Wireless Takes EOS Rebel to The Next Level
For gorgeous, high-quality photos and videos that are easy to share, look to the Canon EOS Rebel T6i camera. The EOS Rebel T6i does more, easier, making capturing photos and shooting videos a breeze. Its high-resolution 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor means finely detailed, crisp and natural-looking photographs. An updated light-metering system means well-exposed images. HD videos are effortless with the EOS Rebel T6i's advanced AF that provides speedy and precise focus on subjects. Canon's advanced EOS Scene Analysis system automatically adjusts the camera's settings to produce the best results whether shooting friends, landscapes, sports scenes and in tricky light situations. A first ever for the EOS Rebel line, built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC are now available! Wireless connectivity provides a seamless way to exchange images and movies with compatible devices. It's easier and more convenient than ever to share movies and photos, no matter the location. Near Field Communication* (NFC) allows for easy pairing with compatible Android™ devices** and Canon's new Connect Station CS100 device! With fast performance in a number of shooting environments, the EOS Rebel T6i does the hard work, letting you focus on making gorgeous photos and HD movies.
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Type
Digital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash
Recording Media
SD card, SDHC card, SDXC memory card
* Compatible with Ultra High Speed (UHS-I) memory cards and Eye-Fi cards.
Image Format
Approx. 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C)
Compatible Lenses
Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Lens Mount
Canon EF mount
Type
CMOS Sensor
Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 24.20 megapixels
Total pixels: Approx. 24.70 megapixels
Pixel Unit
3.72µm square
Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Color Filter System
RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor
Dust Deletion Feature
(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
Self-cleaning executed automatically (taking approx. 2 sec.) when power is turned on or off. Manual execution also possible (taking approx. 5 sec.).
(2) Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending
The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images.
The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the provided software to automatically erase the dust spots.
(3) Manual cleaning
Recording Format
Complies with Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.30
File Size
3:2
Backup Recording
N/A
File Numbering
The following three types of file numbering method can be set:
(1) Continuous numbering
* The numbering of captured images will continue even after you replace the camera's card.
(2) Auto reset
* When you replace the camera's card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card.
(3) Manual reset
* Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.
RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording
Yes
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Picture Style
Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3
* In Basic Zone modes, "Auto" is set automatically.
* In Creative Zone modes, you can select or set the Picture Style.
* Default settings for [User Defined 1-3] are [Auto].
Settings
Auto, Preset (Daylight; Shade; Cloudy, Twilight, Sunset; Tungsten light; White Fluorescent Light; Flash), Custom (Approx. 2,000° - 10,000°K), White Balance Correction, and White Balance Bracketing
Auto White Balance
Auto white balance with the image sensor
Color Temperature Compensation
White balance correction:
Color Temperature Information Transmission
Provided
Type
Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
Coverage
Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (with Eye point approx. 19mm)
* Coverage is approx. 93% when aspect ratio is set to 16:9.
Magnification
Approx. 0.82x / 23.2° (50mm lens ∞, -1 m-1)
Eye Point
Approx. 19 mm (At -1m-1 from the eyepiece lens center)
Dioptric Adjustment Correction
Adjustable from approx. -3.0 to +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Focusing Screen
Fixed
Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60)
Viewfinder Information
Depth Of Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
Type
TTL secondary image-forming, phase-difference detection
AF Points
19 points
All AF points are cross-type at f/5.6
Center AF point is diagonal cross-type at f/2.8
AF Working Range
EV -0.5 - 18 (at room temperature and ISO 100, based on Canon's testing standards)
Focusing Modes
(1) Autofocus
AF Point Selection
(1) Manual selection
(2) Auto selection
* Automatically set in Basic Zone modes.
Selected AF Point Display
Indicated by superimposed display in the viewfinder and on the LCD monitor.
AF Assist Beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 13.1 ft. / 4m at center, approx. 11.5 ft. / 3.5m at periphery
* With an EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead.
* Compatible with AF assist-beam (intermittent firing) of 320EX, 270EX II, and 270EX flashes.
