This is the best camera I have ever purchased. It was not a cheap investment, however this camera has never disappointed. The lens that comes with the camera is great as well as I purchased the father lens for this camera. It is not too heavy of a camera to carry around and it's performance is one of the best. I always get a nice clear picture. The options on the camera are great. I can use this at my kid's sports games, to take nice family photos and even do special options. I like the auto features to the manual ones. Image Quality The pixels are great on this camera, my photos always come out clear. Even when zooming in and out after the picture is taken my photos always look clear. Performance This is a camera I can count on. It has a quick shutter to allow quick photo takes. Ease of Use Very easy to use even with all the different options it offers. Durability I have never had any problem with my camera even with it being around two young children. Battery Life I think the battery life is great on this camera. I feel like I get many pictures taken before the battery even gets half way down. Portability Very easy to carry around and take places. It is not too bulky but a decent size.

AlyssaSwavely

USA

My husband and I have owned several Canon digital cameras, and we love their DSLR line. We purchased our first DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera, a Canon EOS Rebel, about five years ago. It came with two kit lenses: a standard 18-55mm lens and a 75-300 mm zoom lens. Both of the lenses are useful, but they aren't very high-end. We did get pretty sharp pictures with them, but if you are looking for really creamy bokeh and a narrow depth of field, try looking into lenses with larger aperture capabilities (the 50mm 1.8 fixed lens is very affordable and versatile). Despite the fact that the largest aperture you can get on the zoom lens is 4.0 (if you're zoomed in all the way, the largest it gets is 5.6), if your subject is far enough in front of their background, you can still get a nice blurred background. We really enjoyed using this lens for sporting events or wildlife photography. The only real bummer about these lenses is that once we chose to upgrade from the Rebel to a full-frame model, these particular lenses aren't compatible with the higher end cameras.

elledent

San Antonio, TX

This camera is my new favorite! The pictures I have been able to take on our farm are phenomenal. It also works great for sports action shots, photos of kids, animals, beautiful landscapes and more! The pre-set settings are great but there are also many ways to customize your photography as well! Image Quality The image quality is phenomenal. They only problem I have sometimes is the white balance - my photos are sometimes too bright. Otherwise, the image clarity and quality is great! Performance Camera is very reliable. Battery life is unbelievable - I take a lot of photos and only charge it a few times each year!! Ease of Use Camera is fairly easy to use. I still have a lot to learn, but there some basic settings that still allow you to take great photos - landscape, auto, portrait, etc. . Durability I always keep the camera in a quality case, but even while being used this camera is quite durable. I take it out on the farm, to cattle shows, fair and many sporting events. It is exposed to dirt but is very durable! Battery Life Battery life on this camera is UNBELIEVABLE! I take a lot of photos and rarely have to charge this battery - very nice! Portability The one thing that is not easy - it is a fairy large camera so there are some places I just opt not to take it and then use my phone camera.

countryliving234

USA

This product was affordable, durable and game me pro quality quality pictures. It's light weight and durable, which makes it perfect for traveling. Although there are smaller cameras in the market, this one gives you the option to use canon lenses. I believe this gives it a far better advantage to smaller compact cameras. Image Quality The canon gives you pro-quality pictures. It's compatible with canon lenses, which gives you many more options. I have used a 50mm 1.8 lens to get similar pictures like pros. Ease of Use The rebel is easy to use. The options menu layout is simple. The camera also includes preset setting for action, night, no flash, etc. Durability I have owned this product for close to 6 years, it is still running in perfect condition. Portability This camera is light and small compared to a pro-camera. Its very portable, however, there are smaller digital cameras that are more portable than the rebel.

