PhotoMed / Canon Rebel T3

The Canon Rebel T3 replaces the Rebel XS as Canon's least expensive SLR digital camera. Resolution gets a slight bump to 12 megapixels and the LCD screen is also slightly larger. HD video is now available as well (the XS did not have video capability).

Canon has thankfully increased the size of the camera's grip. The Rebels have always been small and people with larger hands found the grip a bit too small. Even though Canon only added a few millimeters to the depth of the grip, you can definitely feel the difference.

These images compare the camera backs (T3:left - XS:right). The LCD screen of the T3 is slightly larger (2.7" vs. 2.5") than the Rebel XS screen.

The Rebel T3 gets a choice of frame rates for video - 25 or 30 frames per second in 720p HD resolution. If you plan on shooting HD quality video, you will need a faster memory card. Canon states that HD video requires Class 6 memory cards. We stock 8GB Class 6 cards (see below). Video clips are limited to 4GB in size - this works out to be approximately 17 minutes in 720p HD mode.

This table shows the evolution of the Canon Digital Rebel models:

Model	Date Announced	Resolution	LCD Screen	Live View?	Video?
Rebel	8/2003	6.3MP	1.8"	No	No
Rebel XT	2/2005	8.0MP	1.8"	No	No
Rebel XTi	8/2006	10.1MP	2.5"	No	No
Rebel XSi	1/2008	12.2MP	3.0"	Yes	No
Rebel XS *	6/2008	10.1MP	2.5"	Yes	No
Rebel T1i	3/2009	15.1MP	3.0" hi-res.	Yes	Yes - 1080p HD 20 fps
Rebel T2i	2/2010	18.0MP	3.0" hi-res.(3:2)	Yes	Yes - 1080P HD 24/25/30 fps
Rebel T3 *	2/2011	12.2MP	3.0" (3:2)	Yes	Yes - 720p HD 25/30 fps
Rebel T3i	2/2011	18.0MP	3.0" hi-res.(3:2) articulating LCD	Yes	Yes - 1080P HD 24/25/30 fps

* the Rebel XS and T3 are technically in a sub-class of the Rebel series and are included due to the Rebel name.

Live View continues to evolve and become more useful. Live View allows you to use the LCD screen as a viewfinder, although it is mainly designed for use in manual focus mode. With the addition of the articulating screen, Live View allows you to swivel the screen up or down and shoot at angles that would be almost impossible with the viewfinder.

Canon has upgraded autofocus capability while using Live View with three different autofocus options including a Face Detection autofocus mode. There may be uses for Live View outside the office, but we don't see it being used very often for clinical photography.

Macro Flash Options for the Canon Rebel T3
Sigma's EM-140DG macro flash is the first of two flash options for TTL flash control on the T3. The EM-140DG is a dual point flash that is compatible with the Canon ETTL flash control system.

The Canon MR-14EX macro flash is the second flash option. The MR-14EX's flash head is shaped like a ring flash, but it is actually "split" into two arced tubes. This gives you the even illumination of a ring, but still allows you to vary the power from side to side. This affords you more creative control over the lighting.

Macro Lens Options for the Canon Rebel T3
There are three lens options for the T3: the Tokina 100mm macro lens (18oz.), the Canon EF 100mm macro lens (20.5oz.) and the Canon EF 100mm L macro lens (22oz.). All three lenses offer very similar optical quality while the Canon EF 100mm L macro lens adds Canon's Image Stabilization (IS) system. The IS system makes focusing easier - a sophisticated system measures movement and counteracts the movement by shifting lens elements. If you are taking a mirror shot and you have the mirror in one hand and the camera in the other, you will be amazed how much more stable the image is in the viewfinder. If you have any questions about which lens is best for your needs, please call us.

Click here to open a chart comparing the specs of the Canon & Nikon SLR cameras

What's Included in the Package?
		Complete systems (camera, lens and flash) also include a 2GB memory card, USB memory card reader and a professional grade hard case. The case is designed to hold the camera completely assembled and well protected. The complete camera system is pre-assembled and tested. It is shipped to you in a professional hard case with custom PhotoMed instructions for clinical use. The complete system also includes unlimited telephone/email technical support and loan equipment support if anything ever needs repair. Unlike other sources, we never charge for tech support or loan equipment (except shipping charges). Accessories are too numerous to list here. PhotoMed carries everything you might need for your Rebel T3: memory cards, memory card readers, recreational lenses, etc. Give us a call and we'll help you decide which accessories will work best for you. Our technical experts have answers to all your digital questions. Call for more information.

Canon Rebel T3 System Pricing

There are three lens and two flash choices for your Canon Rebel T3 Systems - use the grid below to determine the price of your system. Please call or email us if you have any questions regarding lens and flash configuration.

T3 Systems

w/Tokina 100mm lens

w/Canon 100mm lens

wCanon L 100mm lens

w/Sigma EM-140 flash

$1699.00

$1879.00

$2279.00

w/Canon MR-14EX
macro flash

$2049.00

$2229.00

$2629.00

Canon Rebel T3 Options and Recommended Accessories

Listed below are popular accessories for the Canon Rebel T3. Please call or email us if you have any questions regarding options or accessories.

2GB SD Memory Card

$7.00

4GB SD Memory Card

10.00

16GB SD Class 10 Memory Card - high speed SD memory card for HD video recording

20.00

extra lithium-ion rechargeable battery for Canon Rebel T3

59.00

AA Rechargeable NiMH battery kit - quick charger and 4 AA batteries
(recommended for use with Canon and Sigma macro flashes)

29.00

HDMI to Mini-HDMI 6' cable - attach Canon Rebel T3 camera to HD television

29.00