It might have been that you're over-using the flash. Its nothing big, the flash just takes time to reload depending on how strong it was for the previous photo. For videos, 1280x720 at 30fps is what I use. For photos, I shoot in RAW because I like to post-process and edit my photos. If you want, you can also just use the regular highest JPEG settings and that will do fine!
Happy Holidays! Congratulations, hopefully you pick one of these up! I'm pretty sure it might get a little "intimidating" on picking one of these up for the first time and using it, but just use the Full Auto mode for a few days and start taking photos while reading the manual. For me, I played around with the camera to an extent where I became familiar with the camera without reading any books or even the manual. In the future, I might make a video on getting used to the T3 if necessary! Enjoy!
You're correct this doesn't have a mic input/out! That input is for an automatic shutter. I did put an annotation up on the video about that! Sorry for the confusion!
So far I absolutely love it! I was playing around with it and reading things about it throughout the evening yesterday. I think I understand it pretty well and will be able to get the hang of it pretty soon. I may come back for some questions in the future, though. Oh, and thanks! Happy Holidays to you, too!
I've been asking for a camera for years and on Christmas my wish cam true. I'm so amature but so excited. Can't wait to see what it does!!! Great picture slide show!!!!
Thanks for your review! Partially because of this review I ordered this camera yesterday with an 18-55 and a 70-300 lens. It should arive tomorrow, I'm exited!
Of course! Any camera can take portrait pictures/blur backgrounds. However the main factor for portrait pictures will be the lenses. For portrait shots/blurred background shots, you want a wide angle lens. The cheapest yet very efficient wide lenses is the Canon 50mm f/1.8. I have review of the lens on my channel so make sure you check it out!
Its more of a settings thing with your camera. To blur the background, try to get the lowest aperture setting on your camera and make sure your subject is closer to you. Best lens for background blur are prime lens kits (Canon 50mm f/1.8 -I have a review up on RUclips as well).
To get a blown out background you have to be in manual mode or aperture (AV) mode and then you set aperture to a low setting. The canon kit lens' focus is at the end near the glass. There's a switch for autofocus on the side of the lens.
@StudShifter , yeah there is the manual zoom and focus. and it's all in the lens. you could zoom in by rotating the body of the lens clockwise and zoom out by rotating the body of the lens, obviously counter clockwise. and to focus, you can press the shoot button halfway, OR you could rotate the front front of the lens clockwise/ counterclockwise (: hope this helped! I'm trying to save up for this camera too..
Thanks for the helpful review! I got my T3 a few days ago and am just getting the chance to sit down with it. I appreciate your quick intro.! Definitely subscribed and hope to see more. :)
I would recommend looking at the 2 DSLR Photography Intro videos I've made (more specifically the second one). Its all about learning how to use the camera and playing around with it.
@XLTKID No Problem! I hope you enjoy your camera. Two lens I would recommend purchasing for your camera as soon as possible would be the 18-55mm standard Lens kit (if you don't already) and the Canon 50 EF Prime Lens kit. If your interested, I have the Review of the 50mm Lens kit on RUclips.
It takes great motion and action shots (I've gotten some outstanding action photos from the T3 that compare to higher end photos from DSLRS). It all matters on how well you know your camera and what kind of lens you have.
Thank you so much for this informative review! I have come across so many reviews for this camera but this is by far the most helpful. I have been searching for the best entry lever D SLR for photography class and looks like I finally found it. I'm subscribing to your vids. Thanks!
You need a 58mm filter for the 18-55mm. If you look on the front of the lens, literally the plastic that surrounds the glass theres a circle with a dash over it and thats the size of the ideal filter! :)
@MultiHorselover123 I do not have the D3100 anymore. As far as the Canon T3 goes, it does not make any noise when it focuses on a subject. If you want to see the closet thing to raw video recording from the T3, check your messages! :)
I have a canon rebel t3 as well and this is my second camara my first was a handheld small camara (which tooks great pictures/video as well for such a small thing) and so far, still getting the hang of all the options and stuff but I like my camara, took it to the outer banks and got great photos and video, right now I am looking for a handheld zoom to take pictures of birds especially over lakes and marshes etc.
Go on the wheel on the top right of the camera (where you change from i.e. programable mode to manual mode) and turn it to the video camera looking icon and then just click the button next to the red dot next to the lcd screen to start recording video!
