Answering some quick questions can make using your SL 3 a much better experience
topics like 4k video or handling RAW files we get lots of questions and I'm
going to answer the most frequently asked ones here you can skip ahead using
the timestamps in the description below and find the specific question you are
interested in what are some of the differences between the canon SL 2 and
SL 3 well one of the biggest upgrades is in the video the SL 3 now features 4k
video where the SL 2 is limited to HD 1080p this is great for people looking
to capture more detail in their video footage there were also some slight
changes to the body design the SL 3 has a deeper grip for better handling the
built-in flash now needs to be manually lifted and the hotshoe lacks of center
contact so you will not be able to use a manual flash or manual flash triggers
that feature only one contact on the shoe. Does the SL 3 have dual pixel
autofocus and does it have it in 4k video? unfortunately the benefits of dual
pixel autofocus are limited to 1080p and lower resolution recording in 4k mode
the SL 3 continues to support movie servo AF but the camera relies on
contrast detection AF which is slower but more accurate when focusing on still
subject matter. Does this camera have an audio out or headphone jack no it
doesn't since it has a small body there would be no room but luckily Canon did
include a microphone jack which is a major plus for videographers and
vloggers looking for better audio. Can I use an external intervalometer with the
rebel SL 3? yes the rebel SL 3 does accept the Canon RS 60 III which is a
compact wired remote switch that has all the functions of the shutter release
button which means that you could purchase a third-party intervalometer if
you want that uses the same Canon mini plug now if you don't want to use a
cable the camera does have in-camera 4k time lapse movie creation with various
time setting options so you can easily create time-lapse videos in camera which
is a great way for telling a compelling story. Is the sl3 a good option to
make overhead cooking recipe videos and what lens should be used? Well I really
cannot overstate the value of being able to record in 4k even if your typical
output is only full HD 1080p the additional resolution captured in 4k
recording is substantial and just like high resolution cells you can capture a
large amount of detail giving you the ability to zoom into the image when you
want to show as much detail and texture as you can in the footage now for
overhead shooting I highly recommend using the EFS tenth 18 millimeter it's
an ultra wide-angle lens and this is great for shooting 4k video on the sl3
this lens will give you the right viewing angle to capture the dish or a
broader space beyond it it also features the stepping motor which is the STM
which will make the autofocus fast quiet smooth and precise all those are
generally pretty important for shooting great video. Can I use the SL 2 battery
in the SL 3 and vice versa yes both the SL 2 and SL 3 share the same
rechargeable lithium-ion battery the LPE 17 and although it shares the same
battery as its predecessor the newer digit 8 processor in the SL 3 allows for
a much better battery performance and it helps you double the number of shots
from 840 to 1630 which ensures that you'll never missed a moment during your
travels. Can I use an infrared remote with the rebel SL3? no unfortunately the
rebel SL 3 is not compatible with any type of infrared remote light the canons
RC6 remote controller but better yet it is compatible with Canon's Bluetooth
wireless remote controller the BR E1 which has a 16 foot range and is more
reliable and doesn't require a line-of-sight positioning another way to
control the camera is through the Canon camera connect app using remote live
view shooting using the smartphone or tablet
I heard this camera can capture RAW files in the CR 2 and the new CR 3
format now can I process my images in Adobe Lightroom or do I need special
software? The so3 can capture both raw CR 2 and CR 3 files which gives you lots of
control over your image settings after you've taken the shot but to open and
process CR 3 files you need the latest Camera Raw plug-in installed in
Photoshop and Lightroom another way to process the files is to use Canon's
digital photo professional software which you can download from Canon's
website and something that I think is great is that you can now share and
process CR 2 and CR 3 files on your iPad using canon camera connect app and the
new digital photo express software personally I recommend using the Canon
software to process the raw file and then edit the image on which ever
editing software you prefer so that about wraps it up if you have any other
questions on the rebel SL 3 please leave them in the comments section below and
let me know which Canon camera we should do a FAQ video on next maybe you want to
know more about the new Canon mirrorless cameras take care guys
catch in the next one