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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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CostCentral.com
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EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
Canon's new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System... |
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Reviewed on 29th August 2010:
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I only buy things with good customer reviews, but I never tend to write them. With this product, I have to. WOW! I am BLOWN away by this camera. I got this for my photography class for college and I figured since I was spending a lot, might as well go for it. This camera has surpassed every expectation I have and is completely worth the money. Especially for a newbie just starting out, it's great.
I HIGHLY recommend it. |
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Reviewed on 17th August 2010:
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This camera is so nice. It's going to last a long time. I am in high school (almost finished) and I love using the camera. It's a bit big and heavy, so it's not that easy to carry around. I use it around the house mostly but I've only had it for like a month. Obviously I am going to bring it on trips and stuff. But it is heavy. Also, the kit lens is not very good but I would say if you just want the camera, don't worry about all those other lenses. Buy them later and save your money now. The kit lens is adequate. I personally LOVE the video setting and would recommend this over the Nikon D5000 which is like the comparative Nikon one. I feel like this IS more expensive though. I guess you get what you pay for. Anyways, the video is high quality and allows for unlimited shooting, which is amazing. You just need to get a lot of memory card space. Soooo pretty (the video quality). I also love the navigation of the video. Read the manual because it helps understand the camera. It's actually like professional level. Real nice, I would recommend if you're looking to invest in a good, solid camera.
*Some more things
The ISO goes really really high which is perfect for low light. I got some BEAUTIFUL colorful pictures in the evening of my dog on the porch, and the photo looked even prettier than the porch/dog did in real life. The colors that turned out in the picture were blues, purples, pinks, and yellows, and it wasn't even that bright outside in real life. That is what a high ISO can do for you. I don't even worry about the supposed "noise" that happens when cameras use high ISO, because there is no noise on this.
Also, I went around to test the lens and noticed that it does close-up really nicely. You can get really close and see detail, which is my favorite part of photography. Therefore, again I would say just buy the kit lens because it's good.
Another thing about this camera is how it can pick up on colors that you might not have noticed in real life. For instance, once I turned on this pink lamp I have, and took a picture of something in the foreground (not the lamp), and saw that in the picture there was a pink glow from the lamp that radiated throughout the room, and a blurred pinkish, splotched sort of pattern that was interspersed with a few other colors that showed up in the background. I was pleasantly surprised. |
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A Really Great Camera |
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Reviewed on 16th August 2010:
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I've had this camera for about a week and I have to say I'm more than a little impressed. I bought just the body as I have several Canon lenses already. I find the camera easy to use and not uncomfortable for my type of shooting. Some have said they find the grip just a little small. I find it to be quite comfortable so far. (I played football and boxed, so my hands are somewhat stiff and a little torn up.) I like the Main Control Wheel on this camera much better than the SX10/20 series. I have an older A2E and the wheel is similar. I was very frustrated by the SX10's wheel. I've used a 35-70mm Canon lens and the 100-300mm telephoto with exceptional results. (I tried contacting Canon about 2 weeks ago about using the older EF lenses with this camera. No answer from them to-date. And yes they work perfectly.) Some people call this an introductory camera. I don't think that classification does it justice. I started many years ago with a little 35mm Pentax, moved up to a Mamiya RB67 2¼ format, then a Hasselblad. I've won some awards and shot many a cover in my day. I left photography behind for many years, job, family, etc. One of the truths I've personally learned is that almost any camera can go beyond the "beginner" title if the person behind the viewfinder is willing to put in the time. I am NOT saying that I don't appreciate the more sophisticated elements that higher price cameras afford, just that to make really good photos doesn't always take real fancy equipment. I love really good equipment, I just think that people shouldn't think the camera is the ONLY variable. Clyde Butcher roams the Everglades with his large format cameras and stick to poke alligators on the nose so he can get his shots. Ansel Adams did not know anything about digital cameras and some would say he was a fairly good photographer and he even gave us the Zone system. And Stephen Frink shot some really incredible underwater stuff with a Nikonos underwater camera, which has never been known for its exotic capabilities other than being able to go deep underwater. Point being, these guys learned about photography, lighting and composition. Do those things first. Remember, a camera is light gathering device. If you can see it through the viewfinder, then you can find a way to record it.
And this camera makes it so easy. I find that the automatic mode is fine for a lot of quick shooting. But if you shoot in bright sunlight, I find that with Canon lenses, it's best to set the exposure control down by 1/3rd of a stop.
But this mostly a personal choice. The camera itself is absolutely wonderful. Balanced, easy to use and fast. Read the manual. I'm not kidding. Read it with the camera in front of you. Then study and shoot. Another good piece of advice I received when I was starting out was find a picture you like and try to shoot the same shot. Things look different through a viewfinder. Once you can duplicate with some degree of accuracy shots you like, you'll find your own work getting better.
Sorry if you were expecting a more traditional review, but I thought something should be said about the photographer using it. As for video, I don't use it unless some guy is yelling "Don't tase me bro!" If you want video, get a video camera.
