Canon EOS 600D

I love useing the camera and I am learning more every time I use it and engjoy the learning experiance .

We purchased the camera the day before we left on our Honeymoon. With no practice or time to get used to the camera we were instantly taking some great shots. We are so happy with how each shot has turned out. Even the shots we took on the move turned out amazing. The camera's Auto function makes taking the perfect picture a breeze, but when we wanted to get creative the different levels of Manual control were great and easy to follow for beginners like us.

The camera took really good shots in auto intelligent mode in both day and night shots taking the guess work out of the photography.It was a good buy for an amatuer learning the ropes.The creative mode on aperture priority rewarded me with some crystal clear expressions on the face of my cocker spaniel which were good enough to print and frame.Very happy with my choice

I am very happy with this camera. It takes great shots quickly and I can easily switch from an automatic mode to one where I have a bit more control over the focus. I am not a proficient photographer but this camera makes me feel like one. I thought for years about which camera to buy and it was a toss up between this camera and the equilivant from Nikon. I am pleased overall that I bought the Canon, I think it may be easy for someone who isn't that proficient (and to be honest - doesn't really want to be) with the manual features to use. I am happy also with the Total Care Package, which is one of the reasons I bought from Ted's. Pretty much a green light from me on this camera. The only drawback is that it's bulky - but they all are.

The camera is everything l wanted and suits me needs.

Purchased camera and departed for Germany and Switzerland a week later so my chance to learn the controls and practice was very limited. And graduating from the simplicity of slides, for a mere 'enthusiast-level' DSLR there was still a lot to learn! Nevertheless I found the Canon easy to use and gradually learned to take advantage of more and more options. I'm very happy with the results. The lens (28-135) is all I expected (love the image-stabilizer) and the exposure meter is a wizard. Especially impressed with fine grain at low-light/high ISO settings. Some reviews suggested it would over-expose on very bright subjects but i found that even on a glacier with nothing but snow in view and full sun I found it hard to improve on the metered settings. Focus in real-time mode is slow but I wasn't taking video so it didn't bother me. The only improvement I can think of would be two chips - one for stills and one for video ah-la the D7000 Nikon.

As my first DSLR I would recommend this to other beginners. It is easy to use and all settings are literally at your fingertips. This means changing settings is fast, giving you more time to experiment with shots. Once you understand what the settings are you have enormous creative capability.

The battery life is also commendable, I can take around 1,000 shots before the battery needs changing, this includes using the built in flash on occasion and looking through my photographs. I have found that once the battery has only the one small bar left, this is an indication that it will be depleted soon.

The 550D is not a heavy DSLR and so I find it easy to take with me on walks etc.

I would recommend getting the twin lens kit as this gives you more creative ability as well as providing you with options. Having two lenses also enables you to learn which lens would suit a certain situation or effect.

This camera is great for beginners and I do not see the need to upgrade in the near future. This camera can double as an intermediate.

I love my Canon EOS 550D, I would never go back to a ‘point and shoot’.

Some of my work mates are extremely jealous of my Canon 600D!! Still learning to use all the features but have narrowed down some of the more useful features fairly quickly. First shot was taken into the sun and the apeture control ensured subject was correctly exposed. A more recent shot taken of a coloured family against a darkening backgound was also no challenge with the flash working a treat and correct exposure of the subject. And uploading to Facebook was a breeze!!

It has taken some time to get into what is available in the camera, sealing of the camera could a bit better. but overal I am very happy with the camer and lens, the staff where also helpfull.

