Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Digital SLR with 18-55mm STM + 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens Bundle (Black)

For 6 months now, I can still say I love this camera. It is my first digital single lens reflex camera that I’ve ever owned, and it is perfect. I like that it is small, lightweight, and takes beautiful high quality images. If you want to see the high quality of images it can take, you can view the 7,000+ photos on the Canon EOS 100D/EOS Rebel SL1 - Official Group right here on Flickr [...] Lots of other Amazon reviewers have listed the differences between this camera and the T5i or more high end cameras. Let’s face it. You are looking at this camera because you don’t want to haul around a big, heavy, clunky camera just to take nice photos. Your ego does not need to be defined by the size of your lens. In fact, I suggest that you just purchase the camera body alone, and buy smaller lenses as you can afford them. Using a Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens keeps your SL1 lightweight and modest. I tend to take pictures of my kids, vacation trips, and family events such as birthdays. My goal is not to look like the paparazzi when photographing. This camera is as simple as taking pictures with your phone, but provides the professional look that no camera phone can accomplish. The helpful menu features on the camera explain what each mode does which is perfect for the novice. It is easy to make quick adjustments and the creative modes are fun. I particularly enjoy the touch screen display for more intuitive selections. Remember, you want a high quality camera, that’s compact so you can take it everywhere. If you have hands the size of Shaquille O'Neal than perhaps you might want something bigger. Nearly everyone should be able to take beautiful pictures with this camera comfortably though. Try it! Buy it! You'll love it! Other suggested purchases: Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens - Awesomely small compact lens great for low lighting, blurred backgrounds, and landscapes. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens - Great for a zoom lens that's compact Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM - 18mm is good for wide angles and the 135mm is a nicer zoom than the kit lens. Canon LP-E12 Battery Pack - Always good to have a 2nd battery Lightscoop Deluxe - Great when using the on camera flash. Allows you to bounce flash off the ceiling, wall or other directions to create softer lighting. Now go take some pictures!

This is currently the best crop sensor camera you can buy right now. It's odd, because it's also one of the cheapest DSLR's Canon sells, but the nature of the game, is that Canon introduces the best technology into their more expensive lines first, the 7D in 2009, for example. The same sensor technology and advances has then been put into each successive camera, the T3i, the T4i, the 60D, etc., and finally, it has trickled down into the Eos SL1. Having used the 7D, the 60D, and the SL1, I can say the SL1's user friendliness and ease of use is up with the 7D, and indeed better than the 60D or the T2i (haven't used T4 or the new T5). Another strange thing about Canon, is they'll sometimes put really neat features into their lower end cameras to kind of see how they work out, as a test of sorts. The reason I say the SL1 is better than the 7D is the 7D had the digic 4 processor while this has the digic 5 processor. sensors being even identical, the better processor will enhance noise reduction in low light shooting, and the speed of the processor being 6 times faster adds to snappyness all around. The SL1 does indeed have a touch screen, and actually, it's very useable, close to using an iphone in touch sensitivity, and the beauty of Canon's design is, you can turn it OFF, and you can navigate all the menus without using it at all either, which is something very important to me. I don't want my nose hitting the screen to suddenly change a setting while looking through the viewfinder, or maybe i want to save that extra bit of battery life, etc. it is indeed small, and my only real beef with the SL1 is that while the whole point of it is it being small and portable as all heck, my hand wants just a little bit more depth in the grip itself. otherwise, a perfect little camera. I'm sure some third party vendor is going to come out with an extension grip, or one of those hand strap accessories to remedy this. I wear glasses, and this viewfinder will be smaller than a 5DmkIII or 7D, and again don't like my nose smashing on the screen, so, I HIGHLY recommend the EP-EX15II extender for the viewfinder. Just look it up on amazon. it makes using the viewfinder infinitely more useable, and it's a very inexpensive accessory. That being said, I think Canon has a winner on their hands. I will take the SL1 + 40mm pancake combo over the FujiX100S or even Canon's G1X, or any other compact, 4/3's, or other 'lightweight' body camera. This is the one to beat! people complain about the 'only one cross-type' sensor, but I've found the autofocus points to be speedy and smart and accurate. The only time this should even be an issue is when holding the camera vertical/portrait mode, but what I tend to do is half-press to focus the center point where I want focus, and then compose the shot with button still pressed, then push all the way to take the shot. even with 20 cross-type focus sensors, you're better off just using the center to get focus anyways. At least, that's how I shoot. One other caveat is you should get at least one STM lens for this body. The kit lens is probably good, I didn't get it, the 40mm STM is a beautiful lens, perfect wide open, so at least get one STM lens, so you can appreciate the very fast focus speed and better autofocus during video shooting. An STM on this body makes autofocus during video actually possible and useable! a feat Canon had not accomplished until now.

