Canon EOS 600D + EF-S 18-55 mm f/3,5-5,6 IS II

The perfect choice as your first EOS camera

For those looking to step up to a new digital SLR the Canon EOS 600D is the perfect introduction to the EOS system. With a raft of new features and technologies, the EOS 600D redefines this area of the DSLR market. Key features include:
3” Vari-Angle LCD screen for excellent control when shooting at different angles
18 Megapixels capture every scene in dazzling colour and brilliant detail
Full HD movies (1080p) with optical zoom, stereo sound, Dynamic IS and HDMI
Scene Intelligent Auto combines technologies to ensure high image quality
Feature Guide explains each mode and gives onscreen help
New HD CMOS Pro sensor
Creative Auto and Basic+ Modes allow you to manually adjust image settings
Built-in wireless Speedlite transmitter
Feature Guide - a first for EOS cameras

To get the best out of any digital SLR, an understanding of the camera’s features and technologies is essential. With the EOS 600D’s new Feature Guide, newcomers to the DSLR world are given a brief explanation of what each feature does and how one might best use it. For example, the ‘Aperture priority AE’ feature is explained on the camera’s LCD screen saying “Adjust aperture to blur background (subjects stand out) or keep foreground and background in focus”. Once any feature is selected, the camera also provides onscreen help with step-by-step instructions as well as useful hints and tips.
Ensure high quality images every time

The EOS 600D combines advanced imaging technologies to form Scene Intelligent Auto which guarantees high quality images with every shot. Scene Intelligent Auto is powered by the EOS Scene Detection Technologies which combine to help you achieve the highest quality images: EOS Scene Detection System, Auto Focus, Auto Exposure, improved Auto White Balance and Auto Lighting Optimizer and new Picture Style.

Zoom in to High Definition movie-making

Boasting HD (720p) movie capability, the EOS 600D does not just shoot video clips, it offers the enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates and aBoasting the most advanced EOS full HD (1080p) movie capturing features to date, the EOS 600D does not just shoot video clips, it offers the enhanced image quality, smooth frame rates, in-shooting optical zoom, stereo sound and adaptive exposure compensation you would normally find in a professional movie-making tool.

In addition to selectable frame rates, the EOS 600D enables easy manual control of exposure, focus and Live View features and even allows for in-camera editing. The large APS-C CMOS sensor and compatibility with over 60 Canon lenses provide a wealth of depth-of-field options, and it's all as easy as the press of a dedicated Live View/Movie Recording button that gets the shooting started fast.

It also features a Movie Crop mode that effectively provides a 7x zoom.

It is easy to view and share your movies and stills too, thanks to an HDMI connection which allows High Definition playback of footage and images on any HDTV.
Multi-shot movies with music made easy

Video Snapshot mode makes it fun and easy to create great videos without the need to edit on a PC. All you have to do is press the record button to capture short clips, 2, 4 or 8 seconds. These can they be put together in a playlist to create a highlights movie of your day. Add music to the movie using pre-loaded tracks for that professional finish or add your own music using the Music Transfer Utility supplied.

Powerful resolution and low light performance

The EOS 600D's 18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor performs outstandingly in low light and produces images with incredibly low noise. Canon's DIGIC 4 processor works alongside the sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradations and natural looking colours, as well as split-second start-up times and near-instant image review after shooting. DIGIC 4's advanced Noise Reduction when shooting at higher ISO speeds enables the EOS 600D to offer a high ISO range of up to 6400 - expandable to 12800 - so you can shoot in low light without the need for flash.

With continuous shooting up to 3.7 frames per second in bursts of up to 34 JPEGs or 6 RAW files it is easy to capture dramatic action shots. It captures enough detail to enable you to make ultra-large prints or crop sections from pictures and still maintain the highest quality, as well as get creative with your image processing.

Focusing made easy

A wide-area Auto Focus (AF) system uses nine separate focusing points to lock onto subjects fast and makes it easy to get the shot you want. As well as Manual Focus there are three auto-focus modes to choose from: One-Shot AF, ideal for static subjects such as portraits and landscapes AI Servo, great for moving subjects and keeps following the subject with predictive tracking until you take the shot and AI Focus, which switches from One Shot to Servo when movement is detected. The centre, cross-type focus point operates flawlessly in lower-light and lower-contrast settings.
iFCL light metering for better results in difficult lighting situations

To complement the 9-point AF system, the EOS 600D features a 63 zone dual-layer sensor. By taking into account the colour and luminosity surrounding chosen AF points, this system delivers an incredible level of accuracy for better results even in difficult lighting situations. Since the metering sensor has a colour measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimised; the EOS 600D gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as a theatre or concert hall. This makes the EOS 600D ideal for scenes with extreme difference in brightness; the camera balances exposure of the main subject at the background, and exposures are not overly influenced by bright areas in the shot.
Live View Function

Live View is a real-time visual feed, which enables you to view your subjects directly on the LCD monitor, a great help when shooting from awkward angles. It's easy to magnify any part of the scene 5x or 10x for precise manual focus. You can even choose a grid overlay, perfect for keeping vertical or horizontal lines straight in your composition. Live View Function can be used remotely via a computer through a USB connection and the included EOS Utility software.

