http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
You don't always need to get the latest and greatest. The 450D, 500D and 1000D can be bought for relatively cheap prices. Although, if you actually get the photography bug, it will be the lens buying that'll really kill your wallet.]]>Feb 8th 2010 9:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Just be glad you don't own some "janky" 8MP RebelXTi. Talk about bitter.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 10:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/For what this thing does, it's cheap.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/I have a 450d/XSi, I got it back in 2008 as well. Great camera, and really the only thing I envy about the newer cameras is the video mode.

Summary: Get the Canon Rebel XSi before they stop selling it (Unless you want video)]]>Feb 8th 2010 12:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 12:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 12:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Exactly. I have a 450D and it's still going strong! It's a great camera for the price.
But I'm thinking of upgrading for a 5D mark II because I need that wonderful, almost noise free, high ISOs... and why not go FF while I'm at it? Think I'll get it with a 24-70 2.8.

Question! Has Canon released the new firmware yet? If the T2i has all those video modes why doesn't the 5D? And what about manual exposure? I've read about the magic lantern firmware but I'm afraid the camera will ship with the 1.2.4 firmware, which ML isn't compatible with.

Thanks and sorry for the messy post (not my mother tongue).]]>Feb 8th 2010 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/that's what student loans are for tuition and supplies for the class that is if you're taking photography...]]>Feb 8th 2010 2:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
I still own a 350D (8MP) and it takes beautiful pictures. My ideal sensor size would be about 12MP--there would be enough detail, but the RAW files wouldn't chew up your hard drive and your system resources while processing.

I would love to see the video this can produce. Full manual?]]>Feb 8th 2010 2:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Agreed, the LBA (Lens Buying Addiction) is the real killer.
Especially for Canon/Nikon... Man, VR/IS is expensive!!!

That's why I bought a Pentax :D]]>Feb 8th 2010 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/The Rebel Xt (AKA 350D) has 8 megapixels, the Rebel XTi (AKA 400D) has 10.]]>Feb 8th 2010 7:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/im still waiting for a Canon with an articulating display. still using the canon xti till then]]>Feb 8th 2010 9:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/What good would an "articulating display" do you on an SLR?]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/It's good for live view and video shooting. ]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/its good for shooting at weird angles so you dont break your back. not every shot is done by standing and shooting straight ahead]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Ah yes, I completely forgot about the video part :) ]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 10:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Yeah, "most" of what we want. I'm still waiting for body based IS. Have you looked at the IS lenses? I mean DAMN. And if your argument is that body IS isn't as good as lens IS, then I argue this isn't exactly a "PRO" camera. Give the little man something too ya know.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
Also, if you can't afford expensive glass, you're not tied to any system. Go Olympus or Pentax if you want in-body IS.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/I guess my issue is with buying the ef-s lenses. I still have 35 mm bodies and I enjoy the fact that my lenses actually work on both systems. Plus if I ever decide to get a full frame system I really don't think I'll be in the mood to buy new lenses. Now the 70-300 IS DO, theres a lense worth lusting after.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/It shoots H.264 in a quicktime wrapper. Which is basically the same thing as AVCHD. The audio is PCM (uncompressed).

I'm curious what the bitrate is and how well it subdues the jello effect. ]]>Feb 8th 2010 11:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Yes everyone, I know that OTHERS have body based IS. Its sorta how I know about it (I didn't just invent it last night in my sleep). I do appreciate the suggestions (you do appear to be trying to help afterall) its just that I want CANON to come up with one. Thats really what I was going for. I've already invested in the sytem and don't want to sell my gear at half price just to pick up someone else's model (then have Canon come out with body IS- that would be a slap in the face huh?). I'm not looking for suggestions, just wanted to leave a bit of a rant. Let me rant in peace damnit.]]>Feb 8th 2010 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/When the community's being so good to you, you probably shouldn't be a bit appreciative. ]]>Feb 8th 2010 1:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
Totally agree.

