This was my first DSLR. I have played a lot with it and really enjoyed. Really detailed pictures, so many cool features, amazing quality.

The Canon EOS 650D is an entry-level 18 megapixel D-SLR with plenty of speed. Read our full review to find out more.

"The best camera is the one you have with you." You've probably heard the quote: it's often used these days to explain why smartphones are threatening to push traditional point-and-shoot cameras...

Great images and video from any angle; Genuinely useful touchscreen control; Better at picking settings for you; Vastly improved frame rate (and shutter sound!

Image quality on par with cheaper predecessors; Continuous autofocus not (yet) worth the investment; Difficult to grip

Canon's pro cameras have been scoring plenty of points in my world but Canon's consumer-level DSLRs just haven't managed to excite me. Until now, that is, because the EOS 650D is a terrific package.

EOS cameras have an enviable reputation, and it sometimes feels like Canon doesn't have to try too hard to maintain healthy sales. Last year's Canon EOS 600D was a relatively conservative update, with an articulated screen and wireless flash control but little else to tempt upgraders.

I recently bought one of these from a local dealer and I have to say this is the best camera I've ever used. My requirements were I wanted a camera that was still set up for excellent still work, but could also switch to taking videos.

+ 18MP sensor take incredibly detailed shots; + Processor inside camera is very fast; + Autofocus is fast and exceedingly accurate; + 5 Frames Per Second Shooting; + HDR mode is very good; + Customisable menu is a great help

- Learning curve on the touchscreen; - Built in stereo mic is kind of pointless unless you use an STM lens

Excellent Body for an amateur starting out on dslr s

Easy To Use; Fast / Accurate Auto-Focus; Good Image Quality; Good Image Stabilization; High ISO Performance

Noisy At High ISO

Superseded twice but the old 650D is a still a solid performer at around £300 secondhand

Clever use of a touchscreen display and a vast improvement to autofocus performance on video and stills makes the 650D the best all-rounder for amateurs

Every time a compact system camera or enthusiast compact camera is announced, it comes decorated with claims of how it can offer DSLR-level control and image quality. Yet in what can only be described as a turnaround, here is a DSLR that is taking something back.