Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera (Black, Body Only)

The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is an entry-level digital SLR that packs a lot of Canon's latest tech into a compact, portable body. It has solid image quality, an easy-to-use interface and good wireless connectivity.

Canon's EOS 200D / Rebel SL2 is a compact DSLR aimed at photographers and vloggers buying their first interchangeable lens camera. Replacing the four-year-old EOS 100D / SL1, it offers a more sophisticated point-of-entry than the cheapest DSLRs and a smaller body to boot.

I know, you've been wanting to ask the question since hearing the model name of this camera. What does the "SL" in the SL2 model name mean? Canon's official answer is: "It doesn't have a meaning". I hate to leave you disappointed, so ...

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  World’s lightest DSLR with vari-angle screen, Fast focusing performance in Live View, Intuitive layout of buttons and dials, Guided user interface helps beginners learn the key controls and settings

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  Basic arrangement of 9 AF points, Single scroll dial on the top plate

It's not quite as small and light as the EOS 100D, but the EOS 200D is significantly more compact than Canon's other entry-level DSLRs (although it's only 32 grams lighter than the EOS 1300D which has now been on sale for more than a year).

DSLR cameras were once seen as these big, beastly pro-spec machines that you wouldn't want to lay hands on unless you had an encyclopaedic knowledge of photography. How times have changed, eh?

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  Tilt-angle touchscreen is great to use, small scale and lightweight for a DSLR, high standard of image quality, lots of EF lenses to grow into, Guided UI makes it more accessible for newcomers (with room to grow), great battery life

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  9-point AF system isn't the best going (especially for continuous autofocus), viewfinder has 95% field-of-view limits, live view autofocus not fully accurate, video limits to Full HD only

The new Canon EOS 200D represents a big step forward from the 4-year-old 100D / SL1 model, with a deeper hand-grip, vari-angle LCD screen, faster Dual Pixel Live View auto-focusing system, 1080p movies at 60fps, Bluetooth connectivity and longer battery life.

A very likeable entry-level DSLR from Canon that clearly has the edge over its less advanced, albeit more affordable EOS 1300D sibling.

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  World’s lightest DSLR with vari-angle screen, Fast focusing performance in Live View, Intuitive layout of buttons and dials, Guided user interface helps beginners learn the key controls and settings

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  Basic arrangement of 9 AF points, Single scroll dial on the top plate

Small, lightweight, ground breaking dual pixel AF, articulating screen, updated 24MP sensor, latest digic 7 image processor.Performed flawlessly with the 55-250mm IS STM and 35mm IS STM Macro.Attached images are with no sharpening. Canon's Digital Lens Optimizer does the magic.

I picked up a SL2 body on Friday from my local neighborhood camera store, Pro Photo Supply in Portland. I purchased the SL2 because it is the smallest native EF mount for use with my compact EF primes (EF 28mm f/2.8 IS, EF 40mm f/2.8 STM, and EF 50 f/1.8 STM), and to compliment my existing bodies...

I have to agree with the other reviewers. I downsized from a Canon 7D and I have to say this little camera out shines the 7D for me. The size and weight is perfect for what I really need. A powerful little camera.

Outstanding DSLR from CanonI've used Canon cameras for over 40 yrs. and I haven't been disappointed yet by one their products. This camera is a great tool for digital photography. Light weight, compact yet has the bells and whistles of many higher priced cameras. Particularly like the WiFi feature.