Canon Eos Rebel T2i Camera-an Excellent New Camera For Photographing Birds

Canon will soon be releasing the new EOS Rebel T2i EF-S Digital SLR Camera. It will be the latest from the Rebel line of DSLR cameras, which are exceptional for photographing birds. Canon retains the classic features that photographers have come to count on. The Rebel T2i EF-S Digital SLR Camera is a superb choice for the more advanced beginner all the way up to the experienced photographer.


The new Canon Rebel T2i EF-S is really a lightweight and very easy to use camera that incorporates a great many pro EOS specifications including:


* 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Picture Sensor and DIGIC 4 Picture Processor
o Captures images with exceptional clarity to deliver much more than enough resolution for crops and enlargements. The DIGIC 4 Picture Processor speeds up the EOS Rebel T2i's operations and offers improvement in fine detail and natural color reproduction.


* ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800)
o Allows shooting from bright to dim light.


* An advanced HD Movie mode for Complete HD movies
o HD video at 1920x1080 resolution with selectable frame rates of 24, 25 or 30 frame rates per second. Movies are saved as MOV files. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 or SD/VGA at 640 x 480. Full manual exposure operation. An external microphone may be utilized for stereo sound quality.


* Enhanced iFCL 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system

o The new model delivers an extremely high level of accuracy by not only measuring the amount of light but color and luminosity as well. It supplies intelligent scene analysis for perfect exposure.


* As many as 3.7 frames per second continuous shooting
o The Canon EOS Rebel T2i can shoot up to 3.7 frames per second (fps) for as much as approximately 6 consecutive RAW files or approximately 34 full-resolution JPEGs. Shooting at speeds of roughly 1/4000 sec., the EOS Rebel T2i camera can capture even rapidly-unfolding scenes with ease.


* A new wide LCD monitor
o Wide 3.0 inch (3:2 aspect ratio) Clear View LCD monitor (1.04 million dots/VGA) for improved viewing. An anti-reflective and water-repellent coating allows for a clearer and more smudge-resistant surface.


* Quick Control Screen Button
o New Quick Control Screen button for straightforward access to frequently used settings. The Canon EOS Rebel T2i's refined button layout makes it quick to navigate among any number of settings.


* Still to moving images with the press of a button
o It comes with a dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button which allows a fast and smooth transition between still and movie mode.


* New compatibility with SDXC memory cards
o The Canon EOS Rebel T2i camera is compatible with both SDXC memory cards for greater storage capacity and with Eye-Fi SD cards. An Eye-Fi card enables wireless uploading of your images directly from the camera.


* Compatible with the total line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses
o The Canon EOS Rebel T2i is compatible with all Canon lenses within the EF lineup, from compact and lightweight lenses to ultra-wide angle and super telephoto lenses. The Canon image stabilizer, that are available in some lenses, minimizes the effect of camera shake. A particularly good feature when photographing birds.


Here are a few of the new characteristics that the Canon EOS Rebel T2i camera offers that will make every bird watchers' pictures stand-out. The new expanded ISO range makes it easy to shoot from dim to bright light,e liminating one of the biggest concerns that bird watchers have when photographing birds. The wider LCD monitor furnishes a clearer view and also the anti-reflective coating makes it easy to see the subject even in bright light. Go from still pictures to video with one easy press of a button, no fumbling with menu screens or carrying an additional video camera around all day. Shooting at shutter speeds of up to 1/4000 will surely enhance your success when photographing birds. As you can see, the new Canon EOS Rebel T2i gives you plenty of beneficial features for taking pictures and will be a valuable piece of equipment while bird watching.

Canon feels the EOS Rebel T2i camera could be the finest Rebel they have developed, providing some of the most advanced components of any digital SLR camera. This camera is due out in early March. I will keep you posted on the release date.