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

EOS quality at a breakthrough price, but it might be worth sniffing out a better deal

The Canon EOS Rebel T5 ($549.99 with 18-55mm lens) is the latest entry-level D-SLR from Canon, and given the brand name, it's likely the one that first-time SLR buyers will gravitate toward.

Includes optically stabilized lens; Raw shooting support; Detailed images at high ISOs; 1080p video capture; On-screen shooting guide

Fixed LCD; Pentamirror viewfinder; Slower autofocus; Burst shooting limited to 3fps; Small buffer when shooting Raw; No microphone input

This is a great camera for someone like me who is starting to delve into the world of DSLR. I used a basic Minolta many years ago and have forgotten most of what I know so the amount I saved over the T5i is worth it to me.

Great pictures for a beginner, fast focus, dual lenses came with mine so I can shoot close or telephoto; Easy to use with auto mode or your settings

No auto focus on video, no wifi or other way to connect to tv to view pictures but you can buy an adapter; Does not have true wireless triggering

Let me just say this camera is so amazing!!!! I have bought so many crappy cameras and this was just a great birthday present. I've been trying to find a good camera for YouTube and let me say if I had to buy any other camera for sure it would be a canon DSLR;)

The camera is good for those of photographers but if you were planning on recording w video like me. I wouldn't recommend it. .

it's good for photography

no memory card; no external mic input

excellent product for a very reasonable price the operation is also very convenient. Works great does exactly what it meeds to do, and you cant beat the price.Bought it for my mother. She loved it so much that she bought another for a friend. I am completely satisfied.

Canon's EOS 1200D camera is designed to get you started in the world of digital SLR photography, and is a sensible step up if you haven't used such a camera before and want to upgrade from a compact or phone device.

Inexpensive entry point into the Canon digital SLR ecosystem; Good overall picture quality; Relatively simple controls

Focus performance of 18-55mm kit lens was slow and sometimes innacurate; SD card slot in battery compartment

The bottom line with the EOS 1200D is that it's not a digital SLR camera to go for if you are looking for anything more than a beginner's model.

Inexpensive entry point into the Canon digital SLR ecosystem; Good overall picture quality; Relatively simple controls

Focus performance of 18-55mm kit lens was slow and sometimes innacurate; SD card slot in battery compartment