Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Digital SLR Camera Body

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2018

Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase

4 Month Review recap:
I would buy this again. This is a great camera to learn, grow, create, and even make a few bucks. Out of the box auto setting are great, learn to use the manual settings to get the most out of photos and video. The camera comes equipped with easy to follow guide but honestly learning the camera setting makes all the difference. Audio suck, if you plan to do video buy a shotgun mic. Light and versatile.

Additional equipment in order recommended:
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM Lens ( great lens overall specially for tight conditions, equal to 35mm on a full frame sensor),
SanDisk Extreme Pro (Also have an Extreme as a back up),
RODE VideoMicro (Recommend),
OAproda batteries (recommend),
Adobe suite (save yourself the time and hassle of the free apps, this was an unexpected but necessary and now welcome expense, lightroom classic and Premier just make life easy),
K&F ND filter( helps with managing over exposure), Amazon Basics UV lens (swap when ND not in use),
basic tripod,
GorillaPod 3k kit (the legs are prone to pressure cracks),

Wish List:
323 quick release system ( swapping between GorillaPod and tripod is not fun),
Portable Light Panel (Night time video and Photo
telephoto Lens with image stabilization likely 70-200mm

My experience: beginner
I chose to write this to help people make an educated decision.

Reasons why i would want to upgrade:
Not water resistant ( makes sense that it is missing at this price point)
C-log ( expansive dynamic range and wide exposure latitude- provides more data to work with in post production, only high end DSLR's currently have this option)

Reasons why not to upgrade: The additional bells and whistles come at a big cost and increase in weight. The weight would reduce my ability to shoot for an extended period of time. Additionally, If the camera was worth significantly more, It would deter me from taking the camera with me on everyday adventures.

Need: I wanted to learn to vlog and photograph. I would primarily be capturing footage in cramped area (soccer stadium), with a lot of chaos( drunk soccer fans), in events that would last the majority of the day (tailgate before and after match). I needed something light, versatile, with decent battery life.That could capture video and photo in a range of lighting conditions.

Photo:
Great quality. The tripod combined with the eos app is godly, allows you to take the photo with out causing movement. Long exposure shots is where it is at.

Video:
The quality is good but the missing image stabilization is noticeable. Make sure to pair this with a lens with image stabilization and quiet focus.Small and light weight, I can film most of the day without any real strain. The additional batteries were a steal and enhanced my experience exponentially. The gorilla pod helps me keep a grip on the camera and get video i would otherwise not be able to get but the plastic used is prone to cracks and so I don't trust my equipment on it anymore.

Audio:
Just buy a Rode mic, no need for the pro versions the quality is fine with videomicro. My audio sounded fine until it was rendered and uploaded to youtube. I experienced low audio and had to crank it up in the SL2 audio settings.

Learning Curve: Point and shoot in auto everything is cake. Manual requires a little more effort but makes your photos and video much better. I suggest learning about white balance, shutter speed, aperture, iso, Raw files and post production (loaded subject). Learn, apply and repeat.

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Nathan K.

Perfect Camera for a Beginner Like Me

Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: 18-55mm STM KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase

The initial reason I bought this camera was for YouTube. I did a lot of research on the best budget camera for 1080P 60FPS and ended up looking at the SL2. All the professional reviews I read and watched (like the review by Chris Winter) said that this was a great camera for the price and was an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate photographers.

I am very new to photography and this is my first DSLR. In the two months I've had this, I've never regretted this purchase once. Now whenever there is a possibility of being in a location where I could take some cool pictures, I take my camera with me. I get so excited when I get to use it.

Pros-
The included kit lens is a steal. I feel the 18-55mm focal range is great for a beginner photographer. Gives you the ability to zoom without quality loss and at the current price, it's only $100 more than just the body. I didn't realize how expensive lenses are, so $100 for a decent lens is crazy good.

