Canon's first DSLR with a vari-angle screen, a popular entry-level classic.
The Canon EOS 600D known as Rebel T3i in North America was launched in 2011 and was the first Canon DSLR to feature a fully articulating vari-angle screen. With an 18MP APS-C sensor and Canon's proven 9-point AF system it became one of the best-selling DSLRs of its era.
The vari-angle 3-inch screen was a major selling point enabling comfortable low-angle and high-angle shooting. Features include 3.7fps burst, 1080p video, and a built-in flash. The 9-point AF system is adequate for static subjects but struggles with fast-moving action. Image quality from the 18MP sensor is good.
The 600D earned a loyal following for its ease of use, reliable performance, and the vari-angle screen that competitors lacked at this price. Criticisms centre on the 9-point AF which was already dated in 2011, plastic build quality, and the SD card slot only. It was superseded by the 650D.
Very common used. Check shutter count which is rated for 100,000 actuations, test the vari-angle screen hinge which is a potential wear point, and verify all nine AF points work. The 650D and 700D are marginal upgrades at slightly higher prices.