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Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i

 

Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i 
 

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i is Canon’s latest upper-entry level DSLR camera. Released in February of 2011, it sports a 18 MPx APS-C CMOS Sensor along with Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor.

ISO settings range from 100 – 6400 which is expandable up to 12,800.

Movie Mode is capable of shooting 1080p video at 30, 25 and 24 FPS. 720p and 480p are also possible with Video Zoom and Snapshot features now implemented into movie mode.

The Rebel T3i inherits the fully articulated LCD screen from the 60D as well as wireless flash controls.

Auto Modes now employ the EOS Scene Detection System, which helps to identify subjects better.

Finally, the camera is capable of shooting at 3.7 FPS for up to 34 JPEGs or 6 RAW.
 

Images Quality
 

The 18 MPx APS-C CMOS Sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor is the same combination employed in the 60D, Canon’s current mid-range camera. It’s a tried and true formula that’s produced great results.

ISO settings range from 100 – 6400 which is expandable up to 12,800. User-adjustable noise reduction allows for balancing between noise and detail for your images.

Like the 60D, the camera has a 63 zone metering and a 9-point AF system.
 
 

Construction
 

Canon EOS Rebel T3i BackThe Rebel T3i now features a 3 inch fully articulated LCD screen. The 1,040k-dot screen is capable of Live View with multiple aspect ratios and can be rotated fully for self portraits.

The camera now has rubber grips around the body for easier handling. Canon has also enhanced the flash functionality with support for wireless control and the latest EX-series Speedlite flashes.

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards as compatible with the Rebel T3i as well as Eye-Fi Cards.
 

Usability
 

1080p video recording at 30, 25 and 24 FPS is possible. 720p and 480p are available as well at multiple frame rates.
 
 

The camera has two additional functions, Movie Digital Zoom, offering magnification by about 3 – 10x and Video Snapshot which captures short video clips and combines them into one clip. 

The camera is capable of 3.7 FPS continuous shooting for up to 34 JPEGs or 6 RAW.

Advanced image features include Basic+ which gives the user more flexibility to take the photos they want quickly and accurately. The camera also has Creative Filters which offer some neat effects, 5 in total.

Lastly, the Rebel T3i has a Feature Guide, similiar to Canon’s entry level camera. This helps users who may be new to photography by showing simple descriptions for the respective function they’re using.

If you any questions, please feel free to email me at andy@bestslrcamerainfo.com.

Thanks for reading.
 

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Andy H.
 
Camera
Type Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera with built-in flash
Recording Media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*))
Image Format 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size)
Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses
(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount Canon EF mount

 

Image Sensor
Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels Approx. 18 megapixels
Total Pixels Approx. 18.70 megapixels
Aspect Ratio 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deleting Feature Automatic Sensor Cleaning
Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
Manual cleaning of sensor

 

Recording System
Recording Format Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and 2.30
File Size Large: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5,184 x 3,456)
Medium: Approx. 8.00 Megapixels (3,456 x 2,304)
Small: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2,592 x 1,728)
S2: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1,920 x 1,280)
S3: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5,184 x 3,456)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Recording Functions Images record directly to the SD card.
File Numbering Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording RAW and Large JPEG images are recorded simultaneously
Color Space  sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3 
White Balance
Settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Auto White Balance Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation White balance correction: Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels, Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
White balance bracketing: ±3 levels in single-level increments
Color Temperature Information Transmission Provided

 

Viewfinder
Type Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (TD)
Magnification Approx. 0.85x / 23.8° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt))
Eye Point Approx. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing Screen Fixed
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (transmittance: reflectance ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light)
Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning)
Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light)
Image information (Highlight tone priority, Monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, SD card information)
Composition information (Grid, electronic level)
Battery check
Depth Of Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button 

 

Autofocus
Type TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points 9 points (Center AF point is cross-type, vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8.)
AF Working Range EV -0.5 – 18 (at 23°C/73°F and ISO 100, based on Canon’s testing standards)
Focusing Modes Autofocus
One-Shot AF
Predictive AI Servo AF
AI Focus AF
Manual focus (MF)
AF Point Selection Manual selection
Auto selection
Selected AF Point Display Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor
AF Assist Beam Intermittent firing of built-in flash.
Effective range: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at center, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at periphery.
With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead.Compatible with 320EX, 270EX II and 270EX AF-assist beam (intermittent flash firing).