It doesn't come with a memory card so you do have to buy it separately. Getting into photography might seem hard but once you begin, it'll get easier to adjust to. Just go ahead and purchase this with the 18-55mm lens and just start taking photos and eventually, you'll find out what kind of lens you'll need, etc.
@Tromminator No Problem and thank you for your comment. The background music was made by me and I'll have it available for download on my website soon :D
@JosiasAB I would go with your deal. However, once you buy the T3, make sure you have a CLASS 10 SD Card because that will help in processing your photos.
@NicolasN5 It depends. The T3 is a better camera because you can swap out the lens and you have control over almost every aspect of the features (like how much light the lens allow, exposure, ISO, etc). If you want to get into Photography, the T3 is a better choice than the SX30.
That's great to hear, thanks a lot. You're video definitely helped with my final decision making for purchasing this camera. I can't wait till it gets here.
No Problemo! If I find myself needing a flash I just up the ISO setting on the camera (If you shoot in the P mode or other manual modes you can change this setting).
@SuperDEMOS123 Depends on how much light is in the scene and how high of an ISO you are using. Generally I do not have a problem with blur unless I'm shooting in a dark area with not too much light. Thats the only time I find myself needing a tripod.
@xxpinkykillzxx The Canon T2 is a film camera. If you mean the T2i and the T3, they are different. However, the T3i and the T2i (The T3i is the other version of the T3) are pretty much the same.
I got my T3 for just under $500. It definitely is a great entry level DSLR. I've been experimenting with HDR photography, and this camera works pretty well for it too.
As far as the video quality goes, the maximum you can get with this body is 720p at 30fps, regardless of the lens you use. The zoom however can be different depending on the lens kit.
I'm planning on buying my camera within the next week or so and was really debating between the T3 & D3100 (but leaning more toward the T3). Thanks for the info. I'd really like to know more about the Continuous Shooting, do you have a video with more info?
Glad it did and yes I do a lot of my friends skateboard! The camera is great for almost anything as it is. If you could look into a good lens you'd be fine. Are you looking to take photos or videos?
@SKATE4OKI Yes, but to do this effectively, you would need some right settings (you would need to experiment with it). Also, I would recommend the Canon 50mm EF Prime Lens kit for those kinds of shots.
You can either put the SD card from the camera into your computer or install the provided software that comes with the camera and the use the USB cord. I prefer the first option though. :)
You should definitely look into the T3 because its a great entry level dslr camera. However im sure nost photography classes also require a 35mm film camera.
This reaaally helped! But would you Recommend this camera for filming skateboarding if i bought a fisheye lens? Not too sure if you would possibly know much about skateboard filming but overall is it good too film with? Great video by the way!
Thanks for this video! i just bought this camera and I didnt know if it was better or the same as the Nikon D3000...I have taken pictures in regular cameras and it comes out beautiful....but now im trying to grow in photography and wanted a camera that could do that for me and more... now I see I picked the right choice! thanks again!
Wow, RAW is a really big file. I know the options that it gives, but I think I'll stick with JPEG for a while until I get a computer that can hold the RAW files and a large enough SD card. Just to put it out there, my SE C905 have file sizes ranging from 2 to 2.5 MB, and it's a 8MP and that's what I'm using to take photos with and I'm looking forward on getting a T3 for my arsenal.
Fantastic review! Thank you so much! I spent 30 minutes trying to find a good review over this camera..I'm getting it as a Christmas gift because I have been wanting it for quite some time now, but I didn't really know much about it. One question though, is it easy to pick up and learn how to use it after reading the owners manual book, or will I need to take a class over how to use it (my step mom thinks I do) ? This will be my first DSLR camera. Thank you again!
Just a thought, and a friendly tip you guys. My photography teacher told the class that you need to store the camera with the lens attached to the camera, and the lens cove off the camera lans. This will help prevent lens mold.
@chinh101 A few things are because the T3 has 2x the ISO capabilities than the Powershot. With a better ISO, a camera can take better photos in "Low-Light" Conditions. Additionally, you can swap out the lens on a DSLR camera-which gives a limitless amount of control to the user. The bottom line is, if you want to buy the Powershot as a "casual" photographer, then its a great camera. However, if you want to pursue a hobby in Photography, I would go with a DSLR Camera.
