Canon is going to have a huge hit on its hands. They are coming out with the EOS 550D or Digital Rebel T2i.
The Digital Rebel T2i is a pretty sweet camera. So here, for very little cost is a digital SLR that can shoot 18 megapixel still pictures at 3.7 frames per second, is very good with low light, and records 1080P HD video. This is perfect for a huge segment of consumers.
The camera has one digic 4 processor in it. That’s the same processor as in the Canon 7D.
For video use, it has a port for an external microphone. That means that you can get high quality pictures, video, and audio from this camera for about $800 for a body or $900 for a body and 18-55mm lens. Taking video with this should be fun. Remember, when you shoot video with a digital SLR you have the benefit of being able to use any lens you can afford for the exact effect you want. Most consumer grade video cameras don’t let you switch lenses. You also can use selective focus and full f-stop control. Those are usually non-existent or poorly implemented in consumer grade video cameras.
Aside from being a good camera for the average consumer, the EOS 550D / Digital Rebel T2i is going to be a great backup camera for the more sophisticated shooter. I know a few pros that will use this as their main camera but yet this camera is simple enough for the entry level photographer.
Check out the Amazon writeup on this. It’s very comprehensive. Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD (Body Only)
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