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Great Upgrade From SX10IS |
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Reviewed on 15th August 2010:
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I debated a long time before spending the money for this camera. I was using a Canon SX10is and very happy with it. It is top of the line point and shoot and combined many of the functions of the T2i in one camera. I miss the ability to go from wide angle to super zoom without changing lenses and without the weight that I now carry with the 18-55 kit lens and the 55-250 lens, but there are trade offs that make it worthwhile.
Because I like to shoot sports, I was frustrated by the less than one photo per second of the SX10is in continuous shooting mode. Now I can shoot 3.7, not a world beater but certainly giving me a much better chance of getting the most important moments.
I also like to shoot video, and have 19 on YouTube. I'm looking forward to seeing what I can do in HD.
Because I was very dissatisfied with my first shots with the t2i, I took the same shots with my SX10is. But after discovering what the problem was--the lens had not properly locked--and reshooting with the t2i, comparing the photos taken with the 2 cameras, there is no question there is a difference, with those taken with the t2i higher quality. Not a big difference, but noticeable.
Another difference is that now I have to rely much less on the "menu" because nearly everything that I want to access is at hand by means of a button, switch or dial. Of course, this means that I will now need to spend time with the manual getting to know where they all are and how and when to use them. But this will be a labor of love because I enjoy getting to know a camera and seeing how the application of this knowledge helps me improve my shots.
Before the camera was delivered, based on comments from many others about the need for a battery grip, I ordered one that was highly rated and sold by Amazon for around $40. I expect it to arrive during coming week, but not sure that I will use it. I find the t2i very comfortable in my hands and have no trouble controlling it when using the two lenses that I have started with. Maybe if I had larger hands I would think differently, but I suggest anyone ordering the t2i wait until they get and use the camera before deciding whether a battery grip is needed to make it fit your hands.
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Great Upgrade From SX10IS |
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Reviewed on 15th August 2010:
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I debated a long time before spending the money for this camera. I was using a Canon SX10is and very happy with it. It is top of the line point and shoot and combined many of the functions of the T2i in one camera. I miss the ability to go from wide angle to super zoom without changing lenses and without the weight that I now carry with the 18-55 kit lens and the 55-250 lens that I purchased at same time as camera, but there are trade offs that make it worthwhile.
Because I like to shoot sports, I was frustrated by the less than one photo per second of the SX10is in continuous shooting mode. Now I can shoot 3.7, not a world beater but certainly giving me a much better chance of getting the most important moments.
I also like to shoot video and am looking forward to seeing what I can now do in HD.
I was satisfied with the photos taken with the SX10is, but there is no question there is a difference. Not big difference, but the photos taken with the T2i are higher quality.
Another difference is that now I have to rely much less on the "menu" because nearly everything that I want to access is at hand by means of a button, switch or dial. Of course, this means spending time with the manual getting to know where they all are and how and when to use them. This is a much more sophisticated camera than the SX10is or any other point and shoot camera and requires more study and practice if you are going to make full use of all the "tools" it offers.
Before the camera was delivered, based on comments from many others about the need for a battery grip, I ordered one that was highly rated and sold by Amazon for around $40. I got the camera before the grip and was thinking I'd made a mistake since the camera felt comfortable in my hands when using the view finder. However, now that it is installed, I must say I am glad to have it since I believe it will make it easier to shoot video. Using the camera view finder, I don't need the grip, but I was concerned about stability when shooting video because the view finder cannot be used. But having the grip lessens my concern because I am able to hold the camera more easily in position to use the screen than would otherwise be the case. |
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Purchased as a back-up |
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Reviewed on 13th August 2010:
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It's getting used just as much.
One heck of a take-everywhere camera with a small prime or zoom.
5/5
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good quality product |
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Reviewed on 13th August 2010:
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Bought it because we will have a baby. It works great, and the quality of the pictures and videos are pretty. For daily use, it is the best one we ever had. Video function is especially useful, and works great in dark light.
Like it very much. |
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Great Value for a Newbie |
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Reviewed on 11th August 2010:
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For my birthday I received the T1i with 18-55 & 55-250 on this site at an amazing price. I admit have always been a point and shoot gal but to get a good picture with two little ones I needed something faster. Love the HD video (I have no room for extra gadgets) and fast shutter speed! Recently I purchased the T1i guide by Jeff Revell (a must have for a newbie like me) and I am getting some fantastic shots! I can't wait to pull out the camera each day and learn something new!!! The photo quality seems fantastic but I admit have no history with DSLRs. It was tough to beat the value in this price range!
Canon Rebel T1i/500D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
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Awesome!!! |
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Reviewed on 9th August 2010:
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When i got this camera I started taking oictures right off the bat. I already have a flash for it and it works great. I took it to parties and people keep asking for me to take pictures. I now take pictures of flowers and other things. This is my first camera and it's the best. |
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From Great to Best! |
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Reviewed on 4th August 2010:
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A cuple of years ago I bought the Canon 350D also known as Rebel XT and loved it from day one. Now I'm the proud owner of its bigger brother the Canon 500D and I'm still in love with Canon and with every single improvement that they did. HD video, high ISO sensibilities, and so on, make the T1i a great camera for a very accesible price. I'd surely buy it again. |
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I LOVE THE T2i! |
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Reviewed on 3rd August 2010:
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For the price of the T1i, you are getting a 7D with lower frame rate bursts and less autofocus points. This really upstages the 50d, d5000, d90 and to some extent the 7d. This is my first DSLR and I'm glad I picked this one. It's awesome. Excellent quality and it's great for amateurs like myself. I love it!