It is bascially the camera's sensitivity towards light. In bright sunny days, you would use a lower ISO when compared to taking shots in a darker situation. The higher ISO, the more grain your pictures tend to have.
@NFphotography14 This is a great beginner DSLR camera. However, if you've owned or used DSLR cameras in the past, you can most definitely look into getting the T2i or T3i. I mean it depends on how much experience you have and so on.
I just received my t3 earlier today...It's a definitely a step from the point & shoot i use...I was tinkering with the everything and I am lost about what that little rubber eye piece cover on the neck band is for???Does it go on the eye view for protection of scratching?.I'm new to SLR cameras. Thanks for the video.
@pqw65 The reason you have alot of noise has many factors. Some things you need to keep in mind is that if there isn't much light wherever you are capturing video, you are bound to have noise. So, try to get any type of artificial lighting on the subject. Other things you can do is increase the exposure on the video and increase or decrease the ISO. The lens also has a great amount to do with the noise. The wider the aperture, the more light you let in!
I bought mine sometime last may 2012 which includes a 75 to 300 mm zoom for US$ 499.00. I just bought on-line some filters, extra battery, canon camera bag, manual flash and remote flash transmistter and receivers for less than US$100. This is perfect for me compared to my Nikon S4000 digital camera.
Yes the T3 would be a great camera to get into Photography with. I was in the same spot and the T3 being my first SLR camera, I can honestly say I don't regret buying it at all. Its a great camera and its easy to adjust to coming from a point and shoot camera. For video the 50mm is great because of it's wide angle and for pictures its fantastic, especially for indoors and in low-light situations. However, the 50mm might be a little too close. Message me a budget and I could help! Good Luck!
For video you might even want to look into a higher end camera with 1080p (i.e. T2i T1i). Nevertheless, you can always achieve a fish eye effect in Photoshop. One lens you might want to look into is the nifty fifty because of its sharpness and wide aperture. Good luck and be sure to send me some skating footage!
@MrJohnfourtwenty There are no "HD" lens but some good lens I would recommend would be the Canon 50mm EF Prime Lens f/1.8 and the 28-135mm USM as well as the 55-250mm. It depends on what kind of photos you'll be taking. Experiment with the 18-55mm Lens kit and see what kind of shots you are taking.
I love Canon's interface. This interface has left open the door of upper entry level bodies like the T2i and T3i. I don't like the lack of direct access UI controls and an interface that the Nikon consumer level cameras have. Also when it comes to weight, that's another factor. It's much easier for me to cart around something like the T2i or T3i vs the 5D. With lenses, I've heard Canon has the upper hand. What's your take on that? (JW)
Yeah I really like this camera too and I am trying to eventually start a Freelance Photography business! More than likely, I will probably stay with this camera for the first few months.
Of course! This camera is one of the best cameras to start off with coming from a point and shoot. You will also be able to take good photos once you know how to use the camera. Check out my SLR Photography Tips videos.
Awesome video! I have the same one with the same lens, and yeah is 1 year and something old. But I have a few questions, and I really hope you can help me out. Like this one, I was like doing a photo session and after a while, whenever I try to take a pic, it alwaqys appears as 'Busy' and near it the flash sign and it makes the camera slower at shooting. The other one, what quality would be better for photos, and other one for videos?
What would you recommend? I'm starting to become very serious into photography but it's a hard debate. I've personally check out both this camera and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. I'm leaning more to the sony though because of the 1080p for videos and the 18.2MP. What do you think?
I got this camera on sale at BB last week for $371 (tax included) and it came with a free bag and a 8GB class 10 card. I'm just learning how to use it, and I think that it was a great buy for the price, since this is my first DSLR.
Hey I Gotta say thank u for giving this camera a good review. I have it and when I was researching it a lot of people said it was a bad camera but I love it
@JFri4321 Yes but you would need a lens sufficient enough to reach the long distance. If you can, I would even look at the T2i if you can go the extra few hundred bucks because of its higher ISO. However, in the end, the lens is what will allow you to take those photos.
@TheGameNTech It says Class 10. What a Class 10 allows you to do is pretty much process your images and save them onto your camera faster. The higher the class, the higher the speeds. Class 10 is the best speed on an SD Card and offers about 30mb/s. If you plan to shoot RAW format files, then its a necessity to have one of these.
