9 Ways To Be a Winning Digital Photographer with the Canon EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 Zoom Lens

1. Winners make smart choices—and the Canon EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 Zoom Lens offers the near-perfect focal length range for DSLR hobbyists and enthusiasts. If this describes you, then this lens will capture virtually every kind of casual image of family and friends and activities and events. Better yet, it has the focal lengths you need to learn serious portrait and landscape photography skills as well as photojournalism. You may discover a hidden aptitude for these or other forms of digital photography, which could advance the quality of your images and then justify an investment in a similar pro-level lens, such as the Canon 28–300mm f/3.5–5.6L or Canon EF 70–200mm f/2.8L.
   
   

Third-party tests reveal that the longest focal length (135mm) on the Canon EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 provides a considerably wider field of view than the 70–200mm f/2.8L mentioned above, which costs approximately 5 times more. This only reinforces the wisdom of choosing the 28–135mm as an excellent all-purpose lens for the amateur with a DSLR camera.

2. Another winning way of the Canon EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 is the inclusion of Image Stabilization (IS) technology. Typically found in lenses with longer focal lengths, IS in this smaller Canon lens makes perfect sense if you’re one of the enthusiasts or hobbyists who will buy and use it. For maximum enjoyment of the digital photography experience, you want to be able to shoot more photos handheld of static subjects illuminated with less light available light and at lower ISO settings. It’s important that you’re always ready to take pictures without the hassle of erecting a tripod too often, looking for a structure or support against which to brace your body or selecting higher ISO settings that make your images grainy. Plus, the IS system in this Canon lens activates easily and produces very little noise.

3. You’ll also capture more winning images with the lower-than-expected maximum magnification of .19x at 135mm. You’ll be able to compose very good photos of smaller natural objects, such as flowers, and explore the world of food photography or small to medium-sized still-life images.

4. As an excellent choice of a general-purpose lens, the Canon EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 will never seem to be a burden, so you can carry it throughout a long day at a family entertainment park or as you hike through the woods or across country in search of spectacular nature and landscape photos. The lens weighs only 19.1 oz. (540g) and its dimensions are 3.1 x 3.8” (78 x 97mm).

5. Although you wouldn’t expect this lens to have a pro-like build quality, Canon certainly utilizes all it knows about manufacturing top-of-the-line pro lenses to give the 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 solid construction, a comfortable feel in your hands and highly acceptable operational performance.

6. Canon has also relied on its huge knowledge base about auto-focus motors, equipping this lens with Canon’s Ring Ultrasonic Motor (USM) that focuses with plenty of speed, silence and accuracy for the mid-level DSLR enthusiast.

7. Canon didn’t scrimp on the optical characteristics either when designing the EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6. It comes with 16 glass elements in 12 groups; and the 6-blade aperture produces a quality bokeh, so you can learn, practice and capture portraits with pleasing background blur.

8. Considering its price point, this Canon lens is a winner in third-party tests of its optical performance. Select the widest aperture (f/3.5) and you’ll discover exceptional sharpness in the center of your photos at all focal lengths. Some corner softness is evident at the wide-angle focal lengths, but this is to be expected. Plus, amateurs often forget that the pros prefer some softness, which is another reason this Canon lens will help your photos be winners.

Other optical characteristics, such as vignetting, barrel distortion and pincushioning, chromatic aberrations and lens flare, are all rated within acceptable ranges and average for a lens of this type.

9. The Canon EF 28–135mm f/3.5–5.6 zoom lens will also make you a winning consumer, since it is priced at just $455.00 from B&H Photo Video at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Canon+28-135+f%2F3.5-5%2F6+lens&N=0&InitialSearch=yes.

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7 Reasons Why The Canon Rebel T5i Is The Cool Small Camera To Own

The Canon EOS Rebel lineup is loved by all Canon photographers. Many pros started their careers with these capable small cameras and many still use them as second cameras. The new flagship, the T5i, looks to be built using the same principles that made the series so popular. Check out our seven reasons why this little camera is a must have for amateurs and enthusiasts. Canon T6 is also a similar camera which can be carried around easily due to its small size with 18 megapixels sensor.