Pros: Excellent video at 1080p 30, 25 or 720p 60
Excellant image quality with 18mp
Best in class LCD screen (high resolution & accurate colors)
Mic input.
Cons: Kit lens is not the greatest but it get's you started.
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Awesome Camera... |
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Reviewed on 24th July 2010:
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Wow... Can't make better decision. I have been in love with this Camera. With 18-55mm and 50mm F1.8 lens it turns out to be the great camera with the price. Video... Wowwww.. |
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Perfect for a Prosumer |
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Reviewed on 24th July 2010:
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This is my first DSLR, and I am so happy with the purchase. I have wanted a nice camera for years, and I finally had some extra money to make the investment. At $900+, it's a tad expensive for a casual photographer, but I looked at the purchase as an investment for several years. The image quality is wonderful, and the video is absolutely stunning. Everything in life looks significantly more interesting with this piece of hardware at your side. |
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR |
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Reviewed on 16th July 2010:
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I just purchased this camera 7-15 and its the best DSLR for the money! I looked at D70 Nikon's and they couldn't touch this.
I bought mine at bestbuy because they had it for $899.00 which is a great deal,also bought the camera bag and the 8 gb of sandisk extreme sd card. This camera takes some amazing photos. |
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Rival to 7D |
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Reviewed on 15th July 2010:
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I have a friend that has a Canon 7D and yes that thing is a beast, but this isnt about size. Its about pictures. As far as Im concerned and my friend as well, this camera takes just as good pictures as the 7D. And for half the price. Video takes a little getting used to, but WELL worth it. Im a prof. photog. and this was a big upgrade from my XSi. Well worth the price over the 7D. |
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Overpriced, overhyped, review-manipulated crap that will break soon. |
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Reviewed on 14th July 2010:
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It's a real turnoff when you drop better part of $1000 on a camera and right out of the box it feels like a cheap plastic toy, like something you'd give to your kid. No nice crisp feel to the selector knob, loose actually, not even as good as my old non-digital 35mm (a Chinon, possibly older than me, but it takes great pictures). Plugged in the brand knew 16gb sd card, didn't feel like it went in right, like sticking the card into playdough, again, shouldn't be having these kind of doubts "at this price point." Oh brother. As for the guy who wrote "...The camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion..." Well in my opinion, IT DOES FEEL CHEAP and i'm taking it back tomorrow. But to be fair, i'm sure he's right about it not being weather-sealed. |
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Overpriced, overhyped, review-manipulated crap that will break soon. |
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Reviewed on 14th July 2010:
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It's a real turnoff when you drop better part of $1000 on a camera and right out of the box it feels like a cheap plastic toy, like something you'd give to your kid. No nice crisp feel to the selector knob, loose actually, not even as good as my old non-digital 35mm (a Chinon, possibly older than me, but it takes great pictures). Plugged in the brand knew 16gb sd card, didn't feel like it went in right, like sticking the card into playdough, again, shouldn't be having these kind of doubts "at this price point." Oh brother. As for the guy who wrote "...The camera is very small and light. It is not weather-sealed or as durable as some of the more expensive SLRs, but it doesn't "feel cheap" in my opinion..." Well in my opinion, IT DOES FEEL CHEAP and i'm taking it back tomorrow. But to be fair, i'm sure he's right about it not being weather-sealed.
Update 7/18/2010: Much happier now, got the Pentax K-7 (weather sealed), better feel and very good pictures. Camera body, plus Pentax 18-55 lens lens cost $926.50 plus shipping. All through Amazon. Perhaps Pentax allocates more resource to product quality than marketing and monitoring of reviews.
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1 of: Pentax K-7 14.6 MP Digital SLR with Shake Reduction and 720p HD Video (Body Only) [Electronics]
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1 of: PENTAX DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Weather Resistant Lens for Pentax Digital SLR Camera [Electronics]
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Great camera |
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Reviewed on 9th July 2010:
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This is a great semi-pro camera. Excellent features, great image quality, user friendly. The quality of materials is good, but not great, and the camera feels a little small in the hand (can be fixed with a battery grip). Movie mode has great image quality but is not easy to use if frequent refocusing and zooming is required. Make sure you have good glass, because the 18-55 kit lens is not good enough to bring out the real performance of this camera. |
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Great Camera |
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Reviewed on 5th July 2010:
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I am new to an SLR and this camera with the 50mm prime lens is a lot of fun. I love the blurred background effect when taking close-ups of the kids. The video quality is exceptional compared to my old camcorder. |
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Great camera don't buy the lens |
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Reviewed on 5th July 2010:
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I'm an artist, my partner owns a small media company, and our hobbys range from video blogging to still photography. We've been waiting for a camera that could do it all, and this is it! The only problem is the plastic lens, which slightly blurs the 18mpix images. We got much sharper images by adapting an old Nikon lens. (For a full review see [...];-) |
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T2i or T1i? T2i for Me Please! |
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Reviewed on 5th July 2010:
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Four Stars is great coming from me, since I'm not much of a Five Star giver.