I'm primarily a Leica M shooter, but need a backup camera with autofocus and macro/tele capabilities. For a long while that camera was a Canon 1DsMkII, but I decided to go the Sony A7II route and got rid of that body and all my Canon glass last spring. There were some things I didn't like about that system (not an EVF kind of guy) even though on paper it was great. I wanted to get something inexpensive because I really only need this type a camera a few times a year. After trying a couple of different Panasonic bridge cameras, I decided to give the SL1 a shot. Amazon had good package deal on the body+kit lens and the 55-250 STM lens with some various extra stuff thrown in. Everything shipped in separate boxes and the USPS of course lost the box with the actual camera in it. Amazon eventually sent me a replacement, but only after giving me the runaround for a couple of days, including one CS rep who was supposed to have processed the replacement (which I have in writing in a chat) but never actually bothered to, which created another day of delay. Eventually the replacement camera finally did show up and after take a bunch of indoor and outdoor test shots, I couldn't be happier with it. It's shockingly compact for an actual SLR with a mirrorbox and the ergonomics I think are quite good. The dedicated ISO button is in a good spot near the shutter release and the touchscreen makes interacting with the UI very easy. I think the image quality is excellent for a camera of this price point. With a little noise reduction in LR even ISO 3200 is very usable. AF is fast (although I only use the center focus point) and shutter sound is decent. The kit and 55-250 lenses, although made completely of plastic still seem well made, although how much would a metal mount have really added to cost? The focus motors in the STM lenses are almost completely silent and are very quick. The tele zoom is very sharp and the bokeh is actually pretty nice. I like that the front elements on both lenses don't rotate as you rack in and out. That's convenient for using a ring flash. Not really much more that I can say that hasn't been said in many other reviews, but I have to say I'm completely satisfied with this camera for the intended purpose.

The Canon Rebel SL1 is a great camera. It pretty much takes the majority of features of a T5i and crams them into a smaller body. Image quality is very good (though possibly not as good as what Nikon offers at this price point), and the camera is very responsive. Its biggest asset, though, is its size. It really is tiny. And light. It's hard to imagine how the workings of an SLR camera can be fit into something so small and lightweight. Its biggest liability, though, is its size. It really is tiny. If you've got larger than average-size hands (or maybe even average size hands), it may be a little uncomfortable to hold it. The hand grip doesn't go very deep, so larger fingers have no comfortable place to go. My hands are pretty normally sized, if not slightly smaller than normal, and I found the camera to be just a bit uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time. Certainly not because of the weight. But because I never could get my hands into a position that really fit properly. The grip just isn't quite big enough to be the right fit. I may be spoiled because normally I shoot with a Canon 6D or 70D, which fit my hands very well, but the SL1 never feels quite right. But for someone with small hands, or someone who is looking for a tiny SLR, the SL1 is great. Just make sure to try one on for size before purchasing to make sure it is something you can work with comfortably.

