Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens

I'm just an average guy who's trying to break into the professional world of photography... I've been eyeing the Canon 50D and was so close to buying one when I heard of the T1i. So I compared notes and found the T1i was nearly identical to the Canon 50D minus a few things I couldn't really notice (or care about) since I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable about photography. After reading what few reviews there were on the internet because this item was new, I decided to take the plunge and buy this camera and lucky me, I ordered it the day it was released to the world so it came quickly! The results? I LOVE IT! But before I say more... Now, if you're a big guy like me who has BIG HANDS, YOU WILL WANT THE BATTERY GRIP that is extra. TRUST ME... It's a no-brainer... get it because it will make the camera feel so much better and make it look even more professional! That, and the battery grip comes with 2 extra 1800mA batteries which will give you a total of 3 batteries all together. I've been playing with it for several days and still haven't made a dent in draining these batteries! How's it operate? GREAT! Let me go into more detail... It's got several settings that I will sum up for you in Regular English, not Geek speak because I wish more people would speak this way instead of beating around the bush... It's got old fashioned digital camera settings (you know the little icons of the flower or mountain, sports guy, etc) so if you know how to use these settings, you'll be able to use this quickly and comfortably. It's got a full auto mode (which I like to call "No Brainer Mode") because this feature is a no-brainer! You just shoot and let it think for you! It will do EVERYTHING for you and do an incredible job! (NICE :-D) And it's got the Advanced Modes so if you are a pro or want the controls of a professional camera (you know, to change the ISO settings or F-stops, etc) You can do that too! They really put a lot of thinking into this camera and its nice, inside and out. One of the things I've discovered that's extra credit is the software that comes with it called Digital Photo Professional. If you've read some of these reviews that talks about a picture maybe soft somewhere or the ISO noise (for whatever reason)... Digital Photo Professional has some sweet settings that will get rid of that for you and enhance your pictures to STUNNING! There's so much potential in this camera and remember, it's made by the same folks who made the 50D and all the other versions! So what if its got minor tweaks that others don't... the bottom line is that this is an incredible camera! I'm not crazy about the "Rebel" name in it because it makes it sound Amateurish... This should be called The Canon EOS AWESOME T1i because it looks, feels and is just that! Even better is the High Definition Video you can record if you want to. Sure its not equal to a dedicated HD camcorder but its nice to have if you want to record something important and look sharp too! Personally, I can't tell the difference between the 1080p and 720p so don't let these little nit-pickers bother you. Go with your gut and DO GET A GOOD LENS to compliment the one it comes with. Your next best bet is to get a 28mm to 200mm LENS so you can do those zoom and up close shots. With so many lenses, it will just open up all kinds of creative things you can do. I hope my review answered your questions! I'm glad I bought it and look forward to all the possibilities! So if you're looking to be a professional, this is a great start! If you're looking to have a nice camera that you want to enjoy as a hobby, this is also for you! As I said in the title... the best of both worlds! :-) UPDATE: While I've had it for about a month now, I'm very impressed with its performance and battery life! And to the person who commented, I'm a happy customer who's good at wording. I don't work for anyone but myself. Check my website in my profile if you want proof. I just call it as it is. :-)

This is my first SLR camera and after a lot of research, reading all kind of reviews, including Dpreview and comparing many pictures on flickr, I was still having a hard time deciding between Nikon's similar model D5000 and this one from Canon. I went to best buy to feel both of them in my hands and take a close look at all the buttons. anybody who is going through this dilemma should try to hold the cameras for a few minutes. Anyways... What made up my mind? - According to dozens of Flickr photos both had pretty much the same quality. - Nikon lenses are really expansive and even if you're not planing on getting other lenses than the one that comes in this kit, well.. better safe than sorry you never know, maybe you will find yourself as a great photographer and might want to explore your talent at some point - I was used to canon buttons, which it made a whole lot easier to handle this camera, I was a little lost with the Nikon buttons, I know it wouldn't take long to get use to them , but still it made me a little nervous Why am I happy with this camera? - great low light conditions shots - fast (Please, get a CLASS 10 card for better performance) - I can get different lens for way cheaper than Nikon lenses, so glad i don't have a Nikon - no flash photos are perfect - nice 3" LCD with great quality - LiveView helps me when I need people to take my pictures and they don't know how to use dSLR cameras. - Video is better than I imagine