Metering Modes
7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
Metering with the area divided into 63 segments (9x7)
1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points)
2) Partial metering (center, approx. 6.0% of viewfinder)
3) Spot metering (center, approx. 3.5% of viewfinder)
4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range
EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C / 73°F with 50mm f/1.8 II lens at ISO 100)
Exposure Control Systems
Creative Zone
(1) Program AE (shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE
(3) Aperture-priority AE
(4) Manual exposure (including bulb)
Basic zone
(1) Scene Intelligent Auto (Program AE / non-shiftable)
(2) Flash Off
(3) Creative Auto
* When background blurring is set, shooting with flash is disabled. When the flash is raised, background blurring cannot be set.
(4) Portrait
(5) Landscape
(6) Close-up
(7) Sports
(8) Special Scene
Exposure Compensation
(1) Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
(2) AEB : ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* If the exposure compensation exceeds ±2 stops, the left or right icon appears in the viewfinder.
* Manual exposure compensation and AEB can be set in combination.
* AEB is set in the following sequence: Standard exposure, decreased exposure, and increased exposure.
* If AEB is used with the self-timer, the three bracketed shots will be taken in succession after the 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay.
AE Lock
(1) Auto AE lock
* In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock
* In the P, Tv, Av, and M modes, enabled with the AE lock button. (Press again to update.)
* Enabled in all metering modes.
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled
* Electronic 1st curtain and mechanical 2nd curtain
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 to 30 sec., Bulb (total shutter speed range)
X-sync at 1/200 sec.
Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer
10-sec. or 2-sec. Delay
Shutter Lag Time
Flash Metering
E-TTL II autoflash (evaluative flash metering and average flash metering), FE Lock
Flash Exposure Compensation
±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
FE Lock
Provided
External Flash Settings
(1) External flash function setting
* Flash firing, E-TTL II auto flash system, flash mode, wireless master, zoom, sync setting, flash exposure compensation, FEB, and clear setting.
* With the 600EX-RT, radio wireless transmission control is possible.
(2) External flash C.Fn setting
* The actual setting options for (1) and (2) will differ depending on the Speedlite used.
PC Terminal
Not Provided
Drive Modes
Continuous Shooting Speed
High-speed continuous shooting: Max. approx. 5.0 fps
Maximum Burst
Number of Shots Based on 8GB memory Card:
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 180
JPEG Large/Norma: Approx. 1810 (Full)
Medium/Fine: Approx. 1770 (Full)
Medium/Normal: Approx. 3500 (Full)
S1/Fine: Approx. 2830 (Full)
S1/Normal: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S2: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S3: Approx. 20180 (Full)
RAW: Approx. 7 Shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 6 Shots
Number of Shots Based on 8GB UHS-I memory card:
JPEG Large/Fine: Approx. 940 (Full)
JPEG Large/Norma: Approx. 1810 (Full)
Medium/Fine: Approx. 1770 (Full)
Medium/Normal: Approx. 3500 (Full)
S1/Fine: Approx. 2830 (Full)
S1/Normal: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S2: Approx. 5320 (Full)
S3: Approx. 20180 (Full)
RAW: Approx. 8 Shots
RAW+JPEG Large/Fine: 6 Shots
* The number of possible shots and maximum burst are those obtained with the 8 GB card of Canon's testing standards.
* The file size, number of possible shots, and maximum burst differ depending on shooting conditions (aspect ratio of 3:2, subject, memory card brand, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.).
* Figures appended with an "Full" indicate that continuous shooting is possible until the card becomes full.
Shooting Modes
Still photo shooting and video shooting
Focusing
(1) Hybrid CMOS AF III
* Covers approx. 80% (width) x 80% (height) of the screen area.
(2) Manual focus
*Manual focusing by enlarging images by approx. five to ten times
Metering Modes
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor.
(1) Evaluative metering (315 zones)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 10.0% of Live View screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.7% of Live View screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
* AE lock possible. The active metering time can be changed.
Metering Range
EV 0 - 20 (at 73°F/23°C at ISO 100); EV 0 - 18 (width Hybrid CMOS AF III at 73°F/23°C at ISO 100)
Grid Display
(1) 3x3
(2) 6x4
Exposure Simulation
Provided
Silent Shooting
Not provided
File Format
MP4:
Movie: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
* Variable (average) bit rate
Audio: AAC
MOV: MOV format movie cannot be shot. (playback is possible)
File Size
Recording Size:
[Full HD]
Standard: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25 fps/24 fps): 216 MB/min.