The Feature Assistant. This feature is great for people who are learning about photography. Using the dial to switch to different modes will show a basic screen on the LCD showing how different setting affect the outcome of your picture.

LCD autofocus. When using the LCD screen, the dual-pixel auto-focus is really good at tracking faces. REALLY GOOD.

Battery life. Now, I can't compare this to other cameras as I've never owned another one, but after about 700ish pictures and some video, the battery meter still shows 50%. The battery life exceeded expectations.

Small and lightweight. Again, nothing to compare this too, but this is very comfortable to hold for long periods of time. The body and kit lens together weight less than two pounds.

Picture quality. Right now, the pictures I'm taking aren't the best as I'm still learning, but despite that I'm really loving the quality of what I take. I've also seen what professionals have taken with this camera and it's great.

Touch focus. When I've taken some b-roll video of inanimate objects, sometimes the auto focus has a hard time settling on one thing, causing it to blur for a split second while it redetermines where it should focus. You can easily touch the screen where you want it to focus and it will stay focused on that spot even if you move the camera around a bit.

Video quality. Now, this doesn't do 4K, so that might be a con for some people, but I'm perfectly fine shooing at 1080P. I prefer to record at 60FPS as well, which this camera does quite well. Besides the auto-focus getting a bit goofy sometimes when filming objects instead of people, it still does a great job. Very happy with the quality and with a lower aperture lens, I'm sure the quality would be even better.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I use this all the time to transfer pictures to my phone either to see how well my photos are turning out or to quickly edit photos and upload them to social media from my phone. This has been a more useful feature than I thought it would be.

LCD screen. From what I saw when looking for a camera to buy, most of the cameras had a fixed screen or didn't have a touchscreen. The SL2 has both a touchscreen and an adjustable screen. This is very handy when you are vlogging or trying to use the screen at an angle where you normally wouldn't be able to see the screen. The touchscreen also is nice and has helped me from transitioning from taking pictures on my phone to using a DSLR.

The kit lens. This is a great lens to get with this body if you're a beginner. Even though the aperture is a bit high for my taste( I shoot a lot in low lighting), it gives you the ability to zoom and take great pictures from a farther distance or shoot close ups without having to change lenses. For $100 extra, it's a steal.

Cons-
Kit lens F Stop. Not a huge con since this lens was only $100 extra with the body, but the lens isn't the best for low-light shooting.

Built-in mic. The built in mic start having major issues when the noise levels start getting loud. Also not the greatest mic. Bought an external mic which handled audio much better.

To be honest, I can't think of a lot of cons and that's probably because this is my only experience with more professional grade cameras. I have really enjoyed using this camera and it has gotten me very excited to learn so I can take full advantage of the hardware.

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Edward N. Ryan Jr.

Easy to use, lightweight, Packed with features.

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase

There is very little to dislike about this camera. If you're going to own a DSLR you might as well go the extra step and get the appropriate ancillary equipment to go with it. I would strongly recommend purchasing the Canon 430EXIII-RT Speedlight flash to go along with it. On the lenses, I use only three. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens; Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens; and the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens (also called the nifty fifty). All three of these lenses are reasonably priced, (under $600 for all three) and will give you outstanding service for photography and video as well. The 18-135mm is my go to street lens which gives me reasonably wide-angle to moderate telephoto capabilities. Now, on to the Camera itself, The articulating touch screen is particularly handy. The dual-pixel autofocus is lightning fast and accurate. Even with the Speedlight and 18-135mm lens attached the camera weighs in at 2.15 lbs. I get very little discernable noise at 6400 ISO, and literally none at 3200 ISO. I shoot 60% in the manual mode, 25% in AV, and 15% in TV modes. And I shoot in RAW 100%. If I could fault the camera anywhere it would be in the buffer. However, that is not generally a problem for me as I almost never shoot more than 3-5 frames in the continuous mode. The video quality is outstanding, and no, it doesn't record in 4K. If that's your only hangup go ahead and spend a lot more money for a camera for video that very few people can appreciate anyway. One last suggestion before I end this diatribe. One of the best landscape photographers was Ansel Adams. He shot black and white film through a box camera. It's not the camera that makes outstanding images, it's the person standing behind it. To be that person you need to fully understand your piece of equipment. I strongly recommend that you obtain the book David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200D Guide to Digital SLR Photography. It is well worth the investment.

