Friday, March 27, 2009

Canon introduced the first budget digital SLR camera


Canon introduced its first budget digital SLR camera with support for HD-video - Rebel T1i. This 15.1-megapixel camera uses the latest DIGIC 4 chip to record full 1080p video at 20 frames per second or 720p at 30 k / sec, what is serious competition for Nikon D90. In parallel with T1i, Canon also introduced the flash Speedlite 270EX, which will be a full substitute for 220EX.

Image T1i coincide with the 5D Mark II, including the recording of video on 4GB (12 minutes 1080p) Memory in MPEG-4. To preview using HDMI-output. T1i is sufficiently large from ISO 100 to ISO 3200, for shooting in particular dark frame mode of ISO 6400 and ISO 12800. Auto light for a more precise rendering of details may be made in software.

Sales of new items will begin in May, the cost is $ 800. Optics package with 18-55mm, f/3.5-5.6 usually more expensive, at $ 900.