Meets my requirement as a beginners camera with both (18 MP) normal and longer range photography - happy with its performance so far as I have not really utilised the 250 mm lens to the extent of its capabilities.

Because there are so many kinds of cameras on the market, I wasn't quite sure where to start looking. The reviews for this product intrigued me, so I investigated further. And I am so glad that I did. Not only is this camera crisp and takes high quality captures, it is is reliable and easy to use.

easy to hold; good response time; clear captures; easy to carry

I wish the screen was more versatile

A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i.

Relatively low cost; Great image quality

Live View focus seems sluggish; Physical controls can be awkward to navigate

Whereas new DSLRs usually push the envelope of image-quality quality, the Canon EOS Rebel T5 is designed to bring their price-point down. It manages to squeeze below the price of many mirrorless and even prosumer cameras by offering a minimal feature-set.

Low image-noise; Good metering system; Accurate autofocus system; Exposure-Priority Live-View implementation; Generally responsive; Light and compact

General image softness; Too few AF points; Dynamic-range less than peers; Automatic WB struggles in low-light; Small and dim OVF; Buttons too flush

Bought this camera as a replacement for an older Canon Rebel XT that worked GREAT for over 8 years. We shoot mainly family photos and our kids sporting events. On-paper the T5 2 SHOULD be a great step up from the old XT but I'm sorry to say we were really disappointed in the performance of the...

- well built - easy to use - very sharp photos when taking still shots in good lighting - stills have great color - lenses, bag, etc; are good quality

- terrible for action/sports shots - auto focus on this model is horrible (3/4 of action photos are blurry) - low-light shots are blurry

The Canon EOS Rebel T5 / 1200D delivers 18 megapixels of professional grade image quality in a compact, lightweight, adequately-featured and easy-to-use body that wears a very affordable price tag.

Despite the low price points, the entry level of the DSLR market is very important for building customer loyalty.

This 18 megapixel EOS is a beginner's model that an expert wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with, or use. Yes, it's intuitive from the get go, so won't tax the uninitiated. At the same time it's easy to access manual settings and exert a bit of hands-on control over your shots rather than rely on the...

Sturdy body; Large 18-megapixel sensor; Handy companion app

Modest burst shooting speed; Non-tilting (fixed) LCD; No wireless connectivity

The Canon EOS T5 is their newest and most affordable dSLR model. For a dSLR the T5 is very compact and easy to carry. The camera sports an 18-Megapixel APS-C sized CMOS imaging sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, Live View shooting, Full 1080p HD video capture, 9-point AF system and 3.0-inch LCD...

All shooting modes produce accurate exposures and overall pleasing images; Live View shooting allows for compact-like point-n-shoot capabilities; Good overall performance; Great overall image quality; Pop-up flash is always ready if you need it; Large 3.0-inch LCD is easy to see in most lighting...

Lacking the versatile and useful convenience features like WiFi; No continuous AF shooting videos; LCD does not tilt or swivel; Only 1 command dial on the camera body; No external audio input; No built-in Image Stabilization

The 1200D feels like more of an incremental upgrade from the 1100D than anything revolutionary, and while images are great, the camera itself isn't offering anything truly exciting.