Lightweight: 1920 x 1080 (30 fps/25 fps): 87 MB/min.
[HD]
Standard: 1280 x 720 (60 fps/50 fps): 187 MB/min.
Lightweight: 1280 x 720 (30 fps/25 fps): 30 MB/min.
[SD]
Standard: 640 x 480 (30 fps/ 25 fps): 66 MB/min.
Lightweight: 640 x 480 (30 fps/ 25 fps): 23 MB/min.
* If the recording time reaches 29 min. 59 sec., the movie shooting stops automatically.
* The file size is 4 GB, and shooting does not stop automatically.
Frame Rates
1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p
1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p
640 x 480 (SD): 30p (29.97) / 25p
Focusing
(1) Hybrid CMOS AF III
* Covers approx. 80% (width) x 80% (height) of the screen area.
(2) Manual focus
* Magnify the image by approx. 5x or approx. 10x and focus manually.
Range
8 bit, 0 - 255
Exposure Control
(1) Program AE for movie shooting
* In Basic Zone modes, P, Av, and Tv modes
* Shutter speed 1/30 - 1/4000 sec. (Signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed automatically set.
(2) Manual exposure
* Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/manual) manually set. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to 1/4000 sec. at the maximum and to 1/30 sec. at the minimum for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps.
Exposure Compensation
Provided (±3 stops in 1/3-stop increments)
* For video, exposure compensation will not be applied beyond ±3 stops even if the exposure compensation has been set beyond ±3 stops.
* For still photo shooting, the exposure compensation can be set and applied up to ±5 stops.
LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor with Touch Panel LCD (capacitive type)
Monitor Size
Wide 3.0-inch (Screen aspect ratio of 3:2)
7.7cm diagonal (6.37cm wide, 4.25cm high)
Pixels
Approx. 1,040,000 dots
Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Control
Adjustable to one of seven levels
Coating
Anti-smudge coating
Interface Languages
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
Playback
Display Format
Highlight Alert
On the detailed information and histogram displays, highlight areas with no image data will blink.
Histogram
Brightness / RGB
Quick Control Function
Items
When you press the Quick Control function button under the following conditions, you can set the functions below:
Image Protection and Erase
Protection
Erase protection can be applied/canceled for a single image, all images in a folder, or all images on the card
Erase
Erase single image, erase selected images, erase all images in folder, erase all images on a card, or erase only unprotected images
Direct Printing
Compatible Printers
PictBridge-compatible printers
Printable Images
RAW, JPEG, and RAW+JPEG images complying to Design rule for Camera File System
* Movies cannot be printed.
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format
DPOF
Complies to DPOF Version 1.1
Direct Image Transfer
Compatible Images
Not Provided
Customization
Custom Functions
13 Custom Functions with 41 settings settable with the camera
Custom Controls
Not Provided
My Menu Registration
Up to six top-tier menu options and Custom Function settings can be registered
Interface
USB Terminal
Video Out Terminal
Type C (Switches automatically to suit the resolution)
Video output: 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p
* Switches automatically to 1, 2, 3, or 4 to suit the TV
Extension System Terminal
3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack
Power Source
Battery
One Battery Pack LP-E17
* With the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18, AC power is possible.
* With Battery Grip BG-E18, it is possible to use two Battery Pack LP-E17 units.
Battery Life
1) Camera body only, LP-E17 x1
Battery Check
Automatic battery level check when power is turned ON.
Battery level indicated in one of four levels on LCD monitor.
Power Saving
Power turns off after the set time of non-operation elapses
* [Auto power off] settable to 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min., 4 min., 8 min., 15 min. or disable
Date/Time Battery
Built-in secondary battery
It is not replaceable by the user. It recharges when the batter pack is loaded or when the AC adapter is connected. Without any recharging, the backup battery can maintain the date/time for approx. 3 months. The backup battery takes approx. 8 hours to be fully recharged.
Start-up Time
Approx. 0.18 sec.
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Approx. 5.20 x 3.98 x 3.07 in.
Approx. 131.9 x 100.9 x 77.8mm
Weight
Approx. 19.58 oz. / 555g (CIPA standard)
Approx. 17.99 oz. / 510g (Body only)
Operating Environment
Working Temperature Range
32-104°F/0-40°C
Working Humidity Range
85% or less