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249 257 people found floiowlng review helpful: Brilliant photo camera! Video hmmm, March 4, 2010 a0 a0a0 review : Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera 3.0-Inch LCD EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Electronics) First, I extensive background both photography video. I looking a smaller camera carry around shoot video. I heard one I perfect , very issues I try keep small point. Pros: 1. Superb image quality both photos video. expect image quality comparable a Canon Pro DSLR. I saying . I really compare 1Ds MkII. camera produces usable images up ISO 3200. Noise a job controlling . , noted really isn't much between a Canon 20D expensive DSLR photos web regular size prints. don't really need video save yourself a lot money a used 20D I really still original 20D a backup. 2. Amazingly, 18-55 kit lens turned out remarkably . ? Well, within center area frame give more expensive lens a money down corner detail expected. focusing noisy video, recording sound. UPDATE: looking upgrade lens, I recommended Canon 15-85 . 3. built mic very . Even regular video cameras nearly a universal weakness. looking a better mic I recommend Rode SVM Stereo Video Mic. Works very well camera, unlike Audio Technica 24CM. cheap mics never . cameras hiss a problem varying degrees especially recording a environment. quiter source more hear . way remove external audio record Zoom H4N software something SoundSoap. 4. Light weight compared higher Canon bodies. 5. low light video capability. a lens f2.8 lower even a Pro video camera 't touch . shooting places a requirement cameras way . Cons: 1. problem. I personally find small body a lot more hard handle Canon cameras . Maybe I bodies a lot more natural simpler work . shoot pro semi pro 7D reason. battery grip . I small hands I feel someone large hands. I highly recommend somewhere play T2i see feels hands. UPDATE: BG-E8 battery grip a regard! 2. personal taste I find T2i over expose a bit. related Peripheral Illumination Correction, Highlight Priority, etc. I usually under expose 1/3 a compensate . 3. 2nd disappointment video. video quality superb issue. problem lies really using camera a video camera. two problems regard: manual zoom lack auto focus. practically impossible hold camera steady a smooth zoom out. Panning zooming same time nearly impossible. A regular video camera electronic zoom controls allows zoom out very smoothly. problem lack auto focus. Sure refocus manually again very hard hold camera steady focus. Using camera auto focus video mode possible really mic pick up noise lens hunts focus. , means, camera more useful recording small video clips a full video shoot e.g. shooting a whole wedding. I don't feel replace a regular video camera . example, thinking using camera shoot kids running around, , a lot out focus track a subject a regular video camera won't adjust focus quickly enough . UPDATE: video work , shoot intent editing final video. A SLR require a bit more post production work a regular video camera video quality customers find helpful reviewsa0 review helpful ?a0 | a0 S. Van Wagenen says: 212 225 people found floiowlng review helpful: 't better under $1000, March 2, 2010 a0 (Utah, USA) a0a0 Amazon Verified () review : Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera 3.0-Inch LCD EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Electronics) I'm a frequent upgrader loyal Canon fan. I traded up XSi last year T1i, now year T2i. I within days ordering 7D until announced T2i, features I wanted 7D half cost. I immediately pre-ordered T2i having fun over last 24 hours. verdict far? I SLR. I believe last few iterations Rebel series comparable quality. T2i shares much same pros cons predecessors, ultimately, much really changed. , very minor things change . I'm video, looking 7D. Both 7D T2i stereo audio input jack. T1i built- mono mic unacceptable someone doing more home videos camera. feature, along full manual control video recording ( available T1i), 1080/24p ( 30p 's preference) a common sense upgrade 're serious video. 720p/60 really silky smooth framerate, although I personally find movie- feel 24p video best. camera really , still photography, still king ( mid-entry-level DSLR class). 18 megapixels really, truly more person really needs. XSi a couple years back met needs 12mp, , 18 even better bragging rights general public. many megapixies thingy? Eighteen? OMG! such a pro! Anyway, back track now. noise levels photos I've taken pretty decent 18 megapixels. 's comparable noise 15MP T1i I've experienced far. 6400 ISO now a default option instead expanded setting (12800 ISO still ), nice , though 'll hopefully never . kit lens course same ancient 18-55 I've practically 5 times over now. A budget lens brilliant value, I absolutely 't back using buying better lenses Canon offer. money's , regret investing another few hundred dollars better glass. Otherwise, 18-55 a lens out . major complaint I white balance incandescent lighting still isn't I'd . I wish kept same LP-E5 battery two I already compatible both cameras. a nitpick, Rebel name stupid, completely . named 550D Europe market. SDXC support , I 't really comment I'll using SDHC cards foreseeable future. Oh, slightly redesigned buttons a welcome change. A small more ergonomic before. conclusion, 're thinking upgrading a T1i, isn't really a compelling reason unless okay spending hundreds sake having latest gadgetry ( I ), UNLESS video support, price point. used spend a couple thousand a professional camcorder kind video support now a consumer DSLR a very reasonable price. Thanks, Canon! Oh, amazon super ! customers find helpful reviewsa0 review helpful ?a0 | a0
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