Canon Rebel T3i (9 Years Later): Still The Best DSLR For Beginners

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Are you trying to get into the world of professional video production but are locked in a budget? Could a DSLR from nearly a decade be best next camera for you? I take a look at the Canon Rebel T3i (600D) which, after more than 9 years, still stands as one of the best options for a first DSLR. Enjoy!
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[@jasonandrews7355]

This was my first ILC camera back in 2015. I bought it from a guy who got started shooting with it, then moved up the chain and started doing pro work. After it helped fuel my passion for three years, I upgraded, and sold it on to a third beginner friend of ours who's just getting into photography. If cameras were judged by their ability to kindle a lifelong passion, this one would be an all-star :)

[@YESHAYA_]

I sold my rebel T3 I and I’m buying another one again lol

[@rxgtv]

Why did you sell it?

[@madzeditz9126]

Oop-

[@whateverman2734]

I was about to sell it, but I guess I change my mind now. Ill keep it for a little longer when the T7i drops its price.

[@christinalento1714]

Nice, I have been using my cell for awhile now and dusted off my T3i for a wildlife walk- I am so pleased it really is still a great camera and takes wonderful pictures- I also have some great lens such as an IS zoom and really happy with how timeless this has been for me!

[@josephstivers8956]

Great review! Thanks bro! I have had a Rebel T3i for 10 years now and have hardly used it. I recently began reading and following blogs re: video editing for beginners. This video convinced me to keep exploring the options on my camera and enjoy this process. All the best from Kentucky!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks, man! Glad you found it helpful. Hope it helps going forward.

[@Dustinwkihn]

Fantastic video! I learned what I needed to learn and then you showed me some beautiful moments I could capture with my new camera.

[@paigebeltowski9071]

Just bought a used T3i as my first real camera, I'm looking to build my youtube channel and hope that I can learn all the basic. I'm a total beginner when I comes to video and photography but I am very excited to learn and grow!

[@NaomiDollxoxo]

Me too! Same camera! I need an autofocus lense compatible but I'm not sure which ones ACTUALLY do since they mostly all claim toLOL

[@kobiorhs]

Unfortunately the T3i does not support autofocus for video... Only still images :(

[@johndenicola6173]

@@NaomiDollxoxo You are referring both any EF/EFS compatible lenses. There are other brands of lenses (and flashes that work with them) that are also Canon compatible BUT you must make sure they have that capability unless you are comfortable with manual focus.

[@bigotonbrand]

Bought one for my 9 year old. She's uograding from the instax. Already in the gear aquisition syndrome phase

[@NickMcC]

Here I am in 2024 still loving this camera. I've moved on since I got started on my T3i. My wife wanted to try her hand at photography, so I dug out the old Rebel and fell back in love with it. It doesn't do everything perfectly, no. But it's simple, charming, and easy to grow on.

[@BaggageClaim]

Im going to switch from voiceover to video recordings for my channel, and this video helped me choose my camera! Thank you - very helpful!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Glad I could help!

[@false3695]

just bought one from an auction and I'm looking forward to it

[@jakesinclair4411]

Love the video my dude, it's really nice to see a candid review from a long-time owner and not just people rattling off descriptions with affiliate links. I think this helped me choose which beginner canon to choose! In your opinion is the rebel T3i good for low-light conditions? (I see some of the clips are evening-ish looking but not quite dusk) Like better than the standard non-flagship smartphone with a decent camera? I'll be using it mainly for stills so video quality isn't a huge concern

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks! I would say the low light performance more depends on the lens you use. My Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 makes this camera almost unmatched in low light when comparing it to most smartphone cameras but with the standard kit lens it still does alright. ISO can help a lot in low light situations but the ISO at higher levels (1600 and higher) will look much more grainy than modern DSLRs today since the T3i doesn't have the kind of processing power to clean up as nicely as the newer ones. Hope this helps.

[@jespinosa09je]

After nine year of using it as a hobby ijust started my own business since I don't have $ for a new and fancy one. Clients love their pictures.

[@Ashley-ro4xz]

Literally lost mine I DONT KNOW HOW. Had mine since I was 15?? I’m 22. Love that lil camera and currently gonna look for another one. Miss mine 💔 also awesome intro!! Thanks for spreading that message!

