Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR Camera

The Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR Camera (also known as the EOS 1100D) is Canon’s most basic entry-level DSLR, putting big imaging power in a small, lightweight body for photographers stepping up from point-and-shoot cameras for the first time.

At the core of the T3 is a 12.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (22.2 x 14.7mm) paired with Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processor, offering an ISO range of 100-6400. With individual pixels measuring roughly 10x larger than a typical point-and-shoot sensor, the T3 absorbs more light with less noise, well suited to capturing high-quality images in dimly lit situations. Autofocus uses a 9-point AF system with a high-precision, f/5.6 cross-type center point, a notable improvement over the 7-point system in the earlier EOS 1000D, and metering is handled through a 63-zone iFCL (intelligent Focus, Color, Luminance) system, a technology inherited from the EOS 7D, offering evaluative, partial, and center-weighted average patterns.

Continuous shooting reaches 3fps (JPEG bursts up to approximately 830 frames, or 5 RAW frames), and shutter speeds range from 30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus bulb mode, with flash sync at 1/200 second. Exposure modes include Program AE, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, full manual, Scene modes, Creative Auto, and Basic+, giving both beginners and more experienced photographers flexible control. A built-in pop-up flash offers a guide number of approximately 9.2m (ISO 100), somewhat less powerful than its predecessor, and is E-TTL II compatible with Canon and third-party flash units via the hot shoe.

Video capability includes 720p HD recording at 30 or 25fps (H.264 compression), with a built-in monaural microphone, though autofocus during video recording must be manually triggered rather than continuous. Handling centers on a 2.7-inch LCD screen (230,000 dots) along with an eye-level pentamirror optical viewfinder offering approximately 95% coverage and 0.8x magnification. An on-screen Feature Guide helps newer photographers understand camera settings and functions as they shoot.

Build quality uses an all-plastic shell (stainless steel and polycarbonate resin with conductive fiber), keeping the camera small and light at approximately 495g with battery and memory card, and measuring 129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9mm. The low-pass filter in front of the sensor features a fluorine coating to minimize dust adhesion, paired with an internal Dust Delete Data system. The camera stores images on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards and is powered by a rechargeable LP-E10 lithium-ion battery. The T3 uses Canon’s EF/EF-S lens mount, giving it access to Canon’s full range of EF and EF-S lenses.

Key Features
– 12.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 processor
– ISO 100-6400
– 9-point autofocus system with f/5.6 cross-type center point
– 63-zone iFCL metering system
– Up to 3fps continuous shooting
– Shutter speed range of 30 sec to 1/4000 sec plus bulb; 1/200 sec flash sync
– Program AE, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, Manual, Scene, Creative Auto, and Basic+ modes
– Built-in pop-up flash (GN approximately 9.2m at ISO 100, E-TTL II)
– 720p HD video at 30/25fps (H.264) with built-in monaural microphone
– On-screen Feature Guide
– 2.7″ LCD (230,000 dots)
– Eye-level pentamirror optical viewfinder (~95% coverage, 0.8x magnification)
– Fluorine-coated low-pass filter with Dust Delete Data system
– SD/SDHC/SDXC card storage
– LP-E10 rechargeable battery
– Lightweight all-plastic body (approximately 495g)
– Canon EF/EF-S lens mount