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Canon has just announced its response to the Nikon D90<\/a>, the EOS Rebel T1i. Like the D90, it offers video and costs under $1,000. Unlike the D90, the T1i produces HD video. Other features include a 15MP CMOS sensor, and several features that Canon has brought in from its big brothers, the EOS 5D Mark II<\/a> and 50D<\/a>. Creative Auto, 9-point autofocus, 35-zone TTL metering, evaluative metering linkable to any AF point, ISO range of 100-3200, 3.4 fps burst rate, Live View, and a 3-inch LCD monitor with pro-level 920,000 dpi resolution. The camera reportedly lacks an external audio input so sound can only be recorded via the on-camera mic.<\/p>\n For details, read the Canon USA press release:<\/p>\n CANON U.S.A. INTRODUCES THE EOS REBEL T1i DIGITAL SLR CAMERA THE FIRST REBEL DSLR TO FEATURE HD VIDEO CAPTURE<\/p>\n Canon Breaks the $1,000 Mark Again with the First EOS Rebel Camera to Feature HD Movie Recording Capabilities, DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor and 15.1 Megapixel Resolution<\/p>\n LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 25, 2009 \u2013 Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced a new addition to its Rebel lineup, the EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera, the first in the Rebel line to feature Full HD video capture. The new Canon Rebel T1i SLR incorporates some of the best technologies from the EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II models into an entry-level juggernaut. With a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and HD video capture, along with the DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor, the Rebel T1i gives aspiring photographers plenty of reason to step-up to the latest and greatest model in the Rebel lineup.<\/p>\n The new Canon EOS Rebel T1i raises the entry-level bar with a host of enhanced Canon technologies now available in an entry-level DSLR. Along with the boost in megapixels and Canon’s most advanced imaging processor to-date, this latest Rebel camera has also been enhanced with HD video capture, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots\/VGA) monitor and user-friendly functions such as Auto Lighting Optimizer, Creative Auto Mode and Canon’s Live View modes, all the right tools to open new doors for imaging enthusiasts. From high-resolution to high-definition, the new EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera helps to give creative consumers a jumpstart on the next evolution in digital imaging.<\/p>\n “We are witnessing the emergence of a new phase in digital imaging history, as high-resolution still images and HD video can now both be produced in a hand-held device, for under $1,000. This is truly a great time to be involved in digital imaging as the advent of online communities are helping usher in this next great era in imaging,” stated Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A.<\/p>\n The muscle behind Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i camera is the DIGIC 4 Imaging Processor with 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion and the ability to process full HD video. The Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR offers continuous shooting at 3.4 fps for up to 170 large\/fine JPEG images or up to nine RAW images in a single burst when using a class 6 or higher SD or SDHC memory card. Whether capturing wildlife on the run or a child mid-stride on the soccer field, users will appreciate the fast shooting capabilities of the Rebel T1i Digital SLR camera.<\/p>\n With the combination of its 15.1-megapixel APS-C size CMOS image sensor and the powerful new DIGIC 4 image processor, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i camera provides ISO speeds from ISO 100 up to ISO 3200 in whole stop increments, along with two additional high-speed ISO settings \u2013 H1: 6400 and H2: 12800.<\/p>\n The EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR utilizes a precise nine-point Autofocus (AF) system and AF sensor for enhanced subject detection. The new EOS Rebel T1i DSLR provides a cross-type AF measurement at the center that is effective with all EF and EF-S lenses, while providing enhanced precision with lenses having maximum apertures of f\/2.8 or faster. The cross-type AF measurement reads a wider variety of subject matter than conventional single-axis AF sensors and thus increases the new camera’s ability to autofocus quickly and accurately when shooting still images.<\/p>\n The EOS Rebel T1i camera is compatible with Canon’s complete line of over 60 Canon EF and EF-S lenses, to help provide an incredible variety of visual effects to both still and video imaging capture, including ultra-wide-angle and fish-eye to macro and super-telephoto. This includes all of Canon’s large-aperture EF L-series professional lenses.<\/p>\n HD and SD Video Capture Like the EOS 5D Mark II model, the EOS Rebel T1i camera will record video up to 4GB per clip equaling approximately 12 minutes of Full HD video, 18 minutes of 720p HD video, or 24 minutes of SD video depending on the level of detail in the scene.i Video clips are recorded in .MOV format using an MPEG-4 video compression and sound is recorded using linear PCMii without compression. The camera features a built-in monaural microphone to record sound. To help show off those fantastic movies as well as still photos, the EOS Rebel T1i camera includes an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) output to display crisp, clear images on a High-Definition TV.