1. Great 18MP sensor

The camera's heart is an 18 megapixel APS-C sensor that produces impeccable image quality. The technology behind it is pretty much the same used by pro Canon cameras, with increased light-gathering efficiency. The resolution is high enough to allow for cropping and making large prints.  See full specs and photos of camera here.

2. It's small

One of the best things about the T5i is that it makes a great walk-around camera. It's a small camera, but it's still a fully capable DSLR that will take any Canon EOS lens. It won't kill your arm or neck if you have to use it for a few hours and it won't sound the public alarm when you take it out of the bag.

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3. Digic 5

Great image quality is not just the result of the image sensor, but also the image processor. The Digic 5 teams up with the sensor to produce incredible sharpness and a wide tonal range.

4. 14 bit A/D Conversion

The 14 bit conversion from analog to digital allows the Rebel T5i to capture realistic images. By recording 16,384 colors per channel, this little camera preserves details in skies and water, something that is a challenge for many higher class cameras.

5. Fast AF

If you look at the specs, seeing only 9 AF points might disappoint you. But all of the AF points are cross-type and one of them is a high precision dual-cross f/2.8 center point. That means the T5i will focus quickly and accurately no matter how you hold it. The AI Servo AF maintains consistent focus and the Hybrid CMOS AF allows for great AF in live view mode, for both stills and video.

6. Handheld night scene mode

The idea of carrying a tripod everywhere is not very fun but it will certainly cost you in most cases. The T5i however will let you get away with not having a tripod, thanks to its ingenious handheld night scene mode. It works by taking and combining four consecutive shots taken at shutter speeds fast enough to avoid camera shake. It basically makes shooting at night possible without other tools for stabilization.

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7. It's great value

The T5i is one of those cameras that are just great value for the money. It might not have all the features of a professional camera, but it costs less than half and in the right hands, it's perfectly capable of producing similar results. For that and all the reasons above we highly recommend the Canon Rebel T5i.

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Get Ready - The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is Coming

Just the other day I featured the Canon EOS Rebel T6i and T6s as two of the best entry-level cameras on the market today.

But although those cameras remain excellent choices, there’s soon to be a replacement for one or both bodies, a new entry-level competitor in the EOS Rebel T7. Canon T7i which has got high resolution of 24 megapixels has been already launched and seems like T7 would have same specifications.

The question is, when will it be introduced and what will its specifications be?

There is difficulty in answering both of those questions.

Release Date Keeps Getting Pushed Back

Regarding a release date, it has been expected several times, including at CES 2017 which has come and gone without any further details on this new camera.

Now, the rumor is that Canon will unveil the Rebel T7 at the CP+ Show which is slated for later this month.

Of course, the T7 has been rumored for quite some time now, so only time will tell if Canon actually reveals the T7 at CP+ or if we have to wait months and months for the reveal.

One thing that points to a CP+ reveal is that the T6i and T6s were released in February 2015. It would make sense, then, that the T7 would be unveiled this month in keeping with past release patterns from Canon.

Rumored Specifications

It’s equally tough to nail down many specs on the new Rebel T7 because there just hasn’t been a lot of worthy speculation thus far.

One thing we do know with reasonable certainty is that it will be offered with a new kit lens. That lens is rumored to be an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM.

Apart from that, we have to use the specs from the T6i and T6s to try to determine the features that the T7 might have.

The T6i has a solid 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor. Paired with a DIGIC 6 processor, the camera produces nice images at high resolution with fast performance.

The T6s utilizes the same sensor and processor, so it’s safe to assume that the T7 will have a sensor that’s at least the same size with a processor that should be even faster. Look for a DIGIC 7 processor paired with a sensor that’s got at least 24-megapixels.

Both the T6i and T6s have a 1.04m-dot touchscreen, which folds out and articulates so you can shoot from odd angles. That’s a feature that’s bound to be on their successor, especially as touchscreens have become more ubiquitous, even on entry-level DSLRs. It’s reasonable to assume that the T7 will have a screen with even better resolution and improved performance in brightly lit situations.