The canon eos 600d is a wonderful, value for money digital slr. It has all the options to be creative with your photography, but is still simple to use with great automatic settings for taking quick snaps.. The picture quality is great, very vibrant, crisp photos

Though similar to the Canon EOS 550D, the EOS 600D's is distinguished by a hinged rear door behind which is the menu and picture display screen. The screen can be reversed for permanent viewing. An advantage of the fold-away screen is that it protects the surface of the screen from scratches and other damage. This is important as Canon, unlike Nikon, does not offer an after-market protective cover for the screen.
The body of the 600D has a superior, more tactile feel to that of the 550D, although some buyers may query whether the combined benefits of the fold-away screen and the better feel of the camera justify the substantial price difference of more than 40 per cent.
Photo quality using the optional EFS 17-85mm IS lens is excellent, with JPEG images (when set on 'fine large') being in the order of 8-10MB. This provides ample scope to rework images without loss of quality. The camera is very effective when taking photos in low light, and high ISO settings (800 plus) produce relatively little noise, which enables enlargements to be made with very good results.

I have been very impressed with the Canon 600D and Teds Camera Store in the Canberra Centre. Knowledgeable and helpful staff willing to go that extra mile to sell a quality camera.
Now that I've used the camera for the past six weeks in a wide range of conditions I would never look back on committing to buying this camera or recommending it to anyone.
While it is a bit heavy, large, it's a small price to pay (also it's my first DSLR so maybe I'm just getting use to it).
In short, buy it! I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Have had the camera with the Canon 18-135mm lens kit. As an amateur have found the camera easy to use. Menu options are easy to manage and the picture results have been excellent. Have no negative comments.

I got this as my first DSLR mostly because of the full HD video and the flip-out screen. The image quality is great and video too. I like the flip-out screen because when you put your eye up to take a picture you can flip it out so it doesn't get smudges from your face. If you are choosing this camera between a 550d or a 1100D i would highly recommend this one as the flip out screen makes it much easier for video recording and also getting shots from wierd angles.

I am a beginner photographer exploring an interest. This camera is exactly what I needed - easy to operate, user friendly and plenty of opportunity for me to grow as a photographer with this unit.
Battery life is fantastic - I am frequently pulling the camera out to "play" with, and I use the viewing screen often, and still managed to get well over 3 weeks out of the battery. I am thrilled with this!!
Everything about this camera is great - ease of operation, battery life, picture quality, and quality of the unit.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this camera to others.

This is my 4th Canon camera and my favourite yet. The camera is intuitive and very user friendly. Really happy with quality of images. This is a great camera for a range of purposes, not too heavy and perfect for portraits. Great value for money.

So far found compact and easy to use but have not looked into all the settings as yet

this is a fantastic camera, one of the best things is the high quality lcd screen makes it very easy to review your photos and navigate the menu very sharp & easy to read. As you turn the main dial for shooting modes on screen will give you a brief discription of what each mode does, this is very handy as you do not have to take your manual with you all the time.I have found it very hard to take a bad picture with this camera even while exploring the different modes and seeing what they can do. I would highly recommend this camera plus it takes hd movie, easy to use with flip out screen

WINNING!!!
I am so happy to get as much as i have from this camera for such a reasonable price.
the canon eos 600D is one of those products that you feel satisfaction in using,
smooth operation and great results from a flexible manual operating system.
The camera is quick and reliable and its feels nice in your hands, its not too heavy either.
Battery life is great and filming in HD in up55 frames per second is great for capturing
moments of action.
For its price i highly recomend this camera. I spent a lot of time comparing other brands at similar prices but the EOS range clearly stacked on top of the competitors.

The image quality is fantastic, build quality is pretty good. Still yet to master the manual functions but with auto option it means I can quickly shap the shots I want with little setup. Having never had a camera with such a large zoom lens it has enabled me to explore a whole new way to capture my memories.