<\/p>\n Live View Shooting Live mode uses contrast-detection AF with the image sensor and here, as with Quick mode, users can change the location of the active AF point using the Multi-controller. Face Detection Live mode uses contrast AF to recognize human faces. When multiple faces are detected, the largest face closest to the center of the frame is targeted as the AF point. While Live View is engaged, users can still change settings including the AF mode (Quick, Live, Face Detection Live mode), drive mode, ISO speed, Picture style, White Balance and more.<\/p>\n Auto Lighting Optimizer Canon’s Creative Auto Mode EOS Integrated Cleaning System Pricing and Availability Canon Speedlite 270EX Specifications<\/p>\n Type: Digital, single-lens reflex, AF\/AE camera Image Sensor Recording System File Numbering: Consecutive numbering, auto reset, manual reset Image Processing Viewfinder: Autofocus Exposure Control Metering Range: EV 1-20 (at 73\u00b0F\/23\u00b0C with EF50mm f\/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) AE Lock Shutter Built-in Flash Drive System Live View Functions Focusing: Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode%3B Manual focus (5x or 10x manually) LCD Monitor Image Playback Image Protection and Erase Direct Printing DPOF Customization Interface Power Source Number of Shots<\/p>\n Temperature No flash 50% flash use Battery Life: The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E5 The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards Dimensions and Weight Operating Environment: \u00a9 2009 Adorama<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\nAfter the introduction of the EOS 5D Mark II in September 2008, the Company’s first HD video DSLR, Canon has integrated this must-have feature into the new entry-level flagship EOS Rebel T1i camera. The camera features 16:9 720p HD video capture at 30 fps as well as a Full HD 1080p video capture at 20 fps, and a third option to record 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps. The video capture mode is part of the camera’s Live View function, using the Picture Style that has been set for Live View still image shooting. The camera allows skilled photographers and enthusiasts to adjust image sharpness, contrast, color saturation and white balance, and have those settings apply to the movie image as well. When recording video, the camera’s rear LCD screen is letter-boxed by a semi-transparent border to match the aspect ratio of the movie recording size.<\/p>\n
\nMuch like the EOS 5D Mark II, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i camera features Live View for both still images as well as video. The Rebel T1i features the Company’s three Live View AF modes \u2013 Quick, Live and Face Detection Live mode \u2013 which can be used to capture still photos or video images. Quick mode automatically sets One-Shot AF using the camera’s phase detection AF system. It also allows users to select the AF point, even while the Live View image is displayed. Although the camera’s reflex mirror must be lowered briefly to take an AF measurement in Quick mode, it is the fastest way to set focus automatically when the Rebel T1i camera is set for Live View.<\/p>\n
\nCanon’s Auto Lighting Optimizer technology helps ensure that the subject of each picture is clearly visible by analyzing image brightness and automatically adjusting dark areas in images so they appear brighter. This is ideal when shooting high-contrast situations that include harsh shadow areas, such as landscape images where the foreground is brightly lit and the background detail blanketed in dark shadow. In a scene such as this, the EOS Rebel T1i camera’s Auto Lighting Optimizer technology maintains exposure of the highlight areas while lightening shadow areas for a more enjoyable and evenly illuminated image. The EOS Rebel T1i also supports Peripheral Illumination Correction for up to 40 Canon EF and EF-S lenses.<\/p>\n
\nCanon’s “CA” Creative Full Auto setting available on the EOS Rebel T1i, EOS 50D and EOS 5D Mark II cameras allows users to make image adjustments such as exposure compensation, aperture or shutter speed through a simple navigation screen on the camera’s LCD screen, allowing them to “blur the background” or “lighten or darken the image” with ease. These easy-to-understand image options allow learning-photographers to experiment with image options while still shooting in an automatic mode.<\/p>\n
\nWith the introduction of the EOS Rebel T1i camera, the entire Canon EOS system is now equipped with the highly acclaimed EOS Integrated Cleaning System. The Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit for the Canon EOS Rebel T1i has been upgraded with a fluorine coating on the low-pass filter for better dust resistance.<\/p>\n
\nThe Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Camera is scheduled for delivery by early May and will be sold in a body-only configuration which includes a rechargeable battery pack and charger, USB and video cables, a neckstrap, an EOS Solutions Disk CD and a 1-year Canon U.S.A., Inc. limited warranty at an estimated retail price of $799.99iii. It will additionally be offered in a kit version with Canon’s EF-S18-55mm f\/3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens at an estimated retail price of $899.99iv.<\/p>\n
