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EOS Rebel SL2

The World's Lightest APS-C Sized DSLR1

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Lightweight, fun and easy to use, the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 camera further proves that quality is key, helping you capture stunning photos and videos you'll love to see and share. The 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 7 Image Processor deliver brilliantly sharp results, with Dual Pixel CMOS AF keeping your videos and photos in clear focus. Whether you’re taking selfies or vlogging, the Vari-angle Touch Screen LCD helps capture shots at a variety of angles and situations. A Feature Assistant function is available to help guide you through a shot if needed, and when you’re done you can share your creations on the spot thanks to built-in Wi-Fi®*, NFC** and Bluetooth®*** connectivity. Easy to bring and simple to operate, the EOS Rebel SL2 puts creative power in your hands.

1 EOS Rebel SL2 (black) whose weight is approx. 453 g / 15.98 oz. is the world’s lightest among all the digital single-lens reflex cameras incorporating the APS-C size equivalent image sensors and the adjustable LCD monitor.

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  • What's in the Box
    • EOS Rebel SL2 Body (Black)

    • EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM

    • Battery Pack LP-E17

    • Battery Charger LC-E17

    • Wide Strap EW-400D

    • Eyecup Ef (not shown) 

  • TypeDigital AF/AE single-lens reflex camera with built-in flash
  • Settings(1) Auto (Ambience priority/White priority)
    (2) Daylight
    (3) Shade
    (4) Cloudy*
    (5) Tungsten light
    (6) White fluorescent light
    (7) Flash
    (8) Custom (Custom WB)
    * Effective also in twilight and sunset.
  • Auto White BalanceOption between ambience priority and white priority settings
  • Colour Temperature CompensationBlue/amber bias: ±9 levels
    Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels
    Corrected in reference to the current WB mode’s colour temperature.
  • TypeEye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)
  • CoverageApprox. 95% vertical/horizontal coverage (at approx. 19mm eye point and Large image size)
  • MagnificationApprox. 0.87x/24.5° (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1)
  • Eye PointApprox. 19mm (at -1 m-1 from eyepiece lens center)
  • Dioptric Adjustment CorrectionAdjustable from approx. -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)
  • Focusing ScreenFixed
  • MirrorQuick-return all-surface half mirror
  • Viewfinder InformationSpot metering circle, AF point activation indicator, AF point, ISO speed indicator, Focus indicator, Maximum burst, ISO speed, Highlight tone priority, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation amount, AEB range, Red-eye reduction lamp ON, Exposure compensation, Aperture, Shutter speed, Bulb exposure, FE lock, Busy, Built-in flash recharging, No card warning, Card error, Card full warning, error code, Flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock / FEB in-progress, Flash-ready, Improper FE lock warning, AE lock, AEB in-progress, Warning icon
  • Depth Of Field PreviewProvided with depth of field preview button
  • Image FormatApprox. 22.3 x 14.9mm (APS-C)
  • Image Format 2JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original)
  • Recording MediaSD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
    • SD speed class-compatible
    • UHS speed class-compatible
    • High-speed writing is supported when a UHS-I compatible SD card is used.
    • Compatible with Eye-Fi cards.
    • Multimedia cards (MMC) cannot be used (card error will be displayed).
  • Compatible LensesCanon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M lenses)
  • Lens MountCanon EF mount
  • TypeCMOS sensor (supporting Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
  • PixelsApprox. 24.2 megapixels
  • Total PixelsApprox. 25.8 megapixels
  • Aspect Ratio3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
  • Colour Filter SystemRGB primary colour filters
  • Low Pass FilterInstalled in front of the image sensor, non-detachable
  • Dust Deletion Feature(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
    • Removes dust adhering to the low-pass filter.
    • Self-cleaning can be done automatically when the power is turned on or off (taking about 2 sec. as indicated on the screen) or manually (taking about 9 sec. as indicated on the screen).
    • After manually activated cleaning, the camera will automatically restart (Power OFF to ON).
    • When you use Multi Shot Noise Reduction, “Clean now” cannot be selected.

    (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 (by hand)
  • Recording FormatCompliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.3
  • File Size3:2 Aspect Ratio
    Large: 6000 x 4000
    Medium: 3984 x 2656
    Small 1: 2976 x 1984
    Small 2: 2400 x 1600
    RAW: 6000 x 4000

    4:3 Aspect Ratio
    Large: 5328 x 4000*
    Medium: 3552 x 2664
    Small 1: 2656 x 1992
    Small 2: 2112 x 1600*
    RAW: 6000 x 4000

    16:9 Aspect Ratio
    Large: 6000 x 3368*
    Medium: 3984 x 2240*
    Small 1: 2976 x 1680*
    Small 2: 2400 x 1344*
    RAW: 6000 x 4000

    1:1 Aspect Ratio
    Large: 4000 x 4000
    Medium: 2656 x 2656
    Small 1: 1984 x 1984
    Small 2: 1600 x 1600
    RAW: 6000 x 4000

    * Indicate an inexact proportion.
  • File NumberingThe following three types of file numbering can be set:
    1. File numbering methods
    a. Continuous numbering
    i. The numbering of captured images continues even after you replace the card.
    b. Auto reset
    i. When you replace the card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new SD card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card.
    2. Manual reset
    a. Resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically.
  • RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording

    Simultaneous recording is possible using a combination of RAW and JPEG/Large(Fine).

  • Colour Space

    sRGB/Adobe RGB

  • Picture Style(1) Auto
    (2) Standard
    (3) Portrait
    (4) Landscape
    (5) Fine Detail
    (6) Neutral
    (7) Faithful
    (8) Monochrome
    (9) User Defined 1–3
    • In Basic Zone modes, [Auto] will be set for and of the mode, and [Standard] will be set for other modes.
    • In Creative Zone modes, you can select or set the Picture Style.
    • [Auto] is the default setting for [User Def. 1–3].
  • 1 EOS Rebel SL2 (black) whose weight is approx. 453 g / 15.98 oz. is the world’s lightest among all the digital single-lens reflex cameras incorporating the APS-C size equivalent image sensors and the adjustable LCD monitor.
    * Compatible with iOS® versions 8.4/9.3/10.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.
    ** Compatible with Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1.
    *** Compatible with select smartphone and tablet devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS® devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.0 or later and the Camera Connect App Ver. 2.0.40. This application is not guaranteed to operate on all listed devices, even if minimum requirements are met.