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Canon is the market leader in point-and-shoots, with an extensive line of models, which are known as PowerShots. Its budget line, the A series, is made up of compacts and subcompacts. Canon's subcompacts are known as SD ELPHs. Its SX-series are mostly super zooms and come in various sizes and include smaller or larger feature sets. Canon has the D-series compact, which is waterproof and shockproof. Its high-end series, the S and G lines, include special modes and manual features, such as the ability to shoot RAW files and to focus manually. The EOS Rebel series helped to define budget SLRs. Other SLRs include a host of pro and more-advanced consumer models, including models that have very large, full-frame sensors. Canon also offers a wider selection of lenses than most brands.
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens
07/15/2010
Strength
great pictures
Weakness
none
uper camera. I downgraded, so to speak, from a Canon 20D to the Rebel T1i, and I'm overall very happy with my decision. It's lighter and smaller than my old DSLR, and has a wonderful large LCD. I occasionally shoot portraits and small projects for clients, but I didn't feel like I needed a souped up pro body and definitely didn't want to shell out the cash for one. The T1i offers enough bells and whistles for a more seasoned photographer, and I also think it would be great for a beginning shooter - very easy to control. I was most impressed with the color settings - I use the neutral setting for portraits, and I find that I barely need to adjust my images in Photoshop. I feel like I get more accurate exposure and color with the T1i than I did with my 20D. I do wish
good battery life, Nice features/settings, Quick Start-up time, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, easy to use
Weakness
n/a
The T1i is a great upgrade from the Canon Rebel XS. It features a HD-Video functionality that works wonders when you want to capture every moment & play it back for some laughs. The screen is clear & is a good size. It's easy to adjust the settings/functions/& toggle between different modes.
at this price you can't go wrong... but I say wait till the T2i comes out!
03/11/2010
Strength
great LCD screen, excellent picture quality, its smaller and lighter than a full frame pro dslr, many lenses to choose from, HD video modes
Weakness
No 24fps in 1080 HD video mode. No controls for video.
had this for 1 year. For the money it's a good deal. This is a powerful DSLR with many features you will find on a much more expensive pro camera like the canon 5D. All the modes and controls you would expect from canon are available.What I don't like about it: HD video is decent in 720 but 1080 is useless with No exposure control and No 24fps. However, when the T2i comes out in a few months (with the same sensor the 7D has) it will have all the controls I complain the T1i does not.If you are in the market to buy this camera WAIT TILL THE T2i COMES OUT!!!
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