I have been taking digital photos with point & shoot cameras for years, but finally decided on this DSLR. Small, light, and amazing! Very pleased with the quality of the photos just using the P(rogram) setting, but it can do so much more. The 2 lenses in the bundle compliment each other perfectly. There is so much here that a dedicated book is a must; I downloaded the ebook version of David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel SL2/200D Guide to Digital SLR Photography, which will go a long way towards helping figure things out. The LED screen is amazing, and the articulation makes it 10x more useful. Pros may have nits to pick with this 'entry-level' camera, but regular folks looking for a first DSLR won't go wrong with the SL2.

Beautiful camera, and loved the free accessories :)

Bought this camera lens combo abut a year ago and have used it a good bit in a variety of conditions. My most recent excursion was European river cruise down the Rhine.


The camera's light weight is it's biggest attribute, but it also takes great photos. There are a couple of things that users need to be aware of. 1) the quality of RAW images is 100% up to par with what you'll see with any Canon camera, but JPEGs coming out of the camera tend to be soft. Some of that might be cleaned up with settings, but I've yet to play around with it much. 2) the low light focusing is not as good as with other Canon products. Again, it's not a huge deal breaker, just something to be aware of.


My kit consists of this camera/kit lens combo, plus the EF-S 10-18mm, the EF-S 24 mm and the EF-S 55-250mm. Everything fits in a ThinkTank Mirrorless Mover 30i bag and is super easy to travel with.

An entry-level DSLR that is, nevertheless, highly capable for basic photography. Very light and easy to handle. Excellent touch screen allows easy access to main controls and menus. 9-point autofocus is somewhat primitive, but adequate for what the camera is intended to do. The big selling point for me was the new 24 MP sensor, which is very nearly ISO-less. �This gives the camera excellent dynamic range. �I am using this for astrophotography, with excellent results.

i bought this camera as a companion too my sl-1 love both equally i use my 85 1:8 on the si-1 and my sigma 18-250 on the sl-2 i'm no pro i just like to shoot pics of family and scenery ect. i would extremely endorse getting cameraby Cannon

I primarily shoot portraits and events. I just shot 500 images at a conference. Things I really like: 1. The new menu system is very easy to use and allows quick changes to metering mode, ISO, and white balance. 2. The flip screen is great for composing and the dual pixel touch screen auto focus allows fast and accurate focusing. 3. It is an excellent high performing mirrorless alternative for a much lower price. 4. It has one more stop of low light performance than the SL1. I took some very usable ISO 6400 shots. To me, it is like a 2/3 size Canon 80D. I think it is the sweet spot in performance and price in the Canon APS-C line up.

I primarily shoot portraits and events. I just shot 500 images at a conference. Things I really like: 1. The new menu system is very easy to use and allows quick changes to metering mode, ISO, and white balance. 2. The flip screen is great for composing and the dual pixel touch screen auto focus allows fast and accurate focusing. 3. It is an excellent high performing mirrorless alternative for a much lower price. 4. It has one more stop of low light performance than the SL1. I took some very usable ISO 6400 shots. To me, it is like a 2/3 size Canon 80D. I think it is the sweet spot in performance and price in the Canon APS-C line up.

For years I have used a Canon Rebel XT for astrophotography, I finally decided it was time to modernize, and I'm very happy I did. Best points for me:

-The tilt-able view screen and Live View mode is a real back-saver: no more contortions to see through the view finder

-Long exposure noise reduction does dark frame capture and subtraction

-Controls are similar enough in layout that by the end of the first night I was not fumbling to find things in the dark

-The only downside is the size of the images means processing takes longer :-)

I've uploaded an image that combines the best 8 (of 16) 90s exposures of M51 the Whirlpool Galaxy. ISO 1600. Noise reduction on. cropped (not resized) to 1920x1080 and converted to png for use as wallpaper.

I haven't seen any reviews that mention using this camera as I do, which was the reason I chose it. On the street, with the 24mm lens mounted, I fold in the LCD screen so it faces the camera body and shorten the neckstrap so the camera rests against my sternum. Then in live view, for the best autofocus, I trigger the shutter with the bluetooth remote, which can be in my pants pocket. See it, shoot it.

I bought my 20D about 13 years ago.� It has, and still does, give me great service.� I thought it was time for a new one.� This time I wanted a small, lightweight camera with all the bells and whistles.� The SL2 fits the bill.� I have the kit lens.� It is very sharp and goes well with the small SL2 body.� I also have numerous other Canon lenses that I am sure will complement the SL2 operation.� With a 400+ page user manual and on-line reviews that take almost an hour, I'm sure it will take me a while to get comfortable with everything my new camera has to offer.� Not worried though.� I have owned several other Canon cameras, film and digital.� All worked as advertised.� I'm sure the SL2 will perform.� So far I have taken several hundred pictures.� All were great.� Movies also looked very good.� Going to a track meet today to see how well it captures quickly moving objects.� By the way,� B & H has always given me excellent service.� It is also highly recommended.