Canon EOS Rebel T6

An accessible entry-level DSLR for beginners

Canon EOS Rebel T6
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 18
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 1159C003

Key Features

SENSOR 18.0 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4+ image processor for fast processing
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AF system with 1 center cross-type point
PHASE DETECTION Standard TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 30/25/24 fps
STABILIZATION None in-body; relies on EF-S lens stabilization
BURST RATE 3.0 fps continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Eye-level pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 920k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, USB 2.0, Mini-HDMI
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber; no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 500 shots per charge (LP-E10)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS Rebel T6

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Requires holding AV button while turning main dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS Rebel T6

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS Rebel T6 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS Rebel T6

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 18 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)
Autofocus 9-point AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video 1080p @ 30fps
Stabilization Lens-based only
Viewfinder Optical Pentamirror
LCD 3.0-inch fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, NFC, USB, HDMI
Battery Life 500 shots
Weight 485g
Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78 mm