Canon EOS 650D + 18-55/3.5-5.6 IS
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13 years ago
Canon EOS 650D/Rebel T4i Review
There was a lot of excitement recently as Canon launched its EOS 5D Mark III, which answered many ‘wants' that arose from the previous Mark II model and, while not replacing the earlier camera, the newcomer still kept the excitement going.
13 years ago
Canon EOS 650D review: an entry-level D-SLR with plenty of speed
The EOS 650D sits between the EOS 600D and the EOS 60D in Canon's digital SLR rage and it's classed as an entry-level model. There is nothing entry-level about its capabilities though: it's fast thanks to the inclusion of a DiG!
Pros:
- Fast performance
- Good usability
- Accurate focusing
Cons:
- Optical viewfinder leaves out some edge details
- Slight over-exposure in auto modes
- Touchscreen is unnecessary
13 years ago
A touch of glass
The EOS 650D is a very capable camera in the areas that matter the most - it Âproduces great image quality even at higher ISO Âsettings and the positionable LCD and Âexternal microphone input make it suitable for video shooters as well.
Pros:
- Nice size
- solid build
- very good high ISO performance
- positionable and touch-sensitive LCD is very useful
- Multi Shot NR is useful for producing low noise at high ISO settings
Cons:
- Requires very fast SHDC/SDXC cards for uninterrupted video recording
13 years ago
Canon EOS Rebel T4i
The Canon EOS Rebel T4i ($849 list, body only) is the successor to the Rebel T3i , a camera that suffered from very slow autofocus in Live View mode. The T4i does a much better job, especially when used with Canon's latest STM lenses.
Pros:
- Fast to start and shoot
- Sharp, articulated touch-screen LCD
- Compact
- Nearly silent video autofocus when used with STM lenses
- 5fps shooting
- Good image detail at high ISOs
- Fast autofocus
Cons:
- Tiny viewfinder
- Very limited burst shooting in Raw mode
- Video autofocus is choppy with non-STM lenses
13 years ago
Canon EOS Rebel T4i review: testing the world's first touchscreen DSLR
"The best camera is the one you have with you." You've probably heard the quote: it's often used these days to explain why smartphones are threatening to push traditional point-and-shoot cameras...
Pros:
- Great images and video from any angle
- Genuinely useful touchscreen control
- Better at picking settings for you
- Vastly improved frame rate (and shutter sound!
Cons:
- Image quality on par with cheaper predecessors
- Continuous autofocus not (yet) worth the investment
- Difficult to grip
13 years ago
Canon EOS 650D review
Canon and Nikon are still the top choices when selecting a digital SLR for poster-sized professional results, as they maintain the widest range of lenses and accessories. Following on from the 550D and 600D, the 18-megapixel APS-C sensor 650D is described by Canon as ideal for beginners, though the...
Pros:
- High quality rugged feel
- tilting touch screen LCD
- high stills and video resolution
- razor sharp images with image stabilised 18-135mm lens
- good jack of all trades DSLR
Cons:
- Pricey for the beginners this is aimed at if going for the body and lens combo we had on test
- no anti shake built into the camera body itself
13 years ago
Canon's pro cameras have been scoring plenty of points in my world but Canon's consumer-level DSLRs just haven't managed to excite me. Until now, that is, because the EOS 650D is a terrific package.
13 years ago
Almost a 7D, but not quite.
The latest model in the EOS Rebel lineup offers a nice jump in functionality from it's predecessors, the T2i & the T3i, for a reasonable price. I bought the T4i as a backup for my 7D,, I mainly shoot youth field sports and motorsports.
Pros:
- Quicker & more sensitive AF
- Speedy 5 frames-per second
- Video Liveview AF
Cons:
- Digic5 processor throttled by small buffer
- fiddly Touchscreen
13 years ago
Canon EOS 650D review
EOS cameras have an enviable reputation, and it sometimes feels like Canon doesn't have to try too hard to maintain healthy sales. Last year's Canon EOS 600D was a relatively conservative update, with an articulated screen and wireless flash control but little else to tempt upgraders.
13 years ago
Canon's Rebel T4i represents a middle ground between bargain-bin DSLRs and enthusiast models.
This is not a camera that inspires strong feelings, yet it's mostly very reliable (sometimes, vanilla is the flavor you want). On the handling front, Canon's Rebel-series cameras have always been notoriously easy for beginners to pick up and use, and the T4i is no exception.
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