Canon EOS Rebel T2i

EOS Rebel T2i, SLR, 18MP, 3:2, RGB, 5184 x 3456, DPOF 1.1, DCF 2.0, Exif 2.21, SD, SDHC, SDXC, ISO12800, 1/4000 - 1/60 s, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") TFT 1040000 px, OSD, PictBridge, USB 2.0, mini HDMI, 530 g, Black

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
4462B005
10-08-2010
The Evolution Continues.
The new flagship of the EOS Rebel line, Canon EOS Rebel T2i brings professional EOS features into an easy to use, lightweight digital SLR that's a joy to use. Featuring a class-leading 18.0 Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor and increased light sensitivity for low light photography, the EOS Rebel T2i also has an advanced HD Movie mode for gorgeous Full HD movies. Able to capture up to 3.7 frames per second, it's ready to go the minute it's picked up. Advanced Live View, a new wide-area screen, plus features like Canon's brilliant Auto Lighting Optimizer and Highlight Tone features ensure brilliant photos and movies, easily. With some of the most advanced features of any digital SLR, it's simply the best Rebel Canon has ever created.

- 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high image quality and speed.
- ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
- Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control, expanded recording, new Movie Crop recording in 640 x 480 and external microphone IN terminal for access to improved sound quality.
- Enhanced iFCL 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system; and 9-point AF system utilizing a high-precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point.
- Wide 3.0-inch (3:2 aspect ratio) Clear View LCD monitor (1.04 million dots) for improved viewing.
- New Quick Control Screen button for easy access to frequently used settings.
- Improved layout with dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button.
- New compatibility with SDXC memory cards, plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support.
- 3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW
- Compatible with the full line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.

High Resolution Still Capture.
The EOS Rebel T2i has an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops. This first-class sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional Canon cameras to maximize each pixel's light-gathering efficiency. Its APS-C size sensor creates an effective 1.6x field of view (compared to 35mm format).

DIGIC 4 Image Processor
The Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor dramatically speeds up the entire EOS Rebel T2i's camera operations for intuitive operation and offers improvements in both fine detail and natural color reproduction. It works in concert with the EOS Rebel T2i's CMOS Image Sensor to achieve phenomenal levels of performance in nearly any situation.

Amazing Results, No Matter the Light.
The EOS Rebel T2i features an expanded ISO range that makes shooting possible in situations previously unthinkable without flash. With an ISO rating up to 6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), along with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor's improved noise-reduction technology, creative possibilities abound. Combine the EOS Rebel T2i with one of Canon's EF or EF-S lenses with Optical Image Stabilizer and the shooting possibilities for both movies and stills expand even further.

HD Movies to Go!
Designed for the evolving, tech-savvy user, the EOS Rebel T2i features HD Video capture technologies – manual exposure control for more creative control, for example – borrowed directly from professional Canon SLRs to capture stellar video with all the benefits of shooting with an SLR. By shooting video with the EOS Rebel T2i, photographers as well as filmmakers can take advantage of the creative features native to SLR cameras. Along with its manual controls, the EOS Rebel T2i allows for full use of Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including Macro and Fisheye, providing a plethora of shooting options once reserved only for still photography. The resulting HD video is a standout in its beautiful depth-of-field characteristics and remarkable capture capability under poor lighting conditions. In a first for EOS cameras, a Movie Crop function is included: An SD-quality movie (640 x 480) can be cropped to the equivalent of about 7x magnification of regular shooting.
ideo can be captured at a number of resolutions and frame rates for numerous applications. It can capture 1920 x 1080 Full HD video at frame rates of 24 (23.976), 25 or 30 (29.97) frames per second, for up to 4GB per clip. Movies are saved as MOV files and can be viewed in Full HD through the EOS Rebel T2i's HDMI output. Other recording sizes include HD at 1280 x 720 (50/60 (59.94) fps) or SD/VGA at 640 x 480 (50/60 (59.94) fps). The EOS Rebel T2i has a built-in microphone for simple mono recording and stereo sound can be recorded through a self-powered external microphone.

Intelligent Scene Analysis for Perfect Exposure.
The EOS Rebel T2i features Canon's newest Dual-layer sensor, with 63 zones. By measuring not only the amount of light, but also taking into account color and luminosity, this new system delivers a very high level of accuracy for better results every time. Since the metering sensor has a color measurement function, exposure errors and focus errors caused by different light sources are minimized; the EOS Rebel T2i gives stable exposure from shot to shot in situations where light changes, such as sports on a cloudy day, or indoor holiday scenes.
Additionally, the EOS Rebel T2i has a high-precision, 9-point AF system utilizing a high-precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point. The 9-point AF system uses both normal and high-precision focus depending on the aperture and available light. The 9 focus points can be chosen automatically or manually selected.