[@rxgtv]

DUDE KEEP LOOKING YOU MIGHT HAVE GREAT PICS ON UR SD CARD

[@salsybeela]

Looked for a video reference because I was going to sell mine to someone, but after seeing this I'm keeping the camera! I've had mine since I was 17 im now 24!

[@wayneruppert3794]

Thanks for your endorsement - looking for a starter camera for my teenage son. I just found it. Thx!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Glad I could help!

[@thlightest9827]

Wow, that ending was very nice. Did you use a gimbal for stabilization? Do you know of any good tutorials to shoot cinematic footage like that?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

They were all handheld shots.

[@jsamc]

Thanks I was thinking about getting a vlog camera but I think I’ll work with my T4I for now.

[@sofoniasnegussie3149]

I got one for 10.99 and its still so perfect

[@nahoebino]

i actually bought a t3i pretty recently, and i love using it i'm a beginner and was using my sister's nikon camera for a while lol

[@dynastarcomputing4119]

i am getting the SL3 soon (which is actually the first Rebel to have 4k) and it is actually pretty cheap at $550

[@nahoebino]

oooh nice

[@madzeditz9126]

I have a rebel t3i it’s my moms old Camra when she was a little younger and I use it now for photos and it’s amazing

[@niharbhagat]

This video is a love letter to Rebel T3i

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

1000%!

[@iSpike]

Good on you man, just subscribed based on your intro “l am okay”. I too have a GH5 and just purchased this camera Rebel T3 with a fisheye lens 👌🏻

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hernaizhouse]

I just bought one it was only $190 can’t wait to try it out and eventually upgrade

[@AndyinMokum]

I've just bought the European version of the Rebel T3i, the EOS 600D. I bought it specifically for astrophotography. The specs of the camera, make it ideal. It has under 8000 shutter clicks too. That's always nice 😀. It's really easy to modify too. I'll upgrade the controls with the Magic Lantern firmware hack. I need the very nice internal intervalometer that Magic Lantern provides. At some point, I'll remove the infrared filter on the sensor. This'll let a lot more of the hydrogen-α wavelengths through. The glowing gas clouds in deep space nebulae, will have much more red coming through. The second hand price of this camera, has drastically fallen. Now is a great time to find one. The Canon Rebel T3i/EOS 600D camera body, is a dream item for all astrophotographers, whether they're on a budget or not 🔭😄.

[@gurpchirp]

Hey Andy can you give me books or other online resources on astrophotography and cameras/tips?

[@ggwildlife]

These days i use a Canon 5D mkIII but 9 years ago I purchased the Canon 600D (UK) and it was the best camera i ever bought and that still stands today, it is an amazing little camera, its been loaded up with magic lantern when that first hit the web and has been updated ever since, couple with the nifty 50 1.8 is amazing and the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens for my wildlide photography and also the Sigma 150mm Macro lens which i used for movies of insects, it also house a mic jack.. but the articulated screen was a game changer and to get me even closer to the wildife was something that was ever spoke about regarding this camera and it worked amazingly well.. was the 3x Zoom feature, try searching you tube about it.. was ever hardly mentioned, if there was one camera i had to keep it would be the 600D for sure mine is still in mint condition, its also the perfect light camera to carry on holidays with the nifty 50 and does great movies. great video thank you for bringing all the nostalgia back.

[@desertforrest]

Love your enthusiasm and insight. Thanks for taking the time to produce and post your videos. Stay healthy and safe!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thank you for your kind words! Will stay safe and keep the videos coming.

[@dantardanico7938]

You can update this to ten years later I'm still using mine love it had a Sony ccd before this one it was all right for righting to CD instead of ssd card will use my t3i untill it dies

[@unlikepluto4567]

Audio is flawless. Great video quality. Awesome content. Thank you for the help!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

You’re welcome!

[@karinatrujillo7683]

Actual content starts at 2:15.

[@ceclay1]

I’m just getting ready to start out with one now. I hope I have good experience with it. The video shot in this review was great. You have to start with something and this is what I have access to. Wish me success! 😁

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Wishing you the best!

[@mangatsinghdeol2941]

I bought my Rebel T3 nine years ago, still one of the best camera i've ever used.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Same!

