18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops
APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format)
ISO 100 - 6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light
Improved EOS Full HD Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording [1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 30 (29.97), 24 (23.976) and 25.0 frames per second]
When Full HD (1920 x 1080) is set, you can use Movie Digital Zoom to magnify the centre of the image by 3-10x while at the same time maintaining gorgeous Canon Full HD image quality
With the Video Snapshot feature, the EOS Rebel T3i DSLR will capture short video clips (of 2, 4 or 8 seconds) then combine them automatically into one video file as a snapshot or highlights "album"
Vari-angle 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor (3:2) for shooting at high or low angles and 1,040,000-dot VGA with reflection reduction using multi coating and high-transparency materials for bright and clear viewing
Scene Intelligent Auto mode and Picture Style Auto incorporating the EOS Scene Detection System to capture beautiful scenes with ease
Express your creativity with advanced imaging features like Basic+ function, Multi-Aspect function and Creative Filters
Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures, and 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/2.8 cross-type centre point
3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW
Feature Guide offers short descriptions of each function and Quick Control screen for easy operation
Compatibility with SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
Specifications:
Camera:
Type: Digital, AF/AE single-lens reflex, camera with built-in flash
Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card, via external media (USB v.2.0 hard drive, or via Wireless LAN (Eye-Fi card*)) *Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be approved in all regions, or from one region to another; please contact the card manufacturer for status of approval in the country/region of use.
Image Format: 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C size)
Compatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
Lens Mount: Canon EF mount
Image Sensor:
Type: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
Pixels: Effective pixels: Approx. 18.0 megapixels
Total Pixels: Total pixels: Approx. 18.70 megapixels
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Deletion Feature: (1) Automatic Sensor Cleaning: Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter. Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking 2 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking 5 sec.). Low-pass filter has a fluorine coating; (2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image. The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images. The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots; (3) Manual cleaning of sensor
Recording:
Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and 2.30
Recording Functions: Images record directly to the CF card.
File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording: RAW and Large JPEG images are recorded simultaneously
Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style: Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
Auto White Balance: Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation: White balance correction: Blue/amber bias: 9 levels, Magenta/green bias: 9 levels; White balance bracketing: 3 levels, in single-level increments
Color Temperature Information Transmission: Provided
Eye Point: Approx. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens centre)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction: Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing Screen: Fixed
Mirror: Quick-return half mirror (transmittance: reflectance ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information: 1) AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light); 2) Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed, AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning); 3) Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light); 4) Image information (Highlight tone priority, Monochrome shooting, maximum burst, white balance correction, SD card information); 5) Composition information (Grid, electronic level); 6) Battery check
Depth Of Field Preview: Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Metering:
Type: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points: 9 points (Centre AF point is cross-type, vertical-line sensitive at f/2.8.)
AF Working Range: EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23C/73F and ISO 100, based on Canon's testing standards)
Focusing Modes: (1) Autofocus: One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF; (2) Manual focus (MF)
AF Point Selection: (1) Manual selection; (2) Auto selection * Automatically set (2) in Basic Zone modes and A-DEP mode
Selected AF Point Display; Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor
AF Assist Beam: (1) Intermittent firing of built-in flash; (2) Effective range: Approx. 4 m/13.1 ft at centre, approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft at periphery * With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead. * Compatible with assist-beam (intermittent firing) of 320EX, 270EX II and 270EX flashes.
Metering Modes: TTL maximum aperture metering with 63-zone metering sensor; Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points); Partial metering (centre, approx. 9% of viewfinder at centre); Spot metering (centre, approx. 4% of viewfinder at centre); Centre-weighted average metering
Metering Range: EV 1.0 - EV 20.0 (at 73F/23C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems: Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure, Automatic depth-of-field, Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Programmed Image Control modes, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
ISO Speed Range: Auto, ISO 100 - 6400 (in whole-stop increments), H: 12800
Exposure Compensation: Manual: 5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (AEB 2 stops) * Indicated up to 3 stops in the viewfinder
AE Lock: Auto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: By AE lock button
Shutter:
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled. 1/4000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.; 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.); Settable in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments; Soft-touch electromagnetic release 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay (1) The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3; (2) Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5
Type: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
Shutter Speeds: 1/4000 to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.; 1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.); Settable in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments.