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Steven A. Bassett

Multi-featured camera

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2019

Color: BlackStyle: 18-55mm STM KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase

I've only had this camera for about 2 months. Every feature about this camera seems to be well thought out. Easy to use, small, lightweight w/many accessories available. It's NFC feature makes transferring your photos to a tablet or smartphone simple, easy and quick. Taking photos of the Total Lunar Eclipse was made easier by using the Canon Connect app downloaded to my phone. You are able to operate some of the camera's functions (including the shutter release) with you smartphone. Necessary when using a telephoto lens and multi second exposure on a tripod. As an added bonus, my wife's 75/300 telephoto lens she used with her Original EOS Rebel 35mm camera works perfect with this DSLR . Even the auto/manual focus. All in all, this camera everything it's described a being able to do plus mush more. Incidentally, my Wife and I are 67 years old and are able to understand the owners manual, is is very well written .

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BrianHelp

Great Video, Great Photos, Quick learning curve if you follow tutorial

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018

Color: BlackStyle: 18-55mm STM KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase

Great video, great photos. Video compatibility is great when it comes to post edit. There are tutorial screens showing you how to get the most out of the camera. I recommend going through them before shooting something that really matters. Knowing the settings really makes or breaks this camera for most. My wife used it and she was easily frustrated by the complex options not noticing there was a tutorial to go through. But once she saw some of the photos and video I ended up with she quickly realized the quality and difference. Even the Auto mode on this camera is great for quick photos. But if you have a special situation like very low light you want to go custom on the settings to get a better shot (and have a steady hand for low light). Lens is also interchangeable which was another big selling feature. Lens it comes with is a great starter lens for any standard video, zoom on this lens is fast but not far. You will need to upgrade lenses if your doing a lot of nature photography and your far from your subject.

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IFLYMAUI

ENTRY LEVEL VALUE IN A SLR BUT STILL A VERY GOOD PERFORMER

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017

Color: BlackStyle: 18-55mm STM KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase

There are many positives to Canon's SL2 model. Foremost, it being that for a low-end entry level SLR camera, it manages to incorporate Canon's fantastic and high-end DIGIC 7 processor chip. You can expect no lag in processing each shot (although your chosen SD card may be too slow to process each shot onto the card as quickly as you might like).

The other and best positive is that it incorporates a built-in optical viewfinder so that you can see and shoot via the lens. I so dislike LCD screens in bright sunlight and while the SL2 does have a rotating LCD screen, YOU get to choose which option you prefer.

It's weight and it's size make for a great portable camera that you'll find yourself always wanting to carry about. It's ultra light.

It's entry level price is fair. I was going to wait for Canon's new G1X Mark lll coming out this November 2017. The flagship of POINT & SHOOT CAMERAS. However, when I factored in its $1299 price tag compared to the SL2's $650 (body plus lens kit) price tag I realized the SL2 was a bargain and did pretty much of the same thing.

The SL2 is cheap lightweight plastic in build quality. That lowers the weight but also makes sure the camera isn't user-friendly to dust and moisture. Controls are flimsy and the menu is weak for internal changes. This is a SLR but it behaves much more like a Point & Shoot when it comes to settings.

There are a few negatives and the most obvious one is the miserable lens that comes with the camera (Canon 18-55mm). Zip for clarity and performance; in light or outdoors. Buy the BODY-ONLY and find yourself a better lens.

Unlike the higher end Canon cameras Made In Japan, this SL2 is Made In Taiwan.

