Digital Camera Review: Canon EOS Rebel T1i

If you are a DSLR fanatic, then you might be interested in this latest offering in the digital camera segment from Canon. The Cannon EOS Rebel T1i comes with a 15.1 CMOS megapixel sensor, which does a good job in capturing and reproducing life like images as well as videos. In addition, did I forget to mention that the EOS Rebel T1i includes high definition recording capabilities? Keep reading because more is yet to come!

Okay, many among you might be wondering about the millions of pixels stacked within the EOS Rebel T1i – will they do any good for casual recordings or while taking photographs? Ideally, it seems that the manufacturer had developed the product keeping in view the requirements of a proficient photographer. They might have to enlarge the photos taken for professional purposes. It is at this point that the camera becomes a useful tool in the hands of the experienced!

One of the factors, which had impressed us, was the quality of the images produced by the EOS Rebel T1i even in the dimmest lighting environments. Looking back into the specifications, we found that the camera came with variable ISO levels. It starts from 3200 and ranges up to 12800. Canon has always boasted a lot about their DIGIC image-processing unit included with their high-end models. The EOS Rebel T1i also features the same technology.

The frame rate of the video recordings, especially when you do it using the high definition mode is not impressive at all. At 20 frames per second, we experienced slight shuttering at times. However, the problem rectified itself upon switching the mode to viable alternatives such as 720p. In the same manner, the manufacturers have included a large three-inch LCD screen, which also acts as the viewfinder. We found the screen to be exceptionally clear even under direct sunlight.

The image quality of most of the digital cameras deteriorates with the passage of time. The experts at Canon found that dust accumulation would occur at some particular stage in almost all the point and shoot cameras. Keeping this in mind, they have included a self-cleaning mechanism for the EOS Rebel T1i. Here is yet another reason for the seasoned photographers to rejoice. The model is backward compatible with an assortment of lenses. Imagine coupling the already better EOS Rebel T1i with some of the advanced photographic lenses known to humanity!

The six preset levels for photographs are easy to understand. Furthermore, included with the EOS Rebel T1i is a set of software suites that augment the functionality of the product by many times. For instance, you will be able to conduct raw processing of the images with the help of the Digital Photo Professional Software. Three other software programs that are shipped along with the product happen to be the EOS Utility, the Picture Style Editor and the ZoomBrowser or ImageBrowser. Prices range from $650 to $900; you will have to utilize your online shopping skills to find some of the lucrative deals, though!