Fares, the EOS 600D is a fine choice to learn photography, and for a long, long time afterwards as well (depending a bit on the types of photography you do, but these models are quite versatile). The Canon EOS 600D doesn't come with a memory card as standard. So unless you've picked up a retailer bundle that does include the card, you'll have to buy one separately. The good news is that because the 600D is an older camera and memory card technology has been progressing in leaps and bounds since it was released, you don't need a particularly fast or fancy memory card by current Canon SLRs encode video using h.264 - use of Magic Lantern will give you control over the bitrate which is not available by default. The standard Canon codec is available on any spec sheet for Canon cameras - such as the 700D or 5D MK III (my 5D MK II also uses h.264) Go to Specifications -> file type for the codec information. The Canon 600d has proven itself as a solid DSLR option with a large, wide ranging number of photographers using it as their camera body of choice. The Canon 600d is a popular option with entry level and intermediate level photographers with some professional level photographers choosing to use it as their camera body of choice too. The Canon Rebel T3i/600D Digital Camera Layout. Here's a guide to the buttons, dials, and other external controls on your Digital Rebel T3i/600D. The lens shown in this digital camera is the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS (Image Stabilization) model sold with the Rebel; other lenses may vary. The EOS 70D, which is the only recent camera model offering Movie Digital Zoom, costs around $999 (body only), while the EOS 600D, new, can be had for $499 or less. If you're on a budget and do not need/want to use Canon's technology present on the EOS 70D, the EOS 600D may be your best bet. With it, a single lens and manual focusing, you .