I have had my T2i since early March (2010). I was one of the lucky ones to find it when it just came out and was hard to find in stock. As someone who was considering the T1i before this one came out, I empathize with those of you trying to decide between the two cameras.
Right before I purchased the T2i I rented a T1i for the weekend to see if I was ready to jump into the DSLR world. I wasn't sure if the camera would intimidate me or if the picture quality would be worth the price tag. At the time there were not T2i's to rent. Having had a Canon advance point and shoot, it was easy to adjust to the T1i. I was hooked and needed one. So the question became: "T1i or T2i?"
The T2i and the T1i look and feel a lot a like. I decided to get the T2i for a few reasons:
1. The specs are like a 7D, but I'm paying less than $1000. I particularly like the 63 metering zones and true ISO 6400.
2. Button layouts are better on the T2i. With a cursory look, you need to do a double take to see the differences, but they're there and they are time savers. The Quick Control button let's you adjust settings, well, quickly.
3. Full HD. Although I do not shoot movies with the camera yet. I figure, if i decide a year or two from now to do it, I don't want to feel tempted to go out and buy a newer camera.
4. It's the Latest and Greatest. Again, I don't plan on buying another camera for a while. if the two are not that different, I rather have the new version.
What I like about the camera:
Great pictures no matter the lighting. I have a Canon S3 IS, and I loved the pictures I took with it outdoors, especially on a sunny day. But when it was time to come indoors and in places with not too much light, I was not as impressed. The T2i shines indoors and outdoors. With my EF 50mm 1.8 II and the right ISO, I have taken pictures that I never could with my S3 IS. Since I have not travelled with it yet, I mostly do portraits of my family. I also love the way it isolated the subject and the color accuracy.
I shoot mostly with the kit lens and the 50mm 1.8. I and everybody I show my pictures to love them. That is to say, the kit lens is just fine for me. I haven't trained my eyes yet, so maybe I'll look back and shake my head at some of the shots. Until I do, I'll save money on lenses. I plan to pick up a zoom lens and/ or a telephoto lens (for the range, not as a Kit lens replacement).
Shooting in RAW. There are those that say amateurs should not shoot in RAW and larger + fine JPEGs are good enough. I don't disagree with that, but for me, I like having all the data to edit with. With JPEGs one can only edit and save so many times before you're pictures started to get really grainy. I was always gun shy about edits, and avoided making too many corrections. With RAW, I have so much room to correct, and I am becoming more confident about post processing.
Advice from one newbie amateur to others looking to enter the DSLR world:
Set a budget and stick to it. There's a lot of gear out there, and there are the low end and high end prices. Without a budget, you can easily get tempted to go high. If you have the money to go high, great. If you don't have high end money, don't let snooty reviewers or sales people guilt you into blowing your budget. Beware of folks who compare consumer level gear with professional gear. If something is in your price range and you like the results, then go for it, even if it is not as good as Gear X that is 4 times the price.
Good luck and happy shopping. Pick a camera and get out there and shoot already! |
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Lawyer Uses Canon T2i to Shoot 938 photos and 35 videos on Vacation |
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Reviewed on 30th June 2010:
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"What kind of wacko takes 938 pictures on vacation?"
That's exactly what my brother asked me when I returned from vacation from the Caribbean after having just purchased the Canon T2i camera with an 18-55mm lens and a 55mm-250mm zoom lens. I was super excited when my camera was delivered the day before we were leaving. I had just sold my previous Sony Cyber Shot DSC F828 camera and had bought the Canon dSLR primarily to shoot video. I am a medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer in New York and have created a business where I help lawyers produce educational video to market themselves online. I had been using my Canon Vixia HF S10 video camera to create excellent quality video up until that point.
When the reviews came out about this Canon digital SLR I was fascinated with the fact that it took full high definition video, and importantly had an external microphone input that would allow me to connect my wireless lavalier microphone. This was the perfect opportunity for me to try out the cameras functions, quality and importantly, video capability.
The primary reason for buying this particular camera is that it allows me to create depth of field when shooting video. Standard video cameras keep everything in focus. This dSLR allowed you to have your video image crystal clear in the front, and had your background blurred to create depth of field. The difference is remarkable and is comparable to watching daytime soap opera or watching a feature length movie.
This camera has a super-fast high speed shutter and high-speed exposure, up to a maximum of 3200 ISO. It shoots 3.7 frames per second in continuous shooting mode. The camera comes with a very smart booklet on photography that provides a quick read that explains what the different settings are on the camera. Importantly, it shows you how you can utilize those settings with actual photo results.
We were away for five days and I was actually stunned by the quality of the 18 megapixel photographs that were showing up on the 3 inch LCD screen on camera. The low light capability was incredible. We were in a steak restaurant for my mother-in-law's birthday, and the lighting was very dim. The pictures I took that evening in the restaurant were among the most memorable.
