eos Digital slr Camera

The flagship of the EOS Rebel line, Canon EOS Rebel T2i brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR that's a joy to use. Featuring a class-leading 18.0-megapixel CMOS image sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, the EOS Rebel T2i also has an advanced HD Movie mode for gorgeous Full HD movies. Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second, it's ready to go the minute it's picked up. Advanced Live View, a new wide-area screen, plus features like Canon's brilliant Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone features ensure brilliant photos and movies, easily. With some of the most advanced features of any digital SLR, it's simply the best Rebel Canon has ever created.

FEATURES:

• 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor - The EOS Rebel T2i has an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel's light-gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format).
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor - The Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up the entire EOS Rebel T2i's camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T2i's CMOS Image Sensor to achieve phenomenal levels of performance in nearly any situation.
• ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light - The EOS Rebel T2i features an expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. With an ISO rating up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), al
  

  Technical Details

  -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
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 "Great entry-level DSLR with HD video capabilities" 2010-09-04
By Cesar Vargas (Los Angeles, CA United States)
OVERVIEW -
This camera really is fantastic. Offering just the right balance for any beginner starting out or a professional looking for a mid-level DSLR with video capabilities. Upgrading from a Rebel XT i was able to reuse a lot, such as the lenses, filters, and shutter release cable, though the battery has changed. There are some that say a dedicated video device will always be better than a tacked on feature and in many cases they're probably right, but I feel like I can capture some really creative angles and shots with the vast amount of lenses, adapters and filters such as the lensbaby available for SLRs I know it wont go unused to any owner.

PROS -
+ The screen is just big and beautiful your photos will really pop on it. I recommend a screen protector to keep it pristine. I always go with Zagg InvisibleShields for any device I get.
+ The noise levels in photos even at high ISO is extremely impressive.
+ Live View even in Full Auto mode
+ Uses SD, SDHC, SDXC cards. This is subjective, I know, my previous DSLR used Compact Flash but SD cards are quickly getting cheaper and faster. Note: a class 6 or higher card is needed for video recording.
+ Can use both EF and EF-S lenses.


Side note:
+ When paired with a Eye-Fi Pro X2 there are built in menus to take advantage of the cards built-in wifi. Highly recommend this card it's expensive but the Geotagging and "endless memory" mode for some would make it well worth it. http://www.amazon.com/Eye-Fi-Class-Wireless-Memory-EYE-FI-8PC/dp/B002UT42UI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1283562433&sr=1-1


CONS -
- Camera can get toasty when recording video heavily.
- Battery drains quickly and gets hot during video recording
- Autofocus while recording video is hit or miss maybe it's just me and I haven't quite figured it out yet.
- I wish there was a few more controls when shooting video, and a faster FPS. Though you can get 60fps in 720p.

I've only had the camera for a short while so I can only comment on the aspects that I've been able to really test. But overall this is a very nice camera.

Also note that Canon has recently announced a slightly more expensive 60D which looks very promising and has an articulating screen and better weather proofing.


 "Un-Freakin-Believable" 2010-09-03
By PsychDoc (NYC)
Wow, what can I say that others haven't already? I played extensively with the D90 and the T2i before I purchased the T2i. The Nikon was bigger (substantially) and heavier (again, substantially) but otherwise it felt no different than the T2i. As I have rather small hands I actually preferred the size factor of the T2i and any less weight I have to heft around for a full day of shooting is a definite plus. All buttons and controls felt identical and the sound of the shutter on both sounded solid, substantial and like a fine tuned instrument. It's low light performance, in particular, deserves mention. This thing can take a well exposed picture in a coal mine without flash. It's just amazing. The price of this is just hard to believe. You might expect to pay at least double the asking price for anything close to it's photographic performance. No sense repeating what many others have said. It's an incredibly well made product that delivers on every aspect of its promise. There is no better crop sensor camera. To get (incrementally) better photographic qulaity you'd have to go to a full frame camera and deal with the size and weight that come with these full size sensors.


 "Great camera!" 2010-09-02
By E. Meiners (Mesa, AZ USA)
The first digital camera (and I have had about 5 different ones over the years) that shows the colors the way that I actually see them. I am simply blown away by how much it accurately reflects what I see. I can ask nothing more from a camera. So far, I have found ease of use and accuracy of recording. I like it. I recommend it.


