I got a refurbished canon rebel T6 in January 2017, I'm new to photography and didn't have a huge budget. I came across my camera on the Canon E-Store Canada, online as a refurbished ( by Canon) item.

I haven't had any issues with it at all and for a beginner I think i have got some decent images and they are getting better all the time.

The only thing I did notice is that my kit lens 18-5mm isn't an IS lens, but it's not that big a deal, even thought every other one I've found online comes with an IS kit lens!

Either way I got a good deal and have been very happy with my Rebel T6!

It's used to block light that enters in through the viewfinder.

Used when taking long exposure shots at night to block the light pollution that may show up in your photos.