EOS 600D is such an amazing DSLR, my previous SLR I bought in the 70's and I thought that was the greatest camera ever. The Canon EOS600D helps me to take pics with such clarity and depth, I would reccomend it to anyone. 10 out of 10

I am a first time photographer and purchased the Cannon D600 to learn with. Although I had basically no understanding of how SLR cameras worked, I found this camera relatively simple to figure out. The features are captioned in most places to help you find out which settings do what, and if this is annoying for experienced users then this feature can be turned off in the menu.
On the other hand this camera is not just a beginner camera, the cameras features are plenty advanced for an intermediate user and with the vast range of lenses and filters that can be added to the D600 it certainly wouldn't leave you wanting more in a hurry.
The picture quality is brilliant and using RAW images certainly makes a massive difference when it comes to photoshopping the images.
The flip screen on this camera is a major advantage too, it can allow you to see the image or video you are taking when videoing or shooting in difficult positions so you never miss a great shot.
I didn't give full marks for image quality, or battery life, but this is only really because I think that these can always be improved.
Overall I am very happy with this camera, it is a perfect happy medium between a starter camera and a pro camera and is easy to learn on. I got an amazing deal on this camera, a tripod, and loads of other bits at Ted's Camera's so without sounding to much like an advertisment, I would advise asking them for a deal if you plan on purchasing :)

This camera is definitely worth the money. It's not complicated to use, has some great features and has superb image quality. Though it may be a little bulky, I find the bigger the camera, the easier it is to hold onto and use (good grip too). The screen is a perfect size and the screen rotation comes in very handy when shooting from different angles. I found the "live view" mode useful as well. It takes great videos, but the only thing I noticed was the focus. When taking snapshots and whilst videoing, the camera takes a while to focus and in some cases won't focus until you move the camera further away from the subject. But thumbs up for the battery life and memory space on the computer. Once you learn the ins and outs, it is a really fun camera to play around with, especially when creative shooting and filming.

This is my first digital camera. I was old school and was never going to change till a freind brought a cannon 600d. I was blown away with the quality, how simple it is to use. The next day i found the best deal at teds and brought it. The only bad thing that i have to say is: i wish i had got one alot sooner

canon 600d is easy to use, had high image quality, the screen was too good. how ever it can have Bluetooth to transfer pictures, mercury leveler to take straight and study pictures. how do u think white color canon 600d will be.

Recently I purchased the Canon 600D from Ted's Camera House Erina Fair and I just love it. It is lighter than other cameras, got great picture quality and it's super fast. The included software was straight forward and I have produced some very professional shots with my limited skills. I spent a lot of time researching which camera to buy and I'm certainly not disappointed with my choice.

very good camera....value for money

New to SLR Product. Received a lot of help from knowledgable patient staff' at Ted's who helped me to get to know the camera. Took over 1000 shots on a trip recently and learned a lot about my camera. Ilook forward to using it much more in the future using my new found knowledge.'Found the auto mode very simple and now coming to grips with more creative work.

We upgraded from the 300D to the 600D and it has been excellent.

This camera has so many functions that can be used in the home environment or professional. The exceptional quality of the shots combined with the possibility of manipulating the image before processing makes it a great value for money. I think this camera is all I need in my budding photography carreer for many years.

This is the first digital SLR that I have purchased. It offers many more functions / features from what I am used to. Taking photos in auto mode is easy for me, but I am looking forward to understanding the camera functions / features, once I read the manual page by page. The Ted's staff in Frankston were very helpful during the purchase.

The recent purchase of the D600 Canon is my first entry into digital photography and I'm finding it to be an easy and simple camera to use. I've had many years of experience with previous Canon film cameras, the last being the 50E. The 600 is more compact and simpler to use with many more functions available to me through the digital process. My next purchases which will go somewhere towards completing my kit are a 10-20 wide angle lens, a good tripod and an infrared remote shutter release. The assistance and demonstration of the camera, given by the staff member at Ted's Knox City, assured me that my decision to purchase the D600 with the 18-200 lens was the right one.

As a digital compact owner since giving up on 35mm SLR, I was excited to get back into SLR with this acquisition. The camera is a delight in terms of its picture and build quality. The ability to incrementally control some, or absolutely all, SLR camera functions, including focus points, gives a creative control to the photographer which simply does not exist on digital compact cameras. That said, I am surprised that digital SLR “Live View mode” has such limited functionality (eg, inability to focus other than still subjects). I am using the ‘old technology’ viewfinder much more than the LCD monitor.