These ridiculous MP ratings are utterly pointless. It's become a pissing-contest as to who can come up with the highest MP camera, even if that metric does nothing for actual image quality.

It's even more comical when you consider how inept the average person is when it comes to technology - people think they "need" 18MPs and all they do is scale their images down to email to family or never even bother bumping the settings to the highest resolution.]]>Feb 8th 2010 9:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/

Signed,
Proud Nikonian.

p.s. If this Canon sensor has a problem, it's with diffraction. It kicks in at f6.3 which is not very good news for landscapers.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
That is true, but that exact person will compare this camera, with an 18mp sensor, and another camera with a 10mp sensor and get the impression that the 550D is better because 18 > 10.
Whilst I understand the desire for a lower megapixel count for better high ISO performance in more prosumer-professional cameras, the average joe is going to buy this camera based on megapixels.]]>Feb 8th 2010 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
With point and shoots the megapixel race is ridiculous, which is probably the reason Canon went with 10 MP sensors of the S90 and G11. The higher resolution sensors are too noisy on sensors that small. But with a DSLR that is not as much of an issue. A sensor that size can handle that many megapixels. If this were a point and shoot it would look like crap ]]>Feb 8th 2010 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
I don't want a 10-12 MP sensor because of ISO performance, I want it because it reduces the HD space to store RAW files and increases the speed they can be saved to flash. Also, processing goes faster with more manageable file sizes.

But I'll gladly take it with the video modes thrown in.]]>Feb 8th 2010 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
That's probably true, and great, the extra resolution doesn't hurt - but just imagine what the low-light performance would be like if they used the same new technology at 12MP. (Okay, it would only be a bit better, because the difference between 12MP and 18MP isn't that much... but it isn't that much resolution-wise either, only a 22% increase.)

I don't even know offhand what my camera is, I think 10MP? It's plenty. But I'd certainly like better performance at high ISOs (and I don't mean silly ones... 800 and 1600). Aside from the full-frame cameras, which are definitely better, I'm not really seeing evidence of massive reductions in noise in sensor raw data in new cameras - they seem to be increasing resolution instead.

Oh, and while they're improving sensors I'd like a higher dynamic range (i.e. it can detect more light before reaching the 'white' clip point) too...

And I'd like the higher-quality/more-expensive cameras to become a bit smaller like this range too. And if there's a cake I'd like to have it and eat it, please. :)]]>Feb 8th 2010 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
For real. The old reason to have more megapixels is to make bigger prints.

What kind of people (people who would buy an entry-level DSLR) make prints often? Or poster-sized prints at that?

I think it's a waste, and they need to focus on more sensitive sensors and not just the megapixel race.]]>Feb 8th 2010 6:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/
Diffraction doesn't "kick in", it is a physical limit. The level of diffraction at f/11 on a 12mp APS-C camera and a 24mp APS-C camera is exactly the same, but only the higher resolution body is capable of recording it. ]]>Feb 8th 2010 8:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 10:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 10:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/OMG! $400!
I can't find it on the Internet for anything less than $700.
I'm from India, here's this thing's priced at Rs. 50,000(Approx $1040)
If you bought the kit for $400 + $100(printer), and have already sold the printer for $300. Then this makes your leftover Camera+lens for $300.
That's awesome man!
Subtract the $50 approx for which you might've sold your lens.
$250 for the T1i body is pretty amazing.
I am interested in your camera, if you're interested to sell it then please let me know. Email me at "sukhnani@gmail.com". I have a friend in the U.S. whom you can mail this Camera and she'll ship it to me to India.
Price - please quote.]]>Feb 8th 2010 12:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 8th 2010 3:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Alright! But hey, it's still a pretty good deal!
I can pay about $250-$300 for your T1i. A fair price I say. Interested?
]]>Feb 8th 2010 11:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/08/canons-new-rebel-t2i-shoots-18-megapixel-still-ups-the-video-o/Feb 10th 2010 4:52PM