After a series of upgrades to their mid and high-end DSLR lines, Canon has brought a couple of enhancements to their entry-level series with the release of the EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera. This model builds upon its predecessor by implementing the DIGIC 4+ processor for improved imaging performance and built-in Wi-Fi and NFC for directly connecting to a smartphone, tablet, or the Canon CS100 Connect Station. It does retain the 18MP APS-C format CMOS sensor at its core for clear images with a wide tonal range and natural color throughout the sensitivity range of ISO 100-6400, which can be expanded to ISO 12800 for extreme low-light situations.
Being powered by the DIGIC 4+ processor, the T6 has a variety of advanced features for responsive image capture, including a nine-point autofocus system with one center cross-type point for quickly locking onto subjects. It also has an AI Servo AF setting that can help with tracking moving subjects and can shoot continuously at a rate of 3 fps. Along with this, the T6 can record Full HD 1920 x 1080p video at 30 fps.
Designed for beginners, this DSLR has a selection of shooting modes that include Scene Intelligent Auto, Basic+, and Creative Auto that will assist new photographers in capturing beautiful images as well as the standard program, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual settings for advanced techniques. Operating the camera is made easy on account of an optical viewfinder for natural eye-level use and a large 3.0” 920k-dot rear LCD monitor that supports live view, image review, and the menus.
Other features that made their way into this release include a “White Priority” white balance setting that will compensate for the warmer tones of tungsten lighting, something we first saw in the EOS 5DS and 5DS R. It also has a variety of Creative Filters, including Toy Camera, Fisheye, and Miniature Effect that can help users take photographs with a unique aesthetic.
This camera accepts lenses from Canon’s entire line of EF and EF-S mount system and comes bundled with the mid-range EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II. This offers a versatile zoom range equivalent to 28.8-88mm on 35mm sensors that can work with large groups or focus in on a single subject. Built-in image stabilization furthers the lens’ usefulness by counteracting the effects of camera shake on both stills and video. Additionally, Canon has made a two lens kit that adds the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III lens to the mix as well as a shoulder bag to carry all of your equipment. This lens provides shooters with a super telephoto range equivalent to 120-480mm and will greatly improve your reach
| EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera | |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Image Sensor | APS-C CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | 18.0 MP |
| Total Pixels | 18.7 MP |
| Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3456 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Still Image File Format | JPEG, raw |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Slot | 1 x SD |
| Viewfinder Type | Eye-level single lens reflex with fixed pentamirror |
| Frame Coverage | 95% |
| Magnification | 0.8x |
| Eyepoint | 21mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +0.5 m-1 |
| Shutter Type | Vertical-travel shutter with electronic first-curtain |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4000 to 30 sec., bulb |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec. |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self-Timer |
| Top Continuous Shooting Rate | 3 fps |
| Self-Timer | 10, 2 sec. |
| Exposure Metering System | Dual-layer metering sensor with 63 zones |
| Metering Method | Evaluative, Partial, Center-Weighted |
| Metering Range | 1-20 EV at ISO 100 |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Shutter-Priority, Aperture-Priority, Manual, Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-Up, Sports, Food, Night Portrait |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in 13 or 1/2-stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-6400 (Expandable to ISO 12800) |
| Autofocus System | TTL phase-difference detection system |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 points (1 cross-type) |
| Focus Modes | One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | 0-18 EV with center point; 1-18 EV with all other points |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, pop-up with guide number of 30.2' / 9.2 m at ISO 100 and 17mm coverage |
| Flash Control | E-TTL II |
| Flash Compensation | ±2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2-step increments |
| External Flash Interface | Hot shoe |
| White Balance Modes | Auto (Ambience Priority or White Priority), Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, Twilight |
| Movie Recording | Full HD 1920 x 1080: 30p, 24p HD 1280 x 720: 60p SD 640 x 480: 30p |
| Movie Metering | Evaluative metering with 315 zones |
| File Format | MOV |
| Compression | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
| Audio Recording | Yes, built-in mic |
| Audio File Format | Linear PCM |
| External Microphone Input | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Maximum Recording Time | 29 min 59 sec. |
| Monitor | 3.0" / 7.6 cm 920k-dot LCD |
| Monitor Viewing Angle | 170° |
| Interface | 1 x Mini-USB 2.0 1 x Mini HDMI 1 x 2.5mm sub-mini wired remote port |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n with 49.2' / 15 m range |
| GPS | No |
| Power Source | 1 x LP-E10 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack |
| Battery Life | Viewfinder: 600 shots at 73°F / 23°C Live View: 190 shots at 73°F / 23°C |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C Humidity: 85% or less |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1" / 129.0 x 101.3 x 77.6mm |
| Weight | 15.5 oz / 440 g body only |