I’ve been getting by with the ‘top shelf’ point and shoot cameras since finally(almost permanently) stepping away from my beloved 35mm. I’ve taken some wonderful pictures with those cameras and will always keep one for the sheer convenience. It has to be said though, that these cameras will always be limited by their lenses or rather their lack of options. That was my main reason for stepping back into the SLR realm. I chose the SL3 because it looked to be a good step as a DSLR while maintaining many of the features I’ve become comfortable with in the point and shoots. I had a done a lot of research on it predecessor the SL2 and went to look at it and was told that the SL3 had just been released so I snatched one up. It’s very easy to use and will actually tutor you as you use it. Gives helpful suggestions but you can turn those off if you’d rather not. Has a good Auto focus and in the full automatic setting it is consistent. I would recommend not buying the kit with the 18/55 mm lens. Buy the body and go an extra few hundred bucks for a better lens. The kit lens feels cheap but does an adequate job. It’s very plastic. All in all, it’s a good buy and easy, step into DSLRs. Priced under 600.00, it’s hard to beat and Canon packed all of its ‘latest and greatest’ features into it.

I love this camera so much. It was recommended to me by a friend who thought it was a safe bet for a beginner looking to learn photography, and I attest to that 100%. It’s simple to use, yet loaded with the newer features. It has a lot to offer for such a small package. Downside (which has nothing to do with the product itself) is that I caught on to the camera and using it REALLY quickly, and I wish I would’ve done a little more research because I would’ve went full frame instead of APS-C from the start.

This camera was my first big camera purchase. I have been nothing but pleased from quality to ease of use. It has a lot of functions so I can grow to it. The basic beginer can use this camera and easily adapt to the other available features. Way to go Cannon!!! Love this camera!!

This is my first Digital camera, and I love it. It’s very easy to use. The kit lens that come with the camera is great, feels good in the hands.

I've reviewed this camera before and I'll say again, it's a good buy. But I'm using this opportunity to speak of the bad service I received from Geek Squad, which caused me to have to buy this camera for the SECOND time. All because the Geek Squad would not return my camera like I asked them too. As far as the camera is concerned, I enjoy it very much. I do not consider myself a professional photographer (yet). So this camera does a good job of assisting me when it comes to understanding the functions. The built in wifi is a MAJOR plus for shooting photos and uploading to my IG page. The included photos are pics I've taken with the camera.