and with the different lenses you can get you make nice shots, though I would recommend a tripod for better image stabilization, specially with zoom lenses. - Battery life is fan-tas-tic! I got a second battery along with the camera, which it was great, but I never had to switch batteries on a same day or trip. Considering that I went to London in the winter (the battery life is always shorter in the cold) and the battery lasts almost my whole trip. I took a whole bunch of pictures because I was just testing my new camera. Tips: - Get a second battery just in case, though its battery doesn't take that long to charge and lasts a long time - get UV filter to protect your lens, even the cheap ones, at least you know that your lens is safe. - take off the filter for night shots with a lot of lights ot they will ruin your pictures. - if you are still not sure if you want get this camera go to flickr and examine some samples ;) - Get its manual for Dummies, it helps a lot - Buy it from Amazon, they were great. I bought it for my trip and I only had a week before my departure, so i call Amazon costumer service and they said I would have to cancel my order to have the shipping speed changed, but since I bought it with an international credit card I would lose money on the transaction, so they had it shipping 2-day shipping for free, just for understanding my needs. I love Amazon Costumer Service. If there is any problem with your camera you are safe with Amazon. This is a small camera comparing to other SLR but if you are new in the SLR camera world you really don't need to go with the big fancy cameras, this camera has plenty of possibilities to explore different set ups, but it's still easy to use. I hope this was somehow helpful.

I have had a Canon T1i since Christmas, when my husband gave it to me as a gift with the explanation, "This has to be both of ours because it is so expensive." Well, I can't really picture swapping the same camera back and forth during photo opportunities - it is SO HARD to get them just right to begin with, let alone having someone standing at your shoulder saying, "Give it to me! Give it to me!" SO... ... we just ordered a SECOND T1i (a motivated woman can find money, TRUST me!) for him, with overnight shipping, in hopes that we'll have it by his next day off (Saturday). For Christmas I had asked for a DSLR camera for Christmas. My father taught me how to shoot a 35mm and do macro photography when I was in high school, and bought me my own SLR camera as a young adult. When I couldn't afford my own darkroom, etc., over time I finally went to digital point-and-shoots because they were affordable - no film, no developing. However, when I went to do macro with a point-and-shoot, frequently it would aim behind, or before, and I would have to go out to normal, switch back to macro, try again... taking macro shots of small flowers, etc., was aggravating and ruined my fun. After two different summer vacations with float trips and a total lack of good macro photography, I sadly admitted to my new husband that all I REALLY wanted for Christmas was a DSLR camera. Since we're older and have to be more careful (we only do purchases like this cash) with finances, I actually shopped cheap, even finding a close-out several years old never sold by Wal-mart Olympus and began researching it to see if I could work with it. Hubby encouraged me to learn a little more about DSLR's with internet research and I read him some highlights and once again suggested that he divide up whatever was budgeted for ME for Christmas amongst our grown children or the grandkids. Hubby, unfortunately, is a bit of a Luddite. He never figured out his Blackberry before it DIED and then went back to a Nokia brick phone. This makes me a LITTLE worried about him having his own T1i, because it might NEVER get out of automatic mode, but at least he'll be happy and leave me alone with mine. This, however, contributed to his choice of camera. He went to Wal-mart and bought the most expensive DSLR they had in stock (LITERALLY). He couldn't have made a better choice (sorry for the long intro - wanted you to know where my point of view comes from). Opened it up Christmas morning and did NOT have time to read the manual before Christmas day went crazy (I knew he got it - he handed it to me, with receipt, for me to wrap it - men are romantic that way - at least it gave me a chance to take the battery out to have it ready for the morning!) so I just put it on all automatic, in hopes that the pictures would turn out well. It was a great day! Got wonderful candids of my grandson and his parents (they dote on him and he believes he is the center of the world), and it only took explaining where "the button" was to my hubby's father and step-mother (both in their 80s) for them to be able to use the camera easily. No - the pictures didn't always have only natural light, but the TTL control in the flash also helps reduce the "this is a flash picture" look unless things are really dark. On automatic, it worked really well. Then I went home and read most of the manual and switched to the programmed modes. They work pretty well, too, and once again, don't require a whole lot of attention. The most likely settings are chosen for you, and you then pretty much just point and shoot. A caveat - I don't like how high this thing prefers to default the ISO if given a choice. I'm going to switch to tripod a lot more and choose my own ISO - just like in the old film, you