Canon Rebel t2i Announced

The T2i shoots 1080p video at the full range of frame rates desired by hobbyists and cinema pros alike–24, 25 and 30 frames per second. It also includes the same manual exposure controls during video capture–essentially every major video-shooting feature of the 7D.

The similarities continue: An 18-megapixel APS-C sensor is inside that matches almost every feature of the 7D’s own, differing only in its speed–a 4-channel readout as opposed to 8 means a slower burst mode, capturing 3.7 frames per second instead of 8. ISO range is also similar, with a standard max of 6400 which boosts to 12,800.

The T2i also borrows the refined ergonomics and control scheme of the 7D, with a dedicated video button up top. A new high-resolution 3-inch LCD (1.4 million dots) graces the back.

So what do you lose from downgrading from the ,700 7D? The aforementioned speed, the tougher magnesium body alloy, the enhanced body shape (and thumb wheel), and the suite of still-photo enhancements like faster autofocusing and the 7D’s extremely programmable and customizable control scheme.

Still, for savings of ,000 (the T2i is 0 with a kit lens, 0 for the body only), matching the 7D in the feature areas most will care about–HD video capture and imaging sensor–is quite a nice looking package. And for those who are served just fine by 720p video, look for the otherwise-excellent T1i to come down in price.

There are two ways in purchasing of this gadget so that the price is different for each. For the price details, just see these following lists.

1. Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR will be sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799.99.
2. Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR will be sold in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99.

Basic Specification:

• MSRP: $900
• Resolution: 18.00 Megapixels
• Viewfinder: Optical / LCD
• LCD Size: 3.0 inch
• ISO: 100-12800
• Shutter: 30-1/4000
• Max Aperture: 3.5
• Battery: Custom LiIon
• Memory Type: SD / SDHC / SDXC
• Kit Lens: 3.00x zoom, 18-55mm, (29-88mm eq.)
• Dimensions: 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0 in.(130 x 97 x 76 mm)
• Weight: 25.7 oz (730 g) includes batteries, kit lens

The Canon T2i retail package contains the following items:

• Eye cup
• Body cap
• Neck strap
• USB cable
• Video cable
• Software CDs
• Lens caps (front and back)
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
• Canon Rebel T2i digital SLR camera body
• Instruction manuals and registration information
• LP-E8 battery pack and charger (International charger shown at right)