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Canon Eos Rebel T2i DSLR  (Source: Canon)

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS  (Source: Canon)
EOS T2i is first to EOS model to support SDXC storage

Canon is a big and popular maker of many types of digital cameras from the cheap point-and-shoot cameras to more complex and expensive D-SLR cameras. The new D-SLR camera from Canon is called the EOS Rebel T2i. The camera is described as a D-SLR that can grow with a photographer as they learn more and expect more from the camera.

The camera can shoot bursts at 3.7 fps and has an ISO range of 100-6400 and a 63-zone dual layer metering system. Canon is positioning the camera as a bridge between entry-level D-SLRs and prosumer cameras. The T2i can record 1080p HD video  and has a Movie Crop mode that offers 7x additional zoom with no lost image quality when shooting in SD resolution.

The camera has an 18-megapixel sensor and features an expanded +/- 5 EV exposure compensation range for more versatility when showing. The cam has selectable image quality settings and can store JPEG images and RAW images. The LCD is a 3-inch model and has 1.04 million dots and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The camera is the first EOS model to support SDXC memory cards. The T2i will ship in March for $799.99 in a body only kit. A kit with an 18-55mm lens will sell for $899.99.

Canon also unveiled a new line of point and shoot cameras that include the PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SD3500 IS, PowerShot SD1400 IS and PowerShot SD1300 IS. The SX210 IS is a  compact camera with 14x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens with optical lens stabilization. It has a 14.1-megapixel sensor and a 3-inch LCD on the rear. It will ship in March for $349.99.

The SD3500 IS camera has a 3.5-inch LCD that is touch sensitive allowing for control of the functions and images with a finger. The cam has a 14.1-megapixel sensor and 5x optical zoom. It will ship late this month for $329.99. The SD1400 IS has 4x optical zoom with image stabilization. The sensor is 14.1-megapixels and it can shoot HD video. The camera is under an inch thick and will ship this month for $249.99.

The last camera is the SD1300 IS sporting 4x optical zoom, image stabilization, and a resolution of 12.1-megapixels. The rear LCD is 2.7-inches and the camera will come in five different colors. The camera will ship this month for $199.99.

Digital Photography Review has posted a hands-on preview of the new Rebel T2i here.

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This will be hard to resist
By the goat on 2/8/2010 10:55:47 AM , Rating: 2
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The LCD is a 3-inch model and has 1.04 million dots


Finally they put the high resolution screen on an "affordable" model. The Canon Rebel's biggest weakness was the LCD screen resolution. Also supporting SDXC memory cards is a huge future proof check box.




RE: This will be hard to resist
By h0kiez on 2/8/2010 11:28:31 AM , Rating: 2
Or a 32 GB SDHC will always be more than enough for a ~12MP camera. It's a lot of pictures, and even a good amount of 720p video.


RE: This will be hard to resist
By dusteater on 2/8/2010 11:31:01 AM , Rating: 2
Agreed, SDXC is a big future proof thing, but I am not ready to replace my current Rebel XTI and Powershot SD450 until they include USB3.


By fleshconsumed on 2/8/2010 12:21:30 PM , Rating: 2
FYI T1i already had decent LCD resolution, much better than my XSI.


RE: This will be hard to resist
By PurdueRy on 2/8/2010 4:04:36 PM , Rating: 2
The T1i has a 960K dot screen which is nearly the same as this new camera except for a different aspect ratio(3x2 instead of the old 4x3).

And for those of you complaining about higher resolution sensors, the fact is that, if this sensor performs like the 7D's, the noise is on par with the Nikon D300s as concluded by Cameralabs and Dpreview. Having a 18MP sensor instead of a 12MP sensor buys you more cropping room if you need it. If you don't, shoot in a lower resolution. Simple as that.

Would it have been nice for Canon to have a 12-15MP sensor and have a step better ISO than the D300s? Yes, that would have been, but we can't have everything now can we?


RE: This will be hard to resist
By the goat on 2/9/2010 12:59:43 PM , Rating: 2
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The T1i has a 960K dot screen

I really thought it had a ~250k pixel screen. Sorry if I was wrong.


Great leaps backwards
By Dorkyman on 2/8/2010 1:08:38 PM , Rating: 3
Okay, a 14x optical zoom on one of the cameras. How the heck do you use a 14x optical zoom? Does the camera come with a built-in tripod? Is the camera supposed to double as a monocular at sports events or the opera?

Also, as a commenter has already pointed out, increasing the pixel count while not increasing the surface area of the imaging chip guarantees an increase in noise. And while I am as happy as anyone else to have lots of pixels to work with, there comes a point where we already have enough.

So it appears to me that Canon (and others) are now playing a frivolous game of specsmanship. You have 18 megapixels? Well, we have 20! No, wait! 22! No, 27!

Maybe the time is right for Canon to introduce a "balanced camera" marketing campaign. Show how much less noise an 8 Megapixel camera has compared to the competition's 12, while still having resolution to burn.




RE: Great leaps backwards
By teko on 2/8/2010 1:34:09 PM , Rating: 2
Thought the megapixel war has ended, but Canon continues...

IMO, I don't think the regular user will ever need more than 6-8mpx. You only need 18mpx if you're printing billboards or if your work depends on it. But then again, professionals won't use a Rebel camera... So what's the point really? I'd rather if Canon keeps it smaller so the image will have less noise.

I thought Canon took a good step in the G series. The G11 has less megapixels than the G10. But now they're going the same direction again with SLRs. Why is it? Cause they got nothing else to compete with other than megapixels?


RE: Great leaps backwards
By RussianSensation on 2/8/2010 1:57:54 PM , Rating: 3
Yes, they have a "balanced camera" with "only" 10 megapixels -- S90. Unfortunately, it is likely viewed as inferior by most people looking at P&S at BestBuy since it has low megapixels, high price tag, no HD video and no touch screen. Plus it looks like it came out of the 1980s. But I love it :)


RE: Great leaps backwards
By Pneumothorax on 2/8/2010 4:34:06 PM , Rating: 2
Yup, one of the best compact p&s ever made. I shoot Nikon for SLR's, but their Crappix p&s are quite inferior to Canon's powershots.


RE: Great leaps backwards
By shucklak on 2/8/2010 3:16:04 PM , Rating: 2
More MP does not mean more noise - this is a very common misconception.
http://dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Insights/More-pix...


and stil the megapixel race carries on...
By Kimoterapias on 2/8/2010 10:33:54 AM , Rating: 3
When will we finally start seeing larger/better sensors on point & shoots?




By serkol on 2/8/2010 10:52:43 AM , Rating: 2
About 2 years after point & shoot auto-focus as fast as DSLRs :-)


By Goty on 2/8/2010 11:11:19 AM , Rating: 2
When the majority of people who buy point-and-shoots move away from the "MOAR MEGAPIXELZ IS TEH BETTAR" mentality and realize that increased pixel density has a negative effect on image noise.


By Omega215D on 2/8/2010 8:33:38 PM , Rating: 3
The S90 and G11 from Canon are a step in the right direction.


lol
By SiN on 2/8/2010 10:57:43 AM , Rating: 2
"The SD3500 IS camera has a 3.5-inch LCD that is touch sensitive allowing for control of the functions and images with a finger." - Shane McGlaun, Daily Tech




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