[@DaPPlschamp33]

Awesome video especially liked the age progression cameo

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@georgechartier5878]

Thanks Dude, I'm going to buy it!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@joeyjguerrero]

I just got one yesterday at Monument Photo in Tucson. Thank you for this video!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

No problem!

[@Thedanielwoods]

Im looking into getting one , would you recommend it?

[@joeyjguerrero]

@@Thedanielwoods Well, I am very much an amateur. I needed it to handle a lot of Zoom meetings and also take quality photos of nature etc. And, yes, for those tasks, it's great!

[@crunchytaco7734]

I got mine when it released all them years ago and still rock it on shoots. I absolutely love it. I was going to sell it and upgrade, but just can’t do it just yet.

[@johndenicola6173]

I want to upgrade to one of the higher-end canons for there are some other capabilities (ex. more ASA/ISO steps, faster servo shot speeds, etc) that would be helpful in some of my photo sessions. Either way, I'd be keeping my t3i so I can use more than one lens without constant swapping. Now to be able to afford a new camera body...

[@SantiagoSalse]

Thanks! I'm looking to enter this world of DSLR just for photos. This get quite handy. Subscribed!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Awesome, thank you!

[@olympian3]

I had a 70d years ago when I had money (somehow)...... I sold it when times got tough and now I'm gonna get a t3i off ebay soon.

[@jennifercooper4047]

Thank you so much for this video! I purchased a new but “open box” special from futureship about 7 years ago now. And at that time it was a huge discount from what they were selling for. I love my camera, and I’m looking for the next lense to be compatible with it for product photography. What lens would you recommend?

[@plasmamuffinsgaming]

I just bought one online for $200 with an 18-55 lens and a 55-250 lens. I’m excited to get it :)

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Awesome! Hope you like it!

[@domzombie8gaming297]

im looking at a canon rebel t3i that's 12 years old comes with two lenses. Im new to photography and wandering if this one would be to old and is $350 a good deal

[@dhelfman67]

It has been nearly two years since you published this video. Do you still believe in this camera model for hobbyist and beginners? My 12 yr old son and I are looking to buy for learning purposes

[@HuFaShortss]

I scored a deal on this camera, which was in brand-new condition and had less than 2000 shutters. I only paid roughly $100, and it also included a bag and an SD card. I kind of regret selling it. However, I'm glad because I made around $70 and the buyer also got a decent deal.

[@HuFaShortss]

A really good camera for beginners, I had much fun playing with it

[@MobileFilmmaking]

Just acquired one a few months ago. I’m about to shoot a film with it

[@angiandmichele2214]

loved this video! i started my channel during quarantine and have been fiddling around with the settings! do you have a tutorial on this camera and its best video settings?

[@doesntmatter3358]

Please! This would be sweet

[@codeninja1]

What a great outro that was.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks!

[@doesntmatter3358]

Hi. I was just about to sell my Rebel T3i but you’ve changed my mind in five minutes. Thank you. Why did I want to sell it? Because the video doesn’t have auto-focus and I find that it’s difficult to focus on yourself if you’re trying to record yourself. If that makes any sense haha. Any tips for that?? Thank you in advance.

[@LooseJuice96]

Got one for Christmas last year. I enjoy it quite a bit I use it for plane spotting However I am going to need to get a much better lens to take actually good pictures.

[@tylerbogley7302]

Healthy DRN fan here on the East Coast! Fantastic tribute to a fantastic piece of equipment!!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Happy you are doing well back East. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@RLamu]

Really liked your video. Quick question. What camera do you use to shoot this video?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

I used the Panasonic GH5.

[@PCG2022]

@ 3:04 you mention you can shoot 60fps at 720? I can find the setting?, I only see 50fps? Great video.

[@lukesiaki]

Change video system setting from PAL to NTSC

[@PCG2022]

@@lukesiaki Thank you.

[@charlesdick1133]

Be careful of light flickering though!

[@anthonybuono8388]

What kind of lense is used in the videos? I've currently got the 2 that came with it but looking to get better lense for sports.

