Customer Reviews for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle

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Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle

This item may currently be in stock at your local warehouse for immediate purchase at the same price. For more information about this product or warranty issues, please call 1-800-652-2666 Mon-Fri: 8am-Midnight (EST), Sat 10am-8pm (EST) or email carecenter@cits.canon.com. 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. Specifications: Effective Pixels: 18.0 MP 22.3x14.9mm APS-C size CMOS Sensor Lens Specifications:         EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens         EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Type II Lens LCD Monitor: 3.0” TFT LCD (1,040,000 dot) Motion Video Quality: 1080p Full HD Video at 30/24/25fps, 720p HD Video at 60/50fps   Image Stabilization: In-Lens Stabilization ISO Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 100-6400, H: 12800 Images Per Battery Charge: Approx. 550 shots based on CIPA standards (viewfinder shooting 100%, AE 100%) Dimensions: W 5.2” x H 3.9” x D 3.1” (body only) Weight: Approx. 18.2 oz. (body only) Storage Media: SD / SDHC / SDXC Features: High Resolution Still Capture — The EOS Rebel T3i has an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel's light-gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format). DIGIC 4 Image Processor — The Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up the entire EOS Rebel T3i DSLR's camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR's CMOS Image Sensor to achieve phenomenal levels of performance in nearly any situation. Amazing Results, No Matter the Light — The EOS Rebel T3i features an expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. With an ISO rating up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), along with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's improved noise-reduction technology, creative possibilities abound. Combine the EOS Rebel T3i with one of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer and the shooting possibilities for both movies and stills expand even further. HD Dreams Come True — The EOS Rebel T3i does not just shoot video clips, it offers the enhanced ease-of-use, image quality, smooth frame rates and adaptive exposure compensation necessary in a professional video-making tool by boasting the most advanced EOS video capturing features to date: When Full HD (1920 x 1080) is set, you can use Movie Digital Zoom to magnify the center of the image by approximately 3-10x. With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR will capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights “album.” With no editing needed after shooting, the compiled video is perfect for sharing online or displaying directly on an HDTV via the camera's HDMI port. In addition to a number of different recording size and frame rate modes, the EOS Rebel T3i enables easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features and even allows for in-camera editing. The large CMOS sensor and compatibility with over 60 lenses provide a wealth of depth-of-field options. And it's all as easy as the press of a button — the EOS Rebel T3i has a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording start/stop button that gets the shooting started fast. Three Recording Sizes — Full HD Video is captured at 1920 x 1080 resolution at 30p (29.97), 24p (23.976) or 25p frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Videos are saved as .MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD with HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50p/60p (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (30p (29.97) and 25p fps). Low Angles or High, a Big Vari-angle LCD Captures All the Details — The EOS Rebel T3i features a bright, high resolution, flip-out Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor for shooting at a variety of angles. By simply rotating the monitor, you can hold the camera directly overhead for above-the-crowd shots at concerts, or hold the camera at a low angle for kids and pets. By rotating the LCD monitor fully, the EOS Rebel T3i becomes the ideal camera for self-portraits. The EOS Rebel T3i freely enables easy angle adjustments even if the camera is mounted on a tripod or has a battery grip attached. With 1,040,000 (dots/VGA) pixels for spectacular detail, the advanced, smudge-resistant monitor includes high transparency materials plus anti-reflective and water-repellant coatings to provide clear and bright viewing. Superb for reviewing, editing and deleting photos or composing new images in Live View function, the Vari-angle Clear View LCD monitor is also the perfect means for accessing camera settings like ISO, metering modes, AF Point selection, the horizontal Electronic Level and flash options. Automatic Scene Analysis for Standout Color — The EOS Rebel T3i DSLR's new Scene Intelligent Auto mode unites five Canon digital camera technologies — the new Picture Style Auto, plus Automatic Lighting Optimizer, Automatic White Balance, Autofocus, and Automatic Exposure —into a powerful new feature for photographers. Using the advanced EOS Scene Detection System, the camera automatically analyzes the image, taking into account faces, colors, brightness, movement and contrast. Scene Intelligent Auto then chooses the enhancing features to deliver maximum impact. Blues and greens are more vivid, “hot” colors are more fiery, and skin tones are smooth and truer to life. Make Your Images As You See Them — Basic+ is a new creative imaging feature that makes it easy to create the image effects you want. It can be set with the Quick Control screen in Basic Zone modes. Shoot by ambience selection — Based on the Picture Style and its parameters (sharpness, contrast, saturation, and color