Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS II 18-55mm Lens) Reviews

Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D 18.0 MP Digital SLR Camera - Black (Kit w/ EF-S IS II 18-55mm Lens)

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  • Canon's entry level DSLR, Perfect for the beginner/amateur!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 25, 2011
    Pros: Made in Japan; Solid built; Incredible Image Quality!; 18 MP; Eye-Fi Compatible
    Cons: High ISO Noise; No GPS Geo-tagging

    Summary: The Canon T2i performs extremely well in all of its 13 different shooting modes and one video shooting mode.  The Auto Modes: -The auto Mode will take your every day picture and adjust the settings to whatever conditions ... read more

  • A Good First Buy

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 16, 2013
    Pros: Overall a good camera in the price rang for beginners.
    Cons: Not too many really.

    Summary: If you are thinking of buying a first SLR camera Canon 550 D is a good buy. It is easy on pocket and it has a lot of features that would keep you engaged.I have used this for the last two years and I have been happy with the camera. Even ... read more

  • Very nice camera for beginners

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 26, 2013
    Pros: Crystal-clear pictures, Auto settings, Easy to use
    Cons: Battery life

    Summary: I own the Canon Rebel T2i from Walmart and it is a very nice camera for beginners when it comes to photography. I bought this camera for candid photography and daily use. It takes clear, detailed pictures and the auto settings are great for those who do ... read more

  • Worth every penny.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 5, 2013
    Pros: Easy to use.

    Light weight

    Durable
    Cons: The strap can twist and unbuckle easy.

    The lens cap can come off.

    Summary: As a self taught amateur photographer I was very pleased to receive this camera a week after I have purchased it from Amazon. The postage and packaging was great, compact and easy to open. Within the box there was instructions on how to set up the ... read more

  • Great For Photos Not Video. BEGINNERS CAMERA

    Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
    Mar 30, 2013
    Pros: Great, High quality, images.
    Easy to use
    Great for beginners
    Great Photography lens included
    Handmedown.
    Cons: Not the best for video use,
    wouldn't buy it for video.
    vlogging quality for YouTube

    Summary: I bought this for photography use only. I think that's all it's good for. The video with the lens, isn't very high quality. Ill use it to record family, dance recitals, and use it for other everyday uses of video, but do not buy this camera and ... read more

  • I LOVE this camera!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 10, 2013
    Pros: Great crisp photos, easy to use, reliable.
    Cons: LCD screen hard to see if using it for video.

    Summary: I purchased this camera when it first came out and I have zero regrets. In the years since this camera came out I only had one problem, which was the flash wouldn't pop up all the time and I would get an error on the screen. I sent this back to Canon (as ... read more

  • For what it is, its GREAT

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 28, 2012
    Pros: -Great value
    -Many compatible lenses
    -Light 
    Cons: Over time, you'll find yourself wanting more.

    Summary: I started doing video reveiws on youtube and only had a sony point and shoot camera to film video. I wanted something that would give me high quality video, and at that point, I didn't know too much about dslr's. I just saw that the Canon T2i was ... read more

  • Canon EOS 550D/ REBEL T2i with 18-55mm lens

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 12, 2012
    Pros: best entry level camera with all features
    Cons: image quality  and ISO sensitivity not as good as d3100

    Summary: If you are dying to shift from a point and shoot camera to DSLR to learn the ropes of photography then this is the best dslr at the price point. compared to Canon's biggest competitor this camera features a better body (although a bit plasticky). EOS ... read more

  • First DSLR camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Oct 7, 2012
    Pros: Great for beginners
    Auto mode
    Great price.
    Cons: Bad at night
    Bad at motion shots

    Summary: I purchased the Canon REBEL T2i / EOS because I picked up an interest in photography. I had taken some classes in school using film, but I wanted a nice DSLR for a good price. This is a great camera. It is very easy to figure out; it probably took me ... read more

  • Canon REBEL T2i

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 5, 2012
    Pros: Sharp photos, vivid colors, multiple functionalities.
    Cons: A little heavy.

    Summary: I purchased this camera (Canon Rebel T2i EOS 550D with 18-55mm lens) about a year ago, as a requirement for a photography course I took, and I have used it ever since. It was my very first professional camera ever (I had only used regular point and shoot ... read more

  • Great for low budget filmmaking

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 31, 2012
    Pros: Great video recording capability, Great audio capturing capability, and very sturdy and rugged body.
    Cons: Average photo quality unless you buy additional lenses for specific purposes.