Unlock your creativity

The EOS 600D has five Creative Modes to explore: Av mode automatically sets the shutter speed, but allows you to control depth of field by letting you choose the aperture. By setting the extent to which the lens opens ('aperture'), you can control the portion of a scene that appears sharp in the image ('depth of field'). A larger aperture will provide a shallow depth of field (sharp in the foreground with a blurred background) whereas a smaller aperture will give a sharp picture throughout.

Tv mode automatically sets the aperture and you select the shutter speed. This enables you to change the appearance of motion in your shots.

In Program Mode both the aperture and shutter speed are controlled by the camera but you can select other settings: with Drive Mode you can select from Single Shot, Continuous Shooting or Self-timer; Metering Mode allows you to specify the area of the image you wish the camera to use to calculate exposure; White Balance setting means you can determine what the camera reads as white to allow for your specific lighting conditions and Flash Mode gives you control over your flash settings.

Manual Mode allows you to control both aperture and shutter speed so you have total creative freedom with your shots - great for difficult lighting situations or capturing subjects with different effects.

A-DEP Mode automatically sets your depth of field so you can be sure to capture as much or as little of the scene as you wish in focus.

All the Creative Modes allow you to change your ISO speed. This is the measure of the sensor's sensitivity to light. Altering it allows you to modify the exposure accordingly and gives you more freedom to be creative with your shots in different lighting conditions.

For those times when you prefer to concentrate on great composition the EOS 600D also offers several Basic Modes, which control all the settings. These include; Full Auto, which allows you to use the camera to 'point and shoot'; Portrait, which ensures the background is out of focus and the foreground is pin sharp; Landscape, which sets a longer exposure and a smaller aperture to capture both the foreground and background in focus; Close-up which allows you to focus on very close objects; Sports, which uses a fast shutter speed to freeze action; and Night Portrait, which increases the ISO to make the camera more sensitive to light. You can also prevent the built-in flash from popping up using the Flash Off setting (for shooting in Museums and galleries).
Effortless operation

The EOS 600D’s 3” Vari-Angle LCD screen not only flips 175° and rotates 270° - it also has an incredible 1,040,000 dot resolution and 3:2 aspect ratio, offering incredible flexibility of shooting without compromising on quality. So whether you’re shooting across a crowd or from ground-level, you’ll capture the scene perfectly every time. Plus, the EOS 600D’s anti-reflective, water-repellent coating makes for easy viewing in bright light and from a variety of angles.
Choose your style

The EOS 600D allows you to change the look of your images by customising Picture Style settings for colour, saturation, sharpness and contrast, either in-camera or later with Canon's comprehensive software suite supplied. Six preset Picture Styles include Portrait, which provides a sharp and crisp image with nice skin tones Landscape, which emphasizes vivid blues and greens and Monochrome to give you stunning black and white images. Canon also offers additional downloadable 'Picture Style Files' that can be installed into your camera for even more imaging options at your fingertips.
Professional Software

The EOS 600D allows you to shoot in RAW format and the Digital Photo Professional software which comes free with it enables high-speed RAW image processing, fast previewing for real-time image adjustment and support for sRGB, Adobe RGB and Wide Gamut RGB colour spaces. Because it is CMS (Colour Management System) compatible, Digital Photo Professional allows for easy image layout and printing in Adobe RGB in conjunction with Easy-PhotoPrint and PictBridge printers.
Power in your hands

Canon's latest generation of DIGIC processor, the DIGIC 4, is the brain of the camera and is responsible for the superb responsiveness of all EOS models. Faster and more powerful than its predecessor, the DIGIC 4 processor gives exceptional performance and low noise at higher ISO speeds. When shooting in darker conditions, even if you are pushing the ISO to the limit, DIGIC processing applies sophisticated Noise Reduction algorithms - helping to eliminate graininess and preserve detail. The speed of DIGIC also means less processing time for longer battery life and faster start-up times.

