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Canon Rebel T2i

The Canon Corporation has really hit a home-run with its Canon EOS Rebel T2i!

The entry level digital SLR is receiving rave reviews everywhere in the digital photography community. It is being touted as the greatest sub-$1000 camera now in the marketplace.

What on earth is all the hype about? Photography gurus and buyers alike are excited about this brand-new little digital SLR camera… Why?

There is no official data, but it appears that the set of features of the new Rebel is very much like another recent release in the Canon line-up, the 7D, at roughly one-half the cost.

The price discrepancy is not unsubstantiated, but unless you are an really critical professional, it would be tough to tell the discrepancy in images and video between these two digital SLR cameras.

Perhaps the very best reason for obtaining a new Canon Rebel T2i is for the satisfaction that comes from the picture taking experience. The ease of making use of the controls to command your digital camera to get the precise picture you desire. Regardless of whether you want to control the depth of field or get a fantastic action shot of your most popular sport, it is doable with this wonderful Digital slr camera.

Are you moving up from a compact digital.. No more waiting around for the digital camera to make up its mind to finally “snap” the image, seemingly eons after you pressed the shutter button.
Digital SLR buyers are truly fired up about the addition of video. And with this new model, the quality of the video output is greatly superior. Despite the fact that there are several other versions of DSLR cameras that have video, and the first few cameras that had video did not do it that well. Today, with the 550D video has attained a level that is rather impressive. Compact digital camera owners who resisted getting a DSLR camera mainly because of the absence of video are now finding a persuasive motive to finally upgrade.

Another much better component is the low light picture capability. Digital SLR cameras have always been able to create much better pictures than digital compact cameras, especially in low light conditions. Even so, previously the pictures obtained at higher ISO settings (which is necessary in low light) have suffered from high noise levels, especially above the 800 ISO level. Now, the Canon Rebel T2i takes pictures at ISO levels of 3200 or 6400 with really low noise. This is a key plus for individuals who like to take pictures of live shows and various other inside events.

A fantastic method to find out whether a new camera is worthy of your attention is to check with those who have recently actually spent money to buy one. The number of remarks from those people have been growing and nearly all are quite positive.

Here are three comments that seemed particularly relevant:

1. “Have owned all Rebels except the 500D,and this is easily the best. It’s the best small DSLR on the market by a good bit.”
2. “I just got the camera (upgraded from the 300D). I didn’t think much of the “Live View” as an option before I bought it. I can see I’ll be using this as an advantage… The “quick control” button is going to be game changer for me also, it is much easier to see what all the setting are at and I can make changes from the screen directly.”
3. “I’m impressed with the quality of shots in low-low light, this was using kit lens… After parking an older Rebel (film version) for the digital point and shoots, this camera feel like going home after a long absence..is loaded with great features.”

Is it time for you to make the move to a Canon Rebel T2i digital SLR camera? You will have to make your own judgement, but there are very few consumers who have experienced buyer’s remorse with this little gem.

Canon Rebel T2i is truly recognized as the very best Rebel yet.

Find out more at www.digital-photographic-resources.com.

First off, I have a confession. Yours truly is a Canon user.

“OK,” you may well demand, “what’s up with the report concerning a Nikon D90?”

“Extremely good question,” I might answer. It’s in essence in regard to an admiration I have for Nikon and Canon in general.

The fact of the matter is, both Canon and Nikon are fabulous DSLR camera makers, and it does not matter which one you have, I’m sure you are extremely happy with it. Both camera producers are very much into improving technology and providing photographers with an undeniably great experience.

The desire of camera manufacturers to capture the DSLR market have resulted in some great new features and technology in their newer released cameras.

So, enough with the double-speak. Just about all photographers are true to their brand. If they own one model of camera, they will support the virtues of that corporation and often times degrade the other. In my case, I have used both, and I love them both.

Here is my question of the day:

“What is it that qualifies a digital SLR as great? Specifically, what makes a Nikon D90 great?”

