Canon EOS Rebel T2i (with 18-55mm lens)
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- A great follow-up to the T1i, if you want the best photo and video quality in a dSLR for less than $1,000, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is hard to beat.
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i (with 18-55mm lens) price range: $624.95 - $1,071.99
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 04/12/2010
- Released on: 03/06/2010
The good: Fast performance; excellent photo quality; above average video-capture quality.
The bad: Annoying viewfinder; irritating control layout for video capture.
The bottom line: A great follow-up to the T1i, if you want the best photo and video quality in a dSLR for less than $1,000, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is hard to beat.
Instead of replacing its tired, old XS and XSi models to compete with younger, sprier sub-$700 models from Nikon, Sony, and Pentax in that extremely popular price segment, Canon chose to release an update to its more expensive T1i in the less competitive $800-$1,000 range. Included in the new T2i--dubbed the EOS 550D overseas--are some notable enhancements to its video capabilities, an updated metering scheme inherited from the 7D, an enhanced LCD, and a resolution jump to 18 megapixels. While there are nits to pick with aspects of the camera and areas where even cheaper models outpace it, as an overall package, the T2i narrowly takes the place at the head of the pack of consumer dSLRs.
| Canon EOS Rebel XS | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Canon EOS Rebel T1i | Canon EOS Rebel T2i | Canon EOS 50D | |
| Sensor (effective resolution) | 10.1-megapixel CMOS | 12.2-megapixel CMOS | 15.1-megapixel CMOS | 18-megapixel CMOS | 15.1-megapixel CMOS |
| 22.2x14.8mm | 22.2x14.8mm | 22.3x14.9mm | 22.3x14.9mm | 22.3x14.9mm | |
| Sensitivity range | ISO 100 - ISO 1,600 | ISO 100 - ISO 1,600 | ISO 100 - ISO 3,200/12,800 (expanded) | ISO 100 - ISO 6,400/12,800 (expanded) | ISO 100 - ISO 3,200/12,800 (expanded) |
| Continuous shooting | 3 fps 5 raw/unlimited JPEG | 3.5 fps 6 raw/53 JPEG |
3.5 fps 6 raw/53 JPEG |
3.7 fps 6 raw/34 JPEG |
6.3 fps 16 raw/90 JPEG |
| Viewfinder (magnification/effective magnification) | 95% coverage 0.81x/0.51x |
95% coverage 0.87x/0.54x |
95% coverage 0.87x/0.54x |
95% coverage 0.87x/0.54x |
95% coverage 0.95x/0.59x |
| Autofocus | 7-pt AF n/a |
9-pt AF center cross-type |
9-pt AF center cross-type |
9-pt AF center cross-type |
9-pt AF all cross-type |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync | 1/8,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/250 sec x-sync |
| Metering | 35 zones | 35 zones | 35 zones | 63-zone iFCL | 35 zones |
| Live View | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video | None | None | 1080p at 20fps; 720p at 30fps | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 60fps | None |
| Image stabilization | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| LCD size | 2.5 inches fixed 230,000 pixels |
2 inches fixed 230,000 pixels |
3 inches fixed 920,000 pixels |
3 inches fixed 1.04 megapixels |
3 inches fixed 920,000 dots |
| Wireless flash | No | No | No | No | No |
| Battery life (CIPA rating) | 500 shots | 500 shots | 400 shots | 550 shots | 640 shots |
| Dimensions (WHD, inches) | 5.0x3.8x2.4 | 5.1x3.8x2.4 | 5.1x3.8x2.4 | 5.1x3.8x3.0 | 5.7x4.2x2.9 |
| Body operating weight (ounces) | 17.6 | 18.5 | 18.6 | 18.6 | 29.8 |
| Release date | August 2008 | April 2008 | April 2009 | March 2010 | October 2008 |
| Mfr. Price (with 18-55mm lens) | $569.99 | $649.99 | $799.99 | $899.99 | $1,099 (body only) |
Although it's about 0.6 inch deeper, the T2i's body weighs the same 18.6 ounces and looks extremely similar to the T1i. The T2i has a very comfortable grip, textured and rubberized in all the places your fingers touch and workable for single-handed shooting. The T2i's control layout is almost identical to the T1i's layout. Canon redesigned many of the buttons--they're flatter, and a tad harder to feel--and now there's a dedicated button for jumping into the Quick Control panel. Other than those changes, the control layout is the same as it's been for many generations, and the layout pretty much works. However, I'd rather have the ISO button in place of the Picture Styles rather than on top of the camera--that's where most point-and-shoot upgraders would expect it to be, and would consolidate all the shooting controls in one spot. Canon did move the button that doubles as movie record and Live View enable. I'll make the same complaints on this that I brought up with the T1i: it doesn't have custom settings and Canon poorly the movie mode on the dial. The latter is cumbersome, in part because the dial doesn't spin 360 degrees, so jumping between movies and still shooting modes is seriously annoying.
