Articulated, high res Live View screen, Brilliant image quality.
Yes, I would recommend this product to a friend.
Created: 11/28/11
Review For: Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS II 18-55mm Lens)
What’s nice and new with the 600D is its articulated, high res Live View
screen that can be swung, downwards, outwards, forward or used as a
fixed rear screen.
The bright and clear optical pentamirror
finder will please trad snappers who will also enjoy the depth of field
button that sets DSLRs in general apart from that lesser breed: compact
digicams!
Some more experienced photographers may find early
days with the EOS 600D a bit of a puzzle, as some controls are not where
they usually are.
Movies
Added to the movie capture is an
interesting helper that could enhance your videos: you can preset the
record time to lengths of two, four or eight seconds, then save to
memory as a single file and even add music to it, also know as snapshots
videos.
I was not so impressed with the Movie Digital Zoom
feature that can enlarge the shooting range by 10x … it’s a digital
enlargement.
The built in mic will capture audio (of a sort)
but an auxiliary stereo mic is recommended; you can shoot full size
stills at the same time as movie recording.
After some time
with the camera I found it best to use manual focus when shooting video;
the auto focus does not track while moving; also, you will pick up any
handling noises or lens action on the audio track.
Movies: you can adjust shutter speed, aperture and ISO speed via the viewfinder menu options.
So we have:
Conclusion - Pros
- Brilliant image quality even at high ISO settings
- Extremely high detail and resolution at base ISO, good per-pixel sharpness
- Good dynamic range, improved by use of Highlight Tone Priority
- On-screen Quick-Menu offers good access to shooting settings
- Excellent LCD screen is articulated (great for videographers and tripod users)
- Ability to remotely control flashguns is a nice addition
- Good quality 1080/720p video output with a range of frame rates and control over exposure
- External microphone socket (very important)
- Good battery life
- Comprehensive software bundle
Conclusion - Cons
- Slow AF in Live Mode reduces benefit of articulated screen for stills shooting
- No AF in movie mode
- White balance often excessively orange under artificial light
- Button functions in live view mode very different from conventional mode (so if you are a PRO will not enjoy it)
- Key features and parameters hidden in Custom Function menu (must read manual)
- Lacks the in-camera Raw conversion options seen in 60D (this is cheaper)
- Hand grip can be a little cramp-inducing after long periods of use, although improved if compared with 550D
Overall conclusion
The
Rebel series has never been characterized by cutting-edge innovation or
radical interpretations of what a camera can be - instead, the
series' development seems to be driven by a calm, rational
assessment of the features people want in a tolerably small package and
at a price people are willing to pay.
And, though the cameras which
comprise it may disappoint the technology enthusiasts, it's a
formula that has produced some of the best-selling DSLRs ever made and
kept a lot of beginner and enthusiast photographers very happy.
Which
is a roundabout way of saying that, from the perspective of anyone
following the market, the T3i / 600D isn't a outstanding camera
- it's a slight upgrade of its predecessor with the flip-out
screen from the more expensive EOS 60D.
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