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Rebel SL1 - pros and cons?

Started Jan 26, 2018 | Discussions thread
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Gytramr65 Regular Member • Posts: 464
Rebel SL1 - pros and cons?
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Hi All,

I hope this is the place for questions on this camera.

I have a friend who suffers from a prior traumatic brain injury. I am trying to find some things for us to do together to get him out and about more, and he has expressed an interest in photography. So I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive camera that I can hand to him on outings and let him play, and learn as he is able. I spotted a Rebel SL1 with lens on the local "want-ads" site. So my questions, if anyone can comment, please: (1) general comments about pros and cons of this model? (2) any history of "aggravations, e.g., poor performance or reliability? (3) (f not a violation of TOS - a reasonable range of prices for a used camera and 18-55mm lens, looks in fairly good shape?

I'm leaning to the Rebel series Canon because I use a 6D, and I'd like to keep the user interface and menus, etc. fairly close to what I'm used to.

Thanks in advance for any comments and suggestions!

 Gytramr65's gear list:Gytramr65's gear list
Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM +2 more
Canon EOS 6D Canon EOS Rebel SL1 (EOS 100D)
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