As with most of Canon's consumer dSLRs for the past couple of years, Canon also includes Creative Auto mode. Creative Auto is a semimanual mode with capabilities you can view as an advanced Auto mode or dumbed-down Program mode, depending upon your viewpoint. All functions in CA are automated, with a few exceptions. Notably, it replaces shutter and aperture adjustment options with two sliding scales--Exposure (brighter/darker) and Background (blurred/sharp)--that implicitly adjust shutter speed and aperture. It's an increasingly common approach for beginners who'd like to take some chances. The camera also retains My Menu, which lets you build a go-to list of the most frequently accessed menu settings--in my case, for instance, format and metering settings. Canon also adopts the interactive control panel for directly changing most shooting settings via the information display on the LCD; you access it via the Q button.
I still dislike the viewfinder that Canon carries over several generations from the old XSi. It offers the same 95 percent coverage as its competitors, but at a lower magnification than some, and it uses the same horribly annoying tiny focus points that don't actually tell you if it's in focus; locked or not, it simply blinks, briefly. I had to turn on the indicator beep. (Yes, there's a focus lock indicator in the viewfinder, but it's down on the bottom right where it's a bit of a strain on your peripheral vision.)
Given Canon's focus on staying ahead of the field for video implementations in dSLRs, unsurprisingly the whizziest new feature of the T2i is support for 1080p video at 30 frames per second (as well as 24p and PAL-friendly 25p) and 720p at 60/50fps. Those video files may make the camera's SDXC card support a necessity. There's also a jack for an external microphone. Like its higher-end models, you get full manual controls and on-demand autofocus during shooting, which you don't really want to do with most lenses, as they're too noisy.
For photographers, the new high-resolution display--it uses a slightly wider 3:2 aspect ratio instead of the 4:3 ratio in the T1i--and the incorporation of the 7D's metering system is very welcome. The display is really nice, but you do need to crank the brightness to view it in direct sunlight, which can mess with your judgment when shooting video or trying to figure out if you've metering a scene correctly. Canon expanded the exposure compensation range up to five stops in either direction--and up to a whopping 7 stops for bracketing--but you're still limited to a 3-shot bracket and a range of two stops around the center.
| Canon EOS Rebel T2i | Nikon D90 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
| Sensor (effective resolution) | 18-megapixel CMOS | 12.3-megapixel CMOS | 12.3-megapixel Exmor CMOS |
| 22.3x14.9mm | 23.6x15.8mm | 23.5x15.6mm | |
| Focal magnification | 1.6x | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Sensitivity range | ISO 100 - ISO 6,400/12,800 (expanded) | ISO 200 - ISO 3,200/6,400 (expanded) | ISO 200 - ISO 12,800 |
| Continuous shooting | 3.7 fps 6 raw/34 JPEG |
4.5 fps 7 raw/100 JPEG (medium/fine) |
5 fps 6 raw/12 JPEG |
| Viewfinder (magnification/effective magnification) | 95% coverage 0.87x/0.54x |
96% coverage 0.94x/0.63x |
95% coverage 0.80x/0.53x |
| Autofocus | 9-pt AF center cross-type |
11-pt AF center cross-type |
9-pt AF center cross-type |
| Shutter Speed | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/200 x-sync | 1/4,000 to 30 secs; bulb; 1/160 x-sync |
| Metering | 63-zone iFCL | 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix II | 40 segments |
| Live View | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 60fps | 720p at 24fps | None |
| Image stabilization | Optical | Optical | Sensor shift |
| LCD size | 3 inches fixed 1.04 megapixels |
3 inches fixed 921,000 pixels |
3 inches tiltable 921,600 dots |
| Wireless flash | No | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life (CIPA rating) | 550 shots | 850 shots | 1,000 shots |
| Dimensions (WHD, inches) | 5.1x3.8x3.0 | 5.2x4.1x3.0 | 5.4x4.1x3.3 |
| Body operating weight (ounces) | 18.6 | 26 | 24 |
| Release date | March 2010 | August 2008 | September 2009 |
| Mfr. Price | $799.99 (body only) | $899.95 (body only) | $849.99 (body only) |
| $899.99 (with 18-55mm lens) | n/a | $949.99 (with 18-55mm lens) |
The T2i lacks common perks that Sony, Pentax, and Olympus equip their cameras with, including features such as in-body mechanical stabilization and a wireless flash controller in the body, a feature I occasionally find quite useful, in this camera. The company's inclusion of an image-stabilizing kit lens doesn't quite compensate for the omissions, since additional optically stabilized lenses tend to cost more in the long run. (For a complete accounting of the T2i's features, download the PDF manual.)
