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2021-04-22T20:00:00
I was so disappointed to discover that there is no back button focus on the T8i. If I had known, I would never have purchased this camera. It never crossed my mind that this feature would be deleted.
SusanStL
2019-01-26T19:00:00
I bought this camera right after Christmas because it was on sale for my sister. I’ve used it a few times since then and have really enjoyed the camera. I think it would be a good camera for someone who is newer to DLSR photography. The battery life and the image quality are great. I like that the camera is a little more light weight than some of my others.
Brittney386
2019-01-06T19:00:00
I’ve taken about 500 pictures in my first week of owning the camera and have been really happy with the quality for price paid.
nsharma
2018-06-23T20:00:00
I bought this a year ago, and love this camera SO MUCH. It is never slow, always has amazing quality photos, and I love using this with my EFS 18-55mm lens. Super easy to take anywhere, and the touch screen makes it super easy to use.
heyheyhey222
2018-04-01T20:00:00
I love this camera and I take it everywhere I go, Its on the smaller side, and I chose to get an extra lens, It was totally worth it, If you are looking for a professional camera thats easy to learn and use, get this camera,
photoghut
2018-03-02T19:00:00
Camera body and lens failed after 3 uses. Out of warranty and can no longer use.
Lynda G.
2017-09-16T20:00:00
This is a great camera, Very easy to handle and I love the photos that I am getting with it.
Colleen
2017-07-14T20:00:00
I use this camera for times when I want great images but don't want to carry my Canon 6d and 24-105mm lens. The images are so close to a full frame body, Canon 6d, I have a difficult time distinguishing them, the sensor is one of the best from Canon. The camera is one of the easier user interfaces I find, all the important controls can be found on one screen, the touchscreen makes selection easy. Canon produced this model to show how small a DSLR can be made yet retain quality.
Sam93030
2017-06-27T11:44:35
lights weight and very user friendly. in use on crime reenactment show for our still shoots
tracy m.
2017-05-08T20:00:00
I bought this camera when it first came out. I used it very rarely. My friend borrowed it for one year. Then, 3 weeks ago my daughter and I went to Bali, Indonesia and I brought this camera. Whoa! I didn't know how good this camera is. It's just perfect the camera: the size, the quality of pictures and number of shooting options available. Just now, I upgraded it's firmware to 1.0.1 and I am eager to get out a shoot some more... I strongly recommend this camera.
Pakbol
2017-05-07T20:00:00
My girlfriend surprised me at Christmas and gifted me this camera. She knew I was too frugal to buy one on my own. I guess she got tired of hearing me gripe about the mediocre pics I was taking with my phone and old Olympus digital. The Canon Rebel is a terrific camera. I was also suprised with a separate Canon 75-300 mm telephone lens which I use frequently, and often use it for fairly close-up shots. The camera features a seemingly infinite number of settings and options. I've committed seven or eight settings to memory, from frequent use. Admittedly, for many of the advanced settings and for rare configuration needs, I have to consult the manual. The photos are easy to download from the camera. I'm constantly being complimented for pics that I post. I can't wait until the leaves are out on the trees where I live so that I can start taking shots without the background being dominated by grays, whites and blacks!
Kevin G.
2017-04-20T11:47:55
I'm a professional photographer, but I don't always want to carry my backpack full of gear when I'm travelling. This camera is a really nice solution for personal travel trips. It's got some really nice features and is small enough to through in a small case. My wife has even used it as a backup camera for weddings.
DAVID Y.
2017-04-01T06:09:24
This was my first DSLR. It is a great little camera. The hand grip is small, but the camera is so light that I never found it uncomfortable. I love how compact it is, because it makes it easy to take in anywhere.
HUDSON R.
2017-04-01T06:09:07
This was my first DSLR. It is a great little camera. The hand grip is small, but the camera is so light that I never found it uncomfortable. I love how compact it is, because it makes it easy to take in anywhere.
HUDSON R.
2017-03-28T13:46:21
Bought the camera for my son because he wants to get into filming. After extensive research, he found this camera to be one of the best cameras for filming and taking photos. He absolutely loves it.
Alvaro C.
2017-03-21T20:00:00
I brought this camera 2 years ago and fall more in love with it each day. It is easy to shoot with, small enough to carry In all shooting settings, and has a huge selection of lens that can be used to shoot.
TCR
2017-03-11T19:00:00
Love this camera very nice looking hopefully works for taking good pictures
Chelx333
2017-02-21T08:57:11
It's not a 5D, or a 6D, or a 70D but its an extremely portable, lightweight and functional camera. It's missing a few bells and whistles but that's not what this camera is for. The image quality is on par with with Canon's APS-C camera line, it works great in low light. It works great as a second camera or when I just want to pack light.
Ryan M.
2017-01-09T19:00:00
I've owned a T2i, aT5, and an SL1. The SL1 is my favorite due to its compactness. Easy to use, but has all the tools I need in terms of customization. A great buy!
