Canon EOS Rebel T1i
The Canon EOS Rebel T1i MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
I had the T1i almost a week and after use, here are my thoughts:
1. 15.1-megapixel sensor. Yes, the high megapixel count is impressive, but keep in mind that if you are a higher resolution is necessary to achieve the objective of the reflex, can solve many of the details. Unfortunately, including the 18-55mm IS lens is functional, but the reality shows, high resolution, so that the quality of the lens. Also, having due regard to the pictures, this software kit lens. I have pictures with Canon EF-S 17-85mm and EF 70-200mm L lenses are crisp. I have no complaints about image quality. There are some problems with noise at higher ISO, are not included in the Nikon digital, but in general, the quality is amazing for the price. Skin colors, textures, colors, with great precision.
2. DIGIC 4th The DIGIC 4-processor seems to process / save images of 15 megapixels in the same time (if not faster) than the DIGIC III processor for xsi (including RAW + JPEG mode). I have also pointed out that the higher ISO, sensor and DIGIC 4 processor, creating images with less noise overall compared to its predecessors.
3. LCD. The 920,000-pixel LCD screen is large (3 “), sharp, vibrant and visible, even in bright sunlight. In comparison, the Canon XSi SLR (which replaces the T1i), also has a 3″ LCD, but with 230.000 pixels. The viewing angle is large, and the LCD can be easily seen almost 180 degrees around.
4. ISO 12800th Canon and Amazon is the correct identification of T1i ISO maxes at 3200th Some less reputable dealers a list of standard ISO 12800, which should be ignored. The ISO 6400 and 12800 were settings of ISO settings. The photos taken in these two settings of ISO 3200 images are pushed to ISO 6400 or 12800 by the DIGIC-4-chips before saving on the memory card. These pictures are very coarse and contains a large amount of noise on the observation that may be used only as snapshots or an artistic effect to certain compositions.
5. Penta-mirror. Canon is still using the T1i is disappointing. The penta-mirror viewfinder image is functional, but much darker than the penta-prism in the viewfinder of the Nikon D90 (which is the main competitor of T1i). I would have preferred if Canon has the xsi 12.2-megapixel sensor, 1080p video entirely lost, and perhaps increased the cost of the camera a little to cover the cost of production using a penta-prism the T1i. Honestly, unless a massive reduction in the pictures, or the creation of large images, the difference from 12.2 to 15.1 megapixels is really insignificant.
6. Size. This is the same body as the XSi, and therefore a bit on the smaller side compared to other digital SLRs. I have small hands, so T1i is comfortable for me. If you have larger hands, I can see that it is very difficult to use the camera for a longer period. If you have not yet dealt with a Canon XT, XTi and XSi, I suggest you go to a store and keep the T1i before you buy online. (I upload a picture of my hands T1i a Gallery user for a size.)
7. HD video. Yes, Canon marketing department, a terrible decision and the marketing push T1i shelves restrict 1080p recording at 20fps (frames per second). Do you recognize this as a marketing trick that allows them to print a label on the packaging 1080p camera. The 1080p @ 20fps is good that most, but it seems to be a dive, if you have a lot of measures in the context or scene quickly. The T1i 720p video recording at 30fps and is clean, smooth, and enough for all but the most demanding consumers. A major criticism is that although the sound in mono, and there is no entry for an external microphone.
Many of the pre-production of T1i comments criticized the inability of the autofocus automatically during recording. I will not be much weight to this criticism, mainly because none of the other two SLR cameras with HD recording capability (Canon 5D Mark II and Nikon D90) automatically during recording, either automatically. What can you do T1i pan / zoom lens, and then press the AE Lock (*), so that the autofocus camera on the new element (during the recording of all). A problem when using the AE-lock button to make the autofocus camera is the microphone of the camera is on the front of the upper left side of the body near the lens mount. Therefore, the aim is the motor noise picked up ambient sounds. Even with my silent USM Canon (ultasonic motor) lenses, lenses of this engine sound is very much in the video playback. Although, remember, you can manually turn the focus ring on the objective of creating your new theme in focus. It is not easy, but after a little practice, it is not too difficult, either.
Ultimately, you should not allow the HD-recording, the restrictions of the one or the other way. This is an SLR camera - not a video camera. High-definition video is a great feature, but if you have something in the first instance to the video, look elsewhere. There are much better and cheaper, that video cameras may be true 1080p.
8. Record button. For some reason, the video recording button beside the LCD screen (the same button for direct printing). The first few times you take the videos you intuitively with the timer used to take pictures. The reason for this change is that you can take a still image during video recording, although in this way to stop recording.
9. The lifespan of the battery. My first fully charged battery lasted just 250 shots (without flash), but all costs, I have in the range of 500-700 shots per charge. I’m guessing the first post so little because I have a little time learning the camera menus and settings.
10. Live View. Honestly, can not check because I have not used much - I prefer to use the viewfinder. One feature that I can say is nice is that in the LCD, you can digitally zoom (up to 10x) in a section of the draft to make sure it is properly aligned. That is good and can help if you are in macro photography.
11. HDMI cable. The T1i has an HDMI output type C in the body that allows you directly to the pictures and videos on an HDTV. A minor criticism is that the Type C HDMI cable is not in the field. You have to buy separately. It would have been nice too, because a cable is not expensive.
Conclusion. The T1i is a small light at the end, even though construction is still solid. For the price of the camera, you will find any difficulties in the digital SLR around, with all the capabilities and the growth of the Canon series T1i. The camera is intuitive enough for new photography to collect and learn, with simple but configurable enough for amateurs. If a video is not much for you, then the Canon XSi. There is very little T1i has (with the exception of ISO 3200 and a sharper image) that no xsi. Furthermore, with the release of T1i, you can probably pick up a used xsi for a good price on eBay. My wife gave birth recently, and I’m not looking for endless registration (never) the videotapes of our son, but I want several minutes of clips of him as he grows over the years. I’ve always been more inclined to photography, so this camera is for me a very versatile digital SLR that I need with the wonderful ability to HD video, which I like.