In many ways, the T2i is exceptionally fast. It powers on and shoots in just less than 0.3 second, which may not be fastest in its class, but it is still speedy enough. With a time to focus and shoot of 0.25 second in optimal shooting conditions, it bests the 0.3-second plateau where most of its sub-$1,000 competitors have rested. At 0.5 second, it ties for best in class with the Pentax K-x for shooting in dim light. There's about a 0.1-second difference between JPEG and raw shot-to-shot times, with raw slower at 0.6 second compared with 0.5 for JPEG, but both are among the fastest in its class despite the camera's relatively high resolution. The only comparative disappointment is its 3.4fps burst rate. On one hand, both the autofocus system and the image processing are certainly fast enough to handle the action-shooting needs of the typical personal or hobbyist photographer, but there are faster models out there.
Overall, I think the T2i delivers the best image quality in its class, with great color and dynamic range outweighing its marginally weaker noise results. Canon's inexpensive 18-55mm kit lens delivers reasonably sharp images. Keep in mind that other manufacturers tend to dial up the sharpness a bit more than Canon does for their defaults. Unlike Pentax and Sony's competing models, Canon takes a light touch with its default color settings--and, in fact, has more defaults that deliver accurate color than any other. While its Standard Picture Style does boost contrast a touch, it doesn't cause wholesale hue shifts the way others do, or as its Landscape setting does. The T2i renders excellent color, saturated or subtle, with very good accuracy.
For the money, Canon delivers an excellent noise profile in the T2i. Photos taken with the camera look clean up to and including ISO 800; at ISO 1,600 they begin to lose a bit of detail. The camera's usability beyond that ISO depends upon scene content and lighting. As with most of its competitors, the highest ISO sensitivities can be useful for images that will be reproduced at small sizes, but there's too much color noise for decent prints. Canon excels with its noise-reduction algorithms, though it seems to start with a surprisingly low-noise image to begin with, at least at ISO 3,200. By the numbers, the Pentax K-x displays lower noise at almost all ISO sensitivities than the Canon T2i, with the greatest disparities at ISO 6400 and ISO 12,800. Pentax preserves sharpness better and Canon has a lot more color noise, but comparatively I'm not crazy about some of the Pentax's artifacts; sometimes I prefer the smoother albeit softer and more dithered appearance of the Canon to the blotchiness of the Pentax.
The camera also delivers the best video capture quality I've seen in a sub-$1,000 dSLR--subject to the inescapable limitations the technology, like unusable autofocus--with good exposure, sharpness, minimal artifacts, and excellent audio.
Though it isn't perfect--and they never seem to be--I think the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is a crowd-pleasing inexpensive dSLR. I could list individual aspects where competitors surpass it, including burst performance, high ISO sensitivity numbers, control layout, and viewfinder. But overall the camera is fast, with great photo quality and relatively standout video that help put it over the top.
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User reviews
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Great Camera with High Expectations of the Lens!
by Guillermo_Maxwell on January 29, 2011
Pros: + Color / loyalty.
+ Very high resolution.
+ Very good image quality
+ Faster autofocus.
+ Ergonomic controls.
+ Brilliant display.
+ Image noise performance at high ISO values.
+ Movie function with good quality.
+ Large lens of available parking.Cons: - very large RAW files (16GB = 550 images).
