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Canon EOS Rebel T2i
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Paul MillerNovember 05, 2010
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i
- Critic Reviews (8)
- User Reviews (53)
- 83AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE8 ReviewsGizmodo80Canon Rebel T2i Review: This Should Be Your FirstThe T2i is the ideal first DSLR. The simple controls shouldn't intimidate you for long, plus it can hold your hand a decent bit of the way, thanks to clever innovations like the Creative Auto Mode.TechCrunch80Review: Canon Rebel T2i DSLR CameraThe T2i is a great success and a great value. I know I’m biased as a Canon shooter, but I think it really is the best value on the market right now for an all-purpose imaging device. Stills are excellent, video is fun.CNET80Canon EOS Rebel T2iA 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.PC Mag90Canon EOS Rebel T2iThe Canon EOS Rebel T2i pumps out beautiful pictures and boasts full-featured 1080p video recording options that were previously only available with D-SLRs twice its price.Digital Photography Review80Canon EOS 550D / Digital Rebel T2i Hands-on PrevieAll in all, the EOS 550D is the most compelling DSLR of its class that we've ever tested. Although the improvements that Canon has made over the EOS 500D aren't revolutionary, the 550D is a better camera than its predecessor. In terms of both still and video capture, the 550D is currently the best camera of its type on the market.Imaging Resource80Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)Though it comes at a noticeably lower price, the Canon T2i handily trumps the competition from Nikon and others, and offers some timely features worth noticing.Pocket-Lint90Canon EOS 55D DSLR camera reviewSome might snort at the body only price that is just under £700 (and the kit we tested here is £1099), but considering that this camera will be a solid foundation for a number of years makes it look like better value for money.TechRadar80Canon EOS 550DThe EOS 550D is something of a triumph. Shoot in RAW, invest in some decent back-up lenses and spend time studying the various exposure modes and options, and the EOS 550D will reward you with pro-quality images at a mass-market price.
- 91AVERAGE USER SCORE53 ReviewsEngadget Reader90June 14, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is a great camera.Though, as with all things, it'll slowly fade away into oblivion with the new advances in camera technology, but for now, it's still a cool buy.Engadget Reader90May 31, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100May 7, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100April 18, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 15, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 3, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This camera is still the best bang for the buck on the market. If you want a DSLR for video on the cheap, this is it.Engadget Reader90September 13, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80August 7, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The T2i is a very competent entry-level DSLR. It provides very good image quality and video features, that make it a great platform for learning (while taking good pictures!). That said, it is not pro-level equipment and exists in a constantly-improving market segment.Engadget Reader90July 12, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to graduate from a pocket camera to a DSLR with a full manual mode.Engadget Reader90April 14, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Love the sport mode. I've gotten some awesome shots of birds and insects in flight. Taken the camera some places I should not have and its still working great.Engadget Reader90April 9, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If you need a DSLR to start off with, this is it! The kit lens is actually not bad if you know how to use it (I was able to capture some great shots of a local wasp hive with it on manual). The layout is very sensible, and the photo and video quality is on par with the 60D. I really didn't have any problems with this camera, It served me well through two years of exploring and learning and prepared me for something more.Engadget Reader80March 8, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 2, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100February 29, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 31, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Best DSL I have ever hadEngadget Reader90January 22, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80January 16, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100January 15, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90January 4, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I'm upgrading from a Canon rebel XT so most everything is the same. They switched to SDram from Compact Flash cards so I had to buy all near media there. They've also changed out the battery format so I had to buy a whole new aux charger and battery grip. Otherwise i like it so far. The view screen on the back is much, much larger and easier to see. I do definitely recommend investing in a screen guard plate. that large screen is just asking to get scratched all to hell.Engadget Reader100December 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader80December 28, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100December 28, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80December 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Very happy user.Engadget Reader100December 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90November 25, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!.Engadget Reader90November 17, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100November 11, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There is a religious war that I avoided by just choosing one camera make (Nikon vs. Canon). Beyond that, I am constantly discovering new ways to take cool pictures with this camera. Easy to use, setup, and just take pictures with. I love it.Engadget Reader90November 7, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!This is my latest gadget & one of my favorite.Proud to own one!Engadget Reader100October 29, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Canon did a really great job in this camera.Noise is unnoticeable till you reach ISO 3200 and still image quality is totally acceptable at that range with some post processing.Camera feels really good in your hands and it has all the features you need for a midrange/entry level DSLR.Engadget Reader80October 26, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!POSITIVESI mainly use the Canon 550d for film making. It was a compromise considering I didn't have the budget for the Canon 5d Mark II at the time of purchase. I immediately threw away the kit lens and purchased the lightweight and versatile 28-135mm F3.5/5.6. For documentary film making, under difficult security circumstances, this tandem is ideal. I immediately installed Magic Lantern (ML) and this really boosted the cameras potential. Once you take off AGC, you can get an MKE 400 and you'll really a some really nice kit. ML's kelvin adjustments allows me to make unique color selections for scenes. Changing the aperture while filming is extremely easy of course. If you add a Zacuto Z-Finder to this setup, you're looking some some extremely lightweight and powerful.NEGATIVESWhen in hot temperatures (40C+) the camera overheats when shooting at 1080p25, and consequently you have to stop shooting, take out the battery and let the camera rest. As for battery life, I cannot say that I'm completely accurate, when giving it a 3/5, but I noticed that there were large discrepencies between the accuracy of the battery meter when using Canon batteries as compared to other manufacturers (such as the Ansmann's LP E8). I also now use a 5d mark II and in comparison, the 550d's battery is weaker by 30% - bear in mind however that I make these rather inaccurate assessments based on performance during filming.Engadget Reader100October 17, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 12, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90October 11, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100October 4, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 28, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100August 30, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader100August 3, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The Canon T2i is the best entry level DSLR for people getting started into photography. It the step before getting into the more Semi-Pro models. It takes amazing 1080p video and great shots. It's a crop frame sensor but works with all L-range lenses.Engadget Reader90June 18, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 8, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90June 4, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100May 28, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 25, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Best entry-level DSLR / amazing HD video camera. With a 50mm f/1.4 lens, a 55-250mm telephoto lens, and the standard lens that comes with it, I have what I need plus a few add-ons like a rode shotgun mic and a battery grip. Absolutely love this camera.The negative: durability. The build quality is obviously where they cut some corners and I knew that when I bought it. However, for regular use, I've really noticed how fragile it is. Be careful with and and especially outdoors, as any humidity / cold temperature / hot temp / rain is a disaster waiting to happen. Also, the lack of audio controls are a real problem for video.Engadget Reader70May 23, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader100May 18, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A gadget unicorn - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 16, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 15, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80May 15, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!If you are a beginner filmmaker as myself you will found this camera amazing!Engadget Reader90March 10, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love this camera. I don't regret buying this one bit - it's not even worth upgrading to the T3i if you own this already. The 60D might be a camera I would leave this one for, or a 7D if I could afford it.I love taking pictures but I also like to try and make videos. The reason I stuck with Canon is primarily due to their reputation for video capture on their DSLRs. Canon seems to be more advanced than Nikon when it comes to video.If I wanted to just take photos I would have gone to Nikon, but for aspiring directors/producers, the T2i is an excellent choice.Edit:Now with the 60D and the T3i being out, the T2i is a great choice if you can't pay that extra $100-450 for the T3i or 60D.Engadget Reader90March 3, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90August 22, 2010Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
Key Specs
TYPE
DSLR
LENS MOUNT
Canon EF-S
RESOLUTION (EFFECTIVE)
18.7 megapixels
SENSOR SIZE
APS-C
IMAGE STABILIZATION
External (lens)
MEMORY CARD
SD
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