add a lot of light sensitivity and the noise (graininess) gets worse. Your best pictures are in your lower number ISOs, and if possible, never above 400 (though 800 actually isn't bad). The kit lens, I think, might be painted as more of a villain than necessary. The various "photo style" modes change sharpness, etc., and those possibilities need to be addressed too before you announce the lens itself is too soft. I've noticed that I can sharpen images afterwards in processing and haven't gotten to the point I'm messing TOO much with the image quality in photo style yet - it's on the list for the next few days. As someone who has been away from SLR cameras and film development for more than a decade(only had a brief window of developing in my life, but loved it tremendously), I have been surprised at how much things have been coming back in the past month. The interrelation between aperture, shutter speed and ISO came back pretty quickly, and aperture and depth of field control was almost immediate. I believe, though, that the simplicity of the controls AND the way that you can slowly "take over" more of the control as your comfort level improves, is AWESOME. It allows a user to start at the most basic level of photography - get what you want a picture of in the viewfinder and press the button - and move up from there, all the while actually preparing them to realize there are differences required to MAKE better pictures with various subjects. At this point I've started taking RAW plus JPG (and there is an immediate clarity difference between RAW and JPG before you change anything in the RAW files - wow) and am starting to work with the bundled software to try to figure out digital processing. I found a video tutorial for the software on the internet as well as the manual which came WITH the camera in its box. If you're someone who has NEVER had an SLR camera and/or have gotten "spoiled" by some of the higher-end digital point and shoots, I want to give you advance warning. The kit lens will NOT zoom far enough for you to be happy with it, especially if you like taking pictures of wildlife or sports, etc. For hubby I already purchased a Sigma 50-200mm zoom with optical stabilization (similar to Canon's IS) for less than $150. When he gets his camera it will be his. I'm going to try the Canon 55-250mm and see if there is an appreciable difference (besides the range) in color saturation and clarity. For the price, the Sigma was about the cheapest zoom lens I could find with optical stabilization (hubby and I both have shaky hands - one of those lovely things about aging). Hubby, after taking two pictures with my T1i with its kit lens refused to let me buy him ANY DSLR unless I already had a zoom lens to go with it. It is THAT frustrating if you're someone used to being able to zoom whenever you want to. I would recommend one of those two lenses or possibly looking for a "walk around" lens like one with a 28-200 or 28-300 range. Remember, though, that zoom lenses have some trade off on optical quality, but if you're used to a digital point and shoot, you won't be disappointed by the quality, especially if you pay attention to the settings you are using. I love this camera. Loyalty and love to my father makes me refuse to call this my favorite camera or Christmas gift ever (since both were Christmas presents and nice cameras), but if it weren't for that, I probably would call this my favorite. It has reawakened or maybe better allowed my passion for photography and to share the art in every day. To use this camera to its full capacity (not including lenses, filters and those choices, just to learn features and software) is going to take me at least another month or two. Remember when you choose a camera (as a lot of the more informed people in here will tell you), you are buying into a "system." If you have an existing one, it's easier to continue in that product line. It will be exciting for us to have two alike because we can swap some things we won't use quite as often and/or get extras that can be shared (extra battery packs and the two-pack-at-a-time AC/DC charger, for one; and lenses that are more specialized). Canon says that their newer Rebels (including T1i) have an estimated 100,000 shutter release life before the assembly fails and needs replaced. To me that means this camera will last me two years, three on the outside (but unlikely), which is plenty of time to continue to acquire lenses, etc., and improve on what I have AND let the nicer technology get into my price range so I can afford to upgrade to something that is even better than this (who knows WHAT DSLRs will be like three years from now!). This is NOT a "professional" level DSLR, but what I've done with changing the various settings on the camera plus options available in the software allows me to create MUCH nicer images than I would with any point-and-shoot, and the ability to switch to lenses which work better for certain subjects as well as having absolute control over how my image is created is absolutely great. It is a camera that allows you to move on, a little bit at a time, as you grow to understand both photography and how its functions work. I CONSIDERED offering to get a Rebel XS to save money and give him my T1i. The biggest differences were the amount of megapixels (but 10.1 megapixels can blow up to a very LARGE image), speed of the processor (Digic III vs Digic IV), size of screen... I looked at a lot of these things and figured they didn't