Canon introduces EOS Rebel T1i

Wednesday, 25 March 2009

Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon has introduced the new 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.

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.

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.

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 – H1: 6400 and H2: 12800.

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.

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.

HD and SD Video Capture
After 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.

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.

Live View Shooting
Much 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 – Quick, Live and Face Detection Live mode – 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.

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.

Auto Lighting Optimizer
Canon'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.

Canon's Creative Auto Mode
Canon'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.

EOS Integrated Cleaning System
With 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.

Pricing and Availability
The 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.

Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i / Kiss Digital X3) Specifications


Type
Type	Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera
Lens Mount	Canon EF mount
Compatible Lenses	Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)
Image Sensor
Size / Type	22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS sensor
Crop Factor	1.6x (APS-C)
Effective Pixels	15.1 million
Total Pixels	15.5 million
Aspect Ratio	3:2 Aspect Ratio
Color Filter System	RGB primary color filter
Low-pass Filter	Fixed in front of the CMOS sensor
Dust Reduction	"EOS Integrated Cleaning System"
Image Recording / Processing
Recording Media	SD / SDHC Memory Card
Image Processor	DIGIC 4
A/D Conversion	14 bit
Color Space	sRGB Adobe RGB
File Format	RAW (Canon original RAW 2nd edition(.CR2)) RAW+JPEG JPEG (Exif 2.21)
Image Size	4,752 x 3,168 [15.1 MP] RAW 4,752 x 3,168 [15.1 MP] JPEG/ Large 3,456 x 2,304 [8.0 MP] JPEG/ Meduim 2,352 x 1,568 [3.7 MP] JPEG/ Small
Picture Style	Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Def. 1 User Def. 2 User Def. 3
Image Processing Options	Highlight tone priority Auto lighting optimizer (Basic and Creative modes) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction Peripheral illumination correction
Custom Image Parameters	Sharpness: 0 to 7 Contrast: -4 to +4 Saturation: -4 to +4 Color tone: -4 to +4 B&W filter: N, Ye, Or, R, G B&W tone: N, S, B, P, G
Movie Recording
File Format	Quicktime MOV
Movie Size	1920 x 1080 (1080p, 16:9), 20 fps 1280 x 720 (720p, 16:9), 30 fps 640 x 480 (4:3), 30 fps Up to 29 min 59 sec (or max file size 4 GB)
Compression	H.264
Audio	Linear PCM Audio
Viewfinder
Type	Eye-level pentaprism
Coverage	Approx. 95% coverage
Magnification	0.87x magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
Eyepoint	Approx. 19mm
Dioptric Adjustment	-3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen	Fixed, Precision Matte
Eyecup	Supplied
Viewfinder Information	AF information (AF points, Focus confirmation light) Exposure information (Shutter speed, Aperture value, ISO speed, AE lock, Exposure level, Exposure warning) Flash information (Flash ready, Flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync, FE lock) Image information (Monochrome shooting, Maximum burst, WB correction, Memory Card information)
Mirror	Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60) Mirror lock-up customizable
Depth-of-Field Preview	Yes, Depth of Field preview button
Autofocus
Type	TTL-CT-SIR AF dedicated CMOS sensor
AF Points	9 AF points (F5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at F2.8)
Metering Range	-0.5 - 18 EV (ISO 100 at 73°F/23°C)
Focusing Modes	Auto One-Shot AF AI Focus AF Predictive AI Servo AF Manual Focus
AF Point Selection	Automatic selection Manual selection
Selected AF Point Display	Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor
AF Assist	Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Exposure Control
Metering	TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC
Metering Modes	Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point) Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at centre) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range	1 - 20 EV (at 23°C with 50mm F1.4 lens ISO 100)