I still give it a full 4 stars when consideration goes into pricing, performance and features.

It's not the BMW of SLR cameras but still a great unit from Canon and well worth the purchase!

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Nicholson

Great "Next Level" camera

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017

Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase

Great "Next Level" camera. This is a really great way to move up past point and shoot. One reason is ease of operation. It features a nice touch screen that tells you how to do many of the complicated things you need to know if you want a more advanced camera. The same screen doubles as a way to use touch screen photography. I had the SL 1 and it had one of the earliest best touch screens Canon had..You can flip through your pictures and enlarge the images ,just like a cell phone. Now the screen flips out, a nice improvement.
The image processor is way more powerful,the Digic 7. Don't use auto ISO ,because it wants to use ISO 100. The sensor can give great pictures at hi ISO. Then you can use faster shutter speed. This means much sharper pictures ,since the faster the shutter speed,the sharper the picture . Canon cameras with the big sensors,like this and the Digic 7 processors,are the way to go for low light photography.. If you just use the automatic settings you may as well use a point and shoot camera.
Some criticize the autofocus because it only has 9 points. I set it in center focus. You see a red dot when you are in focus. You don't need 71 autofocus points. You just need this one red dot in focus. Very powerful and accurate. So,I could go on and on ,but just remember. Push the ISO and use center focus. Have fun.

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T. Jackson

Don't buy a mirrorless - BUY THIS CAMERA

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2017

Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase

Do you want a smaller camera - DON'T buy a mirrorless -> buy this SL2 !!! Several months ago I injured my back and arm, and could not carry my 7Dmii, so I bought a mirrorless camera - ugh, what an expensive let down. So I decided to try this guy - WOW, all the perks of the DSLR in a tiny package, and great tiny price. This camera is super easy and fun to use, my picture quality has been fantastic. Great for running kids and dogs, lots of fun scene modes to play with - and it fits in my purse. I have paired my SL2 with a Tamron 18-270 and it is still smaller than my mirrorless. This is a great extra camera for advanced camera people, and a great first DSLR for beginners.

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christian Alvarez Solano

Llego en excelente estado

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

Color: BlackStyle: 18-55mm STM KitSet: BaseVerified Purchase

totalmente satisfecho con el producto una gran cámara para empezar en la fotografía

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astrowxtrainguy

Great camera, but didn't receive a new, unopened camera and packaging was poor.

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018

Color: BlackStyle: Body OnlySet: BaseVerified Purchase

So far I love the camera. It is small enough to take everywhere, and I've been able to quickly learn the menu and controls in order to get the photos I want. I'm currently using the 24mm pancake prime lens with the camera which is a great match and makes the whole camera a very portable package, as well as the 50mm f1.8 prime lens. The reason for 3 stars though is that instead of receiving a new SL2 I received a previously used unit. I don't know if it had been purchased before and returned, was just an open box or display camera or what, but the packaging had been previously opened. The camera wasn't secured in the package like it should be (some internal packaging material normally found with canon products wasn't there) and had been bouncing around inside the box and the lens cap was off. The battery was by itself inside the box with the cap for the battery detached and the bag the battery came in was inside the box, but torn open. Other items (charger, etc) were not in any packaging and it looked like everything had just been tossed in the box. The camera had been previously paired to another phone as well and some of the settings changed from factory defaults. On top of that, the larger box Amazon shipped the camera in had no paper or other packaging material so the camera box was able to slide around inside the shipping box. Amazingly, the camera still looked new and works completely fine, so I plan to keep using it for now and take it on an upcoming trip which is what I purchased the camera for in the first place (wanting something that would be light weight and easy to carry around). I might have returned it right away had I not needed it for the trip, but for now will continue to use it and see how things go. While it is discouraging to receive the camera in the state that I did, it does at least increase my confidence that it will be a fairly durable camera and can take a lot of abuse which I wasn't certain about given that it has a lot more plastic than something like an 80D.

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