 

Exposure Control
Metering Modes TTL maximum aperture metering with 63-zone metering sensor
Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
Partial metering (center, approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range EV 1.0 – EV 20.0 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems Program AE (Shiftable)
Shutter-priority AE
Aperture-priority AE
Manual exposure
Automatic depth-of-field
Scene Intelligent Auto
Flash Off
Creative Auto
Programmed Image Control modes
E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed Range Auto, ISO 100 – 6400 (in whole-stop increments)
H: 12800
Exposure Compensation Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (AEB ±2 stops)
AE Lock Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled. 1/4000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Settable in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay (1) The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3.
Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5.
Type Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled.
Shutter Speeds 1/4000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Settable in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
Shutter Release Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote Control The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3.
Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5.

 

Built-In Flash
Type Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Guide Number Approx. 13/43 (at ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Recycling Time Approx. 3 sec.
Flash Ready Indicator Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 135 format)
FE Lock Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation Up to ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Flash exposure compensation for built-in flash and Speedlite can be set with the camera.

 

External Speedlite
Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock Provided

 

Drive System
Drive Modes Single, Continuous, 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control, 2-sec. self-timer, Continuous shooting after 10-sec. self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed Max. approx. 3.7 fps [TD] (with One-Shot AF or AI SERVO AF)
Same as with Battery Grip BG-E8 loaded with size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries.
Maximum Burst JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 34
RAW: approx. 6
RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 3
The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 4GB card based on Canon’s testing standards.

The image file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending on the shooting conditions (3:2 aspect ratio, subject, memory card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, etc.).

“F” indicates that continuous shooting is possible until the card becomes full.

 

Live View Functions
Shooting Modes Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing Autofocus (Same as focusing with Live View shooting)
Before shooting a movie, 1, 2, and 3 below are possible.

AF during movie shooting is possible with [AF w/ shutter button during video]. When this is set to [Enable], 1 and 2 below are possible:

A. Live mode

B. Face detection Live mode

C. Quick mode

If 3 has been set when you start shooting a movie, it will switch to 1 automatically.
Manual focusing
Magnify the image by about 5x or 10x and focus manually.

Magnified view not possible with digital zoom nor during movie shooting.
Metering Modes

AF point-linked evaluative metering

Used when the AF mode is Face detection Live mode and a face has been detected.
 

Center-weighted average metering

Used during manual focus, when the AF mode is Face detection Live mode and a face has not been detected. Also used in the Live mode and Quick mode.

Metering range: EV 0 to EV 20 (At 23°C/73°F and ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Metering Range EV 0 to EV 20 (At 23°C/73°F and ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Grid Display Grid 1: Pair of vertical and horizontal lines
Grid 2: 5 vertical and 3 horizontal lines
Exposure Simulation Provided
Silent Shooting Not provided

 

Video Shooting
File Format MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural))
File Size Approx. 222 MB/min.
Frame Rates 30fps (29.97), 25fps
Continuous Shooting Time Approx. 17 min.
Focusing Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Face Detection Live mode; manual
Exposure Control Movie Program AE

The ISO speed, aperture, and shutter speed (signal-accumulation time ranging from 1/30 sec. to 1/4000 sec.) are set automatically.

Movie shooting in Tv, Av, or M mode is not possible.
Exposure Compensation ±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments

 

LCD Monitor
Type TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size 3.0 in. (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)
Pixels Approx. 1,040,000 dots
Coverage Approx. 100%
Viewing Angle: 170°
Brightness Control Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels
Interface Languages 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Czech, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese)

 

Playback
Display Format Single image, basic information, detailed information, histogram display
4-image index and 9-image index.
Jump display (Image jump w/ Main Dial)
1/10/100 images, shooting date, by folder, movies, stills, rating
Highlight Alert On the detailed information and histogram displays, highlight areas with no image data will blink.

 

Image Protection and Erase
Protection Erase protection can be applied/canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the card.
Erase Erase single image, erase selected images, erase all images on folder, erase all images in a card, or erase only unprotected images.

 

Direct Printing
Compatible Printers PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System

RAW images printable.

Movies cannot be printed.

 

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF Version 1.1 compatible

 

Customization
Custom Functions 11 Custom Functions with 34 settings settable with the camera
Camera User Settings Not provided

 

Power Source
Battery Battery Pack LP-E8 x 1
* With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E10, AC power is possible.
*With BG-E8, two battery packs (LP-E8) can be used. Or six size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used.
Battery Check Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON.
Battery level indicated in one of four levels on LCD monitor.
Power Saving Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses
* [Auto power off] settable to 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., or 15 min.
Date/Time Battery Built-in secondary battery. When fully-charged, the date/time can be maintained for about three months.
Start-up Time

Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)

 

Dimensions / Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in./133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7mm
Weight Approx. 18.2 oz. / 515g (body only) 
Operation Environment
Working Temperature Range 32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range 85% or less

 

All data are based on Canon’s Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.

If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the lens maker.

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