Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens,5.0 out of 5 stars Best sub-$1000 SLR, December 22, 2011

The T2i was the top of the line amateur SLR when I bought it. Since that time, the T3i has been released and I still believe that the T2i is the top of the line amateur SLR on the market. Since purchased, I have taken about 5000 pictures on it with the kit lens, 55-250mm IS, and 50mm 1.8 prime and haven't had an issue at all with this camera. The biggest difference between this camera and the T3i is the swivel LCD which, in my opinion, is not something needed on an SLR and just allows for an extra place for something to break. Before I got this camera, I had the Digital Rebel XT and there is such a large difference in the picture quality that I would never dream of going back.

PROS:
-Quick Turn-On time.
-Fast focus speeds.
-Great in low light (@ higher ISOs).
-Decently light while keeping a sturdy build.
-Beautiful LCD

CONS:
-Built-in Flash is terrible. Don't use it. Buy an external flash for the shoe and you will not be sorry.

Review by William Gardiner