This is the camera that I use - Canon Rebel 600d or t3i:



I upgraded to this from the 400d or Canon Rebel xti.  Although both cameras are wonderful, the upgrade was amazing!  There aren't a whole lot of differences in the body of the camera itself, but there are a few:

The LCD screen flips out on the 600d, allowing you to hold your camera in awkward positions and still be able to get your photo.  You can have the LCD covered, so it's flipped in on the inside.  This protects it, where the 400d didn't have this option.  The screen is larger on the 600d and it is also great for movies.

Another great thing for movies is the new HD feature!  You can shoot movies in full HD as well as still pictures.

I haven't used the video function a whole lot as I'm still trying to master all the settings on the camera for photos.  I usually shoot in RAW, so you do get that extra file and will take up more space on your memory card (but worth it!).  I find that it shoots a lot faster than my old one and my photos are sharper than they used to be.  Of course Photoshop can help push that along as well ;)

Would I recommend the Canon Rebel t3i?  Absolutely!

Until the next post...