New-in-the-box camera, nice accessory package
The camera I received was new and unused in the factory packaging. Rather than being pre-owned and refurbished, I’m guessing it was an overstock, or perhaps because it is not the North American version (Rebel T7, identical except for the name), the seller was able to offer it for less money.It came with a genuine Canon battery and charger, as well as a genuine SanDisk SD card. Most of the other accessories included are Vivitar brand, which is okay. Not exactly professional grade, but decent quality for the casual user.I bought this as an upgrade to my older Canon Rebel T2i. It is nearly identical, but with a 24 MP sensor and some other enhancements. The controls and functions are basically the same, but the button layout on the back of the camera is more convenient.I have two minor gripes: 1) the kit lens does not seem to feature image stabilization. It might be built in, but there is no switch to turn it on and off like on my T2i, and 2) the battery is a different form factor from the T2i, so I have yet another charger and batteries to keep track of.Overall, I think this package is a great deal for the casual photographer. Based on my experience with the older model, this camera will be capable of producing professional-looking images. Having all the accessories that come with the package just adds versatility.

Nice camera, but kinda complex for beginners
I’ve recently made the conscious decision to get into photography as a hobby. I saw this bundle and figured I’d give it a try(never bought an Amazon renewed item). The camera itself looks absolutely brand new and had all accessories in the box. The extras also seemed new.I really love the canon app that allows you to connect, import and use a my bigger screen for live view by using the cameras built in wifi system.There’s a caveat here though. Don’t buy this camera if you no idea about lighting. I had a little knowledge from making YouTube videos and working with video cameras. But I’m a novice at best. Luckily of your brave enough, there is a “for dummies” book that was made SPECIFICALLY for this exact model. I’ve taken a few pictures on it and I really like the way they’ve turned out with minor editing. Aside from the complexity of it(or rather my lack of knowledge) the only issue I had was the camera bag was only big enough for the camera and main lense with the charger, an extra battery and a cleaning cloth. I bought a larger bag at Walmart for about $30 that holds everything very well.

A good value, but…
The value of the kit overall is good – however some of the accessories are such garbage that they’re not even worth including. For example, the tripod. Don’t even consider mounting the camera to it, not for one second.The SD card is adequate, though a bit on the slow side.The camera bag is not too bad. I’d consider it a little small for the camera and accessories, but everything does fit, albeit a bit cramped.The battery on this refurb is small, and seems to be a bit on the worn out side. I purchased a separate battery eliminator, so this probably won’t ever be an issue – but be aware.The camera itself looks to be immaculate, and works perfectly. No signs of refurbishment. Takes excellent photos right out of the box with the factory lens.The accessory lenses are not great. Really, not even good. Cheap feeling, and the image quality is about what you would expect as a low price add-on.I have not tried the accessory flash, and probably won’t. It is extremely cheap feeling.The filters are of acceptable quality.All that sounds pretty negative, and for the most part it is. However, given the price, it is indeed a good value. Just understand that you will be throwing away some of the garbage bits in the original packaging.

Bought for a birthday present
I don’t use this camera that much, it was bought for my 12 year old daughter to start expanding her interest in photography. I would say the camera works great and it did come with a lot of extra assessories. The only recommendation I have to another parent is this camera is to advanced for a beginner and it takes time to learn what all the settings are and how to use them properly. I would have purchased a different camera that was easier to use if I had a chance to go back and buy a different one. My daughter loves her camera and I feel like over time she will be able to use it to it’s full potential.