- very large movie files.
- missing intermediate step for image size for example 12MP instead of 8MP.
- tens. Scene modes on a DSLR unnecessary.
- Live View focusing unusable even while recording.Summary: Of course, this camera also has its limitations and one should always keep an eye on the prize, judging the performance. You can currently over $1,400 for any advanced ...
Summary: Of course, this camera also has its limitations and one should always keep an eye on the prize, judging the performance. You can currently over $1,400 for any advanced features of the 7D or housing of the 50D. For me here the price-performance ratio and is even exceeded. However, it should also mention that I not one of the photographers to each image belongs to 200x magnification on genome aberrations, because what counts for me especially because of the fun of photography and the joy of the good shots.
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For me, a strong buy recommendation and a 5-star product! The move has paid off for me in any case.
I use the rest of the camera with the Canon EF-S 18-135 IS as always plan and I'm surprised really positive!
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7D in a T1i body (Lori's reviews are a joke!!!)
by creatoor21 on May 4, 2010
Pros: Excellant video at 1080p 30, 25 or 720p 60
Excellant image quality with 18mp
Excellant autofocus
Best in class LCD screen (high resolution & accurate colors)
Mic inputCons: Kit lens is not that great
Summary: For the price of the T1i, you are getting a 7D with lower frame rate bursts and less autofocus points. This really upstages the 50d, d5000, d90 and to some ...
Summary: For the price of the T1i, you are getting a 7D with lower frame rate bursts and less autofocus points. This really upstages the 50d, d5000, d90 and to some extent the 7d. Dont listen to Lori, this is the best entry level dslr out there and will be for a while. If you read any real unbiased review, you'll see.
12 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Entry Level DSLR: Room for growth
by steveygti on June 16, 2010
Pros: Produces sharp images and images are still nice at ISO3200. HD video recording capability. uses SanDisk memory card which makes it easy to transfer files.
Cons: Very small and lightweight which promotes camera shake. Some ways to alleviate this is to get a battery grip and/or use a heavy lens w/ IS. The max shutter speed is at 1/4000 and continuous shooting is only 3.7
Summary: This camera is a must have for 1st time DSLR buyers. The feautures are comparable to the semi-professional cameras such as the Canon 50D and 7D, and the kit lens (...
Summary: This camera is a must have for 1st time DSLR buyers. The feautures are comparable to the semi-professional cameras such as the Canon 50D and 7D, and the kit lens (18-55mm) produces better images than the 50D/7D kit lens (28-124mm). This camera still produces good images at a high ISO3200. ISO6400 is pretty fuzzy and the H-ISO is beyond fuzzy...I cant see why anyone would want to use that. For a 1.6x cropped sensor (APS-C sensor) , it produces good 18MP images. The AutoExposureBracketing feature and AutoWhiteBracketing features are fun and easy to use. The controls/buttons are ergonomically perfect. They are not difficult to use/press and cannot be pressed easily by mistake. The camera is a little light for me as it promotes easy 'camera shake' on my light lens without IS. The battery lasts several hundred shots for me which is better than most cameras. All the controls and settings are visible in the view finder and do not get in the way of your view. You can also take pictures using the 'Live View mode' which is the 3inch LCD screen. Most DSLR cameras dont have this feature which i find quite odd since it is mostly used in point and shoot cameras. Another feature installed in this camera is the CreativeAuto mode which enables to user to control the 'bokeh', the blurred background and the brightness of the subject/background. The continuous shooting is only 3.7 frames per second. Its still pretty fast however would be nicer if it was at least 6fps which is condusive for sports photography. The AutoFocus has a 9point CMOS sensor instead of 19point sensor like the 50D and 7D. overall, this is a great entry DSLR, the best in its class for its features and for its price. This SLR camera is half the price of the 7D and the major differences is only the slower shutter spd of 1/4000 vs. 1/8000, the continuous shooting of 3.7fps vs. the 7D's 8.0fps, and the differences in the AF points. Its those 3 major differences that kept me from buying the 7D and saving the extra $900. Plus the built in flash shoot 1meter (3.2ft) farther than the 7D's built in flash, and the kit lens produces higher image quality pictures than the kit lens for the 7D.
10 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Is it worth the extra $$$?
by Jefftech on February 16, 2010
Pros: Newer updated features. See below.