[@pepefrog6524]

Oh man I got this camera with a 18-55mm lens 75-300 mm lens also got a 50 mm lens with two chargers two batteries a case. With two 64 gb SD cards for 300. Like brand new condition

[@harrison00xXx]

Yeah they are basically "cheap af", but the problem - mostly you also get only the 18-55 lenses without IS, let alone USM. Same goes for the 55-250 or 70/75-300mm lenses, most sell the cheaper ones without IS and as i got now more and more problems with my 75-300mm IS USM (but expected, its old af!) with the stabilizer which is somehow vibrating and shaking the images more than without IS on.... you basically get old, cheap stuff. I also sold my 400D (brand new looking, barely used since it was a spare/2nd cam) with the stock 18-55 and a heavily abused 28-105mm USM for cheap, why not But trust me, you cant compare such an old camera to anything newer, especially the new mirrorless systems! I risked it and bought a Canon EOS RP (already "only" the RP and it was way over budget, i really would have loved the R5 with stabilized sensor!) The Eos RP is so AWESOME, i wont go into detail, but only when used indoors or with less light, DAAAAMN usable ISO 12800 out of camera (especially at canons JPEG compression), even 25600 with little editing of raw file (or jpeg out of the box) is usable. If you also wish more controls over your settings you can easily use the control ring adapter to EF mount or if you are rich enough even the RF-EF adapter with the filter insert (awesome stuff, but overpriced AF, only make sense if you need all your filters on probably every lens you got). I personally would have loved the filter adapter for using a clear filter which basically protects the sensor from dust then. Whats a shame in my opinion... the more i used the Eos RP... the more i connected easily my iPad wireless with the canon camera app and let it copy all the images i took in "real time" to the iPad which then got wireless synced to the notebook... instead of using the raw files from SD card for better quality. I mean the major point of a proper DSLR/mirrorless is better image quality/more detailes, then you go the "consumer"/0815 way by using jpegs/wireless stuff anyway At least i cant go back to my 550D i still use (on a telescope only and permanent attached) or any other camera which doesnt perform aswell as the RP. Especially the high ISO performance, the better autofocus compared to any DSLR i used (also on any EF lens improved!) and some software tricks which help a lot (for example shutter times automatically gets faster when you use a tele lens at higher focal lengh to counter the bigger wiggle, something the 550D didnt do and i had to control manually.

[@d.k.childers8917]

nice vid thank you bro im new to this and learning so thx again

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Glad I could help!

[@puzzlefit]

Hi there! I use my T3i to shoot all my videos as well for the last 5 years. Here lately, a red dot shows up on all of my pictures. Do you know what this is from?

[@novass666]

You burned your matrix :)))

[@omarmaytarodriguez5549]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGmxq6ljrZmflbs

[@aantonic]

easy to fix, put it into manual cleaning, mirror will open up and wait a bit then turn off, i think thats what i did,it works, but to be sure check on youtube, dont follow my advice, but anyway no problem with red dot

[@AndrewsVideoTips143]

Either you have a dead pixel in your sensor, or you have a little dust on the sensor.

[@alocasio5896]

Is $400 a good price with 50mm, 18-55mm, 18-135mm, 55-250mm lenses and an extra battery (not sure about lense brands/ other specs as they are not listed) or should I haggle down to like $350 or something? (I'm a total noob).

[@tez7499]

Hello, I was hoping you could answer a few questions for me ;) - I recently acquired an old Canon Rebel XT with some lenses, and I was planing on upgrading to the T3i since it seems a lot better than the XT. I was wondering if the lenses my XT came with are compatible with the T3i, and would this set up work good for starting out in astrophotography and some landscape photos? - The lenses are ~ - Canon Efs 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 - Canon Efs 35-80mm 1:4-5.6 - Canon Efs 80-200mm 1:4.5-5.6 - Quantaray for Canon AF 145-400mm 1:4.5-5.6 - Also an assortment of uv haze filters, polarizers, wide angle hood, etc. I’m going to be doing some more reading on these accessories and photography in general to get a better understanding of everything so I can get out there and start taking photos! But I was curious on your thoughts if these lenses with a T3i would work out well for starting out, and if you recommend anything else I should get it would need. Sorry for the long noob comment, thanks for your time !

