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Model Name: Canon EOS Rebel T3 (EOS 1100D) 
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Canon XS
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Successor: Canon T5
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General
Model Number: T3
Alternate Model Number(s):  
Camera Format: SLR
Currently Manufactured: No
Retail Price: $599.99
Street Price: $199.00
Date Available: 2011-03-15
Tripod Mount: Yes
Weight: 24.8 oz (702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in.
(130 x 100 x 78 mm)
Waterproof: No
Waterproof Depth: n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon
Effective Megapixels: 12.2
Sensor Format: APS-C
Sensor size: 323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.15 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No
DxO Sensor Score: 62
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 21.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 755
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2),
3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2),
2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2),
1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2),
720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30/​25)
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container
Composite Video Out: No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Canon EF/EF-S
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual): 18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.06x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter: No
Normal Focus Range: 25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:  
Filter Thread: 58.0mm
Thread Type: n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes
Digital Zoom: No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes
Auto Focus Type: Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus: Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter
Focus Peaking: No
EVF Resolution: n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes
Rear Display: Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.7
Rear Display Resolution: 230,400 dots (76,800 px)
Touchscreen: No
Articulating Screen: No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 6400
Minimum ISO (native): 100
ISO Settings: Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps
Auto ISO Mode: Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor
Program Auto Exposure: Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE
Self Timer: 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No
High Resolution Composite: No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes
Flash Modes: E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 9.2 m / 30.2 ft.
Flash Range Description: Lens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync: 1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support: No UHS support
Other Memory:  
Dual Card Slots: No
RAW Capture Support: Yes
Uncompressed Format: .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container
Included Memory: No memory included
Included Memory Type:  
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No
Built-In GPS: No
Microphone Jack: No
Headphone Jack: No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended): Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.42
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 4
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): 0.76
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 17
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 2.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 3
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 1.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 1
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): 0.93 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): 0.099 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.134 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.32 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.113 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s Live View AF lags: Phase Detect = 1.244s Contrast Detect = 0.927s Prefocused = 0.099s
Startup Time: 0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 1.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 700 shots
Battery Life, Video:  
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary LP-E10
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch)
OS Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies.

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