MinnieStrella

USA

I bought this product right before going on a trip to Europe and I am so happy that I did. Every time I show people our pictures from trips they are blow away with the quality. And I am no professional photographer. Image Quality I truly believe that this product is one of the best cameras on the market with the best quality. I am constantly getting complements from friends and family members. Some of my favorite pictures I have taken on this camera have been of my two children. I'm not a professional photographer but you wouldn't know because of the quality of my pictures. Performance For the most part I have not had any issues with performance and I have owned the camera for a few years. It is my first really expensive camera so I don't have much to compare it with. Ease of Use It is pretty easy to use and If I ever run into any problems with the camera then I can look it up in the manual. Durability It is a very durable item that has outlasted being tossed around my two toddlers. We have had it for a few years now and have not had any issues. Battery Life I must rave about the battery life on this camera. It is probably the best thing about the camera. It literally has lated me a whole cruise vacation trip without charging it. I'm always so impressed that every time I turn it on it still has battery life. Portability It is a bit bulky but it is necessary to give you the quality and performance that you need.

mamareis

USA

I love the feel of this camera, good weight without being too heavy. Fits my hand perfectly, controls are easily accessible and located well. Image quality was amazing, even on the automatic setting. The only real downfall is the size, but that is something that is hard to get away from if you want all the other benefits of a D-SLR

cobra2k

USA

I love this camera. It is very easy to use as a beginner photographer. The kit lens are not my favorite, my take good pictures still. I'd recommend looking for prime lens to use with this camera to really take great pictures. The manual has some good information, so definitely sit down and read it. Start out using the AUTO mode, but as soon as you are ready, begin using the manual settings like AV or Manual when you become more advanced. Great quality. Ease of Use very easy to use!

rosatecnicolor

USA

My mom got this for me a few years ago for a photography class I was taking and I've really enjoyed using it over the years. Recently it finally gave out on me and I've been looking to upgrade to a Cannon T3i or T4i because I've been so impressed with the way the Cannon cameras have worked for me. The one problem I really had with this model is that it doesn't perform very well in low lighting. The automatic and manuel features worked well and were easy to use and with proper exposure the pictures turned out really well. Image Quality In low lighting like dusk or anything where it's completely dark and you have to use the flash, the image quality suffers. It gets grainy and blurry. Performance I've had the occasional issue with the camera delaying when the picture is taken if I tried to take pictures in rapid succession. Ease of Use This is a very simple camera with some additional advanced features if you choose to use them. Durability Lasted a number of years. Battery Life I seemed to always need to charge it after not much use.

okaykayla88

USA

This camera is amazing. I have had the simple digital cameras in the past, and I was never hard to please. But after owning this camera, I will never go back. The images are amazing. The quality is stunning. Yes, the camera is a little loud. But the finished product speaks for itself. It is pretty easy to use. I love the extra lens. I am just a believer in Canon,and now I am a believer in this product! Yes, it is expensive, but it is so worth it!

skater425

Eureka Springs, AR

I love this camera, for an DSLR, it is on the less expensive end, however I bought a bundle package with case and extra lens. The battery life is AWESOME!!. My biggest down fall is the screen shows the image but the only way to take pics is through the view finder. The manual with this camera I use often, it's very descriptive for teaching you how to take better pics. I love to have the background blurred out a little and this is perfect for that. I had my children's pictures taken professionally 2 years ago and they were terrible, so we went for a walk through the woods and I got several amazing pics out of them, I have blown then up to 16x20 and they look fantastic. The camera is pretty simple to use with auto or manual focus and again the manual is very easy to use and helpful. This camera does not do videos, but that wasn't a must for me. Image Quality 16x20 pic-it's a close up of my kids face looks awesome blown up! I have had great success in all lighting as well Performance I have sent it back once for repair but it was covered under my warranty and the camera was only gone about 2 weeks for the the flash not popping up. but otherwise no other troubles. Ease of Use This is a nicer camera then a point and shoot and I did have to read the manual, but I wanted to get the most out of my camera as I could and this is my first DSLR. Durability I have never dropped it, so I'm not sure of durability Battery Life This lasts a really long time. It's very nice. Portability it is bigger and bulkier than a regular digital camera, but comes with a strap and I take it everywhere with me

elhouser

Clymer, PA