[@harrison00xXx]

I began to love my 550D (not 600D/T3i, but basically the same with fixed screen) again as i found out it just works great as astrocamera (with its pixel density especially) As much i really like my Fullframe Eos RP for anything beyong astrophotography i have since a while.... for usage on my anyways "too small" 750mm F4 newtonian for deep sky astrophotography... i easily dont get enough detail since the pixels are "huge", meanwhile the good old, "only" 18MP APS-C sized 550D is even usable as planetary camera with a 3x barlow on 750mm, but therefor i still prefer my mono astro camera which is normally used for guiding only since it got even a higher pixel density (i think 2MP on VERY TINY sensor)

[@katrinaosorio2134]

Very informative! Thank you!!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

No problem! Glad it was helpful!

[@BStavFishing]

Hi. Can you download video clips to an ipad or iphone via wifi app like a gopro does?

[@StarletReid]

So yeah, I purchased this camera almost 9 years ago and I never really used it. Now that I'm thinking about starting a KZbin channel I'm wondering if this camera would be good to use. Would this camera be ok to used? What type of upgrades would I need?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

For the most part, this camera with the standard lens included (or bought separately) should e more than adequate for starting a KZbin channel. As I said in the video, if you don't absolutely need 4K video, this camera is still one of the best DSLRs you can start out with.

[@joseescobar1067]

Saw one for sale for $200 and I really enjoy taking pictures with my iPhone but I want something more professional for fun :)

[@joebeck0]

Will the t3i and a sigma 18-35mm allow me to get rolling shots of cars going 45-55mph? Or is it uncapable of that because of autofocus?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Depends on the kind of shot you are going for. But the lens does have manual focus as well.

[@risa-ru]

I bought this camera to film for KZbin and I didn't realize that it didn't have an autofocus feature for video, only for photos. Now I know to look for that when I look for my next camera. If anyone is interested in purchasing the Canon Rebel T3i, hit me up by replying to this message or commenting on my video. I'm looking to sell mine.

[@RibeyeMediumRare]

You sell it yet?

[@risa-ru]

@@RibeyeMediumRare nope. You interested?

[@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568]

@@risa-ru how many money?

[@risa-ru]

@@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 sorry, already sold it.

[@belindacarter6872]

excellent job on video at the end, and great post overall ~ thanks!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DelCampoProductions.]

Wow! I want one for Christmas

[@nortextv]

I have a question I have a canon camera rebel t3i now I used a 64gb memory card I can say it stops recording always around four minutes in I wanna know is it the gb or do I need more gb if so what's the best I can use I want longer video's please help.

[@AP-do6sv]

i have one too for the last 8 years. the autofocus on it tho is a deal breaker now.

[@D35300]

you can change the setting to manual focus. theres a switch on the lense saying AF / MF. A= auto, M=Manual

[@rheamccants2227]

Excellent review. This camera is just what I was looking for.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Glad I could help!

[@henryefry]

I just picked up a t3i with the kit lens, 50mm prime and telephoto lens for 350.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Nice setup!

[@Mystixspiral]

I’m just trying to get a good beginner camera so I can do self portraits

[@jotabe1984]

well let's be honest here: Pricetag in 2022 shows the realistic spot where this camera sits 1) for Photography it has many obsolete features. Slow burst with very small buffer, poor ISO managment (unusable above ISO 1600 even with post-production noise reduction) lack of Wifi/Bluetooth conectivity for fast delivery of pictures (extremely usefull to upload pictures to the media while action is going on) a very slow AF on live mode, and a very obsolete for current standards AF points (only 1 cross point, out of 9 in total). To be fair, it still packs a gorgeous image quality, and 18mpx despite what it might seem at first look, it is more than enough for any print (social media won't require more than 2mpx to be honest) but after taking a couple thousand shots with this camera, the obsolete AF system will become annoying since it will waste too much shots, specially using fast lenses 2) For Video it also has a lot of obsolete features and will lack many others, the lack of continuous AF brings some limits for blogging, while the lack of touchscreem also means blogger can't "point finger to focus" in video mode, so he can't refocus while in front of the camera. Also being limited to 1080p 30fps it is ok for start, but not that ok for a 2nd step forward. T5i its almost the same as T3i but brings all 9 AF point as cross points, a slightly improved burst speed and buffer, continuous AF for video and touchscreem that brings a number of advantages compared to a legacy LCD. T6i and up to T8i bring incremental improvements, including Wifi/Bluetooth, more megapixels, better AF, dual pixel for video AF, improved burst and ISO handling, even a limited 4K video reccording can be done. If videomaking its out of the question Canon T6 will lack the articulated LCD but will have improved conectivity with same sensor and T5i's Autofocus, so it will trade blows with T3i. It is hard for me to suggest to anyone to buy a T3i, having so much better options around even in the used market. The pricetag might be good, but it is best to save 200 extra bucks and buy a more modern camera that won't present limits you'll have to work around from scratch. Or in other words, as a beginner you'll want a camera that can still be usefull once you have learned the basics (that will take only about 1/2 year to be learned). Back to where i started... no wonder why there are so many at sale and pricetag is so low, many bloggers, indy filmmakers and youtubers purchased this camera back in the day, making it very popular, yet nowadays they have moved away, maybe selling it to a photography or video student, which also needs to move away from it... so it might end up in the hands of an extremely budget limited photo student, who will get the most out of this gear, but not in the hands of a videomaker... in an era in which almost everybody is increasingly considering video features since they will be using it for content creation.