I needed to mail out my old camera to Canon but I still needed something to use in the meantime that my lenses can mount, so I bought this used in 2020 at $160. The Rebel SL1 looked not so different from my Rebel T5 when comparing statistics but the differences are major. The first major difference is the auto-focus touch screen, which is very useful for pointing to your subject. The second difference that I noticed was the image quality was better despite similar sensors, so the better processor is noticeable, as there seems to be less visual noise and faster operations. Video is also better but I'm not really into videos. The ability to remove hot pixels from the sensor allows this camera to have an extended lifespan compared to my T5, which was developing hot pixels that I could do nothing about. Overall, the settings and functions are just better in everyway compared to my T5. The body isn't that much smaller but it does feel less bulky. The only downside is lower battery life, but whatever, such are batteries, so I bought more. It's not totally amazing compared to similar cameras but it feels strangely fantastic at the same time. It has all of the right improvements compared to my T5. I haven't taken that many pictures with it yet that I can share in my review but there is another review already with some nature photographs that have mind blowing image quality. I'll upload a long exposure I took one night just to show how my cat looked after 30" in iso-100 at f/5.6 with my basic EF 50mm STM. The internet is full of sample images. Iso-100 can produce some blotching in some situations, but noise doesn't really start to show up much until iso-1600 in average light. It does have a built-in flash, which isn't too bad. The funny thing about the SL1 is how it is cheaper than many cameras that are worse than it. I believe this is one of the best cameras you can buy used right now if you're looking for a cheap DSLR with good image quality. The low priced compact design with touch screen makes this a great travel camera, but just remember it isn't weather-sealed so avoid heat and humidity, which is what got to my last camera.

We purchased this camera as a backup body and lightweight addition as an alternative to our Canon EOS 70D and EOS 6D cameras. My wife and I are semiprofessional photographers. Pros: 1. Very small but still easy to use in relatively large hands. 2. Light weight. 3. Excellent results with typically smooth Cannon pictures that compare very well with the 70D at the default settings. 4. Takes all our EF-S lenses. 5. Excellent ergonomics. Controls in just the right place and anyone familiar with the Canon EOS series should be able to operate it efficiently without reference to the manuals. 6. Fast and accurate focusing. 7. Low light performance matches 70D with quick and accurate focusing in very low light. 8. Good build quality. It is plastic, but it is solid and does not 'creak'. Not quite as good as Nikon equivalents e.g. D60, D3200 etc. 9. 18 to 55 mm STM kit lens has virtually silent focusing. 10. Touch screen works beautifully. Cons: 1. Supplied 18 to 55 mm STM kit lens is rather large for the camera and makes it difficult to carry. Optional 40 mm STM lens is much more compact but obviously not as flexible. New Nikon 18 to 55 mm lens shows the way forward with its collapsing lens barrel for carrying. I also do not like the plastic mount on the 18 to 55 mm kit lens since they wear and can be damaged easily. The optional 40 mm lens is a metal mount which is much more robust. Only and issue if you swap lenses frequently. 2. The obvious compromise that some of the more esoteric settings are buried in menu items rather than as buttons for direct control but the touch screen mitigates some of those misgivings. 3. Larger lenses make the camera unbalanced in the hand. No obvious way around this as this is a result of the small size. You cannot have small size and light weight but expect it to be OK with larger heavier lenses. Overall a very nice camera and would make a superb entry point to the Canon range of EOS cameras. Careful choice of lenses is important in order to make sure the camera handles well.