For the first few weeks, I think sticking with the JPEG quality will be pretty ideal for you. Nevertheless, I would most certainly recommend upgrading to RAW format because it becomes more essential and valuable to you once you know how to fully operate a DSLR. In addition, I would definitely go ahead with a Class 10 8GB SD Card once you purchase your camera.
I got this camera on sale at BB last week for $371 (tax included) and it came with a free bag and a 8GB class 10 card. I'm just learning how to use it, and I think that it was a great buy for the price, since this is my first DSLR.
It might have been that you're over-using the flash. Its nothing big, the flash just takes time to reload depending on how strong it was for the previous photo. For videos, 1280x720 at 30fps is what I use. For photos, I shoot in RAW because I like to post-process and edit my photos. If you want, you can also just use the regular highest JPEG settings and that will do fine!
Happy Holidays! Congratulations, hopefully you pick one of these up! I'm pretty sure it might get a little "intimidating" on picking one of these up for the first time and using it, but just use the Full Auto mode for a few days and start taking photos while reading the manual. For me, I played around with the camera to an extent where I became familiar with the camera without reading any books or even the manual. In the future, I might make a video on getting used to the T3 if necessary! Enjoy!
You're correct this doesn't have a mic input/out! That input is for an automatic shutter. I did put an annotation up on the video about that! Sorry for the confusion!
So far I absolutely love it! I was playing around with it and reading things about it throughout the evening yesterday. I think I understand it pretty well and will be able to get the hang of it pretty soon.
I may come back for some questions in the future, though.
Oh, and thanks! Happy Holidays to you, too!
I've been asking for a camera for years and on Christmas my wish cam true. I'm so amature but so excited. Can't wait to see what it does!!! Great picture slide show!!!!
Thanks for your review! Partially because of this review I ordered this camera yesterday with an 18-55 and a 70-300 lens. It should arive tomorrow, I'm exited!
Enjoy it. Bought it a little before my London/Paris trip and boy was I happy to get it.
Just got mine for $390 shipped from an authorized dealer off eBay! Excited to use it, great video!
Of course! Any camera can take portrait pictures/blur backgrounds. However the main factor for portrait pictures will be the lenses. For portrait shots/blurred background shots, you want a wide angle lens. The cheapest yet very efficient wide lenses is the Canon 50mm f/1.8. I have review of the lens on my channel so make sure you check it out!
Its more of a settings thing with your camera. To blur the background, try to get the lowest aperture setting on your camera and make sure your subject is closer to you. Best lens for background blur are prime lens kits (Canon 50mm f/1.8 -I have a review up on RUclips as well).
To get a blown out background you have to be in manual mode or aperture (AV) mode and then you set aperture to a low setting. The canon kit lens' focus is at the end near the glass. There's a switch for autofocus on the side of the lens.
@StudShifter , yeah there is the manual zoom and focus. and it's all in the lens. you could zoom in by rotating the body of the lens clockwise and zoom out by rotating the body of the lens, obviously counter clockwise. and to focus, you can press the shoot button halfway, OR you could rotate the front front of the lens clockwise/ counterclockwise (: hope this helped! I'm trying to save up for this camera too..
Thanks for the helpful review! I got my T3 a few days ago and am just getting the chance to sit down with it. I appreciate your quick intro.! Definitely subscribed and hope to see more. :)
I would recommend looking at the 2 DSLR Photography Intro videos I've made (more specifically the second one). Its all about learning how to use the camera and playing around with it.
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed the review.
That's a good thing, because I have a GE that when I set the continous shooting it will only stay on as long as I have the shutter button down.
the last picture is AMAZING, I just got this cmera for christmas from my mom. ns I just love this camera so far!
@XLTKID No Problem! I hope you enjoy your camera. Two lens I would recommend purchasing for your camera as soon as possible would be the 18-55mm standard Lens kit (if you don't already) and the Canon 50 EF Prime Lens kit. If your interested, I have the Review of the 50mm Lens kit on RUclips.
It takes great motion and action shots (I've gotten some outstanding action photos from the T3 that compare to higher end photos from DSLRS). It all matters on how well you know your camera and what kind of lens you have.
Thank you so much for this informative review! I have come across so many reviews for this camera but this is by far the most helpful. I have been searching for the best entry lever D SLR for photography class and looks like I finally found it. I'm subscribing to your vids. Thanks!