We took the kids to swim with the dolphins one morning and I'm extremely pleased that this camera had the ability to shoot high speed photos and take great action shots. My wife was getting frustrated since she has a small point and shoot camera and every time the dolphin would jump in the air and do tricks she would miss the shot since her camera took too long to compose the picture, autofocus, and then take the picture. My camera was able to take beautiful, crystal-clear photos and video of action shots showing the dolphin in midair and interacting with my kids.
The 18 mm-55 mm lens produced great quality photo and video images. There was abundant light generated from this lens that I was really happy with. The zoom lens worked perfectly. It was a perfect complement to the smaller lens.
The settings are easy to learn, and even my eight-year-old became very proficient at shooting great quality photos and video with this camera. Each of my kids had a chance to play around with the camera and each of them said "Dad, this camera is great and takes great pictures."
I am very impressed with the quality of the video. |
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Excellent Camera! Totally Satisfied! |
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Reviewed on 29th June 2010:
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I zeroed in on this camera after several weeks of considering and evaluating several entry-level DSLR cameras! I got it and immediately fell in love. Excellent image quality. Impressive Battery stamina. Very easy to use. Works effortlessly with my Mac (iPhoto and Aperture). if i had a choice to do it over I'd sure buy this camera again. Looking into professional photography as a hobby. |
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Remarkable camera for the novice |
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Reviewed on 29th June 2010:
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It was easy to order the camera. Was delivered exactly as promised. Everything included as advertised. The camera was ready to use immediately. I consider my self a novice, as I have only been using the small point and shoot digital cameras. This is very easy to learn. The small manual is helpful to get started. Everything on the
camera seems to be very intuitive. I am completely happy with the quality of the pictures. Have used it several times to take action pictures at Ironman triathlons. It is at least as fast as advertised. Resolution is excellent. I believe you would have to be a pro to find anything less than exceptional with this camera. |
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Great camera! |
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Reviewed on 24th June 2010:
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This is by far the best digital camera out there for still images. Put a good lens on it and you'll be amazed at the quality of your images. I find that I get the best results shooting in the Appature Priority mode where I can easily control the depth of field. For best images using flash I set the max ASA to 400 or lower. In full auto mode the camera will almost always select a very high and slightly noisy ASA. My advice is to get an 8-32GB fast memory card and always shoot RAW images. 544 RAW images will fit on a 16GB card. That's plenty for me!
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About video:
The video recorded is stunning, and you have the bonus of being able to use a variety of lenses. The only issue is the noise of the focus motors when you use the on camera microphone. DO NOT try to use an A-Data memory card! I thought I was getting the deal of a lifetime when I found a 16GB Class 10 card for $30. When I attempted to record video the camera would overheat and shut down, sometimes after only a few seconds of recording. Based upon the replies I got from my original review I tried a different 16GB card, this one a Transcend class 6 that I normally use in a Zoom H4, and it works perfectly. Lesson learned. Always check the reviews before you buy!
The menus are easy to figure out, buttons are well placed and the display is awesome. The camera is very easy to operate once you learn where all the buttons/menus are.
Using live view at a slow shutter speed almost always introduces camera shake because the mirror seems to move down-up-down-up every time you fire the shutter. More work for the mirror mechanism too. Live View comes in handy for grab shots but be aware of the shutter speed issue and you'll get away with it. |
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Videographer making the DLSR Transition |
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Reviewed on 23rd June 2010:
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As a videographer, I finally decided to make the switch from video cameras to DSLR after seeing very impressive videos shot with them. The following review reflects only the video side of the camera.
First off, if you're like me and are planning on making the DSLR conversion, make sure you know what you're getting into. Examples include the CMOS sensor, the expense of extra lenses, the 4gb file limitations, 4:2:0 color spacing and the over-heating issue.
Recording at NTSC 1920x1080 (30p & 24p), 1280x720 (60p) and 640x480 (60p), I felt DSLR's would be the new medium in video recording. The image quality alone is great, although your video files WILL lag on your computer unless they're converted to a format better suited for editing. I use Cineform NeoScene, which quickly converts the videos to Cineform .avi files as well as giving me 4:2:2 color spacing. I also use a Transcend 32gb Class 6 SDHC card and it works GREAT for HD video.
With that said, I'm just going to leave it at the videos LOOK amazing, especially with fast lenses. I always keep my Sigma 18-200(28-320 for it's APS-C crop factor) f3.5-6.3 since I prefer to have a decent all-around lens.
Over-Heating:
Now, I really want to focus on the cons of the Canon T2i's video capabilities. First off is the over-heating issue. While some others have rated the 7D and 5D's over-heating time to around 40 minutes to an hour, I rated my Canon T2i's over-heating issue to about 28-32 minutes of continuous recording on 2 separate occasions at an average 72 degree Fahrenheit room temperature. I'd recommend waiting at least 5 minutes for the sensor to cool down. If you're an event videographer, this may turn you off completely since the time it takes you to cool down could be the most important 5 minutes of an event.