 "Significant Upgrade For Me" 2010-08-31
By Kenneth R. Depree (Sosua, Dominican Republic)
My previous camera was a Canon SX10IS, an excellent super zoom. I expected to stay with that camera because it took excellent photos, allowed me to shoot videos for YouTube, permitted continuous shooting, and grouped for HDR processing--without having the expense of a SLR and lenses or the weight that comes with them. However, because I found that I like to shoot sports, I was frustrated with the 1 photo per second burst and wanted to try my hand with HD video.

I bought the camera from Amazon as part of a package that included the 18-55 kit lens and the 55-250 zoom. I was satisfied with the photos I was getting before, but I know now I was too easily satisfied; the photos that I get now are superior, not a big difference, but noticeable.

Several days ago I attended the pre-season game of the Patriots and Rams and shot a 1000 photos at almost 4 frames a second, insuring that I was much more likely to capture the key moments of action.

The stadium was very well lighted, but even so for most of the game the ISO selected by the camera was 1600 (I chose the shutter speed and automatic white balance, the camera chose the rest), but when I checked the photos with Noise Ninja, there was no more noise than I would have gotten on a sunny day with my previous camera. The T2i includes a noise repression control with the settings, high, standard, and low. I have the camera set at "standard" and kept it there because I read that using the "high" setting slows the camera in the burst mode, but based on my experience the other night, standard is fine for most occasions. I suppose if I was shooting in low light I might want to switch to high, but I would not likely be in the burst mode in those conditions.

I ordered a battery pack before getting the camera because I'd read many reviews saying this was needed because of the small size and low weight of the camera. Because I found the camera comfortable in my hands and I had no trouble holding it steady, I thought I had made an unnecessary purchase. But I installed the battery pack and plan to continue using because I do think it is of benefit and, if nothing else, make it easier for me to shoot video. When shooting video with this camera you can't use the view finder, as I could with previous camera, but must hold the camera in front of your face and see what you are shooting on the screen. I believe the extra size and weight with the battery pack will be of help.

I should also mention that the camera manual says you should use at least a Class 6 card when shooting video. It should also say to use at least a Class 6 card when continuous shooting. Before the Class 6 and 10 cards came, I did some continuous shooting using the Class 4 cards that served me well with the previous camera. The photos using the Class 6 and 10 cards are superior. With the class 4 I got some usable photos from a burst, with the class 6 and 10 cards all are potential keepers, and any problems are attributable to other factors.

The only "down side" is now I am starting to yearn for a faster zoom lens. The 55-250 did an adequate job the other night, but I know that I could have done better with a faster (and more expensive) lens. This is an itch I will have to control so as not to break the bank.


 "Professional Quality With minimal practice" 2010-08-31
By Kevin (Orlando,Florida USA)
I wanted to post a quick review comparing my experience utilizing both the Canon EFS 18-55mm and Canon EFS 55-250 but compare those against using my Tamron AF 18-270mm. First off, I'm half asleep and not a pro so take what you can get. sorry. The Canon lens' while I had to switch them constantly and many times ened up missing the shot that I wanted in the time that it took to switch the lens over, even though I am dextrous as hell I must say lol. But when using the canons the images always came out sharp and colors where more vibrant in some (especially lowlight scenes) than when using the Tamron. The Tamron is workable in lowlight but I was pretty much having to use manual focus which isn't always easy to see clearly through the lcd. The body on the camera is just a winner in every way. It needs to win awards in many catagories. The quality that this thing is able to take is really second to none in it's price range. Then you can have 1080p video for a couple of minutes until the camera heats up and shuts itself down. That's always fun. What is with it overheating?The SD780 can shoot in 720p without overheating for much longer yet it's much smaller in size. The movie quality is excellent no doubt. The time limit on the movies it what turns it into almost useless. Ok, sorry for rambling, so basically the Tamron technically does what I had hope the two Canon's would do without having to change lenses. But autofocus fails in lowlight situations, and purple fringe can be seen in some low light pictures as well. Most of the bright came out as good or almost as good as the canons. I now feel like I wish I hadn't spent all the money on the Tamron when the Canons actually take the better pictures every single time without worry. Just awesome pictures.Hope this helps someone save some money or at least get an idea on which way they may want to go with a lens.Either way have fun. oh by the way, the macro on the Canon 15-55mm was closer and much crisper and more vivid on the flower that I took. The Tamron does the macro but just a blaa overall picture. Like im taking a picture with a much lesser camera body and that just chaps my ass.


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