Canon EOS Rebel T8i DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens

The Canon EOS Rebel T8i with 18-55mm Lens is an entry-level DSLR kit designed for photographers moving up from smartphones or point-and-shoot cameras, pairing Canon’s most advanced Rebel yet with a versatile everyday zoom lens for a complete, ready-to-shoot setup. It’s an ideal introduction to an interchangeable-lens camera, or an affordable upgrade for photographers wanting more capability than earlier Rebel bodies.

At the core of the T8i is a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s DIGIC 8 image processor, offering an ISO range of 100-25600 (expandable to 51200) for high-quality performance in a wide range of lighting conditions. Autofocus is handled by a 45-point all cross-type AF system, along with EOS iTR AF (face detection) during viewfinder shooting and Eye Detection AF during Live View, keeping subjects sharply and reliably in focus. Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF delivers fast, accurate autofocus for Live View and video, and continuous shooting reaches up to 7fps (7.5fps during Live View shooting), well suited to unpredictable subjects like pets, kids, or casual sports.

The camera features a 3.0-inch, 1.04-million-dot vari-angle touchscreen for flexible framing at high and low angles as well as intuitive touch control, along with a 220,000-pixel AE sensor supporting accurate metering. Video capability includes UHD 4K recording at up to 24p, along with Full HD and HD recording, and the T8i supports vertical video output, a useful feature for photographers creating content for mobile and social media platforms. Connectivity includes built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy file transfer and remote camera control via Canon’s Camera Connect app.

The bundled EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is a sleek, versatile standard zoom spanning a 28.8-88mm equivalent focal length range on the T8i’s APS-C sensor, covering wide-angle through portrait-length perspectives well suited to everyday and travel photography. It includes an Optical Image Stabilizer rated to minimize camera shake by up to four stops for sharper handheld shooting, along with one aspherical element to control spherical aberrations for improved sharpness, and Canon’s Super Spectra coating to suppress flare and ghosting. An STM stepping autofocus motor delivers quick, near-silent focusing along with full-time manual focus override, and this kit configuration gives new photographers a complete, ready-to-shoot setup without needing to purchase a separate lens.

Build quality reflects the T8i’s accessible, lightweight positioning, easy to operate via a simple quick control dial for changing camera settings. The T8i uses Canon’s EF/EF-S lens mount, giving it access to Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S lenses as photographers look to expand their kit over time.

Key Features
– 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor with DIGIC 8 processor
– ISO 100-25600 (expandable to 51200)
– 45-point all cross-type autofocus system
– Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye Detection (Live View) and EOS iTR AF (viewfinder)
– Up to 7fps continuous shooting (7.5fps in Live View)
– 3.0″ vari-angle touchscreen (1.04M dots)
– 220,000-pixel AE sensor
– UHD 4K video up to 24p; Full HD and HD recording
– Vertical video support
– Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
– Includes EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens (approximately 28.8-88mm equivalent)
– Kit lens features Optical Image Stabilizer (up to 4 stops), STM autofocus, and Super Spectra coating
– Canon EF/EF-S lens mount