this my first dslr. in the past i had a canon AV 79 i inherited from my father and a nikon fm2 with many different lenses. i wanted to wait before i upgraded to digital untill full frame cameras became affortable but this can take five more years to happen so i decided to try this one. the pictures it takes are amazing, its fast with lots of options and its as easy to use as my point and shoot. the viewfinder however is small and dark and its harder using ithan my ancient slrs. the darkness probably comes from the mirrors but the size is unexplainable. also the viefinder does not extend enough from the camera body and since i have a large nose it is difficult to use. focusing manually is not as easy as with the slrs. my slrs had two elements in the middle of the field of view that alligned when the subject was in focus. now you have to rely on the focusing chip because the view finder image is so small you cant tell whether you are focused or not. I knew i would be disappointed when switching to dslr, but the benefits of digital, video and ease of use make up.

I thought about getting the T3i but after reading the differences realized the T2i was practically the same camera for less money. I've only had it for a few weeks and this is my first DSLR. It takes no time to get up and running with this camera. I read the manual cover to cover before the camera arrive and am now going through it to learn each of the functions/buttons.Many of the reviews I read complained about the slowness of the camera. Coming from a high-end point and shoot the speed is phenomenal. Shooting JPEG only I can hold the shutter release and the camera flies - taking shot after shot. JPEG + RAW definitely slows it down but unless you are going to be shooting a lot of sports, this won't be a problem. If you are and can keep it in JPEG, you will be fine.Quality of the pictures is fantastic. For me, I just need to keep practicing and I can see how my shots will get better and better.If you are looking for an entry level DSLR, this is a great camera.

I bought this as an upgrade to the XSI, and I can definitely say I'm impressed. The main reasons why I bought it are for the video function, the better ISO range, the better sensor, and for the compatibility with SDXC cards.As far as image quality goes, I was quite surprised of how much better it was than the XSI. I only expected a minor bump, but everything is better. There is much more clarity in the images, the color saturation is much more accurate, and the ISO sensitivity is greatly improved. Everything up to ISO 800 is good, 1600 is acceptable, and 3200 and up will need postprocessing. As far as the rest of the image quality goes, it's exactly what you would expect from a camera like this: superb. Check out the images uploaded on Amazon, and you'll see exactly what I mean.The camera is also pretty easy to use. If this is your first DSLR, you will have a few things to get used to. It is possible to use it as a point-and-shoot camera by setting everything to automatic, but you will be restraining the full potential of the camera. After I read the manual, everything was pretty straightforward. The button layout is ergonomic, and after a little practice, I had no trouble using the camera.The video function works well. Being able to shoot in 1080p is pretty awesome, but if you want this camera solely for the video function, be sure to know that everything only works properly in manual focus. It's not like a regular camcorder where someone can just point it at whatever they are videotaping. There is an automatic focus function, but it is noisy and doesn't really work well (it's hunts for focus a lot). If you are okay with manually focusing the video, then you will be amazed with the video function. After postprocessing, the video doesn't look much different than a professionally shot movie. The video is tack sharp, and the colors are breathtaking. If you use a lens with the shallow depth of field, you will have a ton of fun with the manual focusing. Just be sure to buy a fast enough memory card.So, how does it compare to the T3I? The T3I has a flip out screen, and remote flash capabilities. There are other minor differences, but those are the two big ones. If you do a lot of video, the T3I might be worth the extra money.Overall, I'm extremely happy with the camera. While the video function isn't perfect, its minor flaws can be easily overlooked. This is an excellent camera, and I don't see myself upgrading for a very long time.

I am very happy with this purchase. I am a novice when it comes to SLR cameras so I completely relied on previous reviews. The experts did a great job and I made a good decision because of it. As usual I was very happy to work with Amazon and their excellent customer service.

I absolutely love it. It performs flawlessly in 99% of the circumstances. The only only only problem is that, sometimes, in a club, in pitch darkness, it is hard to focus. Otherwise, this camera is as good as my 7D. When this one dies, I am replacing it with the 4Ti. This series rocks.

I had a S95 before, then I decided to have a DSLR. Before buying a T2i with 50 1.8, I bought a GF2 to take a feel for DSLR. Then my wife found the LCD screen of GF2 was really not as clear as S95. For some people like us, the most time you watch a photo is from the LCD. So we sold the GF2 and bought a T2i, the screen is better than S95. And image quality is also great. I am just looking to get a 17-55 now.

Love this camera. Great buy. Good for beginners and pro's. I take a ton of photos. Great for sporting events

After using the D60 for many years, it was a revelation to move up to the state of the art. This camera is so easy to use and yet has the capabilities for professional, full manual control, but better. Canon is still my favorite and I'm still learning it.