Love, love, love my new camera. Could not be happier with the quality of the photos it has taken. I am not a professional photographer, I just wanted a camera that would take amazing photos so I'm suprised at how easy it is to use and how great my shots look. I especially love that my screen flips out. Ten out of ten.

It's was quite difficult for me to choose between 600D and 60D (I only want cameras with a swivel screen). But the fact that 60D was not available until March2012 (coz of the heavy flood in Thailand), I had to buy 600D. Now I'm very happy with it.
PROS:

My 600D satisfies all of my requirements in photography so far : from the ease of use, "customisability", compactness to image quality. Image quality is great in all photography modes that I often do from portrait, landscape, fast moving kids to low light conditions. In addition, it is much cheaper and lighter than a 60D.

The articulating screen is what you cannot miss if you want to shoot flowers very low on the ground, or to shoot the performers in the middle of a crowd when you have to raise your arms really high. It is also perfect for shooting self portraits.

Some disadvantages compared to 60D are actually no problems at all for non-professional photographers. In particular:
1) 3.7fps (5.4fps in 60D) sounds a bit slow. I really worried about this before buying it as I really love taking photos of my daughter running or dancing around. But I found it is actually fast enough. It also depends on the shutter speed setting.
2) People said 60D has a better build quality but I feel no any problem with my 600D. Very sturdy, and comfortable in my hand. No any feeling of low quality at all. In fact, the plastic case reduces the weight of the camera, which is really convenient in a long trip.
3) Setting LCD on top makes 60D look more professional than 600D but I don't think I need it at all. The full view in main LCD screen gives much more information.
4) Number of cross-type focus points: 1 in 600D vs. 9 in 60D. Of course this makes 60D focuses faster than 600D but I found no problem in focusing speed at all in my usual photography modes (listed above).

CONS:

The only negative point of 600D is battery life. Said to be enough for 500 still images. Sounds not too bad, but must be very careful with shooting video. When shooting video clips you must use the main LCD screen which consumes a lot of energy, and it kills the battery so fast. A fully charged battery ran out after nearly 200 images and only 30min video when I was in Werribee Zoo last month.
However, buying a second battery is a really easy solution for this. Changing battery takes maximum 15 second, so the problem will be completely solved.

Overall, I'm very happy with my 600D. I will use it at least a few years before moving to something more professional like 5D or 1D.
(Don't think that getting a 60D, 7D or 5D mark II can make your photos better if you don't use a good lens or having good skills.)

The camera quality and design is so perfect and can handle anything I choose to shoot. I have used it at so many family functions and recieved so much great feedback. Now im the one that takes all the photos at events and functions :)

it is a beautiful camera that gives me a high quality picture even day time and night time.

Was really happy with my previous model but the updates to this model are fantastic. The photos are clearer and crisp. Just love the quality. Canon is like a Mac once you have one there's no looking back

This is a great camera for someone looking to buy their first DSLR. With the feature guide and easy to navigate menu system you will be shooting in full manual in no time.

The camera is a currently the most advanced camera in the entry level range, replacing the 550D and offering the addition of a Vari-Angle LCD Screen.

The kit lenses are great but because of the camera's great low price, it might be a good idea to splash out on an L series lens if you can afford it.

As my first serious camera i am quite happy with it overall. Would recommend to any one

The image quality is unbelievably great, especially when taking pictures of still subjects. The swivel screen is a very handy and feature, and the flash is also impressive. However, in comparison to other cameras (including other Canon products), the Menu takes a while to get used to and understand, and the auto-focus is not very good when taking pictures close-up.
Altogether I'm very happy with this camera - it definitely exceeded my expectations.

very good product

very good product

Great camera - I still have a lot to learn but they make it so easy to use from the start but can get complicated to a newby like me with all of the manual settings. I cant speak for others but personally recommend it to anyone thinking of switching to a digital slr

Im only new to photography and I did plenty of research on http://www.dpreview.com/.
I was tossing up between the Canon EOS 60D and the 600D and I went with the one that appeared to be better value. So far Im very happy with the camera and it has pretty straightforward to use, although I still have plenty of features to try yet.