Bigger and Better than Ever.
The EOS Rebel T2i has a high-resolution 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor that features 1.04 million dots/VGA for spectacular detail. It also has the same aspect ratio (3:2) as the camera's sensor, making for clear and easy Live View composition. An anti-reflective and water-repellant coating provides a clearer and more smudge-resistant surface and screen brightness can be adjusted in 7 steps in accordance with ambient light.

Customize your Shot...Fast.
The EOS Rebel T2i's refined button layout includes a dedicated button that directs the camera immediately to the Quick Control screen, where it's simple to navigate among any number of settings, including ISO, Exposure and Flash Exposure compensation, drive mode, white balance, image quality and much, much more.

Go from Still to Moving Images with the Press of a Button.
Without the need to navigate through a bunch of menus, the EOS Rebel T2i transitions effortlessly between still and movie mode. By pressing the Live View/Movie button, a situation that had required menu access with other cameras, still images can change to a movie shoot and vice versa. It’s literally as simple as the press of a button.

Speedy, Wireless Image Capture and Transmission.
The EOS Rebel T2i is compatible with both SDXC memory cards for greater storage capacity and with Eye-Fi SD cards, which are outfitted with a Wi-Fi transmitter (IEEE 802.11b/g) and internal antenna for wireless, high-speed transfer of images. With an Eye-Fi card installed, the EOS Rebel T2i can display the Eye-Fi's connection status and error notes with ease, for fully functional wireless uploading of images directly from the camera.
Canon cameras are not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions, including wireless transfer. In case of an issue with the Eye-Fi card, please consult with the card manufacturer. The use of Eye-Fi cards may not be available outside the United States and Canada, please contact the card manufacturer for territory availability.

Never Miss a Thing.
The EOS Rebel T2i can shoot up to 3.7 frames per second (fps) for up to approximately 6 consecutive RAW files or approximately 34 full-resolution JPEGs. Shooting at speeds of up to 1/4000 sec., the EOS Rebel T2i can capture even rapidly-unfolding scenes with ease.

The Best Optics for the Best Images.

EF Lenses
The EOS Rebel T2i is compatible with all Canon lenses in the EF lineup, including compact and lightweight EF-S lenses, ranging from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto lenses. Canon lenses employ advanced optical expertise and micron-precision engineering to deliver outstanding performance and deliver beautiful results. Special technologies like the Canon Image Stabilizer technology in select lenses helps to minimize the effect of camera shake, effectively adding up to four stops of light. With a dizzying array of lenses perfect for travel, sports, still life and everything in between, photographers can truly maximize the quality and performance of their EOS Rebel T2i with superlative Canon optics.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
SD, SDHC, SDXC

Memory

Memory slots 
1

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080
Full HD 
Y
Resolution at capture speed
1280x720@28fps, 640x480@30fps
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate
30

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
Weight 
0.53
Self-timer 
2, 10
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Camera shutter speed 
1/4000 - 1/60
Viewfinder type 
optical
Light exposure control
Program AE
Built-in flash 
Y

Networking

Wi-Fi 
N

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y
HDMI 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
LP-E8
Battery level indicator
Y

Display

Display 
TFT
Display resolution (numeric) 
1040000
Second display 
N
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
3

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y
Voice recording
Y
Audio formats supported 
PCM

Lens system

Optical zoom 
10
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
11/9
Filter size 
58
Lens mount interface 
Canon EF-S
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 5.6
Focal length range (f-f) 
18 - 55
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
29
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
88
Minimum aperture number 
3.5
Maximum aperture number 
5.6

Camera

Camera type 
SLR Camera Kit
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Landscape, Portrait
Shooting modes
Movie, Scene
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral
3D compatibility 
N
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.21
Direct printing 
Y
Histogram
Y
Image editing
Rotating
Live view
Y
Multi-shot
Y

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection
Focus
TTL
Closest focusing distance
0.25

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light exposure correction
± 5EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lock
Y
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto
Flash guide number 
13
Flash exposure compensation
Y
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash recharging time
3

Shutter

Camera shutter type 
Electronic
Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30

Technical details

Magnification 
0.87

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 85

Battery

Power source type 
AC, Battery, USB
Battery life (CIPA standard)
150

Packaging content

Cables included
AV, USB
Battery charger included
Y
Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Megapixel 
18
Sensor type 
CMOS
Maximum image resolution 
5184 x 3456
Image stabilizer 
Y
Still image resolution(s) 
2592 x 1728, 3456 x 2304, 5184 x 3456
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2

Weight & dimensions

Width 
128.8
Depth 
75.3
Height 
97.5

Other features

Video capability 
Y
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
29 - 88
Video out
AV
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Effective sensor resolution
18000000
Aperture priority AE
Y
Auto exposure
Y
Digital SLR 
Y
Electrical viewfinder 
Y
Face detection
Y
Manual exposure
Y
Manual focus
Y
On/off switch 
Y
Optical viewfinder 
Y
Rotating 
Y
Shutter priority AE
Y