You need a 58mm filter for the 18-55mm. If you look on the front of the lens, literally the plastic that surrounds the glass theres a circle with a dash over it and thats the size of the ideal filter! :)
@MultiHorselover123 I do not have the D3100 anymore. As far as the Canon T3 goes, it does not make any noise when it focuses on a subject. If you want to see the closet thing to raw video recording from the T3, check your messages! :)
I have a canon rebel t3 as well and this is my second camara my first was a handheld small camara (which tooks great pictures/video as well for such a small thing) and so far, still getting the hang of all the options and stuff but I like my camara, took it to the outer banks and got great photos and video, right now I am looking for a handheld zoom to take pictures of birds especially over lakes and marshes etc.
You need to use the program mode and set the values yourself. I think the environment confused the camera.
Go on the wheel on the top right of the camera (where you change from i.e. programable mode to manual mode) and turn it to the video camera looking icon and then just click the button next to the red dot next to the lcd screen to start recording video!
Thank you! :) I'm glad you finally found our camera!
It doesn't come with a memory card so you do have to buy it separately. Getting into photography might seem hard but once you begin, it'll get easier to adjust to. Just go ahead and purchase this with the 18-55mm lens and just start taking photos and eventually, you'll find out what kind of lens you'll need, etc.
@Tromminator No Problem and thank you for your comment. The background music was made by me and I'll have it available for download on my website soon :D
@JosiasAB I would go with your deal. However, once you buy the T3, make sure you have a CLASS 10 SD Card because that will help in processing your photos.
Thank you! Been improving since the time I bought the camera!
@NicolasN5 It depends. The T3 is a better camera because you can swap out the lens and you have control over almost every aspect of the features (like how much light the lens allow, exposure, ISO, etc). If you want to get into Photography, the T3 is a better choice than the SX30.
That's great to hear, thanks a lot. You're video definitely helped with my final decision making for purchasing this camera. I can't wait till it gets here.
i'm so excited to get this now! parents just got this for my bday and i cannot wait to use it! great video!
No Problemo! If I find myself needing a flash I just up the ISO setting on the camera (If you shoot in the P mode or other manual modes you can change this setting).
@SuperDEMOS123 Depends on how much light is in the scene and how high of an ISO you are using. Generally I do not have a problem with blur unless I'm shooting in a dark area with not too much light. Thats the only time I find myself needing a tripod.
@xxpinkykillzxx The Canon T2 is a film camera. If you mean the T2i and the T3, they are different. However, the T3i and the T2i (The T3i is the other version of the T3) are pretty much the same.
I got my T3 for just under $500. It definitely is a great entry level DSLR. I've been experimenting with HDR photography, and this camera works pretty well for it too.
As far as the video quality goes, the maximum you can get with this body is 720p at 30fps, regardless of the lens you use. The zoom however can be different depending on the lens kit.
I'm planning on buying my camera within the next week or so and was really debating between the T3 & D3100 (but leaning more toward the T3). Thanks for the info. I'd really like to know more about the Continuous Shooting, do you have a video with more info?
@sasktank The AV button works as the Exposure button while shooting on the Programable mode (P)
Glad it did and yes I do a lot of my friends skateboard! The camera is great for almost anything as it is. If you could look into a good lens you'd be fine. Are you looking to take photos or videos?
@SKATE4OKI Yes, but to do this effectively, you would need some right settings (you would need to experiment with it). Also, I would recommend the Canon 50mm EF Prime Lens kit for those kinds of shots.
@NFphotography14 I would get the 18-55mm Lens, then the Canon 50mm EF Prime Lens kit f/1.8 as my first two lens.
@1Dianaaaa Yes. Buy the pictures depend on the lens you have and how you use the camera.
They should. I think you might want to confirm it though before you buy your lens from a Canon Dealer. Thanks for your comment!
You can either put the SD card from the camera into your computer or install the provided software that comes with the camera and the use the USB cord. I prefer the first option though. :)
This video is really helpful! Thanks.
So it isn't necessary to buy an external flash extension?
You should definitely look into the T3 because its a great entry level dslr camera. However im sure nost photography classes also require a 35mm film camera.
This reaaally helped! But would you Recommend this camera for filming skateboarding if i bought a fisheye lens? Not too sure if you would possibly know much about skateboard filming but overall is it good too film with? Great video by the way!