Both cameras have solid HD video capabilities, as well as an ISO range that extends to 25600, a 5fps shooting rate, Wi-Fi, and NFC. Those features are sure to stay with the T7, with video and ISO improvements almost a guarantee, perhaps even to 4K.

The T6i has a 19-point autofocus system that offers hybrid performance. When you use live view (or shoot video), the system makes use of phase-detect and contrast-detect focusing at the same time. The result is a better and faster focusing experience that is sure to make its way into the T7.

It’s also safe to say that since the T6s has an LCD on the top of its body (shown above) that the T7 will likely get that same feature. That is, unless the T7 is intended only to replace the T6i while leaving the T6s alone for the time being. Again, there’s no concrete information to determine what Canon intends to do at this point.

Another possibility is that the T7 will sport in-body 5-axis image stabilization, a feature that would be quite welcome for entry-level cameras. Get more details on that (and a few other rumors about the T7/800D models) in the video below by Eric Rossi.

So, while the details of this new camera are short on specifics, we know what the T6i and T6s brought to the table: feature-packed cameras that took the entry-level market a step closer to the enthusiast realm of cameras.

Some think that the T7 will go even further - perhaps even into the mirrorless realm - though that is a complete rumor with absolutely no hard evidence to back it up.

But man, how cool would that be for Canon to make their top-end entry-level camera a mirrorless one?!

I guess we’ll just have to keep waiting for a couple of more weeks until CP+!

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10 “Green-Light” Features of the at Prove Your Money Will Be Well Spent

1. Exciting Entry-Level DSLR.

If you’re like many hobbyist photographers who think they are ready to graduate from a point-to-shoot to a DSLR, then the Canon T3i/600D is waiting across that great divide with many easy-to-use features you need to enjoy and excel in the much bigger world of digital photography.

Read real customer reviews of the Canon EOS Rebel T3i/600D here.

2. Pixel Power.

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i faces down the competition with its 18-megapixel, APS-C-sized CMOS sensor. The Nikon D5100’s sensor is 16.2 MP, while the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2’s is even smaller, at 12.1 MP.

3. Vari-Angle Clear View LCD Screen.

A large three-inch Vari-Angle Clear View LCD screen is a first-time feature in any Canon Rebel DSLR. You’ll have a bright, clear view from any angle with 1,040,000 dot/VGA resolution and anti-reflective and smudge-resistant coatings. (The Nikon D5100 has 920,000 dots and the Panasonic competitor only 460,000.)

The concept behind the large Vari-Angle screen is to provide you with a greater “variety” of shooting angles. The tilt-and-swivel LCD extends 180 degrees from the camera body and swivels 270 degrees on its hinge. The versatility of this LCD creates more high- or low-angle opportunities in still pictures or full-HD video, makes self-portraits easier and allows it to retract to a secure position next to the camera body.

4. Viewfinder Standoff.

The Canon Rebel T3i and Nikon D5100 have penta-mirror viewfinders, but the Rebel provides a bit larger view. The Rebel’s viewfinder magnification is 0.85x compared to the D5100’s 0.78x. This specification as well as others results in only approximately a two-percent difference in actual viewfinder size between the two cameras.

The Rebel 3Ti does outperform the Nikon D5100 when it comes to aspect ratio options. The Rebel features a standard 3:2 ratio in live-view mode, and the added choices of 4:3, 16:9 and 1:1 ratios for either still images or video.

5. Improved Live View Capabilities.

The Nikon D5100 may have four Live View AF (auto-focus) modes and the Rebel T3i three, but the Nikon doesn’t include the Canon’s Quick Mode that uses phase detection for faster Live View focusing. Another “green light” feature of Canon’s Live View capabilities that will have you yelling, “Make mine a Rebel T3i,” is its 10x-magnification when using manual focus in Live View mode. Nikon’s is only 7.7x magnification. This is particularly helpful if you are new to DSLRs, as it will be easier to check focus.