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Another issue I came across is the T2i's compatibility with High Definition Monitors. You CANNOT use a monitor and use the T2i's lcd screen at the same time. I own a 7" HD monitor with a resolution of 800x480, a VERY high resolution for such a small monitor. I had hoped to be able to use this monitor for focusing purposes WHILE recording...boy was I wrong!! When you plug in your monitor, everything looks great! You can focus easily, you can preview all of your footage with great detail, you can see your images clearly...then you press the record button...for some reason, someone somewhere decided that when you press record, the resolution and aspect ratio should be changed within the camera itself. Your monitor WILL convert to 4:3 aspect ratio and stretch and widen the image out to 16x9, THEN it will add a black bar on the bottom of the image and squeeze it UPWARD while giving you the resolution that's meant to be on the T2i's own lcd screen. Needless to say, using an external monitor during recording is pointless and I wouldn't recommend it.
Other:
The T2i doesn't offer audio levels and no control over AGC, just like the 7D and 5D. There's no peaking option and forget about using auto focusing.
The camera DOES NOT record continuously after it reaches it's 4gb(12 minute) limit. The camera will give a message saying recording has stopped. Once that message pops up, you HAVE TO be on your toes and get ready to press record again after about 1 second.
With that out of the way, this is a great camera for aspiring film makers and cinematographers that take time to really set up shots. But if you're looking for a camera to shoot on the fly coverage...stick to video cameras. |
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Great, if you know what you're buying!!! |
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Reviewed on 17th June 2010:
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Well I finally got my camera... It was what I expected.
I also own a Nikon D60 (there's my review on that)
I must say, the plasticky feel in my hand shocked me a bit!... it feels like grabbing one of my daughter's toys... sort of action figure plastic... but it is expected... after all this is basically loaded with many features a 7D, or 5D has at a fraction of the cost.
The camera is light and all button repositions from the previous models work great ergonomically... I got this camera more for it's video capabilities to shoot 1080P video with my prime lenses!!!... photographywise, I haven't done a GREAT DEAL of testing yet, but so far I have to say, the 12.3 Megapixel Nikon's pictures look as good if not better, more balanced... and we're talking D60, not a D3 here... HOWEVER all in all a photographer with a good eye and a better lens than the 18-55 supplied will take awesome pictures... in other words, the image will 95% the photographer's ability... and maybe 5% of what you can't do on it, would be equipment limitations, such as full frame, shutter speed and calibration... this can take pictures you could publish anywhere.
They are different companies with different focus (no pun intended).
This is the best all around entry level DSLR, for video and everyday use.
If you want better photo quality, albeit less menu options and less video capability a Nikon beats this camera easily.
CANON: Unparalleled bang from your buck... great quality of images.
NIKON: Image quality and consistency first, more solid build... features second. |
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Amazing Camera |
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Reviewed on 17th June 2010:
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Without a doubt, the Rebel T2i is an amazing camera in its price range. To those of us who are moving from a point and shoot camera to the world of DSLRs, it's a bit overwhelming. Even if one understands the principals of exposure (aperture, shutter speed and ISO), the functions and features of this camera are so numerous that it will require considerable study of the manual to learn how and where to access all of them. In addition to all the usual camera functions and adjustments, there are such features as "Auto Lighting Optimizer," and "Lens Peripheral Illumination Correction." And, of course, all the flash (internal and external) adjustments. I haven't even started on the movie making yet. There is definitely a learning curve but in the meantime, you will be delighted with the Auto or Mode dial results. I think you will be quite impressed by the camera's low light performance without a flash, I was.
I would highly recommend this camera, but if it is your first DSLR, have patience, read the manual and practice...you'll learn. I'm working on it. |
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Fantastic Camera... with no excuses. |
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Reviewed on 16th June 2010:
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Brief review here...
What's going on with the reviews complaining that this sub-$1000 camera isn't built like a $6000+ pro-DSLR?
First, I have been a serious amateur photographer for decades. I can appreciate a camera with a super high-quality build. I have owned and used Leica M's and "pro" quality SLR's so heavy that they required a servant to lug. The Canon T2i does NOT have the rugged build quality of the "pro" cameras. However, it does NOT matter. What DOES matter is that this camera will allow you to take outstanding photographs.
I'll repeat... What DOES matter is that this camera will allow you to take outstanding photographs. Furthermore, it is so lightweight and small that I carry it everywhere. My other DSLR is a Canon 5D and it feels huge & heavy compared to the T2i.
As far a the ruggedness issue goes, with the same level of care you would treat an iPhone, this camera will last you for years. Buy it and have fun!
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Suggestion: If you have some extra money left over after purchasing this camera, buy some good quality lenses. I would suggest a 50mm prime (great portrait lens) for starters. I think the 18-55 kit lens does a fine job for everyday carry but good lenses will last you for many, many years and multiple camera upgrades. Also, the 270EX flash yields surprisingly good results.
Note: Although I normally always try to buy from Amazon, I purchased this from another source (B&H) due to the pricing nonsense Amazon continues to allow from 3rd party sellers.
