Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens - Black

2015-05-19T21:00:00

Bought this camera for a friend who was a very good film photographer but never bridged to digital. I've set it up with with my old friend Tamron 28-75 and am impressed with the results. I shoot with a 7d at home and a 7d MkII at work and wouldn't mind grabbing another one of these when for when I'm shooting motor sports events.

PAUL B.

2014-12-29T19:00:00

Bought this camera body to for a DIY IR conversion. Have used it as a backup body and visitors. Works well. Have found the Adorama rating system is very faithful to descriptions following many used purchases.

STEVEN R.

2014-08-04T21:00:00

Not brand new but great as a backup body and conversion to IR project. Have used with a Recent purchased Tamron travel lens with GREAT results. Small and light enough for my petite wife to handle. Is only 15.1MPixel but price was excellent. I find used ratings at Adorama are spot on. Also, for a beginner on a tight budget the price was really right.

STEVEN R.

2012-07-16T21:00:00

I am a medium level photo enthuisast who shoot wildlife (birds, etc), does macro (flowers and insects) as well as a little landscape and portrait photography. I bought this camera as a back up to my Canon EOS 60D (which I love and would highly recommend) and was very very disapointed! Very poor image quality for an 18 MP camera (EOS 60D performs much better with same lenses inlcuding tamron 18-270 mm lens and canon 100 mmm macro lens. Most shots were overexposed (again, canon EOS 60D used in similar shooting conditions performed much better). Slow and sluggish, camera was returned after 2 weeks because it is not worse [$]! Save up your money for a little longer and buy an EOS 60D (or equivalent), it's a much better camera than the T1i which I would not recomend, not even to a beginner who just want s to have fun (this camera is so bad that you'll get frustrated with terrible shots and won't have fun at all!)

fred

2012-07-15T21:00:00

Great as a disposable time lapse camera body. The cheaper these get the more disposable they are.

NICHOLAS M.

2012-07-01T21:00:00

Still learning the camera, so far it it has worked fine. Big family gathering over the 4th of July, can't wait to use it.

Dennis

2012-06-24T21:00:00

The camera is good entry level DLSR or second camera use in special event. The screen is crystal clear, easy to use, and I love it. The video standard is 3 years old, but still very good for my use.

JOSEPH C.

2012-05-13T21:00:00

I actually bought this camera to use in astrophotography by attaching it to my telescope. I haven't a night of good "seeing" yet, but all seems to work well and the functions I need for now are there. This is not the best camera for this purpose,but it is more than adequate for now.

Roosevelt N.

2012-05-13T21:00:00

I bought this camera after a long spell not using an SLR (the last one I owned was a Yashica). This camera makes it easy to adapt to the different techniques related to digital as opposed to film photography. The things that are particularly useful are the big clear monitor, that makes it easy to focus in real-time mode, and change settings when using the viewfinder; the easy-to-use controls for manual changing of the aperture, shutter speed, ISO levels and focus. I can see the auto modes also being useful to someone making the transfer to an SLR for the first time which makes it a suitable camera for many kinds of photographers. My only criticism is that the body doesn't feel like it will withstand a lot of hard use. My friend has an older Rebel model which although it also has a plastic body, feels more robust. I've read that spending several hundred dollars on a camera doesn't in any way guarantee high-quality pictures, since the most important part of the equation is the lens. This 18-55mm zoom may not be the highest quality but stopped down to F8 and beyond it produces adequately sharp pictures. This camera and lens combination wouldn't satisfy a professional (maybe not even a dedicated amateur) but for someone who understands a bit of photographic theory they can be a neat creative tool, whilst at the same time someone just beginning can easily produce good pictures by using the pre-set modes.

phibla

2012-05-13T21:00:00

I use this camera daily. I bought it refurbished and it works like new (knock on wood)... I have been so incredibily pleased by the outcome of the pictures. If you know how to take a picture (because taking a picture isn't all about the camera, it's the person too) and are looking for a simple to use camera it is highly recommended.

ag2991

2012-03-11T21:00:00

I used the camera in auto mode for almost 1 year and I am really impressed with the quality it delivered. I switched to Manual a few months ago and I am still learning. The possibilities this camera offers seems to be endless. This is a superb entry level SLR for the amateur photographer that fits really beautifully a Photography Student. Personally I think Full Frame is the way to go once one masters digital photography, thus the T1i is all you need to either get better pictures or learn how to take superb ones.

Ale06

2012-03-06T19:00:00

Took this camera on two long trips. I was able to learn what not to do, and what to do. Provided me with all the adjustments I needed to learn the basics of composition'

Papasoar

2012-03-06T19:00:00

Practicing my approach to photo journalism of my family. In hopes to broaden my scope of subjects.

bc.pennybags

2012-01-29T19:00:00

I use this camera for everything except movie mode unless I can see the LCD screen easily, which is seldom. I did not buy it as a movie camera; therefore, I conclude that it is all-around first rate.