The answer to this burning question will come in due time, but let me give you a little perception into why I think the way I do about this subject.

Part of my responsibility where I work is as the Yearbook advisor (it is a private school). It’s my first year as the advisor, and I am becoming enlightened as the year progresses. One of the important key points I am having to compensate for is that there are not adequate enough photographers at my school. I have struggled getting photos of functions.. actually, no, that is not true.. I have had difficulty getting photos that are “good enough” to print in the yearbook.

I can’t go to each and every function myself, so I have requested many students, parents, and other teachers to help out. The results are disappointing. Mostly there is no photo coverage because the people are just not serious in getting them. And when they do take pictures they are not of sufficient quality.

That is until this week. I encountered a student in the hall who said, “Hey, I have some images of the track meet. Would you care to use some of them in the Yearbook?”

Needless to say, I said I did. Having said that, I was not all that excited about getting them contemplating what I had seen in the past from other students.

Wow, was I surprised when I downloaded those 210 photos to my computer. They were superb! And some were just downright amazing.

So I went to find this budding young photographer to find out how she did this. “Oh, I really like taking pictures with my Digtial SLR,” she replied. “It’s a Nikon D90, and I have been getting a lot of pictures with it. The more I use it the more I like photography.”

I was so satisfied with her that I recruited her as a “Certified Yearbook Photographer.”

She was delighted, but not as much as I am.

Now, the answer to the burning question of the day: What makes the Nikon D90 a great camera? It’s user passion. Pretty simple, huh?

If that young lady leaves her camera at home, it’s not worth a plug nickel. But, armed with her beloved Digital SLR and a passion for the results she knows are sure to come when she views her photos on the computer, she IS a Certified Yearbook Photographer.

Here’s a quick rundown of some of the most looked for features of the Nikon D90

• 12.9 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor (effective pixels: 12.3 million)
• 3.0-inch 920,000 pixel (VGA x 3 colors) TFT-LCD (same as D3 and D300)
• Live View with contrast-detect AF, face detection
• Image sensor cleaning (sensor shake)
• Illuminated focus points
• Movie capture at up to 1280 x 720 (720p) 24 fps with mono sound
• IS0 200-3200 range (100-6400 expanded)
• 4.5 frames per second continuous shooting
• Expeed image processing engine
• 3D tracking AF (11 point)
• Short startup time, viewfinder blackout and shutter lag
• Extensive in-camera retouching including raw development and straightening

There is a lineup of mid-range Digital SLR cameras at http://digital-photographic-resources.com/cameras/mid-dslr.html.

Now that the newest Rebel, the Canon Rebel T2i (aka 550D), has made an impact on the camera world, the question that has been “bandied about” is whether the Rebel T2i is as good as the 7D.

I believe the reason for this comparison is because they both have 18 MP sensors and both are capable of 1080p HD video. So the question becomes, “Why buy a Canon 7D for $1500 when you can buy a Canon Rebel T2i for about $800?”

First of all, are the cameras equal?

Of course not!

There are a couple of very significant differences I will point out.

• First and most obvious when you hold both cameras, you would notice a difference in the construction. The Canon 7D has a magnesium body with weather resistant seals, while the T2i is made with some metal parts, but not nearly as substantial as its older brother.
• Second is the burst rate. The 7D is capable of 8 frames per second. The T2i is capable of less than half that at 3.7 frames per second.
• Third is the control features. The 7D is much more robust when you compare the amount of control you have as a photographer.

So, while the Canon Rebel T2i is a “honey of a camera”, it is not a 7D. And Canon never said it was.

Bottom line here is this: If I were entering the DSLR market today, I would definitely purchase a Canon Rebel T2i. It is an awesome entry level DSLR at its current price.

If, however, I could get my hands on a Canon 7D instead of a T2i, there is no question I would take that opportunity in a heartbeat.

Here is an honest comparison of the two cameras in video format.