Canon EOS 600D at a glance:
• 18-million-pixel CMOS sensor
• Articulated, 1.04-million-dot, 3in screen
• ISO 100-12, 800
• Street price approx £750
• New Basic+ mode
• Wireless flash control
Pros
18-megapixel sensor, the same as in the 60D and the 7D
Records full HD video at various frame rates
Vari-angle 1, 040K dot swivel screen is great for shooting in awkward positions
USB and mini-HDMI output
Compact form factor that doesn’t feel cramped
Excellent dynamic range for shooting in harsh lighting conditions
Nice in-camera effects that can be applied to any photo
Cons
Video limit of 29 minutes and 59 seconds
Significant noise in video in low light conditions
Noise is prominent in photos shot at ISO 1600 and above
No weather sealing
Autofocus is unable to perform in lowlight