Canon Camera Review

Live mode autofocusing enables you to set focus on your Canon EOS Rebel T3 or T3i without temporarily losing the monitor preview. Additionally, instead of selecting from nine autofocus points, you simply move a single focus point over your subject. On the significant downside, however, Live mode autofocusing is noticeably slower than Quick mode, and the camera may have more trouble locking focus than in Quick mode. (The difference is caused by the autofocusing system that the camera employs.) Because of its sluggishness, Live mode autofocus is best suited for shooting static subjects, such as landscapes, portraits, or still lifes. If you’re shooting someone who is running all over the place, you’re going to have an impossible time focusing and getting a good shot using Live mode. To try it out for yourself, first set the lens switch to the AF position and fire up the Live View display. Then follow these steps: Set the AF mode to Live. The fastest option is to press t...

The Canon Rebel T3i/600D Digital Camera Layout Here's a guide to the buttons, dials, and other external controls on your Digital Rebel T3i/600D. The lens shown in this digital camera is the Canon EF-S 18–55mm IS (Image Stabilization) model sold with the Rebel; other lenses may vary. Exposure Mode Quick Guide for Your Canon Rebel T3i/600D Digital Camera Your T3i/600D offers the following exposure modes, which you select via the Mode dial on top of the camera. Your choice is important because it determines how much control you have over picture-taking settings. Note: Modes described as automatic scene modes in the table offer fully automatic photography but enable you to alter color and exposure slightly through the Shoot by Ambience and Shoot by Lighting or Scene Type features.