1/8,000), AF sophistication (only one cross-type vs. 5.3 fps), maximum shutter speed (1/4,000 vs.
Indeed, the major differences between the T3i and 60D are few. It'll be ideal for those with small to medium hands, but those with larger hands might be more comfortable with the 60D. Bundled with a new 18-55mm IS II kit lens, or the 18-135mm IS lens that's also available with the 60D, the new T3i looks and feels like its prosumer sibling, except for the grip spacing. We've now spent quite a lot of time with the Canon T3i, which sports a swiveling LCD screen and a slightly heftier build, and both looks and feels a little more serious than past models. Just as the Canon 60D was aimed squarely at the Nikon D90 and D7000, the new Canon Rebel T3i has the D5000 and D5100 in its sights. Test shots from production sample (with updated crops): Imaging Resource ratingīy Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, Zig Weidelich, and Mike Tomkins The Canon Rebel T3i shipped from early March 2011, priced at US$799.99 body-only, US$899.99 with the 18-55mm IS II kit lens, and US$1,099.99 with the 18-135mm IS kit lens. Slow frame rate for sports shooting Tendency to overexpose in bright sunlight Live View AF is slow No microfocus adjustment.
ProsĮxcellent image quality Good grip Full HD video recording Swiveling LCD Very fast autofocus HDMI output. With Full HD video support, fast autofocus, and good quality optics, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is easy to recommend. Staking out the high end of the Rebel line, the Canon T3i shares the excellent image quality of its predecessor (the T2i), and offers the articulating LCD, remote flash control, and creative filters also found in the 60D.