OldZephyr
2017-01-05T07:47:39
I bought this camera package for each of my 2 children. They are 15 years old and had just taken an introductory photography class, so they each wanted a camera for Christmas. This seemed like a good basic package for a beginner to start with. When it arrived the quality of everything in the package lived up to my expectations. The camera and lenses worked well and all of the accessories worked well together. I am jealous and considering trading in my 10-year-old cannon digital camera and upgrading to this package. By the way, the kids could not have been more excited and pleased. Kudos to Adorama!
Keith C.
2016-12-31T19:00:00
This is the perfect take along camera when you need speed and good handling. It works well with the EF-S 18-55 IS STM kit lens and the EF-S 55-250 IS STM telephoto lens. Don't let the the plastic build fool you into thinking those are Not good quality lenses. They are very good and perfect for this camera. Paired with the SL1 you have a very good take along kit because it's small, light and Fast! The EF-S 24mm STM and EF 40mm STM are also very small pancake lenses and work well with this camera. The video good too and the screen refresh rate is very fast. Not sure how many frames per second but doesn't flicker when panned. I know the specs rate the HD at 30 frames per second but the screen refresh may be faster. I know it's faster than my 60D, 70D and EOS M. Speaking of the EOS M, the SL1 uses the same battery. The primary reason I bought the SL1 was there were times my EOS M's autofocus couldn't get the shot due to the subject moving. When using the 55-250 lens with the EF to EF-M adapter, the M is clumsy to use. However I'm keeping my EOS M. It has it's place too. Image quality wise the SL1 is the same as the EOS M and 70D. Excellent! Maybe just very slightly better than the 60D, the SL1 being a little newer model. Auto focus using the viewfinder is quick and accurate. Using the screen in live view is pretty fast in general. There are options to grab focus from most of the screen (80% or you can touch a section of the screen to focus on. Almost as fast as my 70D's dual pixel AF. The touch screen is quick and responsive too. Touch shutter is nice to use when using a tripod. Works well with external Canon flashes.
Klassicwerk
2016-12-30T10:36:35
My main rig is a Canon 5D Mark III that can be a bear for some jobs so this little gem can use all the lenses and accessories and it works just fine !
JUDE R.
2016-12-29T12:39:55
I gave an SL1 to my daughter as a gift. She is a beginner so it will provide her with plenty of growing room as she learns. I have used a Rebel T2i for 6 years so I was pleased to find many aspects of the SL1 were more advanced than what is provided by my T2i. The SL1 body is very small and is not a good fit for any photographer with moderate to large hands. That is not a problem for my daughter. The shutter is quite quiet compared to what I am used to. The SL1 is not the be-all-and-end-all of DSLRs, nor is it intended to be, but the current pricing is great for what it provides to the beginning or hobbyist photographer.
David B.
2016-12-27T19:00:00
I have always loved Canon, I owned a Powershot A620 when it was released in 2005, but soon failed on me in 2013. Then I recently upgraded my camera in 2015 w/ EOS Rebel SL1 & the quality is still high grade just like my older canon. The freatures & settings it has delivers AMAZING professional photo quality without even photo shopping it. It captures the beauty of nature in Hawaii so perfectly. : love this camera. Highly recommend buying this if this will be your first professional camera. Big Tip, read the instruction manual on each of the setting so you can capture great pictures. :)
hi_gee89
2016-12-27T06:58:16
Came just as described. Bought for my son's 18 birthday. Great beginner camera
Charlie J.
2016-12-27T03:22:01
I am very pleased with my experience at Adorama. The customer service employee (Stanley K.) was very helpful and communicated over the phone and via email with me. This made things easy for me. I am also very pleased with the Canon camera package that I purchased as well.
GARY D.
2016-12-26T04:45:03
My daughter loved this as a Christmas gift!
Michael C.
2016-12-22T12:08:26
Love the camera and the whole package. Having the 2 lenses makes it very versatile. Adorama included lots of great accessories all at a great price. Delivery was prompt and painless.
Michael R.
2016-12-15T13:37:02
Extremely lightweight, almost to a fault. Just doesn't have the feel of a serious SLR camera...I have had over 8 Canon SLR's over the years, and this is the first one that I don't feel was worth the price. If the end result is what counts, then I suppose it meets better than average standards, but construction wise I'm not sure how durable this model will be. Should have paid more and got a better current model.
FRANCIS V.
2016-12-15T07:35:54
My friend wanted a certain camera as an Xmas gift. I was unsure about which version to buy, I called and spoke with Frank Brown. He was WONDERFUL. He explained they have a return policy for after Xmas and intelligently answered my questions about the camera. My camera arrived the next day, just like Frank said it would. Every business should aspire to provide customer service at this level.