[@ubecheesepandesal]

Hi there! I'm considering to buy this camera for 120$ (im from the Philippines) But, Im also considering getting the D3100 by Nikon for 150$ with a 50mm prime lens and kit lens; which one should i get?

[@harrison00xXx]

@@ubecheesepandesal the nikon is definately more bang for the buck, but it also depends on condition. I got once a 550D (T3 without i? at least very similar to the T3i) for 70$ in 2016 or so, but it was COMPLETELY FKED UP, only worked nice but handgrip fell apart and the internal flash didnt open by itself (needed a manual push)

[@harrison00xXx]

Well, i dont get the video part that much at new cameras. I mean, ofc if they can do it, why not implement it. But the main reason for DSLRs or mirrorless cameras is still PHOTOS. Sure the T3i sucks even at photos, but even for my usecase i can run a 550D as astrocamera. It is just fine for plate solving at higher ISOs and when starting imaging im reducing the ISO to 400, sometimes even 200 but exposure times of up to 600 seconds. I would be a lot quicker when using my newer and much better EOS RP with usable ISO 6400-12800, but here are the downsides: PIXEL SIZE. The 26MP Fullframe sucks in pixel size. With enough time, the small Eos 550D sensor with 18MP produce better images than the Eos RP, too big sensor. Just awesome for any regular stuff, but for astrophotography i still love my old 550D!

[@DVM]

great review and awesome shots and the end of the video!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks! Glad you liked the review and the shots.

[@MoneyNTWK]

I wanna shoot some Music Videos in London. Am I better off with my iPhone Pro Max 12 or a T3i Rebel? First time DSLr shooter but I’ve done music videos in the past

[@jasminemartinez1143]

I’m getting it this Sunday. What lenses should I get ? Or what mics should I buy? Can you show a tutorial for it.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

The lens I used for the majority of time I was using the T3i was the 18-135mm lens (which I reviewed back in 2013): kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXzOl4Nre9Z_esk The audio for this video was recorded with the Zoom H6 recorder with a Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone. Will probably be working on a video on that microphone sometime next week.

[@prayerwarriorgirl22]

Same, I have it, but I'm tired of my kit lens 18-55. I want something for better zoom and functionality. I want something full frame right so if I upgrade my body later on I can still use it...? Does it matter much? I'm all confused

[@theurbanartist775]

Jasmine Martinez I bought the t3i about 3 months ago & I absolutely love it. I’ve upgraded to the 24mm 2.8 & 50mm 1.8 as my other lens. Check out my work👍

[@aantonic]

efs 24 2.8 is practicaly glued to mine, wonderful lens, also 85 1.8 good also. I like 40 2.8 too, but thats what i use on 5dm2. You cant go wrong with pancake lenses

[@theurbanartist775]

aantonic 2.8 (24mm) on mine as well. I use it everyday for my work camera. I’ve upgraded to the Panasonic g7 for my camera flexing. Check out some of my work👍🎥

[@HarryOsirian]

fear mongering worked on most people.. (not me though)... anyway, I came here for the Canon camera

[@eastmanfeatures5412]

When you said no add ons for video I dunno.... isnt LanternLight an add on (and compatible)? Or do I misunderstand what you mean by add on?