\nThe new Canon Speedlite 270EX, the successor to the 220EX Speedlite model, is a compact, lightweight external flash option for Canon cameras including select Canon PowerShot models. Ideal for use with the new EOS Rebel T1i, the new Speedlite 270EX uses only two AA batteries and enables bounce flash shooting with four position steps from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. Like Canon’s high-end Speedlite flash models, the 270EX allows users to control flash functions and input settings using the camera’s LCD monitorv. The flash also features a quick-lock mechanism and a metal mounting foot for secure and easy attachment and reliable contact.<\/p>\n
\nRecording Media: SD memory card, SDHC memory card
\nImage Sensor Size: 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)
\nCompatible Lenses: Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length)
\nLens Mount: Canon EF mount<\/p>\n
\nType: High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor
\nPixels: Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels
\nTotal pixels: Approx. 15.50 megapixels
\nAspect Ratio: 3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)
\nColor Filter System: RGB primary color filters
\nLow-pass Filter: Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor
\nDust Deletion feature:
\n(1) Self Cleaning Sensor Unit
\n(2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
\n(3) Manual cleaning of sensor<\/p>\n
\nRecording Format: Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 Image Type
\nStill: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)
\nFile Size
\n(1) Large\/Fine: Approx. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
\n(2) Large\/Normal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
\n(3) Medium\/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
\n(4) Medium\/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
\n(5) Small\/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
\n(6) Small\/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels)
\n(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels)
\nExact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.<\/p>\n
\nRAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording: Provided (RAW, RAW+JPEG)
\nColor Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable
\nPicture Style: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1-3<\/p>\n
\nType: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom
\nColor Temperature Compensation: White balance correction: \u00b19 stops in full-stop increments
\nWhite balance bracketing: \u00b13 stops in full-stop increments
\nBlue\/amber direction or magenta\/green direction possible
\nColor Temperature Information Transmission Provided<\/p>\n
\nType: Eye-level pentaprism
\nCoverage: Vertical\/Horizontal approx. 95%
\nMagnification: Approx. 0.87x (-1m-1 with 50mm lens at infinity)
\nEyepoint: Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center)
\nBuilt-in Dioptric Adjustment: -3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter)
\nFocusing Screen: Fixed, Precision Matte
\nMirror: Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f\/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)
\nViewfinder Information: AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, maximum burst, SD memory card information Depth-of-Field Preview Enabled with depth-of-field preview button<\/p>\n
\nType: TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor
\nAF Points: 9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type)
\nMetering Range: EV -0.5-18 (at 73\u00b0F\/23\u00b0C, ISO 100)
\nFocusing Modes: Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual Focusing (MF)
\nAF Point Selection: Automatic selection, manual selection
\nSelected AF Point Display: Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
\nAF-assist Beam: Intermittent firing of built-in flash
\nEffective range: Approx. 4.0m\/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m\/11.5 ft. at periphery. When EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite’s AF-assist beam is emitted instead.<\/p>\n
\nMetering Modes
\n35-zone TTL full-aperture metering
\n* Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
\n* Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
\n* Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
\n* Center-weighted average metering<\/p>\n
\nExposure Control: Program AE (Shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Full auto, Full auto, Programmed image control mode, Manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash program AE
\nISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index): ISO 100-3200 (in 1-stop increments), H1: 6400 H2: 12800%3B Basic Zone modes: ISO 100-3200 set automatically Exposure Compensation
\nManual: \u00b12 stops in 1\/3- or 1\/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB)<\/p>\n
\nAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved%3B Manual: By AE lock button<\/p>\n
\nType: Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled
\nShutter Speeds: 1\/4000 sec. to 1\/60 sec., X-sync at 1\/200 sec.