Exposure Modes	Program AE (Shiftable) Shutter priority AE Aperture priority AE Depth-of-field AE Full auto E-TTL II autoflash AE Manual rogrammed image control mode
Scene Modes	Auto Portrait Landscape Close-up Sports Night portrait Flash off Movie
ISO Speed	Auto ISO: 100 - 1600 ISO 100 - 3200 in 1 stop increments Can be expanded to H1: ISO 6400, H2: ISO 12800
Exposure Compensation	+/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)
Exposure Bracketing	+/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
Exposure Lock	Auto: One-Shot AF mode in evaluative metering when focus is achieved Manual: By AE lock button
White Ballance
WB Modes	Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Tungsten light White Fluorescent light Flash Custom
WB Correction	Blue/Amber +/-9 Magenta/ Green +/-9
WB Bracketing	+/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias
Shutter
Type	Electronically-controlled, Vertical-travel, Focal-plane type
Shutter Speed	1/4000 to 30 sec. (1/3 or 1/2 stop increments) Bulb
Flash Sync Speed	1/200sec
Remote Control	Remote Switch RS-60E3, Wireless Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5
Shutter Release
Drive Modes	Single Continuous Self timer / Remote Control (2s/10s) Self-timer continuous
Continuous Shooting	approx. 3.4 frames per second
Burst Buffer	JPEG: 170 images RAW: 9 images
Flash
Built-in Flash	Retractable, auto pop-up flash Guide Number: 13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) Coverage: up to 17mm focal length (27mm, 35mm equivalent) Recycle Time: Approx. 3 seconds Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction Flash-ready Indicator
External Flash	Hot-shoe Wireless multi-flash support
Metering	E-TTL II Auto Flash
Flash Sync Modes	Second Curtain Synchronisation
Exposure Compensation	+/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
Exposure Bracketing	Yes
FE Lock	Yes
Life View
Type	Live TTL display of scene from CMOS image sensor Coverage: 100% 30 frames per second
Shooting Modes	Still photo Video shooting
Focusing	Autofocus Quick mode Face Detection Live mode Live mode Manual focusing
Metering Modes	Real-time evaluative metering with the image sensor
Metering Range	0 - 20 EV (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm F1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)
Live View Features	Grid overlay Magnify: 5x or 10x Optional Face Detect Remote live view using EOS Utility Manual focus only
Exposure Simulation	Yes
Display
Size / Type	3.0" TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Dots	920 000 pixels
Coverage	Approx. 100%
Brightness Adjustment	7 levels provided
Image View / Edit
Record Review	2 / 4 / 8 sec / Hold Magnification possible
Playback Modes	Single image Single image with information 4 or 9 image index Auto play
Playback Features	Magnified view (approx. 1.5x to 10x) Highlight Warning Shooting information Delete / Protect Function Jump (by 1, 10, 100 images or date) Histogram (Brightness, RGB) Image Rotation
Customization
Custom Functions	13 Custom Functions with 39 settings
Camera User Settings	Up to 6 menus, Custom functions and other top-tier options can be registered
Supported Languages	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
Interface
Connectivity	USB 2.0 Hi-speed A/V output: NTSC or PAL Selectable Mini-HDMI OUT terminal
Power Source
Battery	LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Battery Life	Approx. 400 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 380 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Battery Indicator: 4 levels Power Saving: Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 min.
Battery Charger	Supplied
AC Adapter	Optional
Physical Specifications
Environmental Protection	No
Dimensions (WxHxD)	128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm (5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in)
Weight	480g (16.9 oz)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories	LP-E5 Lithium-Ion battery pack LC-E5 Battery charger Wide strap EW-100DBIII USB Interface Cable IFC-200U AV Cable AVC-DC400 CD-ROMs Manuals "Great Photography is Easy" Booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet
Optional Accessories
Flashes	Canon Speedlites (220EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2)
Battery Pack	Canon BG-E5
Remote Controller / Switch	Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1 / RC-5
Power Supply & Chargers	AC Adapter Kit ACK-E5 Battery charger LC-E5E Car Battery charger CBC-E5 Power Adapter CA-PS700