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Digital SLR with Interchangeable lenses
Canon EF-S
Canon APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor)
Actual: 18.5 Megapixel
Effective: 18 Megapixel
17.9MP: 5184 x 3456 at 3:2
8MP: 3456 x 2304 at 3:2
4.5MP: 2592 x 1728 at 3:2
2.5MP: 1920 x 1280 at 3:2
0.35MP: 720 x 480 at 3:2
3:2
CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Linear PCM
Yes
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Auto & Manual
Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M)
9
Pentamirror, Optical
95%
Approx. 0.87x
- 3 to +1 m
3" Rear Touchscreen Live Preview LCD (1040000)
100%
Yes
Auto, 100-12800 (Extended Mode: 25600-)
Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec
Average metering, Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Partial Metering, Spot metering
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Flash Off, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority
Metering Range: EV 1.0 - EV 20.0
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, Twilight
Yes
-2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
Up to 4 fps
eTTL Remote Firing
Hot Shoe
Yes, NTSC/PAL
at 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
at 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 50 fps
at 640 x 480: 30 fps, 25 fps
Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
100 - 6400, Expandable to 12800
-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Auto
Manual
Continuous Auto
1920 x 1080
29.9 min.
1280 x 720
29.9 min.
640 x 480
29.9 min.
With Video, Stereo + Mono, Via Optional External Mic
Art Bold, Filter Effects, Fisheye, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Resize Image, Soft Focus, Toy Camera, Trim, Waterpainting
0.075 Seconds
2 sec, 10 sec
AV Output, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0
1x LP-E12 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
ACK-E15 (Optional)
32 to 104 deg.F (0 to 40 deg.C)
Humidity: 0 - 85%
18 - 55 mm
Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 28.8 - 88 mm
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
74deg. 20" - 27deg. 50"
0.82' (0.25 m)
0.28x
11/13
Yes
Yes
Front: 58 mm
Camera: 4.6x3.6x 2.7" / 11.7x9.1x6.9 cm
Kit Lens: 2.7x3.0" / 6.85x7.62cm
Camera: 13.05oz / 370g (body only, without battery or card)
Kit Lens: 7.2oz / 204g
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By Liz
I recently recieved my Canon Rebel SL1 and I couldn't be happier! I was previously shooting with a Rebel t2i and was looking for a newer one to bring with me to college. I was immediatly drawn to the small size but was warry of the quality that might have been skipped out on as well. When I went to try it out at my local camera shop I was plesently surprised to learn that despite being much smaller, it still feels solid in my hands. I was also thrilled to see that the specs were identical if ...
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Great camera!
By Talltom
I recently picked up a refurb'd Rebel SL1 on a recent sale and it has been an excellent camera. It arrived in very good packaging and looks brand new. Even my wife was impressed on the condition of the camera and lens. I have been snapping away with it and the pictures are amazing while the size of the camera is small enough to hang off to my side and not be a bother. I'm really glad I picked it up and plan on purchasing refurb's lenses in the future.
The Canon EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens from Canon is a lightweight APS-C format digital SLR camera with an 18MP CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 image processor. It is combined with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for an effective range of wide-angle to standard focal length shooting options.
The EOS SL1 provides sharp details, accurate colors and low-noise imaging in compact form factor with easy to use interface. A 9-point autofocus system provides fast focusing when shooting with the viewfinder and Hybrid CMOS AF II increases autofocus speed and accuracy when shooting in Live View. The Rebel SL1 can continuously shoot up to 4 fps and its wide ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to 25600) allows for confident shooting in bright and low light situations.
A 3.0" Clear View II touchscreen LCD with 1,040k-dot resolution provides composition and playback viewing. Its intuitive touchscreen operation includes multi-touch operation with direct access to functions for settings changes and Touch Autofocus. Smudge-resistant coating keeps the monitor clear, even in bright sunlight. An optical viewfinder with 0.87x magnification is also available for stable eye-level composition.
Full HD 1080p at 30 fps and 24 fps is supported with Movie Servo for continuous autofocus during shooting. Manual exposure is provided in video mode and 60 fps is possible when shooting at 720p HD. A built-in mono microphone with manual audio level adjustment is provided and Video Snapshot with editing is supported.
Scene Intelligent Auto Mode automatically makes the optimal camera adjustments based on scene recognition and improved scene detection is particularly helpful when shooting night scenes. Advanced imaging features such as Effect Shot mode and background Simulation are available and Creative Filters add expressive touches to your images and can even be viewed in real time during Live View shooting. Special Scene Modes including Kids, Food and Candlelight let you set the type of shot you want and have the camera do the rest.
The EOS Rebel SL1 is compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses. It is paired here with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens which offers wide-angle to standard length shooting capability specifically designed for APS-C cameras. It is equivalent to a 28.8-88mm focal length in the 35mm format and its minimum focus distance is 9.8". This lens features Canon's Optical Image Stabilization system, providing 4-stops of compensation against the blur caused by slow shutter speeds when shooting hand-held in low light or at longer focal lengths. An inner focusing system provides fast autofocus and with a Stepping Motor (STM) and six group zoom system it supports the Rebel SL1's Movie Servo AF feature for smooth and quiet continuous autofocus during video recording. Manual focus override is possible. A high precision aspherical lens reduces chromatic aberration throughout the zoom range for sharp imaging and Canon lens coatings provide accurate color balance and minimal ghosting and flare.
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