6. HD Video Capture.

With full-HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution in selectable frame rates of 24p, 25p or 30p, the EOS Rebel T3i offers the quality and versatility that even film students and independent filmmakers will like. A DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor and that large sensor are Canon proprietary technologies that capture fine detail and accurate color to create excellent HD video. The Rebel T3i DSLR offers three video recording modes: Full HD, HD in a 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition (SD) in a 4:3 aspect ratio, all at selectable frame rates.

7. Video Snapshot.

Canon has applied some of the innovative technology from its VIXIA line of camcorders to create the new EOS Video Snapshot feature in the Rebel T3i DSLR. Canon achieved its goal of providing its customers with a video capability that is as easy as taking digital photos. You can now record a series of two-, four- or eight-second video clips automatically. The T3i then creates a continuous Video Snapshot Album with those clips…in the camera. You can then perform additional editing, either in the camera or with Canon’s Video Snapshot Task software, on a compatible personal computer.

8. Be More Creative.

If you like to be more creative with your camera, then the Rebel T3i DSLR includes various Creative Filter Effects, such as Toy Camera, Soft Focus, Miniature, Grainy Black and White and Fish Eye. You control these effects with the quick menu button, and then apply them to the RAW and JPEG files after the images have been recorded. Additional selections in this menu will allow you to protect, rotate, rate and resize your photos.

These are rather simple filters and are not a substitute for the broader capabilities of editing software, but you might find yourself in a situation where the Creative Filter Effects in the Canon Rebel T3i will be time savers.

9. Enhanced Flash Controls.

Another significant improvement in the Rebel T3i is the dual purpose of the pop-up flash. Of course, it primarily serves as an artificial light source, but it is also the first Rebel with an Integrated Speedlite Transmitter, so it can control as many as two groups of flashes directly from the camera. Beginners can take a smaller step into wireless flash photography with the “Easy Wireless” mode. On the Nikon D5100, this same capability requires an optional piece of equipment (you must spend more money!). This wireless flash technology on the Rebel may very well be one of the features that legitimize it as an “advanced” entry-level DSLR.

10. The Price Is Right.

The Canon EOS T3i Digital SLR camera body can be purchased for approximately $550, compared to the Nikon D5100 body at approximately $580. The Rebel also comes bundled in two kits with different Canon lenses: with the new EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS II zoom lens for approximately $600 and with the EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS zoom lens for approximately $900. Nikon offers the D5100 body bundled with its equivalent 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 lens for approximately $570. (These are online prices and may vary.)

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Canon EOS Rebel T5i: New Model with Refinements for the Entry-Level DSLR Photographer

To be totally honest, Canon’s mid-March 2013 introduction of its new EOS Rebel T5i DSLR camera is a bit of a mystery, since the upgrades from 2012’s EOS Rebel T4i are relatively minor. For photographers new to DSLR photographer, however, the differences should prove to make them happy they waited until the Canon T5ibecame available before buying their first DSLR camera.

The new Rebel T5i has the same 18MP CMOS sensor; 9-point cross-type AF sensor with a high-precision, dual-cross f/2.8 point at center; 3-inch, 1,040,000-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD; and Full-HD video as the Rebel T4i, as well as a number of other identical features and capabilities.

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Canon was also wise to retain the Hybrid CMOS autofocus system from the Rebel T4i, which was a first for an EOS camera. With this much faster AF system, the T5i spends less time focus hunting and operates continuously for stills or video in Live View. Two-dimensional contrast detection in the AF’s cross-type points results in focusing that is more precise for virtually any composition or subject location within the frame.

You must look closely to notice any physical difference between the T5i and T4i. The exterior finish does gives the new Rebel a slightly more appealing and sophisticated appearance. The body of the T5i certainly comes complete with all the controls any photographer at this level would ever need. Canon did improve the mode dial, so it will rotate 360 degrees. The icons have been enlarged for easier viewing and slightly elevated from the surface, so they can be distinguished through your fingertips and in low light.

One of the “major” upgrades of the EOS Rebel T5i is a creative function. Canon’s “Creative Filter” effects can be seen and utilized while shooting instead of after an image has been captured. Not only is this preview and application capability new to the Rebel line in the T5i, but also matches a function that many competing models already have. Entry-level DSLR photographers will be able to determine in advance the final look of their photos and help them to be more creative during the shooting process.