Nick

2012-01-29T19:00:00

Great camera for the enthusiast who is almost ready to get serious with photography. You can use full auto functions or venture into the manual modes to try your luck at creativity. Has great HD movie mode and RAW functions for when you get to the next level. Great second step camera after you are done with the point and shoots. I have since sold mine although I didn't want to!! I purchased the 7D because I am starting to get more serious about my photography.

Henry M.

2012-01-22T19:00:00

Canon has come through with a really fine camera at a really reasonable price. The results are amazing; it's easy to use; it's relatively light; it's versstile; it's durable. All pro comments; no cons. The newest Rebel has a higher resolution; hence, 4 stars instead of 5. Is this a complaint? Not really.

muscoid

2012-01-18T19:00:00

I have this camera with me all the time because you never want to miss an opportunity of that shot of a lifetime. both Adorama and Canon give you the online training in order to take phenomenal photographs

JON Z.

2012-01-15T19:00:00

This is my first DSLR. It is a great camera. i have never been able to take pictures as clear in any situation, especially of moving objects with such clarity. Great for family photos and action shots and very fast. This camera is very easy to use. I recommend getting a book (other than the owners manual) on this camera specifically which will explain when and when not to use specific functions. This has helped a great deal. I recommend Canon Rebel T1i/500D: From Snapshots to Great Shots by Jeff Revell. I will never go back to a point and shoot.

JSM31

2012-01-01T19:00:00

I upgraded to this from my xt, love the ease of use and the larger lcd screen. I will stick with this camera until it explodes or i win the lottery soi can afford a professional body

Lesley H.

2011-12-25T19:00:00

Product used for digital art.

SHADOW

2011-11-27T19:00:00

I use this to take wildlife pics. With the right lens this camara is great. Now I am looking at buying the T2i

FlyingFish

2011-10-23T21:00:00

I have a new baby boy and have taken lots of great pictures with this camera. I haven't found anything bad about the camera.

Rocket A.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Great Camera, easy to use on a full automatic scale even for the first time photographer. Only defect so far is the impossibility of using the LCD screen to take pics.

ALESSANDRO U.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

Overall great images, very dependable.

terry

2011-09-04T21:00:00

Although a consumer camera, the T1i can take a lot of abuse. Sue & I own 3 of them and put them through everything the elements can throw at us on backpacking and hiking trips. My thinking was that they are cheap enough to replace if I lose one. However, after rain, sand and snow, I have yet to lose and Rebel, even my 3 XTi's. The sensors get spots, but instead of an expensive cleaning, I just clean it off with a click of Photoshops healing brush. Canons digi4 processor is fantastic. I even bought another T1i instead of a T2i or a T3i since I firmly believe that 18mp is too much for that sensor. I get outstanding images up to 800 ISO. Great camera that suits our needs.

Jon

2011-06-09T21:00:00

I bought this camera when I got tired of my point-and-shoot missing my toddler's quick movements...so many pics lost! The HD video is amazing and doesn't take a pro to figure out. This is my first SLR and I highly recommend it for first time users. Long battery life too :)

Laurie H.

2011-05-22T21:00:00

This was the first SLR I've ever bought and I love it! I read through the manual so it was super easy to use all the features. I was surprised at how much lighter it is than my friend's Nikon. I was going to buy it new because Canon's refurb warranty is only 30 or 60 days, but when I found a refurb on Adorama with their 1-year warranty I got that! I can't even tell it was a refurb! I am soooo happy with this purchase!

Sara

2011-03-29T21:00:00

With the recent death of my 5D MkII, I needed a digital body that fit in my tight budget. Enter the Canon EOS Rebel T1i. Not expecting the T1i to live up to my late 5D MkII, I shot a few test photos to test out the T1i's features. I immediately fell in love with it! Easy to use, tons of customizeable features, and picture quality that leaves you breathless! What really sold me was the T1i's performance at high ISO settings. Expandable to ISO 12,500, the T1i handles digital noise in a manner that is superior to the 5D MkII. I didn't want to believe it, so I did a side-by-side test of a ISO 12,500 photo taken with the late 5D MkII and the new T1i. Sure enough - the T1i photo was a much more "useable" photo than what the 5D MkII produced. If pro photographers can get past the Rebel branding, they would see that this little camera can certainly hold its own!

DANIEL H.

2011-01-23T19:00:00

This is my first DSLR after a couple of years using a prosumer Canon P&S (S90). Like previous reviewers, I suspect my photos may suffer somewhat from the quality of the lenses included in this kit. As budget allows, I am likely to upgrade from the included lenses.

AA

2011-01-13T19:00:00

This newer Rebel is lighter than the original. It is similar enough to my first Rebel that I could use it immediately without reading too in-depth in the manual. It is able to write the photos on the card faster than my first Rebel. [...]

TAWNI B.