[@thedragonlady5044]

I have a question, in what file format does this camera film in? I still use Adobe CS4 and I want to make sure it's compatible.

[@johndenicola6173]

Both JPG and CR2 (raw). I use this camera and is excellent. Would like to upgrade to their next "class" of cameras -especially for their wider ISO range and step increments (steps, etc). Lots of wildlife photography, some of which have been exhibited in photo gallery events.

[@datboi2886]

@@johndenicola6173 are the videos recorded compatable with iMovie?

[@johndenicola6173]

@@datboi2886 I honestly could not tell you that although the transfers of their files are through the USB interface or directly from the chip that the camera writes to. the movies (which I don't work with much) are in .mov files - which like .jpg, .png, gif, etc. are ISO data formats. Data is data, so I'm sure that they can be processed on any machine (Apple, Microsoft and others ). Since many computer platforms are using intel-based chips in them (the only big difference between the machines above are the operating systems, and most software packages (for processing video or stills) are written in portable sw development languages that are meant to work on multiple OS platforms, AND that camera manufacturers know that, they can be processed.

[@hazelwilliams4019]

For those that use this camera to film video, what SD card do you use? Mine stop recording after 4 minutes

[@AndrewsVideoTips143]

Same, even though I use 64 gb 140mbps sd card

[@LittleOlMo]

Following

[@hazelwilliams4019]

OK so I think mine stopped recording because I was running out of storage and my SD card was only 8 GB. Now I use a 16 GB SD card and don't store a lot on it and I can now record for 12 minutes. I also sometimes need to format the SD card to delete back-up storage.

[@joejtunes]

How long is the t3i able to record video in one continuous shot? I saw one video say 12 minutes, while most online sources say 30. Thanks!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

I’ve usually experienced around 15 minutes because of the heat the camera generates causes recording to stop.

[@Jesuskee]

I appreciate this camera and channel

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks!

[@CountryRebel0829]

Thank you for making this video

[@EZAXES]

What lens did you have on your T3i? The one you are holding up in the beginning of this video

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

That was my Canon 18-135mm STM lens.

[@LiYuanChea]

How can you get the ratio of your video so wide? what lens did you use or is that accomplished in editing software?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

I shot the video with my Sigma 18-35mm lens on my GH5 and cropped it to a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.

[@davidmota393]

Just got a t3i! Could you post a link of a lens you reccomend 50mm f1.8?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Here's the link for the Canon 50mm f1.8. amzn.to/3kUk3yl

[@whereswendy]

What price (CAD if possible) should I look paying for one that is used? Is there a good entry level that has wifi?

[@patrickstar4303]

I got one for $150 with lens, memory card and bag and everything from kijiji

[@johndenicola6173]

I believe anything above, and including the t5 (including t5i) series all have wifi capabilities. Those are all GREAT entry levels that even professionals use as secondary cameras for as long as you learn and exploit just about everything about the camera and photographic composition.

[@radreviews9774]

Happy 10th T3i!!!!

[@LIfeisAdorbz]

What settings should I put it at to get the best quality video ? What, if any camera lens do you recommend.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

I usually keep it on CineStyle which gives it more of a flat image. This allows more flexibility editing afterwards. I also recommend the Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 which is what I use for video.

[@LIfeisAdorbz]

DragonRiderNetwork thank youu !!

[@Nicky411]

Hi, can you suggest a good Microphone for this camera? I have tried Boya and others but the audio quality is still very muffled.

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

I use a Rode Microphone with my current setup. Definitely a solid choice for the T3i as well.

[@Nicky411]

@@DragonRiderNetwork I've been planning to go this route. It's encouraging to hear that the rode works well with the T3i. Thanks!

[@HafizGhifari]

Im contemplating to get this or the t5i is the autofocus for videos worth more to spend on?

[@RoryReidArt]

if u plan on shooting videos with the subject moving in the frame a lot then yes the constant live-view autofocus is very necessary. If youre just making youtube videos where you are stationary or vlogging where you can set up your shot before hand then its not really that important.

[@matts5799]

Looking into getting a beginning camera, track down a t3i or just go with a t5i or t7i?