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Best valued camera on the market |
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Reviewed on 10th June 2010:
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We have a T2i at my workplace which I had plenty of time to use. I decided to buy my own out of pure camera lust. It was one of the best purchases I have ever made. I love this camera. When the right settings are employed even the stock lens can create incredible images. The most important feature, the reason which I bought this camera, is it's video capabilities, which are incredible. Our company also owns a Canon XHG1, an 8000 dollar professional mini-dv camcorder, and it is my professional opinion that this camera (T2i), when the right lenses and setting are employed and taken advantage of, produces vastly superior video. You can buy this camera and 3 or 4 nice L glass lenses for the price of the XHG1 and be a far more capable videographer. I am almost certain there are better uses of the 8000 dollars it takes to buy a XHG1 that will produce some marginally better video quality, however, I believe the T2i to be the most versatile and cost effective in its price range and form factor and along with the inexpensive accessories you can buy for it you have yourself a formidable video camera setup in the pro-sumer, and some would argue even the professional market. Some other good things about this camera are the all manual controls, the selection of 1080P 30fps and 1080P 24fps, both having their merit, and 720P 60fps. The screen is top notch for its competitors and the way the setting are laid out are among the best in the Rebel line, to my experience. I believe this camera to be a very good choice for an aspiring film maker because of its versatility and price point and it is also a good camera for the aspiring photographer because it is a camera you can grow with. 10/10. |
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Thrilled with my purchase |
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Reviewed on 9th June 2010:
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I am new to the world of DSLRs and real photography in general. I have had several point and shoot cameras over the years and decided to make the jump. After doing a ton of research I finally settled on the T2i and could not be happier with my choice. Trying to learn everything I can about photography along with the amazing array of features the T2i has to offer is keeping me busy.
If you are in the same boat I was in and have read all of the other reviews(like I did) there are probably some doubts and unanswered questions because of what some people have pointed out. I chose this camera because it was new to market, has great features and hopefully will not be out dated any time soon. Rest assured that it has not let me down. Picture clarity is great, battery life is good, weight is comfortable, lens is good for a beginner (though I have upgraded and purchased a Canon 70-300mm), and the buttons/menus are easy to navigate once you figure everything out.
Don't let the people who are more advanced or who nit-pick and complain about minor details get to you. This camera will do anything you need at the beginner/intermediate level (and am willing to bet the advanced levels too). There is no one camera that will have everything for every person, but this one is trying.
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Its good camera ! |
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Reviewed on 31st May 2010:
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I used my Canon Rebel Ti2 only 3 times and this is my new experience with such expensive camera. I need more practic, but at first i think i should buy more effective flash for evining shots. That why i dont grade Canon as excellent.
Anar from Azerbaijan. |
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Great camera - find better deal elsewhere |
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Reviewed on 31st May 2010:
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Great camera, love it. Amazon is a great place for reading reviews and make an informed decision. Saved over $200+ by walking into a COSTCO store and buying exactly the same camera. |
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Great IQ, but kit lens is junk and video files may overwhelm your PC |
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Reviewed on 29th May 2010:
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I ordered a T2i without ever seeing one in person, and was surprised to discover how small and light it was. I don't have large hands, so it wasn't a problem, but it is rather compact compared to the semi-pro, and pro cameras. The light weight is nice for carrying around, but if you buy a high-quality zoom lens or a long telephoto, the whole package may not balance as nicely as a larger camera.
The image quality is incredible, with more detail and less noise than anything this side of a 5DII. Being able to capture clean, beautiful images at ISO 1600 and 3200 will change the way you approach photography. For even better results, noise reduction software such as NeatImage will let your high ISO images look as good as 200 or 400 or 800 ISO from previous DSLR's.
Despite the great IQ, I ended up selling my T2i on Craigslist because I was disappointed with how "plasticy" the Rebel T2i felt to handle, and how extremely cheap the 18-55 kit lens looks, feels, and performs. I know that this is a "Rebel", but still, for $900 I was expecting something that felt more solid, and I just didn't have anything left in the budget for a better lens.
The 18-55 lens is a serious mismatch for the 18MP sensor of this camera. It would be kind of like if Chevy sold the new 426hp Camero SS with Continental all-season tires instead of the Pirelli P-Zero's. It'll work, but you'll be missing out on the full potential.
If you don't have the budget to upgrade the lens, I wouldn't bother with the T2i since the lens will be a bottle-neck to the 18MP sensor, since the optics just aren't there to take advantage of 18MP. And the lens looks very cheap, and the zoom action feels equally cheap and the front lens element turns on focus. And it doesn't even come with a lens hood, and the optional lens hood looks ridiculous.
I was coming from an Olympus e-520, which looks and feels like a much more expensive camera than the Rebels, and has very high-quality kit lenses, both build-wise and optically.
I was also disappointed with the difficulty of playing and working with the Quicktime videos on a PC. And my PC is a fairly well-spec'd dual-core with 4GB of RAM, 10K Raptor HDD and an nVidia 8800GT video card. Quicktime is an Apple format, so if you have a newer Mac I don't think you should have any problems with the video. If you're planning to use this with a PC though, you should find a website that lets you download un-edited video samples to see how they run on your machine.
