Canon has upgraded the EOS Rebel with the T2i, an 18-megapixel, 30-fps, full HD video DSLR. The camera has a 3-inch LCD monitor and shoots in a 3:2 aspect ratio format. New to this camera is more HD video control. With up to 1080p shooting capabilities, users can manually adjust exposure and frame rate in video mode.
Users can shoot video at 720 HD or 480 SD resolution, zoom up to 7x magnification and use the continuous autofocusing option, not previously available with the T1i. Other enhancements include 3.7-fps shooting, an ISO range of 100 to 6400 and a 63-zone dual-layer metering system. The T2i also has an expanded ± 5 EV exposure compensation range, allowing for greater versatility in extremely bright or dark settings.
The Canon EOS Rebel T2i Digital SLR camera is sold in a body-only configuration at an estimated retail price of $799 or in a kit version with Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS zoom at an estimated retail price of $899.