Not looking for a new PowerShot? How's about a new DSLR? Canon has just rolled out a new entry-level Rebel and a new flagship Rebel this evening, with the T3 (1100D) and T3i (600D) offering mild updates over their predecessors. The EOS Rebel T3 will ship at the end of March with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II zoom lens for $599.99, offering up a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Imaging processor, nine-point autofocus system and a 63-zone dual-layer metering system. You'll need to provide your own SD, SDHC or SDXC card, but unlike entry-level bodies of the past, this guy will capture full-motion video at 1280 x 720. There's an ISO range of 100 to 6,400, a pop-up flash and a newfangled Basic+ non-technical interface that should help beginners grow accustomed to more technical aspects of photography without the steep learning curve.
Stepping up, there's the new T3i, which boasts an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100 to 6,400, support for SD / SDHC / SDXC cards, DIGIC 4 Imaging processor, pop-up flash, integrated Speedlite settings (to go along with a few new Speedlite flashes also introduced today) and a tilt / swivel LCD monitor. It'll ship at the start of March for $799.99 (body only), or $899.99 bundled with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II zoom lens. Hit the source links below for the devilish details, not to mention information on two new telephoto lenses (the EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM).
Stepping up, there's the new T3i, which boasts an 18 megapixel CMOS sensor, an ISO range of 100 to 6,400, support for SD / SDHC / SDXC cards, DIGIC 4 Imaging processor, pop-up flash, integrated Speedlite settings (to go along with a few new Speedlite flashes also introduced today) and a tilt / swivel LCD monitor. It'll ship at the start of March for $799.99 (body only), or $899.99 bundled with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II zoom lens. Hit the source links below for the devilish details, not to mention information on two new telephoto lenses (the EF 500mm F/4L IS II USM and EF 600mm F/4L IS II USM).
So they still don't have autofocus in movie mode? Bummer. Nikon has this. I have been waiting for a refresh of the Rebel model that includes this feature. When will Canon catch up to Nikon? I don't want to carry a video camera and a still camera, but I will have to until autofocus in movie mode is available.
ReplyDeleteall im saying is.. no headphone jack.
ReplyDeleteIf you don't plan on making videos, stick with the T1i(500D). It's the best bang for the buck body you can get.
ReplyDeletetilty swivel screen on a Canon is useless for the general level consumer market until they fix their live view autofocus.
ReplyDeleteWay many gear whiners here.
ReplyDeleteYearly upgrade cycle is what keeps me buying every 3 years so I see a real improvement in Image Quality.
The wireless transmitter and the screen are things many would enjoy having in the 550D. Predictable upgrade.
The 1100D is a good upgrade, it keeps the MP down to 12MP, adds ISO range, wireless transmitter, 720p video...Pitiful Screen OTOH
till they release camera under 1500$ with sensitivity as human eye ( 15 000 -60 000 ISO) I am not gonna buy
ReplyDeletetill then i'll keep dreaming about Nikon D3S
Yeah human eye sensitivity would be great. But remember the eye plays a *lot* of tricks on you to make you think you can see better than you really can, so I don't know how feasible that is really.
ReplyDeleteI'd settle for a DSLR that doesn't suffer from the rolling shutter effect.
this is really good to know....
ReplyDeleteBought a T2i yesterday, knew the T3i was coming, but needed it quick. I'm hoping the price drop isn't that big... but it probably will be. Balls
ReplyDeleteI did the exact same thing too. Dammit. I wanted that swivel screen. /sarcasm
ReplyDeleteI bought one three days ago.
ReplyDeleteDon't need an articulating screen so don't care. The 550D/T2i is still an awesome camera.
I'm reading the 600 over the 550 has a swivel screen, thats it.
ReplyDeleteIt also has a speedlite transmitter.
ReplyDeleteI use a hotshoe transmitter, I've replaced about 3 last year, so having one built in would be a backward step.
ReplyDeleteSony's can use minolta maxxum lenses
ReplyDelete+I like the sensor zoom thing. Should be possible on 5D
Vari-Angle Screen!
ReplyDeleteHD-Video!
ISO 12800!
18 MegaPixel!
I have the Canon 60D already but I'm looking at the Speedlite 320 EX. Full-time LED option when recording HD video sounds nice. I know I can buy a separate LED light but having just one as a flash for both photography and video is nice.
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