Bought for my business and loving it!

We are very happy with the camera. It is our first SLR and is so far exceeding our expectations.

Best camera I have ever used. Im a new SLR user and I'm so happy with the results from my photos. Highly recommended.

We are loving our new camera and are looking forward to when our bonus manual arives so we can really make the most out of its numerous features. One of the features we have really liked has been the ability to turn the screen around and move it out of the way to keep it clean while using the view finder. The menus are easy to navigate and once we learn more about the many functions we will make use of the creative and manual settings.

I received my camera for xmas. I love the fact that with no tuition about the camera, I have been able to take some awesome shots that I am really proud of. I am looking forward to testing it out at kids sporting events and concerts once school resumes. I also love that I can take video footage with the same camera!

The camera is easy to use. Love the quality of the photos. Makes me look like I can take professional shots without the know-how.
All up I am glad I made the purchase.

We love the pronounced softness of the Canon image, and were not getting enough from our smaller Canon PowerShot (naturally). I had to go through the manual to initially setup the 600D, and now I get those magical moments. My only 3 gripes are:
1. It isn't easy to abort the flash. With the Powershot you simply hold the flash pop-up down and the camera knows not to use it. If I do this with the 600D, it shows an error message and needs to be turned off and on. Some presets seem to be fixed with flash set to "Auto", so I am restricted to a few presets. However, it may be a matter of acquiring the knowledge of doing it.
2. The above indicates the 600D is not exceptionally intuitive, not even to an engineer (me) who deals with electronics every day...
3. There are 3 "click" options to set the speed of response, and while they provide some flexibility of operation, none are fast enough to my liking. But I suppose that's what you get when you buy an entry-level DSLR.
Overall, we are very happy with this camera.

The only issue we have is that we one have one lense and it limits the range. We should have bought the dual lense.

From compact camera to now a Canon EOS 600 D DSLR what a difference it has been . I now take great shots and can be more creative with my subjects .The camera is light weight and is easy to handle . You can add extra features to this camera {external mic ,lenses, flash } to name just a few .The software supplied is very good , one click and your new photos are down loaded to your computer.Editing features are great For some one wishing to go from a compact camera to a DSLR the EOS 600 DSLR i could not recommend more highly than this fantastic camera .

A great product, and love the photos, image quality and other features of the camera. The battery life is not great but not a very big issue since a spare battery would solve the problem. Overall satisfied with the product.

This camera has it all for the enthusiast photographer. Menus are easy to navigate and the flip screen makes photos from all angles possible. Picture quality is excellent and sport capture continous shooting is nice and fast. Great quality photos can also be obtained with the camera on full auto for those days when you feel lazy. I could not be happier with this camera

Never had good camer and was a bit worried on how complicated it would be but we are just loving how clear and precise the images are and how much fun we are having learning how to use it best.

I am very happy with this camera, it's very good image quality and I recommend it for anyone. would recommend any canon camera, they are the best!

as a fisrt time digital user the move from wet film was quite a painless one. The camera works well it seems to do all it has promist it would do .The battery life is fine and overall its quite simple anf fun to use the build quality is fine and the easy of use was a nice supprise would happy tell people that its a good buy and fun to use

I love the Canon 600d! It's easy to use once you get the hang of it and easy enough to leanr if you're just starting out with a SLR. The picture quality is amazing. The battery life is okay, but it would be better if it lasted longer. The battery life runs out quicker especially if you're shooting in video mode. But other than that, the camera is spectacular. I love it.

