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Canon EOS Rebel T2i Pro Reviews

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www.whatdigitalcamera.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The EOS 550D is an excellent camera, offering a beginner similar specs to an EOS 7D semi-pro model at a fraction of the price. The low-light and video perfromance are a superb bonus to the excellent overall image quality. The 18MP resolution may mainly make the files larger, but the sharpness and detail are top notch regardless. The most impressive new addition on the stills side is the 63-zone metering system, as it seems to be capable of coping with almost any lighting condition and still turn out a decent shot. The ISO range may be verging toward unusable at 12,800, but below that the noise was minimal enough to make it difficult to tell the shots apart. The price may be a touch high compared to it's rivals, but the Canon EOS 550D is well worth the extra cash.

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Mar 29, 2010

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon's incremental refinements to its latest Rebel add up to both improved image quality and movie recording that is a notable step forward.

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Jul 27, 2010

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon's EOS 550D is a very good camera that's packed to the gills with features, but we'd recommend avoiding the 18-55 IS kit lens because it doesn't do the camera justice.

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Apr 15, 2010

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LAPTOP Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon's EOS T2i ($899 with an 18-55mm lens) strikes a couple of nice balances: It's easy enough for novices to use but contains enough manual features to satisfy intermediate users looking to get more out of their cameras. More importantly, whether you adjust the settings or leave the camera on Auto, the image quality is so gorgeous the T2i is bound to impress even users who have been shooting for a while. For people looking for a DSLR with HD video recording capabilities and a few more manual options than an entry-level DSLR (such as the EOS XS or Editors' Choice-winning Nikon D3000), the T2i is an excellent choice.

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Sep 20, 2010

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The T2i appeared on the market shortly after the T1i, but appears to be an addition to the Rebel line that fleshes out the resolution range rather than a replacement. No matter its intention, the T2i is a capable performer and pleasant shooting companion. Shutter lag is what you expect from a DSLR, and AF speed is good as well.

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Apr 09, 2010

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The Imaging Resource‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS Rebel T2i takes the reins from the company's existing T1i model as the flagship of its consumer-oriented EOS Rebel camera series. Externally, the Canon T2i looks very much like its predecessor, being almost identical in overall size but with softer, more gently rounded shoulders. Under the skin, the Canon T2i brings a few features from Canon's prosumer EOS 7D model into a Rebel-class body, creating a baby brother to the 7D.

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Jul 02, 2010

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Macworld‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon T2i is highly recommended for serious photo enthusiasts and will serve nicely as a backup camera for professionals. Current owners of Canon's T1i might be tempted to upgrade thanks to improvements in video recording, resolution, image quality, and the new 3:2 LCD. The kit price tag could deter some first time DSLR shoppers, but the camera does deliver the goods. Clearly, it's the best Digital Rebel to date.

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Jul 27, 2010

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PhotoRadar‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon's latest consumer DSLR sounds a killer in theory, offering an 18MP sensor and full HD Movie mode - but is it equally as impressive in action?

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Mar 22, 2010

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Overall the performance of this camera is excellent, and will find many fans whether they be interested in still, or video, or both.

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Mar 06, 2010

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CrunchGear‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The T2i is a great success and a great value. Beyond the improved video and body, it’s the same winning Rebel formula, backed by the same great Canon lens selection. Seriously though, if you want to shoot great video, get a fast prime with a big focus ring. It’ll hurt at first but you’ll thank yourself later.

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May 14, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

From our limited time with the Canon EOS 550D, we can say that it shoots very good images, its usability is high and it's reasonably swift. The auto mode still tends to pop up the built-in flash most of the time, instead of utilising the high ISO capability, so you're still better off learning how to use the camera's controls instead of completely relying on it to do all the work. However, it is still a very capable camera in auto mode when there is plenty of light. Overall, it's a great camera for both new and experienced users looking to make the step up to a digital SLR camera.

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Feb 10, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 550D is not quite Canon's highest-spec'd consumer digital SLR, but it still packs a mighty punch. The EOS 550D is something of a triumph. Shoot in RAW, invest in some decent back-up lenses and spend time studying the various exposure modes and options, and the EOS 550D will reward you with pro-quality images at a mass-market price.

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Mar 19, 2010

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Not a massive advance for stills, but serious filmmakers looking for HD on a budget should sit up and take note

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Apr 20, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A great follow-up to the T1i, if you want the best photo and video quality in a dSLR for less than $1,000, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is hard to beat.

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Apr 12, 2010

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Register Hardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Stripped down version of an EOS semi-pro camera, with a small form factor that doesn't diminish its stills and video capabilities.

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Apr 23, 2010

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The-Digital-Picture‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D is a great choice for someone moving up to a DSLR from a smaller, less-capable camera and a great upgrade for anyone shooting with a two or more generation old Canon EOS Rebel/zzzzD/zzzD body. Those with a Rebel T1i / 500D will need to look carefully at the new features before making an upgrade as these owners have the least to gain.

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Mar 17, 2010

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 550D is a very good camera by any standard. Build quality is excellent, the control layout and handling are near perfect, high ISO noise control is superb and the new monitor is the best on the market. However it doesn't offer many more features or significantly better image quality than the EOS 500D, and is beaten in some crucial areas by cheaper rival cameras.

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Mar 23, 2010

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Impressive image performance is paired with hardware specs that will widely appeal. You don't get all the bells and whistles, but those elements that are missing really are high-end features. If anything, it's the fast action stuff where the EOS 550D isn't so capable.

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Apr 16, 2010

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The T2i delivers accurate colors and decent noise control, but it's hard to overlook its unreliable video performance.

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Apr 08, 2010

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Despite our (very minor) complaints, the EOS 550D is a very satisfying camera, and certainly offers the most compelling feature set of any nominally 'entry level' DSLR that we've used. It isn't just about spec though - the 550D's refined handling and excellent supplied software suite should not be overlooked. Although it doesn't represent a huge improvement over the 500D, the changes that have been made are worthwhile, and well-implemented.

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Apr, 2010

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i is a solid mid-range camera whose main virtue is that it allows you to capture incredibly detailed photos without ever getting in the way or spoiling the fun of picture taking. Surely enough, it doesn't have the robust build, comfortable hand-grip, weather sealing, dual control wheels, large viewfinder, 8fps burst mode or 19-point auto focus module of the EOS 7D - but then a Rebel probably never will.

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Mar 31, 2010

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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Canon EOS Rebel T2i pumps out beautiful pictures and boasts full-featured 1080p video recording options that were previously only available with D-SLRs twice its price.

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Mar 26, 2010

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Camera Labs‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Canon's EOS 550D / Rebel T2i is a very impressive DSLR which redefines what we can expect from the upper entry-level category. Just five months on from the high-end EOS 7D, the EOS 550D / T2i delivers essentially the same image quality and flexible movie modes at half the price. Sure the EOS 550D / T2i doesn't share the build quality, speed and handling of the EOS 7D, but with 18 Megapixels and HD video at a choice of frame rates and sizes, it's a powerful camera for the price.

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Mar, 2010

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