After selling the T2i, I ended up buying a white Pentax K-x w/18-55mm lens for literally half the price, so I still had enough money left over for the legendary Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 lens, the Pentax 55-300mm lens, and a Sigma speedlight. The Speedlight I bought new, and the lenses I bought used on eBay and Craigslist. Other than the smaller image file, K-x has image quality equal to the T2i, but I find the smaller 12MP files and the MJPEG video much easier to work with and the videos look great for my home movies. Plus, the Pentax has in-body image stabilization, so any lens is stabilized by default. And the Pentax cameras/kit lenses are similar to Olympus in quality. And in white, I think it looks killer and I get tons of compliments. |
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high quality camera + camcorder in one package |
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Reviewed By martabakeju on 27th January 2010:
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Canon Rebel T1i is my first Digital SLR camera and I LOVE IT!!! The main reason why I buy this product is because it has a movie recording feature and this is a long-term investment for me when I need to use a high-quality camcorder in the future. I love... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Easy to use, Quality, Fast, Canon |
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not easy to get into live mode |
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Reviewed By bbqiguana on 6th January 2010:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — I upgraded from a Rebel XT to the Rebel XSi in search of two things: higher... |
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Cant edit movies ugh! |
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easy to use, love the ability to view and erase pictures... |
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the movie mode! |
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Reviewed By ekqueen on 3rd January 2010:
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i have had this camera for 2 months and so far i love it. It takes great pictures, the only problem i seem to have is when im... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Easy to use, Quality, Fast, Price, 12.2 Mega Pixel, Canon |
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Only 3x optical zoom |
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Reviewed By bcarlson15210 on 19th November 2009:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — I recently got the Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm... |
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Great light weight DLSR, |
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quality build, highest iso in it's class, great low light... |
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non that I can see. |
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Reviewed By shoturtle1 on 14th November 2009:
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I was switching from SLR to DSLR finally and. wanted a good quality light weight compact DSLR for traveling. I looked at the Nikon... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Easy to use, Quality, Price, 12.2 Mega Pixel, Canon |
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Reviewed By cowboydad76 on 13th October 2009:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — I've always loved computers and taking pictures, making my love for digital photography a... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Easy to use, Fast, Quality, Price, 12.2 Mega Pixel, Canon |
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not intuitive, not easy to get into live mode |
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Reviewed By bklo on 30th September 2009:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — I love my XSI. I really shopped around before I bought it and I'm glad I did. I was... |
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Excellent camera, especially if you're new to dSLR |
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Easy to use right out of the box. Excellent tutorials and... |
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It would be better if I could shoot at slightly higher... |
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Reviewed By drbacle on 9th August 2009:
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I was considering three cameras: Canon T1i, Nikon 5000, and Nikon D90. Nikon 5000 already has a product recall, so I eliminated it... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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easy to use |
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soft focus |
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Reviewed By Marburg on 20th July 2009:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — The camera functions well all modes, however, the focus tends to be soft regardless of... |
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This camera is good for beginners |
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Reviewed By Marburg on 20th July 2009:
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Easy to use, Fast, Quality |
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Reviewed By ddomino on 19th June 2009:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — Man what a great camera. Fifteen or so years ago I bought the Minolta Maxxum 7000i. Top... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Easy to use, Fast, Price, Quality |
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Reviewed By scrapbookingvon on 31st May 2009:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — I love taking pics, and I've never been disappointed with the prints this camera makes. A... |
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Love the shots you get with this camera! |
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Reviewed By scrapbookingvon on 31st May 2009:
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I love taking pics, and I've never been disappointed with the prints this camera makes. A great little SLR camera which can be as sophisticated as necessary for the avid photographer, or as simple as you want it to me if you shoot in... |
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Really love it!! |
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Very easy to understand and the picture quality is truly... |
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None found yet |
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Reviewed By Dtsrtrmance on 3rd May 2009:
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At even a greater price this Canon T1i is well worth the price of admission. Lightweight and fits well in even a smaller hand. Home run... |
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Incredible update of previous Canon dSLRs |
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Obvious improvement in colors, sharpness, contrast... |
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Live view mode "autofocus" means pressing a... |
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Reviewed By gkantz on 2nd May 2009:
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Fourth dSLR I've owned and as far as consumer-based models are concerned, this is far and away the best. Tremendous results with color,... |
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Reviewer forgot to note increase in screen resolution |
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CNET editor wrote: "It keeps the same large, fixed... |
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CNET editor wrote: "It keeps the same large, fixed... |
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Reviewed By joellowsky on 2nd May 2009:
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I haven't played with the camera but I believe the difference in screen resolution not mentioned in the review will be an important... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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12.2 Mega Pixel, Easy to use, Fast, Price, Quality |
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Reviewed By cdaves on 20th December 2008:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — If you have kids and want to keep memories of their games, this is definatly the... |
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[Review from www.viewpoints.com] |
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Fast, Price, Quality, 12.2 Mega Pixel, Easy to use |
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Reviewed By markacutshall on 18th September 2008:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera — Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera is by far the best Digital Camera for a great... |
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By far the BEST Digital SLR Camera for a GREAT price! |
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Reviewed By markacutshall on 18th September 2008:
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Canon - EOS 450D Rebel XSi Digital Camera is by far the best Digital Camera for a great price. This fully functional Digital Camera is so versatile and ready right out of the box. Using third party lens are easy and don't interfere with the... |
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