Canon EOS 600D Reviews
Size and weight I'm sure are similar to my old and other camera's in this price bracket. Got the twin lens kit so a 18-55 for general use, and the 55-250mm for zooming in and taking those photos that no one expects.
These cameras are fast which is great for photos of kids that never stay in one spot for long. The HD Video recording is great and means you can get away with just one camera, although it doesn't do autofocus and such so its not a complete video camera replacement.
The large screen makes reviewing photos easy, and it also swivels out so you can see it while taking video/pictures of yourself, or you can also swivel it in to protect it when packed in a back.
The battery life is a lot shorter than my old 350D although I think that is due to the large screen, which you can turn off but I guess a trade off of large screen but shorter batter life.
As a disclaimer, this is my first DSLR so some of my "wow" factor is due to the fact that the I had a bridge camera before with a much smaller lens. But there is so much to love about the Canon! Picture quality is fantastic, the kit lenses really do the job (until you're ready to upgrade) and the image stabilisation, especially on a telephoto, is superb. I decided on a twin lens kit with an 18-55 and a 55-250. We went to a wedding yesterday and were standing a long way from the bride and groom. My husband used the 55250 lens, held the camera above his head and scored a very professional-looking photo.
Other great things are the ability to take very good quality video, there is virtually no lag - you can snap photos super-fast, screen has great resolution, feels good to hold.
Take the time to read the manual - it's huge, but you'll get so much more out of it if you do. The auto setting works very well in a lot of environments but you'll love your camera more if you learn to use the other settings - start with Av and Tv. As for lenses, don't get too carried away to start with. Try the kit lenses and see how you go. You might also want to consider an external flash, when you're ready. Also look at getting a UV filter to protect your lens from scratches etc.
I bought from Camera Pro (online), service was excellent and much cheaper than local shops.
Wonderful, wonderful camera. You need one!!
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The Canon EOS 600D allows anyone to capture breathtaking images with creative freedom. With an 18.0 megapixel Canon developed CMOS sensor and DiG!C 4 Image Processor, users can create inspiring images with incredible detail even in low light. The EOS 600D is perfect for those looking to pursue the creative world of DSLR photography.
High Quality Images
18.0 mega pixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour
Sharper Previews
3.0" Vari Angle TFT Liquid Crystal (1,040,000 dots), LCD screen, perfect for odd angles
EOS Movies (FULL HD)
Record incredible movies in FULL HD (1920 x 1080p) utilising full manual controls for extra creativity
Creative Art Filters
Apply creative filters to images for an added effect:
Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Toy Camera, Grainy B&W and Miniature effects are available
Scene Intelligent Auto
The camera automatically analyses the shooting scene with this technology based on faces, colours, brightness, movement and contrast
Fast shooting
Continuous smooth shooting speed of 3.7 fps
Incredible Image Detail in Low Light
Standard ISO (100-6400)
Sharp Focus
9-point AF for ultra sharp images. You can manually select any of the 9 points to ensure correct sharp focus
Superior Processing
DiG!C 4 Processor means faster processing and new features such as Live Face Detection AF Mode
