Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP Digital Camera

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Less than a year after the launch of the EOS Rebel T1i (500D) comes the latest in Canon’s hugely popular consumer SLR range, the Rebel T2i (EOS 550D). With the 450D and 500D Canon appeared to be pulling away slightly from the real ‘entry level’ (a sector driven almost entirely by price), and the EOS 550D–on paper at least–is no exception, outgunning many of the ‘upper entry level’ and mid range SLRs on the market today in terms of spec. To ensure it doesn’t lose out at the price-sensitive DSLR entry point Canon is once again introducing its new flagship Rebel as a ‘sister’ product to the camera it ostensibly replaces. The EOS 500D (Rebel T1i) will be staying in the range for the rest of 2010 (at, one presumes, a more attractive price point). We would assume that the new model finally spells the end of the line for the current ‘bargain’ Canon, the venerable Rebel XSi (EOS 450D).

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Product Specifications

* 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor; DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed * Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens * ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light; enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system * Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) * Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor; dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button * New compatibility with SDXC memory cards, plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support

Reviews

First, I have an extensive background in both photography and video. I was looking for a smaller camera to carry around that could also shoot video. When I heard about this one I thought it would be perfect and it is good, very good BUT its does have its issues... I will try to keep this short and to the point. Pros: 1. Superb image quality in both photos and video. You don't need to worry about this. 2. Amazingly, the 18-55 kit lens turned out to be remarkably good. How good? Well, within the center area of the frame its as good as any L-lens out there. The average person would be hard pressed to tell the difference. Now, that's damn good for what it is! Where it begins to break down is in corners detail but this is to be expected. The focusing is also too noisy to use for video, IF you are recording sound. 3. The built in mic is also very good. Even on regular video cameras this is almost a universal weakness. 4. Light weight compared to the higher end Canon bodies.