EF & EF-S Lenses

Over 70 years of experience give Canon an inherent advantage when it comes to lens manufacture. EOS digital SLRs are backed up by the world's most comprehensive system of interchangeable lenses. From the 8-15mm ultra wide angle to 800mm super telephoto, the 60+ lenses in the EF series cover all possible shooting requirements.

Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver unprecedented performance in all facets of the photographic process. Special optical technologies, such as aspherical, ultra-low dispersion, or fluorite elements are featured in the universally acclaimed L Series lenses. Canon's Optical Image Stabiliser technology is also featured in selected lenses to minimise the effect of camera shake.
Extend your lighting capabilities

Mastering flash photography can take a lifetime but Canon's extensive range of Speedlites, can make it simple to get great results. These flash head units can be used on or off camera to open up a range of creative possibilities. You can use them in situations where there would otherwise not be enough light or as a fill-in flash to change your daylight pictures dramatically.

The EOS 600D comes with an Easy Wireless Flash Shooting mode allowing the user to simply turn on the built-in wireless Speedlite transmitter, place the wireless compatible Speedlites around a scene and start shooting – reducing the complexity of the set-up. The EOS 600D is only the third Canon EOS to feature a built-in wireless Speedlite transmitter, with the 7D and 60D being the other two.

The Speedlite range is compatible with all EOS cameras and includes a choice of four standard models and two models for specialist macro use.
EOS Integrated Cleaning Systems

For consistently pristine results, a complete dust prevention and cleaning system works to keep the EOS 600D's sensor spotless. A combination of technologies reduces, repels and removes dust, including a Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit that shakes dust from the sensor with each power-on.

Product Features and Technical Details
Product Features
The new Canon EOS 600D brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR. It features a class-leading 18.0 megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography.
New
Outstanding image quality from an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor and 14-bit DIGIC 4 image processor
ISO 100-6400, expandable to ISO 12,800, for flash-free low-light shooting
Scene Intelligent Auto optimises camera settings for beautiful images every time
Full-HD EOS Movie, with Video Snapshot for multi-scene movie clips
Shoot from any angle with a 1,040k-dot vari-angle 7.7cm (3.0") screen
Technical Details

IMAGE SENSOR
Type - 22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
Effective Pixels - Approx. 18.0 Megapixels
Total Pixels - Approx 18.7 megapixels
Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Low-Pass Filter - Built-in/Fixed
Sensor Cleaning - EOS integrated cleaning system
Colour Filter Type - Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR
Type - DIGIC 4

LENS
Lens Mount - EF/EF-S
Focal Length - Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens

FOCUSING
Type - TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
AF System/ Points - 9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
AF working range - EV -0.5 -18 (at 23°C & ISO100)
AF Modes - AI Focus, One Shot, AI Servo
AF Point Selection - Automatic selection, Manual selection
Selected AF point display - Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
Predictive AF (7) - Yes up to 8m
AF Lock - Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode.
AF Assist Beam - Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite
Manual Focus - Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode
AF Micro adjustment – No

EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modes - TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points), (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center), (4) Center weighted average metering
Metering Range - EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100)
AE Lock - Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes.
Exposure Compensation - +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB - 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments
ISO Sensitivity (8) - AUTO(100-6400), 100-6400 Expandable to H (approx 12800) in 1-stop increments

SHUTTER
Type - Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter
Speed - 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

WHITE BALANCE
Type - Auto white balance with the imaging sensor
Settings - AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White, Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9.
Custom White Balance - Yes, 1 setting can be registered
WB Bracketing - +/-3 levels in single level increments, 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias.

VIEWFINDER
Type – Pentamirror
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) - Approx. 95%
Magnification - Approx. 0.85x (4)
Eyepoint - Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens centre)
Dioptre Correction - -3 to +1 m-1 (dioptre)
Focusing Screen – Fixed
Mirror - Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter)
Viewfinder Information - AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light. Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Highlight tone priority (D+), monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), White balance correction, SD card information
Depth of field preview - Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.
Eyepiece shutter - On strap

LCD MONITOR
Type - Vari angle 7.7cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View TFT, approx. 1040K dots
Coverage - Approx. 100%
Viewing Angle - (horizontally/vertically) Approx 170°
Coating - Dual Anti-reflection, anti smudge
Brightness - Adjustment Adjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options - (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings
FLASH
Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) 13
Built-in Flash Coverage up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
Built-in Flash recycle time - Approx. 3 seconds
Modes Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes - with red eye reduction lamp
X-sync - 1/200sec
Flash Exposure Compensation - +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments
Flash Exposure Bracketing - Yes, with compatible ExEOS 600Dal Flash
Flash Exposure Lock – Yes
Second Curtain Synchronisation – Yes
HotShoe/ PC terminal - Yes/ -
ExEOS 600Dal Flash Compatibility - E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
ExEOS 600Dal Flash Control - via camera menu screen