tone), the exposure compensation and white balance correction are adjusted to attain the selected ambience. You can also can also select the strength of the ambience effect. Shoot by lighting or scene type — Although the actual parameter set is the white balance, the settings are expressed in more understandable terms. Multi-Aspect Function — The Multi-Aspect Function of the EOS Rebel T3i lets you express an image in one of three ways by matching the aspect ratio to each scene. In addition to the camera’s standard 3:2 ration, the Multi-Aspect Function includes a 1:1 ratio that creates the sensation that the viewer's gaze is focusing upon the center of the image. At the 4:3 ratio, you get nearly the same aspect ratio as a regular TV or a 4:3 computer display. The 16:9 aspect ratio provides a wide look, much the same as HDTV. Creative Filters — The EOS Rebel T3i incorporates five in-camera Creative Filters so you can artistically manipulate scenes without the aid of an outside computer. Soft Focus lends a dreamy, romantic aspect, while Grainy Black and White gives a dramatically gritty, hard-bitten look. Miniature Effect creates an illusion in which expansive subjects are seemingly reduced to doll-house-like proportions, and Toy Camera Effect recreates the colors and softness rendered by cameras with a plastic lens, an effect often sought after by art photographers. Fish Eye Effect mimics the “Fisheye” lenses that are favorites of professional photographers for their quirky, convex perspective. Intelligent Scene Analysis for Superb Exposure — The EOS Rebel T3i features a sophisticated, 63-zone Dual-layer sensor designed to complement the 9-point AF system. By taking into account the color and luminosity surrounding chosen AF points, this system delivers an advanced level of accuracy for better results even in difficult lighting situations. Since the metering sensor has a color measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS Rebel T3i gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as in a theater or concert hall. This makes the EOS Rebel T3i ideal for scenes with extreme difference in brightness such as brightly lit scenes or backlit scenes; the camera balances exposure of the main subject at the background, and exposures are not overly influenced by bright areas in the shot. Since the EOS Rebel T3i provides high-speed X-sync (“X-sync” means the fastest shutter speed that can synchronize with a flash burst at the moment the shutter is fully released) up to 1/200 sec., the range of photographic expression is dramatically increased, allowing the EOS Rebel T3i to be used with confidence in bright scenes or dim. Never Miss a Moment — The EOS Rebel T3i can shoot up to 3.7 frames per second (fps) for up to approximately 6 consecutive RAW files or approximately 34 full-resolution JPEGs. Shooting at speeds of up to 1/4000 sec., the EOS Rebel T3i can capture even rapidly-unfolding scenes with ease. Photography Made Truly Easy — The Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR demystifies great photography by including an in-camera Feature Guide. Appearing on the camera's LCD, the Feature Guide displays a simple description or advice for the respective function. It is displayed in each shooting mode, during Mode Dial operations, and for Quick Control screen functions (during normal shooting, Live View shooting, movie shooting, and playback). The Feature Guide appears automatically during Mode Dial operations and when a function is selected on the Quick Control screen. Flexible Storage with Memory Cards — The EOS Rebel T3i uses popular SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. Compact, inexpensive and available in increasingly large capacities, SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are a perfect complement to the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR's compact and lightweight body design. The Best Optics for the Best Images EF Lenses — The EOS Rebel T3i is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like the Canon Image Stabilizer technology in select lenses helps to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light. With a dizzying array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS Rebel T3i with superlative Canon optics. Flash Photography — With a flash sync speed of 1/200 of a second, the EOS Rebel T3i also features the acclaimed E-TTL II flash metering system. With any of the flashes in the EX Speedlite line, E-TTL II provides reliable flash output whether shooting fill-in flash pictures in sunlight, or using flash in total darkness. With E-TTL II, the exact same 35-zone metering sensor used for measuring ambient light is also used for flash metering — giving even finer metering command of the image area. If you prefer a broader area for flash metering, there's a menu setting to change to “Average” flash metering — where the entire 35-zone area is measured evenly for flash exposure. Additionally, the EOS Rebel T3i has a Speedlite transmitter built-in for convenient, full-featured wireless control of EX-series Speedlite flashes set as slave units. What’s Included: EOS Rebel T3i Body EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Type II Lens EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Type II Lens Canon Rebel Gadget Bag 8GB Class 10 SDHC Memory Card Mini-HDMI Cable EOS T3i Tutorial DVD Wide Strap USB Interface Cable Stereo AV Cable Battery Pack Battery Charger EOS Digital Solution Disk Instruction Manuals “Great Photography is Easy” Booklet and “Do More with Macro” Booklet Model: T3i
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Customer Reviews for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Review 1 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
JoeMoto
Location:Outdoorsy guy from Medford, OR
Date:April 14, 2013

Great camera but replace the memory card asap...