really matter. I also believed that the thing that would frustrate hubby MOST from the XS was the fact the screen doesn't have the nice "auto shut-off" feature where it turns the screen off as you bring the camera up to your face, which keeps you from having the glare from the screen distracting you as you look through the viewfinder. From what I read and what I know about photography, I believed I could get fairly equal images from either camera, but the T1i had a few easier features and I worried that I loved it too much to actually enjoy the XS after a month with the T1i. I ended up not pushing him into the XS because I realized that the fact there were VISIBLE differences it would seem to him that I "sold him down" and kept "nicer" for me. That and I think that one little thing - the screen shutoff, would REALLY matter to him (and the MP count, though it is really irrelevant at those levels for the kind of photography he does). If you're interested in a good camera that has a well-respected company behind it and a large array of 3rd party accessories to keep costs competitive, I would really recommend this one. I have been surprised at how fast I've remembered what I needed, and how the controls have felt increasingly intuitive the longer I've used them. Also - though there is an admittedly small shutter lag (more than 3fps in burst mode, by the way), it feels like an "old-fashioned" camera when you take pictures with it compared to the digital point-and-shoots. You point at what you want a shot of and if you've got auto-focus on and everything was already set for where you were aiming (I do a lot of bird pictures), you usually can get your shot when you expect to. I can't speak to seeking for autofocus, because that will be lens dependent and wouldn't be a fault of the camera itself. If it were ME I wouldn't upgrade from an XS or XSi to a T1i; there aren't enough major changes yet. Earlier models though, or migrating from point and shoot cameras - those situations make the T1i a very good value.

My Requirements for a DSLR were as below: 1. High Resolution LCD Screen. 2. Great/Easy to use - User Interface. 3. HD Video - 720 (30FPS) - (1080 was optional for me). 4. Live View. 5. Amazing Image Quality. 6. Comprehensive Software Package. 7. Large Variety of Lens options. 8. Performance. 9. Obviously, Cost (<1000$). In the curent market, i narrowed down to 2 cameras - Canon EOS 500D/T1i or Nikon D5000 (Since i trust both brands for amazing image quality). Canon EOS 500D Scored over Nikon in below areas: 1. LCD Screen 3inch 920,000 dot compared to Nikon's 2.7inch 230,000. For me high resolution screen is very important to enjoy the pics in the camera itself and obviously for better judgement of the focus. I bet, you will fall in love with T1i, immidietly after seeing pics in its brilliant LCD screen. 2. I verified both Ti1 and D5000 user interface and i felt T1i's user interface/menus were well organised keeping in mind of the entry level DSLR users. Again i love this on T1i. 3. I have seen many people complaining about T1i's 1080 (20 FPS) HD video. But Nikon doesn't even have this feature. And T1i has HD video 720 at 30 FPS which is a treat to eyes when you see it on HDTV. But Nikon provides 720 at just 24 FPS. 4. Both has Live View - Here T1i has the advantage of better resolution screen and D5000 has Lower resolution vari angle screen. My preferenece was high resolution screen. 5. Image Quality, I am very very happy about the Super sharp images of Canon T1i. My interest is mainly Macro and Landscape. And T1i gives me Amazing Quality images (I don't believe much in camera reviews) combined with Canon's brilliant lenses. 6. Canon's provides the best - with camera software package. Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, Photostitch and many more are very simple to use and powerful tools and provides necessary inventory for more than basic image editing (Don't compare this with specialized photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop). 7. Again Canon has the most comprehensive Lens set to choose compared to Nikon (Again don't bring in the theory of 3rd party lenses). I own the kit lens, Canon 100mm Macro, Canon 10mm super wide angle. And these leses combined with T1i produce breathtaking images. 8. When it comes to performance, T1i has got very great start up time, fast focus and good continious burst (9RAW/170 JPEGS at 3.4 FPS) which satisfies my needs. Nikon D5000 can shoot at 4FPS. 9. Cost wise, T1i is cheaper than Nikon D90 and Canon 50D. I have read many reviews comparing T1i and D5000, saying Nikon has better Low light performance. It may be true, but T1i produces brilliant pics till ISO3200 (Nikon may produce little better than this at same ISO range), but I use my camera very less for low light photograpy and Canon T1i's JPEG quality in normal light is a very sharp, captures more detail due to its 15MP resolution and it is better than that of Nikon D5000. Handling wise i never felt T1i as bad. It has a great grip and due to its less weight, it is very portable compared to Nikon D5000. Final word: For my use/requirements Canon T1i fits perfectly and it produces Amazing Super sharp images with market leading feature set for an Entry level DSLR. T1i has many improvements compared to that of 450D XSi keeping the similar (Better JPEG quality - compared to both 450D XSi and 50D) image quality and it is way ahead of Nikon D5000. Hats off to Canon for giving a Brilliant Entry Level DSLR again.

