Most Affordable digital SLR for Promosing Photographer Features High Image Quality High-resolution 6.3 megapixel CMOS sensor for professional quality images. Images can be enlarged up to A1 size (equivalent to 8 A4 Size) for poster quality display High-performance Imaging Processor - DIGIC - for greater picture quality and fast processing speed. Store images in several JPEG qualities or Canon's proprietary RAW mode which compresses image file with no lost of details Pictures captured in JPEG settings can be converted into RAW file during review. High-speed performance Fast continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second so you won't miss any scene. Perfect Focus All The Time 7 selectable auto-focusing (AF) points ensures that your subject is in focus regardless where it is place within the viewfinder. 'One-shot AF' gives you fast and accurate centre-focused shots. 'AI servo AF' tracks your moving subject and keeps it in focus constantly, which is most suitable for sports photography. Manual focus override is selectable from the lens. High Adaptability For Different Shooting Conditions 5 creative zones to control the camera's aperture and shutter speed settings to create special effects. (Program AE, Shuttle-speed priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual and Depth-of-field). 7 preset image zones automatically select the best camera settings for the selected image composition. (Auto, Portrait, landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait and Flash Off). Selectable ISO settings to adjust the CCD's sensitivity to light (100-1600). Complete Mastery of Light 35-zone metering covers the entire viewfinder to give you an accurate assessment of the amount light. 3 metering modes (evaluative, centre-weighted, spot) to evaluate the lighting within the viewfinder and select the best exposure for the ideal shot. 8 white balance mode to reproduce natural colour and skin tones under different lighting conditions (auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent, flash and custom). Selectable speed range of 1/4000 - 30 seconds, bulb and high-speed x-sync at 1/200s for different lighting needs. A built-in automatic flash pops up to give you sufficient lightings under dim conditions. Pick and choose the perfect shot Auto Exposure Bracketing automatically takes 3 shots of the same scene with different exposure settings.(±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments). Auto White Balance Bracketing automatically takes 3 shots of the same scene with different lighting settings (warm, normal and cool). Full Creative Controls Allows for manual setting of processing parameters - either Adobe RGB or standard sRGB - to optimise the image for printing. Optional wired or infra-red wireless remote control is available for complete control of the camera even when you're not at the scene. Changeable Lenses and Optional Accessories Select from over 50 EF lenses, from ultra-wide angle to telephoto zoom, compatible to the EOS system. Other EOS accessories include horse-shoe mounted speedlite, macro twin lite, remote controller, remote switch and battery grip. Shoot it. Print it Direct. From Canon or other Brands of Printers Print photos directly to Canon direct photo printers, without PC PictBridge industry standard compliant enables it to be connected to and communicate with PictBridge enabled printers of any brand, without the need to use a PC. Storage and Power Source Records on Type I and Type II CF Card. Operates on one battery pack BP-511/BP-512. AC power can be supplied through the DC coupler. Compatibility Compatible with EOS system accessories. Compatible with MS Windows & Mac operating systems. Bundled Software New ZoomBrowser EX - transfers, manages and prints images to and from computer. Photo Record - Easy way to print photos, even multiples on a single sheet of photo paper or create index prints. Adobe Photoshop Elements - Makes photo editing a breeze, no boundaries for creativity. File Viewer Utility - See your images in RAW format recorded at 12 bits per pixel and a wider tonal range for superior details. Photostitch - Assemble a panoramic montage by joining several shots into a single image. Exif 2.2 allows important camera settings (e.g., white balance set to 'tungsten') to be recorded on the memory cards and allows printer to read them to obtain accurate images.