Remote Control: (1) The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3; (2) Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5
Flash:
Type: Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism
Guide Number: Approx. 13/43 (at ISO 100 in meters/feet)
Recycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
Flash Ready Indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
Flash Coverage: Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to approx. 28mm in 135 format)
FE Lock: Provided
Flash Exposure Compensation: Up to 2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments. Flash exposure compensation for built-in flash and Speedlite can be set with the camera
Flash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash
Flash Exposure Compensation: 2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock: Provided
Drive Modes:
Single, Continuous, 10-sec. self-timer/Remote control, 2-sec. self-timer, Continuous shooting after 10-sec. self-timer
Continuous Shooting Speed: Max. approx. 3.7 fps [TD] (with One-Shot AF or AI SERVO AF) * Same as with Battery Grip BG-E8 loaded with size-AA/LR6 alkaline batteries
Maximum Burst: JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 34; RAW: approx. 6; RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): approx. 3 * The number of possible shots and maximum burst apply to a 4GB card based on Canon's testing standards. * The image file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst will vary depending on the shooting conditions (3:2 aspect ratio, subject, memory card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, Custom Functions, etc.). * "F" indicates that continuous shooting is possible until the card becomes full
Modes:
Shooting Modes: Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing: (1) Autofocus (Same as focusing with Live View shooting) Before shooting a movie, 1, 2, and 3 below are possible. AF during movie shooting is possible with [AF w/ shutter button during video]. When this is set to [Enable], 1 and 2 below are possible: A. Live mode, B. Face detection Live mode, C. Quick mode * If 3 has been set when you start shooting a movie, it will switch to 1 automatically; (2) Manual focusing * Magnify the image by about 5x or 10x and focus manually. * Magnified view not possible with digital zoom nor during movie shooting.
Metering Modes: (1) AF point-linked evaluative metering * Used when the AF mode is Face detection Live mode and a face has been detected; (2) Centre-weighted average metering * Used during manual focus, when the AF mode is Face detection Live mode and a face has not been detected. Also used in the Live mode and Quick mode. * Metering range: EV 0 to EV 20 (At 23C/73F and ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Metering Range: EV 0 to EV 20 (At 23C/73F and ISO 100, with 50mm f/1.4 lens)
Grid Display: Two grids provided (not displayed during movie shooting): (1) Grid 1: Pair of vertical and horizontal lines, (2) Grid 2: 5 vertical and 3 horizontal lines
Exposure Simulation: Provided
Silent Shooting: Not provided
LCD Monitor:
Type: TFT colour, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size: 3.0 in. (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)
Pixels: Approx. 1,040,000 dots
Coverage: Approx. 100%
Viewing Angle: 170
Brightness Control: Adjustable to one of seven brightness levels
Printable Images: JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
RAW images printable: Movies cannot be printed
DPOF: Version 1.1 compatible
Custom Functions: 11 Custom Functions with 34 settings settable with the camera
Camera User Settings: Not provided
Battery:
Battery Pack LP-E8 x 1 * With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8, AC power is possible * With BG-E8, two battery packs (LP-E8) can be used. Or six size-AA/LR6 batteries can be used.
Battery Check: Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON. Battery level indicated in one of four levels on LCD monitor.
Power Saving: Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses * [Auto power off] settable to 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., or 15 min.
Date/Time Battery: Built-in secondary battery. When fully-charged, the date/time can be maintained for about three months
Start-up Time: Approx. 0.1 sec. (Based on CIPA testing standards)
Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in./133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7mm