The Canon Rebel SL1 (aka 100D) is a solid little camera that launched alongside the Rebel T5i. Despite its size, the Rebel SL1 does quite a bit to overshadow its physically larger and more expensive sibling. The Rebel SL1 features the same 18MP sensor we’ve grown accustomed to in recent Canon DSLRs. By all standards, it is a good sensor capable of providing solid image quality, and it holds up just fine in this compact Rebel. With the Rebel SL1, Canon appears to be reaching toward consumers interested in the more compact mirrorless cameras. It gets close in size and weight with the SL1. Of course, the SL1 is paired with the 18-55mm IS lens as its standard kit lens; however, the perfect lens for this camera is the new EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens. Despite its small stature, Canon managed to put a full size 3″ screen on the back of the camera – the same as the Rebel T5i; however, the SL1’s display does not swivel like the T5i. The fixed LCD happens to keep the size down though. Autofocus is fast and accurate with nine AF points available for use. In everyday use, there’s no real difference between the SL1 and the new T5i even though the SL1 only has a single cross-type sensor at the center AF point (all nine in the T5i are cross-type). Image quality is no concern for the Rebel SL1. Whether you are a complete beginner looking for your first DSLR, or you are an experienced pro looking for a camera to carry on casual outings, the SL1 does not disappoint. As with other recent Canon DSLRs featuring the standard 18MP sensor, the Canon Rebel SL1 is a solid performer with the ability to produce usable images in most lighting situations. Obviously, if you take advantage of fast prime lenses, you’ll get more bang for your buck. However, even if you stray into the ISO 1600+ territory, the images are more than usable for most casual shooters.

I bought this camera to replace an older Canon full-frame digital SLR that I have had for too many years...it was a very reliable camera but it was very heavy...I was looking at the T5i and T4i and even considered going to the 6D...This camera body came up on special for one day only for about $360 and I figured I would give it a test drive just to see if it would be worth it after reading some very positive reviews...after testing it out, I love this camera...maybe it doesn't have all the features of a T4i or even T5i but honestly, I don't really need those other features...It definitely has a lot more features than my last full-frame camera...First thing I wanted to test out was my old and trusty lenses...with the exception of one lens, they all worked without a hitch...I then wanted to test out some bokeh shots simply because it was Christmas...my shots were fantastic...took some family pics and found some really helpful, nifty features that make taking a family Xmas pic profoundly easy...my last camera could only do one pic at a time on a timer...I was taking 8 at a time with this one...it was very important because I have young kids and they move around a lot...it worked exactly as I needed it too...saved me so much time...so far, I am very happy with this purchase as it was low in price and is keeping me very happy...it has absolutely no problems working with high ISO's and the focus is really quick...I didn't want to buy it with the lens that comes with it but was very worried that it might not work with my lenses...my fears are put to rest... I feel like I could carry this camera around all day with no problem...the light body is truly an asset...I think the major point of this camera is that it is smaller and lighter than the other cameras and Canon is trying to use it to compete with the mirrorless systems that have come up (Canon makes one too)...I don't like the mirrorless systems myself and have been using a Canon G1X for a while now and I much prefer that camera to the mirrorless ones...but I did miss using my DSLR very much due to the versatility it offers...this suits me just fine...I am a hobbyist, not a professional and can not always afford full-frame DSLR's (even though they are much cheaper than my last DSLR!)... If you are a complete pro, this may not be the camera for you...but if you are like me, and are looking to upgrade from an old system, I would recommend this camera as it won't break the bank...you lose a little with the cropped sensor but if you know what you are doing, you will get accustomed to it very quickly...if you absolutely need those extreme wide-angle shots, you may need to spring for a full-frame...but if you just want to take family pics, sports pics, landscapes and macros, this will work just fine... by the way, this camera takes amazing pictures with prime lenses... Update: Still love the camera but it really lacks in taking pictures up close...so I use a 50mm prime (80mm equivalent) but I have to be about two feet away from my subject...so in order to get the picture I want, I have to use an 85mm lens...no big deal but not as functional as I wish it could be...there is a Macro setting on this camera but I haven't been able to use it effectively or efficiently with my smaller lenses...I am used to taking pictures within a foot if I want to...not a deal-breaker and it actually helps my creativity by making me think in a different manner but I still think it would be nice to have a closer range to shoot with...so if you are looking for macro, I wouldn't recommend this camera unless you are using an 85mm macro or higher...I think the distance to the lens elements from the sensor is a bit closer than in the slightly bigger cameras (T4i, T5i) and that is one of the trade-offs of making this one smaller...for the most part, this camera still rules but as I had said previously, if you are a pro, this may not be the camera you want anyway...I can't wait to take this to Washington D.C. later this year and snap to my hearts delight...