Economic Research: Canon Rebel T2i

Saturday 29 December 2012

Canon Rebel T2i

That's in part because it's a semi-pro camera, dressed down. The $900 T2i is essentially Canon's mid-range $1900 7D, one of the best DSLRs for the money, shoved into a simpler, smaller body. Namely, it uses an 18-megapixel APS-C image sensor that's not too different from the 7D's; the same 1080p/full manual video capabilities; and the same IFCL 63-layer dual-zone metering system, adjusted for the T2i's different autofocus setup. And for anyone just getting into DSLR photography, the power to package ratio is phenomenal. That said, it still feels like an entry-level DSLR, for better and worse. The plastic body is more like a nice (but large) point-and-shoot than a tank-like, pro camera. Everything about the design feels nimble—it's relatively compact and light in your hands with just enough rubber and ergonomics in the grip to wield the camera effectively. Firing the shutter releases a high pitch, bottle-rocket style shot, rather than the baritone cannon boom of a big DSLR.