Okay, so this camera is an upgrade for me from my 3 year old rebel. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the rebel but my dad looooved it and wanted it, so offered to buy it from me. on the spot. so of course i sold it! I read all the reviews of all the cameras and decided that there were JUST enough added or upgraded features on this camera to warrant it's pricetag. Pros: 1. Huge, Enormous, Gigantic lcd viewer. Truly awesome resolution for checking your shots right away. 2. Weight: feels pretty light to me. 3. Black and white option. nifty. avoid post production conversion 4. Easy to use, just pull it out of the box and start playing. (my two and a half year old can hold it and take a picture on auto) 5. This kinda goes along with number 1, but the manual setting numbers show on the lcd (that is huge) and they are big, so you can reference them quickly and accurately. i actually prefer this over the tiny screen above the shutter button on the 50d. Cons: (i had to think hard on this one) 1. It's a bit pricey. I am just being honest. for someone who takes pics of their baby and dog primarily...I would perhaps recommend a less expensive Canon DSLR like the XTi or other with a more expensive lens. 2. The kit lens. Not my favorite. I bought it because I thought with the Image Stabilization that it would be better but it is a bit slow in focusing, tends to get kinda iffy about where it is focusing sometimes. (you can have the red blinking light all lined up and STILL not be in focus). Also, it is not great for low light situations. All of that said, it is an awesome lens for outside on a sunny day. 3. This one is actually my own fault. 15 mega pixal photos? ARE ENORMOUS! They are like 6 meg apiece and that means you have to do some post production work shrinking them to send them to grandparents and friends. and uploading to photo sharing sites like Shutterfly? takes a while. plan to plug in and walk away for some time if you have more than about 20 pics. So this may sound negative but i love this camera in real life. it's easy to use and almost always gives me great photos. my bottom line is this though: unless you NEED 15 mp, opt for something less expensive and get yourself a little 50mm lens to go with it.

You will take great pictures with this camera. You will take pictures that will amaze you. I have owned and used Canon: Rebel XT, Powershot AS570 IS, EOS Elan 35mm, mechanical FTb 35mm. I have enjoyed using the Canon T1i for almost a year now and have taken some really beautiful photographs with the 15.1 MP APS-C sensor (1.6x compared to 35mm Full Frame Sensor). Good controls when using as a digital camera, you can make it very simple or complex as per your skills. Lots of helpful features and settings that will make your life easier and your pictures even better. Multi button pushing for movie/video mode is not so easy, but works ok with some practice. Overall very good camera. Easy to use and I can say I learned a lot of new things about digital photography by using this camera. T1i has made me a better photographer because I wanted to learn how to use all of the camera's features and technology to my advantage. I use the camera 95% of the time for digital photography. So most of my 5 Star review is based on that. But there is a video mode. Video good at 720p and 30fps for most subjects. 1080 and 20 fps has nice quality but not good for anything that is in motion as picture skips due to frame rate. But I must say it is really nice to have the video function on a digital camera, so much nicer to carry one camera instead of two (a video camera and a digital slr). Digital photo quality is good with kit lens (18-55mm), but much better colors and sharper image with a good lens. Same with built in flash, it works fine and photos look good, but pictures look so much better with a flash unit attached. Remember to make good use of 15.1 MP sensor (this is same sensor as in 50D), so use good equipment with this body. You will be happy with the results. One of the nicest 3 inch LCD screens for live view and photo review. Body build quality is good, just as long as you aren't too rough on your equipment (marks or scratches show when bumped against other photo equipment). Buy this camera if it is in your budget. If you can spend more consider T2i with the updates to camera controls and video controls. Have fun and take a lot of pictures. You will be very happy with this camera.

