Does anybody have a Canon Rebel T3?

I have a T3i and these are the types of photo's I was able to get using the kit lens. Sorry about the facebook links, I can't get them to come up regularly and I don't have them any place else. All of these were done using manual focus. I don't have any that have people in them but I hope it helps!





https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4940034055432&l=c3841440e4

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4940157418516&l=a6a669aeb8

 

I love it. I'm a photography noob when it comes to dslr's and went with the T3i cause that's the one the guy at best buy was pushing. It has a video capture (I dunno if the others do or how well theirs are) and the LCD screen swivels which I think is cool. I have found though that I get crisper photos when I use the viewfinder though instead of the screen.

 

top right photo - aperture 1/50 F5
bottom left photo - aperture 1/50, F4.5 flash -2/3
right photo - aperture 1/50, F4.5 flash -2/3

They were all taken in manual under RAW then edited slightly (and by edited I mean slight color correction and the border thing) with the Canon digital photo professional that came with my camera.

I don't know about the ones for Ceinlyn and the outdoor ones cause they've been edited and I don't have the original pictures anymore.

 

No problem! I hope it helps!

 

Image quality from the T3 is great, you won't be disappointed with it if it's your first DSLR, and how stunning your photographs will be with that camera will be more a reflection of your skill and your choice of lens. Within any price bracket, choosing a DSLR body is more about the feature set than the image quality.

That said, I would suggest that if it's in your budget to consider the T3i and T4i, you give them a serious look. A couple hundred extra dollars gets you a better, latest-generation image sensor (18 vs 12 MP and better high-ISO performance), a more accurate autofocus system and a much nicer (higher resolution) rear screen that is actually useful for reviewing your shots for sharpness and accurate focus, as well as focusing in live view mode. Right now, the way they are priced, the T3i is a much better price-performance value than the T3.

 

If you're not in a super hurry, Canon just announced the addition of two new cameras to the Rebel lineup, the T5i and SL1, which are not shipping yet, but when they are their street price is going to force changes in the pricing of the older models. They're already a little cheaper, but with the T3i about to be 2 revs behind and the T5i due to ship this month, it wouldn't really hurt to see what happens.

The T5i really just improves a little on the T4i, with the new features being primarily HD video ones. The SL1 sits in between the T3i and T4i, but its emphasis is on compactness (SL1 = Smallest, Lightest One)

 

My first DSLR was the "younger brother" of the T3, the EOS Rebel XS.
In Europe they are called 1100D (T3) and 1000D (XS), which makes it more clear how close they actually are.
The T3 has a few new gadgets like being able to record videos, but in case of image quality they are absolutely the same.

So, here are a few pictures taken with the 1000D (XS), you can expect absolutely the same quality from the 1100D (T3).
I've used the 18-55mm Kit in the beginning and changed to a 50mm prime later.
Keep in mind that I edit my pictures, so that's not how they will look like straight out of the camera, and that these pictures are also several years old now (all from 2010/2011):

http://i.imgur.com/XGaP8Qd.jpg (Kit + Doll)

http://i.imgur.com/jQklAsD.jpg (50mm + Doll)

http://i.imgur.com/GKDHoq9.jpg (50mm + Cosplayer)

I sold this camera rather quickly though since I was unhappy with the ISO performance and a few other things.
I changed to an EOS 550D (Rebel T2i), which is a class higher. It's an overall bigger camera with a huge and lovely screen, better ISO performance and also able to record videos in better quality.
I used a 50mm in the beginning and a 35mm lens later, I had this camera for roughly a year.

While the T3 is nice for absolute beginners it can be, especially for people who learn quickly, rather frustrating to work with after a while.
Especially if you already owned a 400D and are used to a DSLR I doubt that the T3 is the right camera for you.
If money is not a problem, take the 600D (T3i) and a decent lens, and you will have a body that will make you happy for a longer time and that you can also upgrade with better lenses. The T3i also has a moveable screen, just like camcorders usually have, which makes taking pictures from dolls and recording videos a lot easier sometimes.
If you can't afford that much, the 550D (T2i) is also still a good choice; the lens is usually more important anyway.

Here a few pictures taken with my 550D (T2i):
http://i.imgur.com/iUUvCgU.jpg (35mm + Doll)

http://i.imgur.com/QDKLavS.jpg (35mm + Cosplayer)

I now use a EOS 5D II, it's a full-frame though, thus a lot more expensive, bigger but also with overall better performance in most areas.
What's more important is actually a good and sharp lens, training and a certain amount of post-production.

 

You'll be very happy with that. It never hurts to have a few more features than you need. Once you start shooting, you'll realize what features are needed for certain shots and you'll be pleased to discover your camera has them, as opposed to suddenly wanting to upgrade. Also, the flip screen is very useful for doll shots, and is one of the reasons I chose the 60D over the 7D; I've gotten many low-to-the-ground shots that would have required me to be lying face down in mud/water/sand to have gotten using the viewfinder.