The Canon EOS 600D isn't much to look at, but it's a great performer, and its creative features and helpful nature make it an excellent choice for both beginners and enthusiasts looking to replace an older dSLR.

Useful fold-out screen; Numerous video features; Plenty of on-board help and creative tools

Run-of-the-mill design; Plasticky feel

The 600D offers everything that the 550D does, and more. It's worth the additional $200, particularly if you're not ready for the more advanced 60D.

A superb digital camera, but a botched attempt to appeal to HD video buffs mars the 600D's appeal

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Beautiful and useful Vari Angle 3-inch LCD; Wireless flash transmitter for multiple flashes; Robust movie recording options including full HD; External mic jack; Clear; easy to use menu system and onscreen controls; Excellent image quality; even at ISO 1600; Versatile 18-135mm kit lens option

Some physical controls (such as Display button) oddly placed; Lack of single button movie recording; Auto White Balance struggles in most indoor lighting conditions--a traditional Canon weakness

Juha Saarinen looks at the piggy in the middle DSLR from Canon. Canon makes lovely gear – mostly – but the Japanese imaging giant has an annoying tendency to come up with confusing product lines. For instance, you may wish to buy an expensive full-frame DSLR for the benefits a bigger imager brings.

Excellent 18.7MP APS-C sensor; Image quality even at high ISO levels

Somewhat plasticky and insubstantial construction; Not great value in NZ

is Canon's latest Digital SLR and updates the popular 550D and is the latest in a line of DSLRs dating back to the 300D. No longer the entry level SLR in Canon's line up, it is now a step up from that, as that role has been filled by the new 1100D, the 1100D being an update to the 1000D introduced...

Gorgeous 3" 1040k dot screen; Excellent image quality; Brilliant colour reproduction; Solid body with great rubber grips; Low noise upto ISO3200; Better than expected battery life

Mono mic; Little battery warning; Slow live view focusing

Updates to Canon's popular range of consumer-level digital SLRs always make waves, and the new EOS 600D is no exception. Slotting in at the top end of Canon's entry-level line-up, it ‘makes capturing exciting, fun and creative images easier than ever', the company brags.

Updates to Canon's popular range of consumer-level digital SLRs always make waves, and the new EOS 600D is no exception. Slotting in at the top end of Canon's entry-level line-up, it ‘makes capturing exciting, fun and creative images easier than ever', the company brags.

Excellent sensor and great high-ISO quality; articulating LCD screen is bright and detailed; some improvements over the EOS 550D

Some menu options hard to find; layout of controls could be better

Updates to Canon's popular range of consumer-level digital SLRs always make waves, and the new EOS 600D is no exception. Slotting in at the top end of Canon's entry-level line-up, it ‘makes capturing exciting, fun and creative images easier than ever', the company brags.

Excellent sensor and great high-ISO quality; articulating LCD screen is bright and detailed; some improvements over the EOS 550D

Some menu options hard to find; layout of controls could be better

The Canon EOS 600D is the latest in a line of cameras that has dominated the consumer SLR market since its inception in 2003. Its predecessor, the 550D, introduced an 18-megapixel sensor, an improved metering system and significant improvements to video capture.