Has amazing image quality in colour and definition. The wireless flash capability with a Speedlite 430 EXII allows for some really creative flash photography. The camera is larger than my old Powershot Pro but is easy to steady and handle. Has lens image stabiliser and autofocus making my life easy. It powers up, focuses and adjusts quickly. Unlike the old Powershot Pro the creative presets: action, landscape and portrait are almost as good as doing it manually at least until I learn how... The ability to take continuous shots is really awesome.... really enjoying this camera.

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Absolutely in love with this camera! The pictures are professional quality and the options are endless. I am only a beginner but I am definitely hooked on the EOS range of camera's. They look great and are easy to navigate.

Really good camera . Easy use and amazing picture clarity

Great DSLR for beginners. My first DSLR so I'm not sure how it compares to others, menus are pretty straight forward and buttons are all in good places. Seems to take great pictures, although this can be dependant on the quality of lens used too. I have the Canon 50mm f1.8 II which is a must have for everyone, cheap at under $150 but really is an amazing lens for the price.

Although on the 600D the crop sensor makes the 50mm more like am 80mm which is great for portraits but can be a bit awkward and the lens doesn't focus that close, but that's a different story.

The camera takes great video (50fps @720p, 1080p @24 and 25fps and some standard Def that I don't care about) with fully manual settings. Has an up to 10x zoom crop (basically zoom without losing any quality)

Battery life is lacking a bit but I plan to get a battery grip and an extra battery anyway.

Overall very happy with the camera, just make sure you get a PROPER class 10 memory card like a Sandisk Extreme or Extreme Pro, especially if you're taking video and shooting RAW burst mode. I got a patriot LX class 10 which can not handle video @ 50fps and 24fps is a bit touch and go.

Would recommend this camera for starting out in photography. My next camera will be a full frame like the 5D or something.

Enjoying the camera but we are novices. A DVD supplied with the camera would have been excellent to visually explain the use of it.

Very easy to use, especially in the automatic mode. Able to zoom and the camera will focus for you.

It has been years since i have used an SLR camera, the last time film was the only medium available. over the years i have had a variety of compact film and digital cameras, and had convinced myself that this was adequate.

Getting the opportunity to step up has made me realise what i had missed for the past many years, and has reinvigorated my desire to take photos.

The Canon 600D is the logical step up camera, providing all of the features of a point and shoot, making it easy for all of the family to use. But also providing a rich feature set in an affordable package that allows me to extend the boundaries of my ability.

/the compact size of the camera makes it a snap to take away for a day trip or more extensive travel. The battery life ensures that i am not going to run out of shots for days. And the array of features that are so intuitive and easy to use blows me away.

Moving up to the Canon 600D has been worth every dollar and the advice and service from Ted's helped me make the right decision.

The image quality and ease of use of this camera is fantastic. We have never owned a DSLR before and have found the transition so easy thanks to all the automatic features. There are also all of the manual settings which once we become more familiar with the camera will have the option of using, which was one of the reasons we purchased this particular camera.
The proof is in the pudding and the photo's we are getting as very amateur photographers are brilliant, which no doubt is all thanks to the camera! It has definitely been the best purchase we have made in ages!

After spending a few months comparing cameras, I bought the Canon 600D. It's my first DSLR so I spent some time reading the easy-to-follow manual and now rarely use it on auto settings. It's been used for sports, parties and everyday photos and I'm very happy with the ease of use and the clarity of the photos. Purchased it with the twin lens kit and have since added a 50mm lens. I use all three lenses depending on the situation. My teenage daughters use the camera also and find it easy to operate. Have recommended the camera to several friends already.

