewhat better that we found in our tests of the EOS 550D, particularly with JPEG files. Autofocusing was reasonably fast and accurate, although we experienced some..." - Mar 29 2011 More »
Digital Camera Review: "While Canon's pro body lineup turns over in a more leisurely fashion, the entry-level lineup now has six offerings including the T3i "flagship" that replaces the former flagship T2i after only a year on the market. To be sure, there are features that differentiate the two, notably the full HD video capability and an articulating monitor. But with recent experience using the 60D, I was struck more by the si..." - Mar 29 2011 More »
infoSync: "The Canon EOS Rebel T3i inherits the same 18-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor with Digic 4 processing from last year's T2i. Therefore, we really didn't experience any changes in the still image department. We get the ability to shoot in RAW, and the giant dimensions of the 18-megapixel images makes them highly conducive to crops. Overall, the highlight of our tests centered on the Canon EOS Rebel T3i's ability to p..." - Mar 25 2011 More »
CNET US: "Overall, the T3i has an excellent noise profile, unsurprisingly similar to that of the 60D's. JPEGs look very clean up through ISO 400, and even at ISO 800 you really have to scrutinize to see the beginnings of detail degradation; at ISO 1600 the noise becomes more obvious but still isn't too bad. ISO 400 is sort of my tipping-point sensitivity; to shoot action outdoors, I generally have to bump up the setting..." - Mar 23 2011 More »
Pocket-lint: "The 600D's images are the icing on the cake. Image noise is well-controlled and JPEG images straight from the camera exhibit little to no interfering image grain from ISO 100-800. Noise reduction does begin to soften images hereafter, though it's only really the top-end ISO 12,800 extension option that struggles considerably. Shooting in RAW allows for greater manual control and adjustment at the higher ISO settings..." - Mar 23 2011 More »
Photography BLOG: "The Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i further blurs the lines between consumer and prosumer DSLR, offering the portability of the former with some of the advanced features of the latter. The vari-angle LCD is the most welcome addition, making perfect sense on a camera that will potentially be used by all the family for both stills and video alike. It may not be the most exciting new DSLR, but the EOS 600D / Rebel T3i does..." - Mar 23 2011 More »
CNET AU: "We tested the 600D primarily with the kit 18-135mm lens but it also comes in a range of other kit configurations including a more standard 18-55mm. As the sensor and image processor of the 550D and 600D is identical, image quality is exactly the same. What this means to photographers who haven't experienced the 550D is excellent colour rendition and noise control at high ISO levels. Dynamic range is very good, thoug..." - Mar 22 2011 More »
Digital Camera Review: "The T3i starts up quickly (Canon claims 0.1 second) and auto focused quickly for stills in the morning gloom, but the same could not be said for AF in video capture. The T3i was reluctant to acquire focus for movies in the gloomy morning light, in some cases settling into a series of going back and forth from close focus to infinity without acquiring. The T3i uses contrast detection for video AF and apparently didn'..." - Mar 15 2011 More »	N/A
Amateur Photographer: "What was 'green square' mode has, in the Canon EOS 600D, become Scene Intelligent Auto - a mode that analyses the brightness and colours of what it is looking at to determine what the subject and setting is, and which then enhances colours, white balance and exposure accordingly.  While most manufacturers will link this kind of analysis to a collection of fixed landscape, portrait, sunset etc modes, David Parry..." - Feb 08 2011 More »	N/A
dpreview: "In the past we've not been big fans of Canon's entry-level models in terms of handling; since the EOS 350D they've been afflicted by a tiny, slim grips that seem to have been designed for the smallest of hands. The 600D finally addresses this with a grip that's slightly deeper, front to back, than its predecessor's, coupled with a sculpted channel on the back that provides a positive anchor point for your thumb.&nbs..." - Feb 08 2011 More »	N/A
Imaging Resource: "I liked the Canon T3's swivel screen, though I confess that I forgot to use it more often than not; indeed, shooting in Live View mode still doesn't often occur to me, even though I use mirrorless cameras about half the time these days. When I feel an SLR in my hand, I naturally want to bring it to my eye to compose images. I am certain, though, that I would lean more heavily toward an SLR with an articulating scree..." - Feb 07 2011 More »	N/A
PhotoRadar: "Photographers who are tempted by the EOS 60D's articulated screen but who cannot justify (or afford) the Canon 60D price, or even those who want a slightly smaller camera, will be thrilled by the fact that the Canon 600D has the same LCD screen. Articulated screens improve handling for video shooting, although it's a shame there's no level to keep horizons level when shooting from awkward angles here, though. A..." - Feb 07 2011 More »	N/A

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