EOS T3i w/ 18-55mm IS
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Photographers looking for an easy-to-use camera that will help them create their next masterpiece need look no further than the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. The next in a long line of phenomenal compact DSLRs, the EOS Rebel T3i continues the Rebel tradition of easy operation, compact design and no-compromise performance. Featuring Canon's newest DIGIC 4 Image Processor and an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor - plus cutting-edge technologies like Full HD video recording, Live View shooting, Wireless flash photography and even a Vari-angle 3.0-inch LCD monitor - the EOS Rebel T3i offers the best of EOS photography in a compact package.

  • 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
  • Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording [1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97), 24 (23.976) and 25.0 frames per second] with new Movie Digital zoom and
  • Video Snapshot features for enhanced movie shooting options.
  • Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction using multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing.
  • New Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the new EOS Scene Detection System to capture beautiful scenes with ease.
  • Express your creativity with advanced imaging features like Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters.
  • Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures, and 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point.
  • 3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW.
  • New Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation.
  • Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
  • Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

Supplied with:

  • EOS Rebel T3i
  • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens
  • Eyecup Ef (not shown)
  • Wide Strap EW-100DBIII
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-130U
  • AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
  • Battery Pack LP-E8
  • Battery Charger LC-E8E
  • EOS Digital Solution Disk and Instruction
  • Manuals "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet (not shown)

Specifications
TypeDigital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera with built-in flash
Recording MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*))

*Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be approved in all regions, or from one region to another; please contact the card manufacturer for status of approval in the country/region of use.
Image Format22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size)
Compatible LensesCanon EF lenses including EF-S lenses

(35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens MountCanon EF mount
Image Sensor
TypeHigh-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
PixelsEffective pixels: Approx. 18.0 megapixels
Total PixelsTotal pixels: Approx. 18.70 megapixels
Aspect Ratio3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter SystemRGB primary color filters
Low Pass FilterFixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion Feature(1) Automatic Sensor Cleaning
  • Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
  • Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking 2 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking 5 sec.).
  • Low-pass filter has a fluorine coating.
(2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
  • The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
  • The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.
(3) Manual cleaning of sensor
Recording System
Recording FormatDesign rule for Camera File System 2.0 and 2.30
File Size(1) Large: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5,184 x 3,456)

(2) Medium: Approx. 8.00 Megapixels (3,456 x 2,304)

(3) Small: Approx. 4.50 Megapixels (2,592 x 1,728)

(4) S2: Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1,920 x 1,280)

(5) S3: Approx. 0.35 Megapixels (720 x 480)

(6) RAW: Approx. 17.90 Megapixels (5,184 x 3,456)

Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.
Recording FunctionsImages record directly to the SD card.
File NumberingConsecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous RecordingRAW and Large JPEG images are recorded simultaneously
Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture StyleAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
White Balance
SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
Auto White BalanceAuto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature CompensationWhite balance correction:
  • Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels
  • Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
White balance bracketing:
  • ±3 levels, in single-level increments
Color Temperature Information TransmissionProvided
Viewfinder
TypeEye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
CoverageVertical/Horizontal approx. 95% (TD)
MagnificationApprox. 0.85x / 23.8° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt))
Eye PointApprox. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment CorrectionAdjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing ScreenFixed
MirrorQuick-return half mirror (transmittance: reflectance ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information1) AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light)

2) Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning)

3) Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light)

4) Image information (Highlight tone priority, Monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, SD card information)

5) Composition information (Grid, electronic level)

6) Battery check
Depth Of Field PreviewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
Autofocus
TypeTTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points9 points (Center AF point is cross-type, vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8.)
AF Working RangeEV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C/73°F and ISO 100, based on Canon's testing standards)
Focusing Modes(1) Autofocus
  • One-Shot AF
  • Predictive AI Servo AF
  • AI Focus AF
(2) Manual focus (MF)
AF Point Selection(1) Manual selection

(2) Auto selection

* Automatically set (2) in Basic Zone modes and A-DEP mode.
Selected AF Point DisplayIndicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor
AF Assist Beam(1) Intermittent firing of built-in flash

(2) 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 assist-beam (intermittent firing) of 320EX, 270EX II and 270EX flashes.
Exposure Control
Metering ModesTTL maximum aperture metering with 63-zone metering sensor
  • Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points)
  • Partial metering (center, approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
  • Spot metering (center, approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
  • Center-weighted average metering
Metering RangeEV 1.0 - EV 20.0 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control SystemsProgram 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 RangeAuto, ISO 100 - 6400 (in whole-stop increments), H: 12800
Exposure CompensationManual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (AEB ±2 stops)

* Indicated up to ±3 stops in the viewfinder.
AE LockAuto: 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.