It depends on what kind of lens you have on and all the other factors. I have seen my lens go past 30s using my 70mm-200mm F/4L Lens.
Thanks for this video! i just bought this camera and I didnt know if it was better or the same as the Nikon D3000...I have taken pictures in regular cameras and it comes out beautiful....but now im trying to grow in photography and wanted a camera that could do that for me and more... now I see I picked the right choice! thanks again!
Justin Jordan it is called Depths of Field (dof)
@MultiBadlife you just have to click the button that has the red dot next to it!
@WolfgangHalldorson Even though the kit lens (18-55mm) does an alright job, try going for a prime lens (i.e. Canon 50mm Prime Lens).
Yes you can view the video via HDMI or A/V while shooting video!
Wow, RAW is a really big file. I know the options that it gives, but I think I'll stick with JPEG for a while until I get a computer that can hold the RAW files and a large enough SD card. Just to put it out there, my SE C905 have file sizes ranging from 2 to 2.5 MB, and it's a 8MP and that's what I'm using to take photos with and I'm looking forward on getting a T3 for my arsenal.
Fantastic review! Thank you so much! I spent 30 minutes trying to find a good review over this camera..I'm getting it as a Christmas gift because I have been wanting it for quite some time now, but I didn't really know much about it.
One question though, is it easy to pick up and learn how to use it after reading the owners manual book, or will I need to take a class over how to use it (my step mom thinks I do) ? This will be my first DSLR camera.
Thank you again!
@duramaxjad4 Depends on the lens you buy. The standard 18-55mm has an alright zoom range.
Just a thought, and a friendly tip you guys. My photography teacher told the class that you need to store the camera with the lens attached to the camera, and the lens cove off the camera lans. This will help prevent lens mold.
@chinh101 A few things are because the T3 has 2x the ISO capabilities than the Powershot. With a better ISO, a camera can take better photos in "Low-Light" Conditions. Additionally, you can swap out the lens on a DSLR camera-which gives a limitless amount of control to the user. The bottom line is, if you want to buy the Powershot as a "casual" photographer, then its a great camera. However, if you want to pursue a hobby in Photography, I would go with a DSLR Camera.
It is bascially the camera's sensitivity towards light. In bright sunny days, you would use a lower ISO when compared to taking shots in a darker situation. The higher ISO, the more grain your pictures tend to have.
@NFphotography14 This is a great beginner DSLR camera. However, if you've owned or used DSLR cameras in the past, you can most definitely look into getting the T2i or T3i. I mean it depends on how much experience you have and so on.
It certainly can be. How is the video on the computer? Does it have alot of noise, is it blurry, etc?
I just received my t3 earlier today...It's a definitely a step from the point & shoot i use...I was tinkering with the everything and I am lost about what that little rubber eye piece cover on the neck band is for???Does it go on the eye view for protection of scratching?.I'm new to SLR cameras. Thanks for the video.
@pqw65 The reason you have alot of noise has many factors. Some things you need to keep in mind is that if there isn't much light wherever you are capturing video, you are bound to have noise. So, try to get any type of artificial lighting on the subject. Other things you can do is increase the exposure on the video and increase or decrease the ISO. The lens also has a great amount to do with the noise. The wider the aperture, the more light you let in!
I bought mine sometime last may 2012 which includes a 75 to 300 mm zoom for US$ 499.00. I just bought on-line some filters, extra battery, canon camera bag, manual flash and remote flash transmistter and receivers for less than US$100. This is perfect for me compared to my Nikon S4000 digital camera.
@AlliLishious you can use both!
@vwlover94 You cannot use an external mic with this camera. I posted a note on the video for a heads-up.
You said the battery life last about 3-4 hours fully charged, is it the same life span when you're using the camera for video?
Yes the T3 would be a great camera to get into Photography with. I was in the same spot and the T3 being my first SLR camera, I can honestly say I don't regret buying it at all. Its a great camera and its easy to adjust to coming from a point and shoot camera. For video the 50mm is great because of it's wide angle and for pictures its fantastic, especially for indoors and in low-light situations. However, the 50mm might be a little too close. Message me a budget and I could help! Good Luck!