Pros: - great pictures, even on AUTO - kit lens is great for starting out! - not as big or heavy as prosumer cameras - awesome camera for those new to photography - can be used to practice with auto mode/creative auto mode if you are new to SLRs and are more used to point-and-shoots - VERY affordable! i got the kit for 724 with the 55-250mm lens (from another retailer of course) and for the money, this camera CANNOT be beat (sorry D5000) - same image sensor as the one in the more expensive prosumer Canon 50D Cons: - ef-s lens may rack up in your collection and can only be used by aps- cameras such as the rebel series, 50D, etc. (may not be a con, newer models probably will be backward compatible) - rebel t1i logo looks a little cheesy on the camera - the kit lens is rather limited once you get more into photography (average in low light settings, low shutter speed, cheap plasticy feel, etc.) - can only use fast SDHC cards to record movies As you can see, these cons are not even REALLY cons if you don't care for things like ergonomics, aesthetics, and video-recording (I don't really care either, but this is a CONS section, had to find something lol) This is an AMAZING camera! It is my second DSLR ever owned and I have not regretted anything. It has changed my perspective on picture-taking and catapulted me into the ever expansive world of photography and I can never go back to using point-and-shoot cameras (canon sd1000 and canon sx200 were my loves...). The first cameras I have used is a Nikon D40 and Nikon D3000 from photography classes and they were great starters, but the T1i still outperforms either of them. My first camera is a used Rebel XTi that I also love, but the color body, scratches, and just overall feel have become just too dated for me. I had rented a Canon 50D from a local shop and while it may or may not be slightly better than the T1i, the size of the thing is too big and bulky compared. Plus, the difference in price can buy another zoom or prime lens with your T1i! Speaking of which, after playing with the 18-55 kit lets and familiarizing yourself, try out a prime lens. I highly recommend the 50mm 1.8 (~$90) or the 50mm 1.4 (~$300). You will be shocked to see what this camera can do with such lightning-fast lenses! I have a 50mm 1.4 mounted and have not put the 18-55 back on ever since my purchase back in early November

I upgraded from a Nikon P80, so I'll admit this might be a biased review. This is my first dSLR, and I am simply stunned with the extremely dramatic upgrade I received from the P80 to the T1i. For one thing, the shutter is much, much faster. With my P80, when I had it set to a shutter speed of 1/2, it felt like it took two seconds to actually take the picture. With this camera, it takes no time at all! No shutter lag that I'm aware of! I am amazed by the quality of this camera. The P80 was a 10.1 MP, and it's a major jump. I can't say how much of a major jump it is from a 12 MP camera, as this is my first dSLR, but I am very happy with the results thus far. This camera is so simple to figure out. I don't even have to read the entire manual. The only time I need to consult the manual is if I'm having trouble with something that I can't just simply experiment with. Okay, we're comparing apples to oranges here, but none of the mode settings on my P80 ever did what they were designed to do. The settings on this camera give me exactly what I want when I want it. And it's extremely accurate at guessing exposure, unlike the P80 where I found myself wandering back to close-up so I could compensate for exposure issues and what not. Today I took it out for a test run using the aperture setting to take pictures of a little chess battle I set up in my front yard. Almost every picture came out perfectly with minimal photo editing. With the P80, I might have only had two or three out of a lot that came out well. And even the ones that came out well I had to edit for noise. On to noise. No noise. No noise at all! I have it set on ISO 100 (I know the higher the ISO, the more noise), but compared to the P80 this is amazing. Even at ISO 64 the P80 had a little bit of noise. I can zoom in far as I want with the pictures on the T1i and see no noise. Some people have complained about the lens that comes with this camera. I have no complaints. I can zoom in all the way and achieve perfect sharpness. The bokeh are stunning (I'm obsessed with round bokeh). It's perfect, lightweight, fits right in my small camera bag. The only negative thing I have to report is I can't do full macro with this, but I understand that it will take a macro lens to do that. I can't get too close to an object or else it will blur, and even with adjusting the ring it doesn't work. But all in all, I am extremely pleased with this.