BEFORE YOU START READING: This is a pretty comprehensive review of the T3i and some lenses at the end of the review. Be prepared to read a lot, or just skip to the other reviews that say things like "Great camera, takes pretty pictures of babies!" if that is more your style. I have tried to offer an unbiased and comprehensive review of the T3i.

The T3i / 600D is such an excellent buy. Let me get this out of the way first though, it only has a few small advantages over the T2i, so if you don't need the things I'm about to list, then save some money and buy the T2i. For me though, I absolutely needed the following:

T3i advantages over the T2i
*Flip out LCD screen
*Digital zoom in video mode
*Adjustable Audio levels in video mode
*Built in flash control
*In camera guide (Ok, I didn't need this feature but it is great for beginning DSLR users)

The T2i will still offer the exact same image quality and processing. The only main... Read more

This is our first DSLR, so I don't have much to compare it to. The instruction manual is actually fairly easy to read for a first timer. I saw this camera in Best Buy last week for $850. Considering all of the extra stuff you get in this combo pack, you can't afford to pass it up!

Using the camera is fun. I would recommend this camera because it is an excellent camera. I take it most places I go. Pictures are excellent! It is very user friendly and the camera kit pieces are very helpful.