I don't know why people think this is NOT a Photography camera I have a great Photography business using this camera ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
This camera is more than capable of being able to take a decent amount of shots in a second as long as you have a subject that is well lit.
For video you might even want to look into a higher end camera with 1080p (i.e. T2i T1i). Nevertheless, you can always achieve a fish eye effect in Photoshop. One lens you might want to look into is the nifty fifty because of its sharpness and wide aperture. Good luck and be sure to send me some skating footage!
The last two pictures were amazing
Hey EverythingISTech... I was just wondering if you recommend the canon t3i or is the t3 better.. Please reply man, your vids are great:)
Just bought mine today for a big trip.. love it!
Wish T3 has a mic input. But I still like it. Looking to upgrade to T3i.
@MrJohnfourtwenty There are no "HD" lens but some good lens I would recommend would be the Canon 50mm EF Prime Lens f/1.8 and the 28-135mm USM as well as the 55-250mm. It depends on what kind of photos you'll be taking. Experiment with the 18-55mm Lens kit and see what kind of shots you are taking.
great review i love how you made depths of field
I love Canon's interface. This interface has left open the door of upper entry level bodies like the T2i and T3i. I don't like the lack of direct access UI controls and an interface that the Nikon consumer level cameras have. Also when it comes to weight, that's another factor. It's much easier for me to cart around something like the T2i or T3i vs the 5D. With lenses, I've heard Canon has the upper hand. What's your take on that? (JW)
Yeah I really like this camera too and I am trying to eventually start a Freelance Photography business! More than likely, I will probably stay with this camera for the first few months.
the last two photos were amazing!
Of course! For sports, you want to look into another lens besides the kit lenses (i.e. Canon 50mm f/1.8 Prime Lens).
Of course! This camera is one of the best cameras to start off with coming from a point and shoot. You will also be able to take good photos once you know how to use the camera. Check out my SLR Photography Tips videos.
Does this camera have a panorama feature, where you can take a 360° shot of a room for example?
Awesome video! I have the same one with the same lens, and yeah is 1 year and something old. But I have a few questions, and I really hope you can help me out. Like this one, I was like doing a photo session and after a while, whenever I try to take a pic, it alwaqys appears as 'Busy' and near it the flash sign and it makes the camera slower at shooting. The other one, what quality would be better for photos, and other one for videos?
What would you recommend? I'm starting to become very serious into photography but it's a hard debate. I've personally check out both this camera and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. I'm leaning more to the sony though because of the 1080p for videos and the 18.2MP. What do you think?
I got this camera on sale at BB last week for $371 (tax included) and it came with a free bag and a 8GB class 10 card. I'm just learning how to use it, and I think that it was a great buy for the price, since this is my first DSLR.
Great review, thank you! I just ordered this camera for Christmas.
@zappp111 Its a remote shutter input. Sorry for the confusion.
So have you tried the external mic yet?
Does this have wifi function?
No it does not! :(
Hey I Gotta say thank u for giving this camera a good review. I have it and when I was researching it a lot of people said it was a bad camera but I love it
Great video! I would recommend that you invest in a polarizing filter if you don't already have one.
Thank you for the video, it's helpful specially since i bought this camera 3 days ago
I haven't tried it yet :D
Nice photos at the end
@JFri4321 Yes but you would need a lens sufficient enough to reach the long distance. If you can, I would even look at the T2i if you can go the extra few hundred bucks because of its higher ISO. However, in the end, the lens is what will allow you to take those photos.
@TheGameNTech It says Class 10. What a Class 10 allows you to do is pretty much process your images and save them onto your camera faster. The higher the class, the higher the speeds. Class 10 is the best speed on an SD Card and offers about 30mb/s. If you plan to shoot RAW format files, then its a necessity to have one of these.
For the first few weeks, I think sticking with the JPEG quality will be pretty ideal for you. Nevertheless, I would most certainly recommend upgrading to RAW format because it becomes more essential and valuable to you once you know how to fully operate a DSLR. In addition, I would definitely go ahead with a Class 10 8GB SD Card once you purchase your camera.
I got this camera on sale at BB last week for $371 (tax included) and it came with a free bag and a 8GB class 10 card. I'm just learning how to use it, and I think that it was a great buy for the price, since this is my first DSLR.
Did you shoot all those pictures in Raw?? I'm still trying to grasp the concept of Raw shooting and what it actually is