Live View – allows you to frame still or video shots using the LCD screen in real time rather than the viewfinder, similar to a compact digital camera. Very helpful for unusual shooting positions such as holding the camera overhead; also great for critical manual focusing when performing macro shots.

Sharp Focusing - 9-point AF for ultra sharp images. You can manually select any of the 9 points to ensure correct sharp focus.

Incredible Image Detail In Low Light - Standard ISO (100-6400) enables faster shutter speeds in low-light enabling sharper shots.

12.2 Megapixel CMOS Sensor & Dig!c IV Image Processor – Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour.

Fast Shooting – capture images at 3 frames per second. Great for sports, wildlife, kids & pets.

2.7-inch LCD Screen – Share and view your photos and videos easily with its 2.7” LCD Monitor with wide viewing-angle.

Live Face Detection AF Mode – In Live View mode focuses on detected human faces rather than other objects that might appear in the frame.

Creative Auto Function - While basic settings are based on full automatic operation, shooting guides on the LCD screen enable you to make corrections based on simple to follow guidelines. In essence, with Creative Auto mode, you can learn about photography while taking stunning photographs.

Video Snapshot Mode – compiles a number of short excerpts of 2, 4 or 8 seconds length from your video footage into a ready-made movie without the need for editing on a computer.

Feature Guide – helps you understand the different functions of the camera

Self Cleaning Sensor – prevents and automatically removes tiny dust particles resulting in cleaner images.

SDXC* Memory Card Compatible – takes ultra-high capacity SDXC cards so you will have plenty of storage for Full HD movies which create very large file sizes.

Picture Style Modes – Wide range of picture modes for quick & easy camera set up in any shooting situation.

Lenses – wide range of compatible Canon EF & EF-S lenses as well as third party lenses such as Tamron and Sigma.

RAW file format – file format that allows greater adjustment of various camera settings on your computer after you have captured your images, without losing image quality, such as adjustment of colour balance, exposure, etc.