Canon EOS Rebel T3

An accessible entry-level DSLR for beginners

Canon EOS Rebel T3
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 15
Performance 15
Durability 15
Price 18
Usability 16
Brand Canon
Model 5170B003

Key Features

SENSOR 12.2 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor
AUTOFOCUS 9-point AF system with center cross-type point
PHASE DETECTION Standard TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection
VIDEO 720p HD video recording at 30/25 fps
STABILIZATION Lens-based optical image stabilization supported
BURST RATE 3 frames per second continuous shooting
VIEWFINDER Eye-level pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage
DISPLAY 2.7-inch TFT LCD, 230k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, NTSC/PAL video out
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot
WEATHER SEALING Plastic construction, no weather sealing
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 700 shots per charge (LP-E10)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS Rebel T3

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 Via main dial + AV button
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 ~ Limited Via mode dial
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS Rebel T3

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Canon EOS Rebel T3 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 T3

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 12.2 MP
ISO Range 100-6400
Autofocus 9-point
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 3 fps
Video 1280x720 at 30/25 fps
Stabilization Lens dependent
Viewfinder Pentamirror, 0.80x magnification
LCD 2.7-inch fixed, 230k dots
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity USB 2.0, HDMI
Battery Life 700 shots
Weight 495g
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78 mm