Cons: Higher price.
Summary: Well, the new T2i has new metering, a better battery, higher megapixels, different sized LCD & improved HD video.
My question is simple, is it worth the extra $200 or ...Summary: Well, the new T2i has new metering, a better battery, higher megapixels, different sized LCD & improved HD video.
I returned the T1i for the T2i and they added a bag, filter & battery. Great service from Future Shop, big Pro.
My question is simple, is it worth the extra $200 or so to go for it over the very good T1i?
At this point, the 2009 T1i will be on sale and will provide 95% of the camera that the T2i offers.
You tell me, which would you buy if Canon were the final choice in this category of DSLRs?
Updated on Feb 27, 2010
Firstly, the T1i battery charger was a compact unit which had no cord, this one needs a cord, Con.
The LCD is clearer and larger, a Pro.
The grip seems more comfortable in my large hands, Pro.
The software was updated, Pro.
The rear buttons are easier to utilize, larger top knob, dedicated live view button, Pro.
Limited videography as of today, but the potential is there for some impressive videos, Pro.
More capacity with the new battery and accepts newer memory cards, Pro.
Not any heavier, looks fantastic, glad I returned the T1i.9 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
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simple the best !
by sidvar9 on April 8, 2010
Pros: Excellent Image Quality
Excellent low light peformance
Amazing 1080p video clarity
18 mp give you more life like details than cameras like D90 giveCons: Battery charge gives u less shots compared to its competitors. But if u can afford an extra battery, it will not affect you.
18 MP Images take up a lot of space on your diskSummary: i researched a lot about the camera and was stuck between the D90 and the T2i. but after i chose T2i, i really think i made the right choice. Both ...
Summary: i researched a lot about the camera and was stuck between the D90 and the T2i. but after i chose T2i, i really think i made the right choice. Both are wonderful cameras, but the T2i is simply better with a better quality lens. both are close to each other when u use the basic kit lens, but when u upgrade it to a better lens, the D90 gets washed out. T2i gives Excellent Image Quality and Great 1080p video, which looks amazing on the big screen TV
7 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Exactly what I was looking for in my first digital-SLR.
by WN81 on June 16, 2010
Pros: -Photos are excellent
-18-55mm kit lens is great. Focus is fast and I.S. is very effective.
-LCD is bright and clear, easy to determine focus (if you're not using the viewfinder).
-Controls (with one exception, see Cons)
-HD VideoCons: -Separate button for video capture. It's nice to have the option of taking a still while shooting a movie, but they should have used the main shutter button for video capture and used the other for taking stills (in video mode).
Summary: I had done quite a bit of research in looking for a new digital camera. Not that my Canon Digital Elph was bad, but I was looking for something that ...
Summary: I had done quite a bit of research in looking for a new digital camera. Not that my Canon Digital Elph was bad, but I was looking for something that I could have a lot more control over. I did look at fixed lens/mega zoom cameras as the thought of having a wide zoom range readily available was appealing, but the quality of most interchangeable lenses far exceeds that of a fixed lens system. Being able to shoot true high definition was also a factor, and I felt that the T2i had more options with exposure control and frame rate. In the end, it was just the sheer amount of features that the T2i has that put it way ahead of the other cameras I was looking at (T1i, Pentax K-x, Nikon D90).
Aside from the video capture button the only other problem i noticed was what I discovered to be a "hot pixel" issue. This may be an issue with other cameras, but I do not know. For me, I noticed that there were a couple blue and red pixels in a couple of the still images and even in one video. Having a couple discolored pixels is easy enough to ignore/photoshop out, but they are very noticeable in low-light videos (and much harder to remove). Fortunately, I was able to learn that setting the camera to "manual sensor cleaning mode" for a few seconds (without actually removing the lens or coming anywhere near the sensor) fixed the problem. I haven't come across any more problem pixels in the past week since first seeing it, so it seems like a non-issue at this point.
Bottom line, this camera is perfect for what I was looking for: a higher-than-entry-level DSLR with an abundance of excellent features.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great digital camera, but don't expect a true camcorder
by dsttexas on April 26, 2010
Pros: quality, light weight, features, value
Cons: Focus lock audio beep sound is almost inaudible.