Pros: great pictures, easy to use, dvd is very useful for beginners
Cons: memory card is low quality
Model Number: DS126311
"The Canon Rebel T3i is my first DSLR camera. That said I will say that the instructional DVD is very helpful in understanding the settings and many features of the camera.
Just from learning to use the camera I've taken some incredible pictures.
However, yesterday as I was using it to take pictures of a parade that my daughter was in, I noticed it was having some difficulty saving images to the card, this degraded to being unable to access the memory card at all and I had to put the camera away. when I got home I had to use recovery software to try to retrieve my pictures. of nearly 300 pictures, only 91 were retrieved and many of those were sill too corrupt to view.
After much research and troubleshooting, I found that the Dane-Elec 8GB Class 10 memory card is what failed. Fortunately I have other memory cards and have now taken on the method of using several small memory cards instead of one large one, so if one fails, I can switch cards and continue shooting. I tried to contact Dane-elec by email, but the message was returned as an invalid email address."
Review 2 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
kini82
Location:Chicago
Date:December 28, 2012

Good Pictures and Video Quality

Pros: g8 picture and video quality, good lcd display and camera grip
Cons: only one that is noise in high iso (above 3200)
Model Number: Canon T3i/600D
"This is really a g8 camera...
Has easy controls, no complication...just u shd have sum knowledge abt it, First i was very confused betwn Nikon 5100 and canon T3i/600D...in most of the reviews they say nikon has good image quality and poor video compared to T3i....just compare the photos of both the camera u will notice the value of color s good in canon compared to nikon and sharpness s gud in nikon. But overall the canon s doing g8.
And u will see noise in High ISO in T3i compared to nikon but not that much difference.
And the main disadvantage of nikon 5100 is Video autofocus..u cant control manually...hence it leave lens focusing sound while taking video..in canon T3i u can control both manual and auto...which is really g8.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Nuke365
Location:San Diego
Date:December 22, 2012

Great Camera...But

Pros: very easy to use, great pictures
Cons: poor quality
Model Number: Canon EOS T3i
"A very good camera that takes wonderful pictures. Very easy to use in the basic mode and it allows you to use your imagination in the "user" modes. Unfortunately the quality of the product is not that great, mine started to have "Err" in the viewfinder about a week ago and finally quit working on Friday before Christmas. Unfortunately I am past the 90 day return deadline and had to return it to Canon for repair, buy the way you pay for shipping. I expected a camera that has the quality of Canon to work for more than 5 months."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
LeftyG
Location:California
Date:November 12, 2012

Great Camera lots of goodies

Pros: nice and light. great price
Cons: none yet
Model Number: T3i
"This camera is very easy to use and is very light to carry. A person that has never used a DSLR will be taking pictures like a pro in a matter of minutes! Comes with a lot of great Info. and tips on how to use the camera and what lens does what. Overall I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this camera to anyone."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
AlanR
Location:Bowling Green, KY
Date:November 7, 2012

Super Value

Pros: will do anything you want
Cons: wish the lens cap was a bit easier to use
"After spending several weeks reading reviews and tests by experts, I decided the Canon T3i gave me the most bang for the buck. I then researched all over the net, plus walk-in stores and found the best buy was at Costco. Ordered on line, product arrived quickly, and very pleased with camera and Costco service."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Mom26
Location:VA
Date:October 11, 2012

Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle

Cons: small lens doesn't work after 4 months.
"Purchased this camera for my daughters birthday. After 4 months the small lens does not work. We have done everything possible to get it to work. No luck. And of course it is pass the 90 return policy. Other than that she loved the camera.
Looking for suggestions as to how to get it to work.
"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
FootballMama
Location:USA
Date:September 27, 2012

First Digital SLR

Pros: great quality pictures, bundle has a lot for the price
Model Number: Rebel T3i
"I am definitely an amateur photographer, but when my son started playing High School football, I wanted something better than my point and shoot to take game pictures for him. I purchased this camera based on family members recommendations who own the Canon Rebel already. Like I said, I am an amateur, but my photos with this camera look great. I read the manual, and mainly use the sports setting with the continuous shutter when I take game pictures. The pictures turned out good enough that I was asked to be the "official" game photographer. Outside of game pictures, I generally use the Auto setting, but am going to do more experimenting with the other settings."
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Labloggirl
Location:Cincinnati/LA
Date:August 13, 2012
Model Number: Canon Rebel T3i DSLR
"I needed a camera for fashion blogging and on recommendation from others I decided on this model and I am loving it!"
Review 9 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Doseoreality
Location:Mesa, AZ
Date:August 10, 2012

Excellent buy

Pros: features, photo/video quality
Model Number: T3i
"Excellent camera for the novice as well as pro. The extra lens included in the bundle is an added bonus."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Taylorg
Location:Killington VT
Date:July 30, 2012

Photo's galore!

