I really enjoy using this lens however, I am getting black horizontal lines across some pictures, this only happened a few times and I'm just wondering if it's caused by the settings I was using or the lighting conditions, maybe the LEDs lights in the room? I'm unsure. But generally, it's a great lens.

This is a super gift for any young person 5 years and older to practice taking photos and video. My first camera was given to me by my Grandparents and it was a Box Brownie. At the age of about 7, I was given a stylish Kodak Ektra 2 camera, where the handle encased the lens and body. It took simple photos, with no zoom, no special effects and certainly no video. Today you can buy this amazingly robust and well-made camera, probably for the same amount in real terms as my parents paid for the Ektra. This can take still shots, it has a 4 times digital zoom, a 5mp sensor, it has post editing effects which can easily be added, a flash and a nice video function. What more could you want? The photos it takes are OK. They are not top quality, but they are perfectly OK. It is so very easy to use and I would say 5 years plus will have no problem in using it. It is robust and can be dropped on soft ground and I would be confident it will survive. It takes 4 AA batteries. It has a small built-in memory which allows for about 200 photos and a micro SD card slot for expansion of the memory. Overall this is a great little camera and any child would love to own it. I took one star off, as in some limited circumstances I found the lens shutter was a bit slow and the result was a blurred picture. Recommended.

I recently decided to get a camera that could take photos of objects that were farther away, as I have an impending vacation where a lot of the views are going to be difficult to capture. My current point and shoot with digital zoom lens was just not doing what I wanted it to do. I started looking at Canon Rebel products and settled on the T3 model. This camera allowed a 'rookie' like me to be able to auto set the camera to get started, and then progress to various settings as I became more familiar with it. I did purchase the additional 55-250mm lens to go along with the 18-55mm one that came with it.Overall, what helped sell me on this camera?....... the autofocus and stablizer features to start with, then the overall price that I found the camera and lenses here on Amazon. (No other dealer, either online or locally in Phoenix has since beat the price in their ads).I was also looking for a camera that I could use the live view in the rear screen as well as the viewfinder. I wear glasses and this sometimes does not make the small viewfinder the easiest to use. One additional feature I found appealing was the video recording function. I carry a 16gb SD card for photos, and when I know I will be doing video I have another 16gb SD card to use.One disappointment was the instruction manual....while the included paper manual gave some startup tips, the more in-depth manual is on the included CD and not at all convenient to have available if you need to look up a questioned feature. I ended up buying a 'Dummies' book that makes the learning curve a lot easier.Overall I am impressed with the feel of the camera in my hands, and the nice quality photos that it takes. I would highly recommnend this camera to anyone that wants to 'step up' a notch to a better than point and shoot style camera.

I bought this camera upgrading from a PowerShot S95 and was a little skeptical about it because I typically like to get the 'higher-end' type items, like the S95 to the PowerShot series, but in the world of DSLRS that puts you in the range of $1000+ just for the starter kit lens and body. Some online reviews also nit pick this camera because it doesn't feel professional and lacks a super detailed screen. While these are completely valid points, I find the fact that this camera out performs any short comings when in the hands of a beginner. I am producing amazing results and am blown away with the flexibility of the options once I dig a little deeper into how to use them (P, Tv, Av) I am finding myself becoming obsessed and always thinking about photography now that I have this tool to introduce me to this new world. There is no contest in the pictures the S95 takes and this. The battery life is ridiculous- I used it all afternoon shooting continuous high shutter speed in Av for about 600 shots and 7 minutes of HD video and its still showing that I haven't dented the remaining battery life. I also picked up a 55-250MM IS lens which has made my zoom range cover a good distance so I'm able to take pictures at sporting events from the stands. The kit lens is more than adequate for simple portraits and landscapes. Definitely get a flash though, the flash range on this one is pretty much a joke. I can safely recommend this camera to anyone looking to step up to a DSLR but doesn't want to dive right into a 1000 dollar system. Eventually, I can see myself growing out of this camera. I'm sure after about 250000 shots I will be ready for something a little more 'professional' or 'pro-sumer' but right now the bang-for-the-buck has totally been pegged by Canon with the T3.

Great lens!! I am an amateur photographer and this lens is just what I was looking for. It blurs the background perfectly and the pictures are very clear and crisp! Very happy with its performance for the price!! Would definitely recommend. The only downfall, is that it does not have zoom. Ps. Sorry if Amazon changes the quality of the pictures I uploaded for examples.

Includes yellow night lens, hard case, and soft case for extra lens. These are an amazing value! They fit nicely on my face, not too big or small. The lenses are crystal clear. The magnets are strong, no need to worry about them falling off. Only thing is, I wish additional lenses were available for purchase separately.

i studied photography for five years as my major in college.. the was when DSLR was a reachable dream. then i left school to join the army... which i am proud that i did but i had to put photo to the back.. now i have a year left and have a goal of getting back into photography. but i ran into a prob... i know film.. not digital.. a lot of stuff has changed.. the basics are there but the way we go about it has changed.. my film camera is a n90s.. great great film camera.. i was looking for something along that line when looking for dslr, but money is kinda tight, being new to the digital side, i looked at the canon 7d.. great camera but could not swing the cash.. i decided to go with the xsi.. yes it is not the low end pro camera.. but man it puts out some good quality stuff.. i am still learning it.. and still need to get speedlight, battery back grip, and some better glass (lens).the kit lens is a good start.. if you can i would just get the body and get a lens that has an f-stop of 2.8 or get a good speedlight. the pop up flash can be kinda harsh and has very short coverage but you can dial it + / - 2 stops/good for fill in day light.the body is wicked light.. feels like a kids toy.. if you want heavy stay away from the rebel line the "pro" lines are more solid.. that is one reason i want the vertical grip.. makes it a bit more beefy.the one thing that just blows me away about dslr.. is i have any film, film speed, color or b&w i want with me, outstanding.if you want to get into dslr and am kinda overwhelmed may i suggest the xsi. it is a GOOD camera.

So much better than my entry-level skiing goggles, with the ability to swap over lenses, depending on the light. Had a very minor fogging problem with one lens which Outdoor Master dealt with efficiently and promptly. Great goggles and lenses and great customer service. I'll be buying at least one more lens.