SHOOTING
Modes - Scene Intelligent Auto, No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Movie, Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Automatic depth-of-field AE
Picture Styles - Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Colour Space - sRGB and Adobe RGB
Image Processing - Highlight Tone Priority, Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings), Long exposure noise reduction, High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings), Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination, Basic+ (Shoot by ambience selection, Shoot by lighting or scene type), Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) – during image Playback only
Drive modes - Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)
Continuous Shooting - Max. Approx. 3.7fps for approx. 34 JPEG images (1), 6 images RAW (2)

LIVE VIEW MODE
Type - Electronic viewfinder with image sensor
Coverage - Approx. 99% (horizontally and vertically)
Frame Rate - 30 fps
Focusing - Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode
Metering Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor, Active metering time can be changed
Display Options - Grid overlay, Histogram

FILE TYPE
Still Image Type - JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant, RAW+JPEG simultaneous recording Yes, RAW + Large JPEG
Image Size - JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480, JPEG, 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480, JPEG, 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x400, JPEG, 1:1: (L) 3456x3456, (M) 2304x2304, (S1) 1728x1728, (S2) 1280x1280, (S3) 480x480, RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456
Movie Type - MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM)
Movie Size - 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Movie Length - Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB
Folders - New folders can be manually created and selected
File Numbering - (1) Consecutive numbering, (2) Auto reset, (3) Manual reset

OTHER FEATURES
Custom Functions - 11 Custom Functions with 34 settings
Metadata Tag - User copyright information (can be set in camera), Image rating (0-5 stars)
Intelligent Orientation Sensor – Yes
Playback zoom - 1.5x - 10x enabled in 15 steps
Display Formats - (1) Single image with information, (2 levels), (2) Single image, (3) 4 image index, (4) 9 image index, (5) Jump Display
Slide Show - Image selection: All images, by Date, by Folder, Movies, Stills, Playback time: 1/2/3/5 seconds, Repeat: On/Off
Histogram Brightness – Yes, RGB: Yes
Highlight Alert – Yes
Image Erase/Protection - Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images, Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time
Menu Categories - (1) Shooting menu (x4), (2) Playback menu (x2), (3) Setup menu (x3), (4) My Menu
Enu Languages - 25 Languages- English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
Firmware Update Update possible by the user.

INTERFACE
Computer - Hi-Speed USB
Other Video output - (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), ExEOS 600Dal microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)

DIRECT PRINT
Canon Printers - Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridge – Yes

STORAGE
Type - SD card, SDHC card or SDXC card

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & Macintosh - Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition), OS X v10.4-10.6

SOFTWARE
Canon Browsing & Printing - ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Image Processing - Digital Photo Professional
Other - PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor

POWER SOURCE
Batteries - 1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8
Battery life - Approx. 440 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) (5) Approx. 400 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)
Battery Indicator - 4 levels
Power saving - Power turns off after 30sec or 1, 2, 4, 8 or 15mins.
Power Supply & Battery Chargers - AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8, Battery charger LC-E8, LC-E8E

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body Materials - Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
Operating Environment - 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD) - 133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7 mm
Weight - (body only) Approx. 570g (CIPA testing standard, including battery and memory card)

PHYSICAL ACCESSORIES
Viewfinder - Eyecup Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C
Case - Semi-Hard Case EH19-L
Wireless File Transmitter - Compatible with Eye-Fi cards
Lenses - All EF and EF-S lenses
Flash - Canon Speedlites (220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Battery Grip - BG-E8
Remote Controller/ Switch Remote - Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6 Other Hand Strap E2

All data is based on Canon standard testing methods except where indicated.
Subject to change without notice
1 - Large/Fine (Quality 8) resolution
2 - Based on Canon's testing conditions, JPEG, ISO 100, Standard Picture Style. Varies depending on the subject, memory card brand and capacity, image recording quality, ISO speed, drive mode, Picture Style, Custom functions etc.
3 - Compatible with large memory card capacities, including cards of 2GB and more (camera may require firmware update).
4 - with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 dpt
5 - Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated
6 - Memory card and battery door only
7 - with EF300mm f/2.8L IS USM at 50kph
8 - Recommended Exposure Index
9 - Environmental protection



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