Video Zooming is manual, jerky and at best 3:1 HD, auto focus motor sounds can be heard on video, any dark lighting situations will not come through well. It's not a camcorder, so don't expect one.Summary: My first digital SLR, since I waited until the all the right features at a good value / price. I like nature photography and need the mega pixels to do those ...
Summary: My first digital SLR, since I waited until the all the right features at a good value / price. I like nature photography and need the mega pixels to do those zoom and crop edits to get a great picture of just a portion of the original. I also got the 70-300 lens (non IS) as an inexpensive add on, and by using its high ISO capability and a good shutter speed, I can get excellent crisp in focus shots at maximum focal length - a lot cheaper than a $1000+ 500mm IS lens.
I also do a lot of vacation photos and videoing (used to use digital camcorder), and this camera lets me do most of what I want with just the one unit. However, do not expect the video features of a good digital camcorder, as mentioned in Cons section. I was used to at least 20:1 smooth electronic zooming, continuous and quiet auto focusing, and shooting in candle lighting or less and getting accurate video portrayal. You won't get any of that with the video capability of this digital SLR, so just set your expectations accordingly. I have not tried video at lower 720 or less resolutions to see if that makes any difference in the low light situations.4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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My first SLR and I love it so far.
by askwa on June 21, 2010
Pros: 1) Easy to use and very intuitive.
2) Many lenses available so I can grow with the camera.
3) The color is unparalleled.Cons: 1) Having issues with white balance in manual setting.
2) Need a SD class 10 in order for the video to record properly.Summary: This is my first SLR so I am definitely a newbie but in the two months that I have used the camera I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I have ...
Summary: This is my first SLR so I am definitely a newbie but in the two months that I have used the camera I have thoroughly enjoyed it and I have learned so much about taking good pics. One word of caution I bought a cheap 75-300 mm lens and as they say you get what you pay for. I have already learned not to skimp on the lenses.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Amazing camera - simply the best sub $1,000 camera.
by grantcv1 on June 1, 2010
Pros: Corrects ost of the T1i weaknesses. The display is now the correct aspect ratio for pics. Improved video including 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps, external mic port, better resolution.
Cons: It is small. I have smallish hands and it still feels small. I added the battery grip and it feels much better balanced and easier to control if the lens is larger (and heavier). I wish there was an easier way to reset the settings.
Summary: I don't get the author's criticisms of this camera. Canon's strategy is to add new Rebel models at the top and then slide the older models down ...
Summary: I don't get the author's criticisms of this camera. Canon's strategy is to add new Rebel models at the top and then slide the older models down one price notch, removing the bottom model. This is a smart strategy as it creates a clean continuum of products where you can get start-of-the-art at the top and value at the bottom. That's good marketing.
I also don't understand the complaints about the viewfinder. There are nine autofocus points. When the camera focuses, the point that is in focus flashes red, the in-focus indicator lights in the lower right, and the camera beeps (you don't need to turn on this feature). It isn't a strain to see the in-focus indicator at all. At least not with my eyes.
I have been using this camera to learn how to use a DSLR. While I had an SLR years ago, I am now moving up from a point-and-shoot. This camera has been a lot of fun to use. I am trying to learn how to use the creative modes, getting away from the training wheels of the fully auto mode. But quite frankly, it's hard to improve upon the auto mode. It takes great pictures.
I briefly had a Canon T1i with the kit lens. When Canon announced the T2i days after getting my T1i, I returned it and waited for the T2i. I am glad I did. I learned from my T1i experience and improved upon it. One thing I noticed is that I wanted to zoom beyond what the 18-55mm lens could do. That was frustrating to me. So when I got the T2i, I ordered the body only and then added the EF-S 18-135mm lens. I am happier with that. But, that being said, as I get more into photography, I am starting to want more lenses. I already have one 50mm f1.4 prime lens. And, after going to the park and the zoo, I want a true telephoto lens. I can tell this is going to be an expensive hobby.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic camera for a novice or an avid photographer.
by ibuildcups on December 5, 2010
Pros: Display, Ease of use, Light weight, Color saturation
Cons: None to this point
Summary: I have had many SLR cameras from different companies but this was my first DSLR. Did many searches and checked reviews before deciding on this model. I am not disappointed. ...