I have taken this camera on three trips now. On a 4wd trip to QLD coast national parks it did the job very well. Compared to my old EOS350D its autofocus was more accurate, the camera was even more responsive and it has a higher resolution AND it can take true HD videos. With its tilt and swing screen it made photographing some tiny plants a breeze. Popping on my old tele lens for wildlife worked well.
The 18-55mm kit lens is of excellent quality for its size and cost, but to reduce the lens swapping and gain a little extra quality, I then replaced the kit lens with a 15-85mm lens which complements this camera very well for travel and allows a single lens outfit with that extra width for interiors and a useful tele range.
My next trip was to China for three weeks. Compared to my point and shoot friends, I did have to carry around a small camera bag, but this also held my valuables and was always over my neck. Several of the party were pick-pocketed but my side/front bag was safe. I could take excellent night shots where others just had a blur. I could take the expression on a person in an instant while the compact brigade missed while waiting for focus. Out of the bus window, I could shoot the family of four on the motor-scooter as we flashed by and get instant focus and framing. I was very glad to have the 600D.
Finally, I visited the Temora air-show a week ago and the camera was a joy to use. Every shot was in excellent focus. Friends with other cameras just gave up in the very bright sun. The optical view finder on a fast focusing SLR is essential for this sort of trip. That allowed me to capture the Roulettes doing their head on crossover right in centre frame.

In summary, the camera has done everything I asked on three very different trips. For an SLR it is very compact and lightweight and the high quality 15-85mm lens works brilliantly for travel. If an even lighter outfit is needed, the kit lens can go back on. The camera has also been excellent for capturing family moments.

Great Camera, very easy to use and has made the move from a digital camera to a Digital SLR camera an easy one and makes me wonder why i haven't done so sooner! Fantastic image quality, menus are easy to use and the camera is ergonomic and not too heavy to take heaps of photos with. I would reccommend to any photo enthusiast or beginner.

It is easy to use as a beginners DSLR at the price we are getting now (around 1300A$) which is not bad. Picture quality is good and there is so much to learn from this camera for the starters. Battery is not bad, picture quality is good,, its easy to use, articulated screen good for video recording. overall I'll give 7.5 out of 10.
Cheers

I have a Canon EOS60D. My wife & I were so impressed with the photographic quality & ease of use that we decided to purchase an additional camera to allow us to pursue our newfound photographic interests together. Based on previous experience Canon was our chosen brand & after researching several models we found the Canon EOS600D to be the ideal camera for my wife as it gave results every bit as good as the Canon EOS60D without, as my wife put it, 'the extra scary bits' & a saving of a considable amount in comparison. After having her new Canon EOS600D for only a few short weeks my wife uploaded one of her photos of a humpback whale breaching, which she had taken on a recent Whale Watch Tour with SeaWorld Tours, to Canon Australia's Facebook wall & was pleasantly surprised, 2 days later, to be informed that she was selected as Photo of the Week. Says a lot for ease of use as well as my wife's newly acquired skills! We look forward to adding to our range of lenses & other equipment to get the most from these excellent examples of modern technology! Not scary at all, get out there, buy a Canon & enjoy the experience of capturing nature at it's finest. The ONLY way to shoot nature!

For my first Dslr, I have found it very easy to navigate around this camera.
I am very impressed with the results and I would most definitely recommend this camera to others.

I LOVE this Camera; the photos are top quality, so glad that I spend the extra for the 600D. Even without doing a DSLR course yet the photos are amazing, very user friendly. Would HIGHLY recommend for anyone who wants to take that next step up from a point and shot camera.

Lovely pics, fun to use.

Was looking a some of the lower Canon models but the 600D avoided the compromises of these models for a minimal additional outlay. The image quality is excellent - performing well in many different lighting conditions. Also happy I avoided the kit lenses and went with a Tamron Di II 18-270 lens - only have to carry one lens now and it performs very well throughout its working range. Quality of captured video is great also. The Canon 600D and Tamron 18-270 are a fantastic combination and work brilliantly together.

I wanted the camera especially for the added video - I was aware that I would need to buy an external mic - was a bit surprised that I had to spend as much as I did to get good quality - else I love cannon and the new camera is fab