Pros: great costco price, canon quality, ability to add lenses as i progress, good instruction materials, delivered to my door quickly
Cons: a bit heavy and bulky but i am not use to profes
"Purchasing the Canon T3i was the best idea ever. I am just starting to take my picture taking seriously. It has been amazing to me that I can get such good photos on my phone and iPad; but NOW, I can photograph the eye of a frog! The camera and lenses are perfect for getting serious about photogaphy. The package was at a great price and contains everything I need to go to the next level..semi-pro:-)"
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Sean60
Location:LI, NY
Date:June 27, 2012

Great Camera, but...

"Great Camera, but very steep learning curve unless you use it in full auto - and then it's about comparable with my non SLR camera. I would recommend it to anyone, however, who's looking for a challenging and probably rewarding experience"
3 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Fearlessfreddie
Location:Fredericksburg, Texas
Date:June 27, 2012

I am happy!

Model Number: Canon Rebel T31 DSLR Camera with 18-55 + 55-250 lens'
"I bought this package because I have always used Canon and have never been disappointed.
Costco had the best price and I got what I wanted in the package.
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Review 13 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Saadha
Location:Enfield,CT
Date:May 23, 2012

Nice Bundle

Model Number: CANON T3i
"I think, everyone knows about Canon T3i camera. Here, i would like to give comments about the bundle that i bought at costco. Simply, i would say, it's a very nice package and its very much worthable for this cost. Especialy the camera bag,tutorial CD and memory card are very worthable.
Other than that, the camera is working good and its very user friendly. Even kids can operate this camera.
"
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Kulti
Location:Orange County CA
Date:May 19, 2012

Best for Still & Video photography

Pros: video functions, audio options in video
Cons: video auto focus
Model Number: T3i/600D
"EOS 600D / T3i has the best movie recording experience of any Canon DSLR to date. The quality is known from previous models, but adding manual audio recording levels, an articulated screen and uncompromised cropping have taken it to a new level. The T3i scores in best digital HD zoom (x3 to x10) facility not found in any other DSLRs and video snapshot compilation facility (like 2 to 4 seconds of video clips combined). The lens (18mm to 200mm Wide angle zoom offered with 60D), can be added to your lens collection, for travel use (Carry single lens with camera) and utilize it effectively for better Still pictures and video shootings."
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
my3luv1
Location:Ohio
Date:May 19, 2012

I Love This Camera!!!!!!!!

Model Number: Canon Rebel T3i camera
"When I first saw this camera last March and what it can do, I told myself I need this camera and I started saved my money to get it. And when I saw Costco had it on sale and went right away to get it. I am sooooooo glad that I got it. My previous camera was the DSLR Canon Rebel Xi 8MP. It took great pictures for the most parts but I had difficulty in low light settings. My prime pictures are my sons marching band and concerts for their year end banquet videos and both events are in low lights. This past Thursday night I used my camera for the first time for their Spring concert. The pictures came out GREAT!! I took a picture of my son about 12 feet away with the 55-250mm lens with NO flash and picture came out great. In fact, one of my pictures from that night will be in our local paper. The journalist from the paper couldn't get a good picture with his smaller camera.
The carrying bag in this bundle is huge and light. I was able to carry the camera, both lens and still had room for my smaller camera. Also, the dvd was really helpful to get know your camera and how to use it.
This is a good camera and you will not be disappointed and this a great bundle for the price. Do the math when you add everything."
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Canon Rebel T3i DSLR Camera 2 Lens Bundle
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
ChazF
Location:San Francisco
Date:May 12, 2012

The Video Recording looks like a Hollywood Movie

Pros: amazing video, great clean images, nice bundle
Cons: the lens could be better but still a great deal
"The T3i is a great camera for it's price. It's not cheap, but not expensive like some others. The pictures quality is very clear with the 18 megapixals. Granted the lens it comes with isn't the best, but it still works very well for still pictures. They most amazing aspect of the camera is the video. The HD and overall look is fantastic. The picture has great contrast and clarity. I'm sure you could film a movie with this camera with a better lens"
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.