What buyers of the Canon EOS Rebel T5i will also discover is that the camera is available in an optional bundle with a new EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens. “IS,” or Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer system, is an important asset for any photographer new to DSLR cameras and shooting in low light handheld. The IS system allows them to shoot at four shutter speeds slower, compensating for any camera shake and still producing sharp, clear images. “STM” refers to a stepping motor and focus mechanism that is particular useful during video recording, as it makes continuous autofocus (AF) much smoother and quieter.

The new 18–55mm lens is built with 13 elements in 11 groups, including one aspheric lens that minimizes chromatic aberration at any focal length. The lens will focus as close as 0.82 feet (0.25m) and has a 7-blade aperture to render a highly acceptably bokeh effect, or professional looking blurred backgrounds.

The new Canon EOS Rebel T5i is available for pre-order from Amazon, with an estimated release date of April 30, 2013.

The body only is priced at $749.

Bundled with the new EF-S 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens, the Canon EOS Rebel T5i is $899.

Bundled with the EF-S 18–135mm f/3.5–5.6 IS STM lens for additional telephoto focal length, the Rebel T5i is $1,099.

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Hot Scoop! New Canon EOS Rebel SL1 is First Model in New Rebel Series

Not much has leaked prior to the March 21, 2013 announce date of the new Canon EOS Rebel series, except that these will be smaller cameras than the existing Rebel bodies. The first model is to be known as the SL1. If you are looking for higher resolution camera then check Canon SL2 specs. Presumably, Canon is trying to capture the mirrorless camera buyers who would prefer a true DSLR, but can’t afford even an entry-level model.

The advanced scuttlebutt touts a newly developed 18-MP CMOS APS-C sensor and Canon’s exceptional and thoroughly proven DIGIC 5 image processor. This combination of sensor and processor is certain to provide an image quality that the people buying this camera have never previously experienced in the compact cameras with which they’ve been shooting.

The processor is sure to deliver speed in both continuous shooting mode and the autofocus system. For a camera that will be reportedly compact and lightweight, 4 fps will allow its owners to capture outstanding action sequences.

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Canon has given the EOS Rebel SL1 a new Hybrid CMOS AF II 9-point system that includes a highly accurate dual-cross f/2.8 center point. The AF system includes phase-detection and contrast AF, providing superior speed and precision for both stills and video in Live View. An additional capability of the hybrid design is a wider focus area, so action captures are even easier.

Photographers new to the DSLR experience are likely to be amazed at how well the Rebel SL1 will shoot in low-light conditions, since the ISO range is a substantial 100–12,800 (expandable to H: 25,600) for stills and ISO 6,400 (expandable to H: 12,800) for videos.

Video is a fully capable system of 1080/30p/24p/25p Full HD as well as 720/60p and 480/50p. A Movie Servo AF that will provide continuous focus tracking of moving subjects and manual exposure control to enhance all recording modes even further. The new EOS Rebel SL1 also includes a full complement of video support functions: built-in monaural microphone, manual audio level adjustment and Video Snapshot with editing for expanded movie shooting options.

Those photographers wise enough to choose the new Rebel SL1 will have a larger display than might be expected. It is Canon’s 3” 1,040,000-dot Clear View Touch Screen LCD II that features a specialized coating resistant to smudges and fingerprints and a brightness level for viewing in strong outdoor light. Photographer will have easy touch control of most capabilities, including AF, so functionality is easy and doesn’t require much experience with this type of system. With an approximate 0.87 magnification, the optical viewfinder is certainly not the equivalent of a full-frame DSLR, but it will give beginner DSLR shooters all the view they need.

The new Canon EOS Rebel SL1 has a full complement of shooting and creative modes, so the inexperienced photographer can produce excellent results. The Scene Intelligent Auto Mode maximizes photo quality and easily detects scene details even in low-light situations. The advanced Creative Filters can be viewed in real time during Live View. Photographers can also utilize the advanced presets in the new Special Scene Modes for subjects, such as kids, food and candlelight, so images are clear and sharp.