\n1\/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range.
\nAvailable range varies by shooting mode)
\nShutter Release: Soft-touch electromagnetic release
\nSelf-timer: 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting
\nRemote Control: Remote Switch RS-60E3
\nRemote Controller RC-1\/RC-5<\/p>\n
\nType: Retractable, auto pop-up flash
\nFlash Metering: E-TTL II autoflash
\nGuide Number: 13\/43 (ISO 100, in meters\/feet)
\nRecycling Time: Approx. 3 sec.
\nFlash-ready Indicator: Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder
\nFlash Coverage: 17mm lens angle of view
\nFE Lock: Provided
\nFlash Exposure Compensation: \u00b12 stops in 1\/3- or 1\/2-stop increments<\/p>\n
\nDrive Modes: Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)\/remote control Continuous Shooting Speed Max. 3.4 shots\/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF) Maximum Burst JPEG (Large\/Fine): Approx. 170, RAW: Approx. 9 Based on Canon’s testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc.<\/p>\n
\nShooting Modes: Still photo shooting and video shooting<\/p>\n
\nMetering Modes: Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor
\nMetering Range: EV 0-20 (at 73\u00b0F\/23\u00b0C with EF 50mm f\/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
\nGrid Display: Provided (Two grid displays)
\nExposure Simulation: Provided
\nSilent Shooting: Not provided<\/p>\n
\nType: TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
\nMonitor Size: 3.0 in.
\nDots: Approx. 920,000 dots (VGA)
\nCoverage: Approx. 100%
\nViewing angle: 170\u00b0
\nBrightness Adjustment: 7 levels provided
\nInterface Languages: 25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified\/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)<\/p>\n
\nDisplay Format: Single image, Single image + Image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x-10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1\/10\/100 images or shooting date)
\nHighlight Warning: Provided (Overexposed highlights blink)<\/p>\n
\nProtect: Erase protect (or cancel) each image individually
\nErase: Single image, selected images or all images in the SD card can be erased (except protected images)<\/p>\n
\nCompatible Printers: PictBridge-compatible printers
\nPrintable Images: JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW images captured with the EOS Rebel T1i
\nEasy Print feature: Provided
\nDPOF: Digital Print Order Format<\/p>\n
\nVersion 1.1 compatible
\nDirect Image Transfer
\nCompatible Images: JPEG and RAW images
\n*Only JPEG images can be transferred as wallpaper on the personal computer screen<\/p>\n
\nCustom Functions: Total 13
\nMy Menu Registration: Up to 6 menus, Custom functions and other top-tier options can be registered<\/p>\n
\nUSB Terminal: For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) Video Out Terminal
\n(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC\/PAL selectable
\n(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal<\/p>\n
\nBattery: One Battery Pack LP-E5
\nAC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 With Battery Grip BG-E5, AA-size batteries can be used<\/p>\n
\nAt 73\u00b0 F\/23\u00b0 C approx. 500 approx. 400
\nAt 32\u00b0 F\/0\u00b0 C approx. 490 approx. 380
\nLive View shooting at 73\u00b0F\/23\u00b0C approx. 190 approx. 170
\nLive View shooting at 32\u00b0F\/0\u00b0C approx. 180 approx. 160<\/p>\n
\nBattery Check: Automatic
\nPower Saving: Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 min.
\nBack-up Battery: Built-in secondary battery
\nStart-up Time: Approx. 0.1 sec. (based on CIPA testing standards)<\/p>\n
\nDimensions (WxHxD): Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.\/128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm
\nWeight: Approx. 16.9oz.\/480g (body only)<\/p>\n
\nWorking Temperature Range: 32-104\u00b0F\/0-40\u00b0C
\nWorking Humidity Range: 85% or less<\/p>\n