(2) Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5.
TypeVertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled.
Shutter Speeds1/4000 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 ReleaseSoft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer10-sec. or 2-sec. delay
Remote Control(1) The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3.

(2) Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5.
Built in Flash
TypeAuto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Guide NumberApprox. 13/43 (at ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Recycling TimeApprox. 3 sec.
Flash Ready IndicatorFlash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash CoverageUp to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 135 format)
FE LockProvided
Flash Exposure CompensationUp 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 MeteringE-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
FE LockProvided
Drive System
Drive ModesSingle, Continuous, 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control, 2-sec. self-timer, Continuous shooting after 10-sec. self-timer
Continuous Shooting SpeedMax. 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 BurstJPEG (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 ModesStill photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing(1) 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.

(2) 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(1) AF point-linked evaluative metering

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

(2) 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 RangeEV 0 to EV 20 (At 23°C/73°F and ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Grid DisplayTwo grids provided (not displayed during movie shooting):

(1) Grid 1: Pair of vertical and horizontal lines

(2) Grid 2: 5 vertical and 3 horizontal lines
Exposure SimulationProvided
Silent ShootingNot provided
LCD Monitor
TypeTFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size3.0 in. (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)
PixelsApprox. 1,040,000 dots
CoverageApprox. 100%

Viewing Angle: 170°
Brightness ControlAdjustable to one of seven brightness levels
Interface Languages25 (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(1) Single image display
  • Single image, basic information, detailed information, histogram display
(2) Index display
  • 4-image index and 9-image index.
(3) Jump display (Image jump w/ Main Dial)
  • 1/10/100 images, shooting date, by folder, movies, stills, rating
Highlight AlertOn the detailed information and histogram displays, highlight areas with no image data will blink.
Image Protection and Erase
ProtectionErase protection can be applied/canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images in the card.
EraseErase single image, erase selected images, erase all images on folder, erase all images in a card, or erase only unprotected images.
Direct Printing
Compatible PrintersPictBridge-compatible printers
Printable ImagesJPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
  • RAW images printable.
  • Movies cannot be printed.
Customization
Custom Functions11 Custom Functions with 34 settings settable with the camera
Camera User SettingsNot provided
Power Source
BatteryBattery Pack LP-E8 x 1

* With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8, 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 Life1) Camera body only:
Shooting Method Temperature Shooting Conditions
AE 100% AE 50%, FA 50%
Viewfinder Shooting At 73°F/23°C Approx. 550 Approx. 440
At 32°F/0°C Approx. 470 Approx. 400
Live View Shooting At 73°F/23°C Approx. 200 Approx. 180
At 32°F/0°C Approx. 170 Approx. 150

2) With Battery Grip BG-E8:
Shooting Method Battery Temperature Shooting Conditions
AE 100% AE 50%, FA 50%
Viewfinder Shooting LP-E8 x 1 Same as (1)
LP-E8 x 2 At 73°F/23°C Approx. 1100 Approx. 880
At 32°F/0°C Approx. 940 Approx. 800
Size-AA/LR6
alkaline batteries 		At 73°F/23°C Approx. 470 Approx. 270
At 32°F/0°C Approx. 130 Approx. 80
Live View Shooting LP-E8 x 1 Same as (1)
LP-E8 x 2 At 73°F/23°C Approx. 400 Approx. 360
At 32°F/0°C Approx. 340 Approx. 300
Size-AA/LR6
alkaline batteries 		At 73°F/23°C - -
At 32°F/0°C - -
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards
Battery CheckAutomatic battery level check when power is turned ON.

Battery level indicated in one of four levels on LCD monitor.
Power SavingPower 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 BatteryBuilt-in secondary battery. When fully-charged, the date/time can be maintained for about three months.
Start-up TimeApprox. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
Dimsensions and 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
WeightApprox. 18.2 oz. / 515g (body only)