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• Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II 
• Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
• Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L
• Canon EF 85mm f1.2L II 
• Canon EF 300mm f/2.8L IS USM II

The new Rebel EOS SL1 is compatible with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, including new Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) cards and all of Canon’s EF and EF-S lenses.

The Rebel EOS SL1 Kit includes all the standard accessories, such as camera cover, strap, battery charger and battery pack.

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15 “Graduation Gifts” from the Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR Camera

1. Photographers ready to advance from a compact, or point-and-shoot, camera to their first DSLR will be happy with all the graduation gifts from the Canon EOS Rebel T3. It’s an affordable entry-level DSLR with just enough features and capabilities to guide the beginner to the next level of digital photography performance. Canon T3ioffers better features than this camera especially in terms of resolution.

Read real customer reviews of the EOS Rebel T3 DSLR here.

2. Photographers with little experience shooting a DSLR-and-lens combination handheld will immediately appreciate the image stabilization (IS) system built into the 18–55mm IS II zoom lens. Sharp and clear pictures are possible even under low-light conditions or at the extreme focal length of the lens. The IS system also helps the photographer capture action on video with little blurring.

3. The Canon EOS Rebel T3 is comfortable to hold and fits securely in the hand with the rubberized grip. Canon also made the buttons and dials of the exterior controls large and easily accessible, so photographers new to a DSLR will learn their locations and purposes quickly.

4. The shooting mode dial controls most camera functions with its 14 different optional settings. Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes for creativity; various subject-optimized shooting functions; and full auto and “creative” auto are selected from this single, large dial.

5. Press the Q button on the back plate to switch from the standard default setting to vivid, soft, intense, warm, cool, brighter, darker or monochrome.

6. The Rebel T3’s 12.2-megapixel APS-C-sized sensor produces excellent resolution for entry-level DSLR photographers, as they learn to expand their photography skills and experience.

7. Many compact camera users at this graduation ceremony will be familiar with optical viewfinders at the rear of a camera. The 2.7-inch, 230,000 dot viewfinder on the Rebel T3, however, is a step above average for an introductory DSLR. Not only is it big and sharp, and provides 95% coverage, but also it shares the same 63-zone metering system that can be found on Canon’s semi-pro DSLR, the EOS 7D.

8. Speed is certainly one of the gifts of a first-time DSLR; and the Rebel T3 reaches full power in just more than a second and is ready to shoot in another second. Memory is able to capture a full-resolution JPEG in approximately two seconds, an uncompressed RAW file in three.

9. Beginner photographers with their first DSLR want to shoot pictures without interruption. The rechargeable lithium-ion LP-E10 battery in the Rebel T3 has enough power at full charge to take 700 pictures. This is a major competitive advantage of this Canon camera.

10. The Canon EOS Rebel T3 also gives DSLR newcomers video capabilities that make it easy to improve their moviemaking skills too. The 720p video records at either 30 or 25 frames per second with a maximum clip length of 17 minutes, but that should be more than adequate for most photographers who purchase and use this camera.

11. Operating the movie mode in the Rebel T3 is quite simple and automatic. The mode is selected on the main shooting dial; and the LCD presents a Live View screen, which is shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio for movie recording.

12. Various functions control some aspects of video shooting before the record button is pushed. These include the option to compensate for exposure, and lock it into position; pre-selecting a picture style; and pre-focusing with a half press of the shutter release. Several auto-focus options are also available, including live mode, face detection live mode or quick mode.

13. The Rebel T3 connects to a flat-panel TV, with an option cable, via the camera’s HDMI port.

14. One of the greatest gifts of graduating from a compact to a Canon EOS Rebel T3 is entry into the Canon “club,” putting beginner photographers in an excellent position to graduate in the future to a more advanced Canon DSLR.

15. B&H Photo Video has a special offer on the Canon EOS Rebel T3 through January 7, 2012. Save $50.00 off the regular price of $499.99 for the camera and 18–55mm IS II zoom lens kit. Now only $449.99. Visit

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