Canon has extended the capabilities of its EOS Rebel consumer D.S.L.R.’s with the new EOS Rebel T2i, which brings some of the features of the midrange EOS 7D to the starter camera space.
The new EOS Rebel T2i will be available for $800 (body only) or $900 packaged with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens. That looks like a pretty sweet deal, considering that its features fall somewhere between those of the $800 EOS Rebel T1i and the $1,699 EOS 7D.
The new T2i employs the same size 18-megapixel APS-C sensor and 63-zone metering system as the 7D. It’s not as fast, however, with a shooting speed that’s rated at 3.7 frames per second, which is in line with the TS1.
As for video, the T2i moves up to full high-def video capture at a resolution of 1920×1080. Canon has added selectable frame rates, full manual exposure control, and a new external stereo mic input. The company also says autofocus can now be used during video recording by pressing the shutter button halfway when you need to change the focus setting.
For those who shoot a lot of low-light scenes, the T2i has a basic ISO range that extends to 6400 and a ± 5 EV exposure compensation range, enabling more versatility in extremely bright or dark environments
The T2i’s crisp 3-inch LCD has a resolution of 1.04 million pixels, beating the displays of both the 7D and the T1i. The camera also supports new SDXC memory cards, which will come in capacities of up to a whopping 2 terabytes (64-gigabyte cards should be available this spring).
Look for the EOS Rebel T2i camera in early March.
Canon also took the wraps off four new PowerShot point-and-shoot cameras: the PowerShot SX210 IS, PowerShot SD3500 IS, PowerShot SD1400 IS, and PowerShot SD1300 IS.
Canon says it has enhanced the Smart Auto mode in these PowerShots so that users can achieve better results in a wider variety of shooting situations. The company also added fish-eye and miniature to its selection of image effects. The Smart FE (Flash Exposure) feature has been improved to provide the optimum combination of flash, aperture, ISO, and shutter speed; a Low Light Mode now broadens the ISO range up to 6400, allowing more light to be captured in low-light shooting conditions.
And three of the four new PowerShots can shoot 720p high-def video. All support the forthcoming SDXC memory cards.
• The $350 PowerShot SX210 IS is has a 28mm wide-angle lens with a versatile 14X optical zoom shoehorned into a camera that’s only 1.3 inches thick. It can capture 720p HD video and can zoom optically and shoot in stereo sound when capturing video. This 14.1-megapixel camera will come in your choice of black, purple, or gold, and will be available in late March.
• The $330 PowerShot SD3500 IS is a new touch-screen camera with a large 3.5-inch LCD and a very wide 24mm lens that zooms to 5X. The camera can capture 720p high-def video. Look for it in late February in black, silver, and pink.
• The $250 PowerShot SD1400 IS is a svelte snapshooter (it measures only 0.7–inch thick) that will slip into most any pocket. It has a 28mm lens with 4X zoom and can capture 720p HD video. It will be available in pink, orange, silver, and black in late February.
• The PowerShot SD1300 IS, priced at $200, delivers nice looks and basic features at a reasonable cost. It features a 28mm lens with 4X zoom but shoots only standard-definition video. It will be available late February in silver, pink, green, blue, and brown.
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