eK-gadgets info

EOS Rebel T2i / X4
Known as the EOS-550D in some countries

• 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor (adapted from the 7D)
• Same basic design as Rebel T1i, with a few new buttons
• Supports both EF and EF-S lenses with a 1.6X focal length conversion ratio
• DIGIC 4 processor
• 3-inch LCD display with 1.04 million pixels (!) and a 3:2 aspect ratio
  • Live view with contrast detect AF and face detection
• Full manual controls, with an ISO range of 100 – 6400, expandable to 12,800
• 9-point autofocus and 63-zone metering
• Exposure compensation range expanded to ±5 EV
• Can take 6 RAW or 34 JPEGs at 3.7 frames/second
• Records movies at Full HD (1920 x 1080) with sound
  • Available resolutions include 1080p24/25/30, 720p50/60, and 480p50/60; max recording time per clip of 12, 18, and 24 minutes, respectively
  • Full manual control available
  • External microphone input
  • New “movie crop” feature (only available at VGA resolution) gives you an 7X boost in zoom with no loss in video quality
• Optional battery grip, wireless remote (both are new models)
• SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card slot
• HDMI output; now supports HDMI control from a compatible HDTV
• Uses new LP-E8 lithium-ion battery, 470 shots per charge
• Available in early March for t $799 body only, or $899 with an 18 – 55 mm EF-S lens