A Beginner’s Guide to Canon DSLR Cameras

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Published on June 25, 2020
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Canon is a household name loved by enthusiasts and professionals alike. Bursting with features, Canon DSLR cameras are user-friendly and guarantee superb image quality. From its entry-level budget blasters to the incredible high-end range, Canon has a digital camera to suit every need.

The electro-optical system (EOS) is designed to please a broad range of skill levels. With its mirrorless and reflex autofocus single lens series, Canon offers some of the most sophisticated cameras on the market.

The professional’s choices

Canon’s full-frame DSLR range offers a professional take on photography and video. With advanced features like an intuitive touch screen and optical viewfinder, these cameras are ready for action.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 

  • Type: DSLR
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • Megapixels: 30.4MP
  • Lens bundles: 24-70mm f/424-105mm f/4
  • LCD: 3.0″ fixed touch screen, 1.62 million dots
  • Maximum continuous shooting speed: 7fps
  • Max video resolution: 4K
  • User level: Professional Intermediate/Expert

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II 

  • Type: DSLR
  • Sensor: Full frame CMOS
  • Megapixels: 21.5MP
  • LCD: 3.2″, 1.62 million dots
  • Maximum continuous shooting speed: 14fps
  • Max video resolution: 4K
  • User level: Enthusiast/Professional

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III 

  • Type: DSLR
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • Megapixels: 20.1MP
  • LCD: 3.2″ fixed, 2.1 million dots
  • Maximum continuous shooting speed: 16fps / 20fps
  • Max video resolution: 4K
  • User level: Enthusiast/Professional
  • Hands-on Review: David Bergman tests the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Semi-professional and advanced users: 

The semi-professional and advanced range of Canon DSLR cameras offers creative flexibility and crisp image quality. These cameras can also handle high-resolution video and they typically come with touch screens for improved user experience.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II 

Canon EOS 90D 

Canon EOS 80D 

Canon EOS Rebel T7i

Best for beginners

Canon offers a crowd-pleasing series of entry-level DSLR cameras that slowly introduce beginners to the breathtaking world of photography. Allowing for guided creative control, this range makes it easy for just about anyone to capture stunning images.

Canon EOS Rebel SL3 

Canon EOS Rebel T6 

  • Type: DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • Megapixels: 24.2MP
  • Lens: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II Lens
  • LCD: 19-point all cross-type
  • Maximum continuous shooting speed: 5fps
  • Max video resolution: 4K Full HD
  • User level: Beginner/Intermediate

In addition to Canon EOS Rebel T5i, there are some great alternatives available at Adorama for camera enthusiasts and professionals. Check out our entire offering of Canon DSLR cameras here.  

Feature photo by Chris Murray on Unsplash

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