    Summary: I bought this camera for making low budget indie films and have been very happy with my purchase. This is a great DSLR that includes very nice video/filming capabilities. It also has a great built-in mic which has the capability to record voices and ... read more

  • Canon T2i is great!!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 12, 2012
    Pros: Everything!  18 megapixles, HD video, ease of use.
    Cons: none

    Summary: After playing with several other brand digital SLR's, I had my heart set on a Canon T2i for many reasons, and finally I had recieved mine as a gift from my girlfriend. I had always loved the dependability of the Canon products and I had already had ... read more

  • Great For A Starter Camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 2, 2012
    Pros: Easy to use auto focus, user friendly.
    Cons: Hassle to carry around

    Summary: This is really a great camera for beginners because it is so user friendly. Not too complicated and easy to use. It's also great for expert photographers. I bought this camera because I was new to Canon cameras and the features were just what i needed in ... read more

  • Canon REBEL T2i / EOS 550D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 18, 2012
    Pros: User Friendly, Easy to use, Sleek and Stylish, light, Fast and Efficient, Variety of Lens
    Cons: -doesn't take great night pictures

    Summary: I bought this camera last year for my photography class at art institute of Pittsburgh; I have not had a problem with this camera. It’s easy to use and most importantly it’s light; makes it easy to carry around with you. I use this camera for ... read more

  • Great Camera!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 5, 2012
    Pros: All features work really well, many different types of options in taken photos.
    Cons: Not as 'high-tech' as other upgraded cameras, but definetly worth the investment.

    Summary: The Canon Rebel T2i is a great camera.  The features it has and the way it was built all work together to get you the best shot possible.  Overall I recommend this camera, as it is fairly cheap, yet expensive in quality.  Personally, I use ... read more

  • Very handy

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    May 31, 2012
    Pros: Great weight, great exposures, easy to use, and very fun to use
    Cons: The price constantly goes down and you can easily pay to much for it.

    Summary: The canon T2i is a very good dslr for someone who is interested in starting out with photography. It is equipped with enough features and is very good quality. It is the perfect camera to take around anywhere and make memories last. I have owned it for ... read more

  • Excellent in every way

    Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
    Feb 19, 2012
    Pros: This camera takes amazing pictures and is quite simple to use.
    Cons: 18-55 mm lens do not zoom significantly; 55-200mm lens are expensive to buy separately.

    Summary: I bought this product before Christmas 2011 as a gift...to myself. I spent hours upon hours deciding between this and a Nikon, and finally I chose this.  I am absolutely satisified with my decision.  After learning how to use the camera, the ... read more

  • Amazing quality and very portable!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 11, 2012
    Pros: Amazig picture and video quality! very portable!
    Cons: Battery life is sometimes a problem but its still pretty great.

    Summary: This camera is amazing and I can't rave enough about it! I have recently just bought this camera and I am in love with it! The picture quality is insane and you really do not have to carry around a gigantic piece of equipment just to take a picture or ... read more

  • Great Starter Camera

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 10, 2012
    Pros: 1. Great lens
    2. HD video 
    3. Interchangable lens
    Cons: 1. fails to retain quailty pictures in low lighting
    2. Does not take good motion pictures

    Summary: I have owned my t2i for about 6 months now and i love it! The kit lens that comes with it is perfect for me as I am still trying to get a feel for next level photography. I was debating wether or not to get the t3i or the t2i and after much research, it ... read more

  • Canon EOS 550d: A Great Starters DSLR

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 6, 2012
    Pros: -User Friendly
    -Sleek and Stylish
    -Fast and Efficient
    -Customizable
    -Price is not outrageous
    Cons: -Requires a class 10 memory card or higher
    -No flip out screen 

    Summary: What a pleasure to use! As a photography enthusiast but not necessarily an expert, I ventured into the market of DSLR's by purchasing the EOS550D. I must say, Canon has donea great job with a mid market powerful feature packed DSLR. The EOS 550D is ... read more

  • A Camera for a Student

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 26, 2011
    Pros: Affordable
    Easy-to-use
    Variety of Lens
    Cons: Bat at low exposure
    Bad at moving shots
    Size

    Summary: The Canon Rebel T2i. This is my first DSLR I bought and I am loving it. As a high school student, the prices wasn't scary and for the price, it is a very nice buy. I'm not sure what I can't do with it. You can program it to take HDR photos, and even ... read more

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