Summary: I have had many SLR cameras from different companies but this was my first DSLR. Did many searches and checked reviews before deciding on this model. I am not disappointed. Shooting at night without flash is where this camera shines. Fantastic photos with natural light. Price was right and fit and finish are excellent. Have not used the included software as I use Photoshop but very happy with the camera.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Part number: 4462B003
- Description: Capture your story in stunning detail with the EOS 550D. With the creative freedom to capture the decisive shot, see all the detail of your holiday sunset or follow action in the local football match.
General
- Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode,
with Movie recording - Resolution 18 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Total Pixels 18,700,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 18,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 14.9 x 22.3mm
- Field of View Crop Factor 1.6
- Sensor Dust Reduction Yes
- Sensor Features Self Cleaning Sensor Unit,
EOS Integrated Cleaning System - Image Processor DIGIC 4
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Auto Focus TTL phase detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Digital Video Format H.264
- Image Recording Format JPEG,
RAW,
RAW + JPEG - AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO auto (100-6400),
ISO 100-6400,
ISO 12800 - Exposure Metering Partial (9%),
Spot (4%),
Evaluative,
Center-weighted - Exposure Metering Zones 63
- Exposure Modes Program,
Depth-of-field,
Bulb,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Sports mode,
Night portrait,
Close-up,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - Special Effects Portrait,
Landscape,
Faithful,
Neutral,
Monochrome - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Daylight,
Tungsten light,
Shade,
Fluorescent,
Cloudy,
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 3 steps in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Bracketing Yes
- X-sync Speed 1/200 sec
- Exposure Range EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Lens System
- Type 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 29 - 88 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 9.8 in
- Max View Angle 74.3 degrees
- Zoom Adjustment Manual
- Lens Construction 9 groups / 11 elements
- Filter Size 58 mm
- Lens System Mounting Canon EF
- Features Aspherical lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 13
- Flash Modes Rear curtain sync,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features Flash +/- compensation,
AF illuminator Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 3.7 frames per second
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Additional Features Display brightness control,
Dust Delete Data system,
Depth-of-field preview button,
Live Face detection AF mode,
Exif Print support,
AF lock,
DPOF support,
Face detection,
RGB primary color filter,
FE lock,
Highlight tone priority,
AE lock,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
Auto Lighting Optimizer,
Histogram display,
Highlight point display,
LCD live view mode,
PictBridge support,
1080p Full HD movie recording,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print,
Peripheral illumination correction Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Microphone
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x Remote control,
1 x Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Memory Card Slot SD card
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
- Field Coverage 95%
- Magnification 0.87x
- Dioptric Correction Range -3 to +1
- Viewfinder Frames Autofocus frame
- LCD Display Information Memory card status,
ISO sensitivity,
Exposure compensation,
Shutter speed,
Highlight tone priority,
Aperture,
Red-eye reduction,
Flash charge completion,
FE lock,
AE lock,
AF-in-focus,
White balance,
Flash compensation on/off,
High-speed sync indicator,
Exposure bracketing
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 7,
Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6,
MS Windows Vista,
MS Windows XP SP2 or later - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
USB cable,
Lens cap,
Eyecup,
Dust cap,
Body cap,
Neck strap,
Audio / video cable - Body Material Stainless steel,
Fiberglass-reinforced polycarbonate resin Software
- Software Canon ZoomBrowser EX,
Canon PhotoStitch,
Canon Digital Photo Professional,
Drivers & Utilities,
Canon ImageBrowser,
Canon Remote Capture Battery
- Supported Battery Canon LP-E8
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card,
SDXC Memory Card - Image Storage RAW 5184 x 3456,
JPEG 5184 x 3456,
JPEG 3456 x 2304,
JPEG 2592 x 1728 - Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1920 x 1080,
H.264 - 1280 x 720,
H.264 - 1280 x 720,
H.264 - 640 x 480,
H.264 - 640 x 480 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5 in
- Depth 2.4 in
- Height 3.8 in
- Weight 16.8 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Main Features
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom.
Product series
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i (with 18-55mm lens)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: SLR,
18 megapixels,
29 - 88mm F/3.5,
3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S,
14.9 x 22.3mm,
CMOS,
Optical -
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (Body Only)
Manufacturer: Canon
Specs: SLR,
18 megapixels,
14.9 x 22.3mm,
CMOS
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
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- Manufacturer:Canon
- Address:
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 - Phone: 516-328-5000
- Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com
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