Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Review

The Canon EOS Rebel SL1 DSLR Camera is a compact APS-C size digital SLR camera featuring an 18MP CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 5 image processor.

It is small, lightweight, and has a DIGIC 5 image processor. The 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens provides an adequate variety of shooting possibilities from wide-angle to conventional focal lengths, depending on the situation.

The EOS SL1 delivers crisp details, accurate colors, and low-noise images in a small package with an easy-to-use UI and compact form factor. In Live View mode, a 9-point autofocus system ensures quick focusing while shooting via the viewfinder, while Hybrid CMOS AF II boasts autofocus speed and accuracy when shooting through the lens.

The Rebel SL1 has a continuous shooting speed of up to 4 frames per second and a broad ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to 25600), allowing you to shoot confidently in bright and low light conditions.

A 3.0 on the scale “With a resolution of 1,040k dots, the Clear View II touchscreen LCD is ideal for composition and playback watching. The touchscreen’s easy operation offers multi-touch operation with quick access to functionality for setting adjustments and Touch Autofocus, as well as Touch Autofocus. Even in direct sunshine, the monitor’s smudge-resistant covering maintains its clarity. An optical viewfinder with a magnification of 0.87x is also offered for steady eye-level composition and framing.

Full HD 1080p at 30 and 24 frames per second is offered, with Movie Servo allowing for continuous focusing while recording. Manual exposure is available in video mode, and filming at 720p HD at 60 frames per second is possible. The device has a built-in mono microphone with manual audio level control and the ability to take video snapshots and edit them.

Using the Scene Intelligent Auto Mode, the camera automatically makes the best camera settings depending on scene identification. Improved scene detection is beneficial when shooting night situations.

Advanced imaging capabilities such as Effect Shot mode and backdrop simulation are possible. Creative Filters may be used to add expressive touches to your photographs, which can even be viewed in real-time while shooting in Live View mode. Unique Scene Modes, such as Kids, Food, and Candlelight, let you choose the photo you want and let the camera take care of everything else.

A wide range of lenses from Canon’s EF and EF-S series is compatible with the EOS Rebel SL1. EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, which provides wide-angle to standard length shooting capability and is mainly built for APS-C cameras, is used in this photograph as a compliment.

This lens has a focal length comparable to 28.8-88mm in the 35mm format, and its minimum focus distance is 9.8 inches “. In addition, this lens is equipped with Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization technology, which provides four stops of correction against blur produced by lower shutter rates while shooting hand-held in low light or at longer focal lengths when shooting in RAW.

Fast autofocus is provided via an internal focusing mechanism. In conjunction with a Stepping Motor (STM) and six-group zoom system, it facilitates the Rebel SL1’s Movie Servo AF function, which allows for smooth and silent continuous autofocus while video recording is being done.

It is possible to override the focus manually. A high-precision aspherical lens is used to provide precise images across the zoom range. Canon lens coatings ensure proper color balance, low ghosting and flare, and little vignetting.

Canon EOS Rebel SL1 specifications

Body type	Compact SLR
Body material	Aluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with carbon and glass fiber
Sensor
Max resolution	5184 x 3456
Other resolutions	5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
Image ratio w:h	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels	18 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors	19 megapixels
Sensor size	APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor type	CMOS
Processor	Digic 5
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Color filter array	RGB Color Filter Array
Image
ISO	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost)
Boosted ISO (maximum)	25600
White balance presets	6
Custom white balance	Yes (1)
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	RAW
File format	JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.3 compliant)Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: 14bit RAWDigital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Optics & Focus
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)Phase DetectMulti-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousTouchFace DetectionLive View.
Autofocus assist lamp	by built-in flash
Manual focus	Yes
Lens mount	Canon EF/EF-S
Screen/viewfinder
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	1,040,000
Touch screen	Yes
Live View	Yes
Viewfinder type	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage	95%
Viewfinder magnification	0.87×
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed	30 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/4000 sec
Exposure modes	Program AEShutter priority AEAperture priority AEManual (Stills and Movie)Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie)No FlashCreative AutoPortraitLandscapeClose-upSportsSCN
Scene modes	KidsFoodCandlelightNight PortraitHandheld Night SceneHDR Backlight Control
Built-in flash	Yes (Pop-up)
Flash Range	9.40 m
External flash	Yes (via Hot-shoe)
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Flash X sync speed	1/200 sec
Drive modes	SingleContinuousSelf timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)
Continuous drive	4.0 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10))
Metering modes	MultiCenter-weightedSpotPartial
Exposure compensation	±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing	±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis)
Videography features
Resolutions	1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Format	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Storage
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	Yes (HDMI mini)
Microphone port	Yes
Headphone port	No
Wireless	Eye-Fi Connected
Remote control	Yes (RC-6)
Physical
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-Ion LP-E12 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380
Weight (inc. batteries)	407 g (0.90 lb / 14.36 oz)
Dimensions	117 x 91 x 69 mm (4.61 x 3.58 x 2.72″)
Other features
Orientation sensor	Yes
GPS	Optional
GPS notes	via GPE2

Conclusion

Camera manufacturer Canon has taken its regular Rebel and shrunk it down to a more manageable size, stripping away only a few capabilities but introducing one very crucial new feature: better live-view focusing. A mature camera for the family photographer that is not a hardship to carry around but which can also serve as a dependable, lightweight backup for a more experienced photographer is the product of this development.

It will feel completely at home in the hands of individuals experienced with Canon SLRs, but others with smaller hands will not feel excluded or intimidated. For novice photographers, Canon still offers full-auto modes and Creative Auto mode, which provides direct, jargon-free access to features like color setting and background blur.

Experienced photographers can pick up the Canon SL1 and feel right at home, thanks to the camera’s comprehensive collection of manual and semi-automatic settings.

A tendency toward larger camera bodies with a larger grip, as well as more enthusiast features, such as swivel displays and wireless external flash controls, has been seen in the advancement of the digital Rebel line for some time. The number of features increased to the point that it was impossible to distinguish between the T3i and the 60D, and most of the benefit found in the Rebel’s tiny size, as seen in cameras like the XTi/400D, was lost. The Canon SL1/100D alters that, bringing the tiny SLR back into fashion.

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