[@Ashley-ro4xz]

Just get the t3i. Long run it’s such a great little camera and really good for a beginner. There are diff specs of course but like he said it’s good to understand the basics and how to handle the camera. Mostly focused on photography. So I def recommend. BUT also do your own research as you might fight true other two of more comfort.

[@rxgtv]

The fact that it doesn't have a touchscreen is useful to prevent accidental touch so get a t3i

[@MichaelEarthOsada]

Hey thank you for sharing, this is greatly spectacular!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Wingman115]

My t3i is still a workhorse on my channel.

[@onetruth4878]

Legit video. Thank You!

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

You're welcome!

[@diamartin6865]

should i purchase this or would an iphone be enough?

[@MarcosKligman]

Hello from Brazil!! Eu também amo a minha T3i e apesar de hoje ter uma Sony A7III, jamais vou me desfazer da minha T3i. É uma ótima webcam e serve bem para quem assiste vídeos pelo celular. Esqueceu de dizer que ela é robusta e não quebra nunca.

[@Popsimath]

1:42 you seem to suggest using a Panasonic GH5 to record this video "shakes fingers at camera", 6:12 says your using a T3i. I'm confused. Doesn't matter, to me anyway. Impressive channel BTW.

[@KFVR91]

he was using a Panasonic GH5 to film himself talking about the Canon T3i camera. Everything after 6:12 is an example of footage shot with the T3i (carnival rides, beach, city, etc.) Hope that clears things up!

[@jeremypinder4436]

i have another question which one is better to have 50mm 1.8 or the 50mm 1.4 or do i buy the both of them or i only need one help me out cause they're cheap. my next door neighbor have a camera bag with 10 lens in it and he said he spend over 25,000 dollars and i was holding my head i think i only need 4 lens and call it a day. i can buy an expensive lens and don't know how to use it then i'm screwed and i don't waste money like that. here's what people are telling me they said i need a 24-70 f2.8 17-50 f2.8 and 50mm 1.8 and 18-35 f1.8 cause i already have a zoom lens. remember now my camera doesn't have video so i will get another camera that can shoot video and i will have lenses already.

[@johndenicola6173]

Go only with ONE of the 50mm... both are ALMOST redundant. As for the 50mm lenses you sited, I have the Canon 50mm with the low 1.8 aperture which has proved itself in low light conditions (the 1.4 lets in even more light but negligible by 1 step, so either one may be fine). Perhaps one of the 17-50mm . Don't go hog wild over buying lenses until you are absolutely sure you are limited by what you already have. My t3i came with the 18-55 and the 70-300 kit lenses which got me through 2-3 years before I invested in my Sigma C 150-600mm for wildlife ($900). In time, I discovered that, although great for general purpose shooting, my focus rings on the 18-55 and 70-300 plus aperture were insufficient for low light and sharp focusing needs for astrophotog, I then purchased my 24 and 50mm (~$150 each) . The 70-300mm sits in my bag most of the time. I do want a more variable length/low # aperture under 1.8 for astrophotog. but can wait until I can scrounge up another $300 extra bucks. So my expenditures on lenses after the kit lenses was about $1000 spread over a few years. Again, don't break the bank and get a BUNCH of lenses at once. See what you are capable of and exploit the lenses you have. Experiment. When you've discovered what your lenses are limited to, THEN buy the ones that you KNOW you need.

[@jeremypinder4436]

@@johndenicola6173 thanks man i will go and buy the 50mm from amazon for 125 and start taking pictures and see how good my pictures will come out. i want to buy me a full frame camera and the canon 80d and i wanted 2 lens for each camera but i will buy them when i get extra money. i want the 10-24 cause i love taking wide pictures and i wanted to get the 17-55 and that's for my crop sensor and then for my full frame i want the 35-150 and the 24-70 but i will buy them used and not brand new but they will have to be in mint condition

[@NickFaulkner]

I'm still using my rebel t3 just for photos because I use my iphone and gopro for better video

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

That seems like a good plan.

[@reinavalenzuela599]

What type of lens did you use for the video montage at the end?

[@DragonRiderNetwork]

A lot of them were shot with either the Canon 18-135mm STM or the Sigma 18-35mm 1.8 lens.

[@vernonlove7242]

I just bought one.