Canon has announced the EOS 650D (known as the Rebel T4i in North America), and 18MP touch-screen DSLR with a sensor-based hybrid AF system for improved focus in movie and live view modes. The camera gains the all-cross-type 9-point AF sensor from the EOS 60D and can now shoot at 5fps. It also adds stereo mics for its Full HD video recording, which is available at 30, 25 and 24fps. The camera will be available from the end of June at a price of $849, body only, $949 will the 18-55mm IS lens or $1199 with the co-announced 18-135mm STM IS lens.
London, UK, 8 June 2012 – Canon today launches the EOS 650D – a new,
easy-to-use Digital SLR (DSLR) that offers high image quality and simple
touch-screen operation, allowing anyone to capture beautiful images and
Full HD movies. Ideal for photography beginners, the EOS 650D combines
intelligent automatic shooting modes with a range of advanced features –
making it easy-to-use today, with a full range of manual modes to
explore tomorrow.
The EOS 650D is the first-ever EOS to feature a dual AF system, which
ensures exceptional detail in stills and continuous autofocus tracking
when shooting movies. At the camera's heart is an 18 megapixel (MP)
Hybrid CMOS sensor and powerful DIGIC 5 processing, enabling the capture
of sharp, full resolution images at up to 5 frames per second (fps). A
Vari-angle capacitive touch-screen also makes camera operation quick and
easy, providing instant access to an extensive range of settings and
scene modes.
Outstanding quality in all conditions
The EOS 650D offers outstanding image quality and performance. Its
newly-developed 18MP APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor provides super-fine
resolution, capturing poster-sized images that are rich in colour and
detail. Ideal for shooting in low light without flash, the camera
features a native 100-12,800 ISO range, allowing the capture of
naturallooking shots with minimal noise, while an expanded ISO 25,600
range also offers the ability to shoot in more extreme low-light
conditions.
The EOS 650D is the first entry-level EOS to be powered by Canon
DIGIC 5 processing, offering greater speed, responsiveness and advanced
colour rendition. DIGIC 5's 14-bit image processing provides beautiful
and subtle transitions between colour tones, such as those of an evening
sky, and its vastly-increased power also makes the camera ideal for
capturing fast-moving action such as football or other sports.
The new dual AF system makes it easy to capture sharply-focused shots
of all subjects, whether capturing stills or movies. A superior 9-point
all cross-type AF system provides exceptional performance during stills
shooting, offering precision accuracy when capturing sports, action and
wildlife. Additionally, a new Hybrid AF System offers continuous
autofocusing during movie recording, and when shooting in Live View1 mode.
Touch control and Vari-angle flexibility
Getting the perfect shot has never been easier thanks to the new
7.7cm (3.0") Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen. Featuring
capacitive technology, the screen is highly responsive and supports a
variety of multi-touch gestures, such as pinching and swiping – making
it easy to access shooting modes, alter settings and even capture a shot
using the screen alone.
Touch control adds a different dimension to Live View shooting. You
can select AF points, track faces and objects, and fine-tune image
settings via the camera's Quick Control screen. Navigation is instant
and intuitive, while pinch-zooming in playback provides a great way to
check the finer details of a shot. The Vari-angle hinge allows the
screen to be angled and tilted to suit virtually any situation, while a
super-sharp 1,040k-dot resolution ensures every detail is clearly
displayed.
EOS Movie: Enhanced with Continuous AF
The EOS 650D makes it easy for anyone to shoot Full HD (1920x1080p)
videos. Thanks to Hybrid AF, users can focus exclusively on
story-telling while the camera continuously tracks the subject. New EF-S
18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM and EF 40mm f/2.8 STM lenses are also ideal
for shooting videos, utilising a virtually-silent stepper motor to
ensure movies are smoother and clearer than ever.
With Video Snapshot mode, anyone can create fun, fast-paced videos
with a professionally-edited feel. Snapshots can be recorded in two,
four, or eight second segments, and then combined or reordered in-camera
ahead of playback. An integrated mini-HDMI port also makes it easy to
share the results on any HDTV.
Explore with EOS
Two brand new shooting modes located on the mode dial help beginners
to shoot confidently in difficult lighting conditions. HDR Backlight
Control tackles tricky, brightly-backlit scenes by capturing three
different exposures – under, correctly, and over-exposed – and combining
them into one HDR image displaying both highlight and shadow detail.
Handheld Night Scene, meanwhile, makes it easier to capture beautiful
low-light evening shots with no tripod, rapidly shooting four different
images before combining them into one detailed, blur-free picture.
The camera's range of shooting modes also allows you to explore the
boundaries of your creativity. Basic+ allows you to go beyond basic
automatic settings, with a range of presets you can use to dramatically
and instantly alter the mood of a shot. Canon's fun range of Creative
Filters can now be applied to images using the Touch-screen, with new
'Art Bold Effect' and 'Water Painting Effect' offering more ways to
apply a creative twist to a shot. If you simply want to point and shoot,
Scene Intelligent Auto mode does the work for you – analysing the scene
and automatically selecting the best settings, so you can take great
shots out of the box.
The EOS system – freedom to explore
As part of Canon's EOS system, the EOS 650D is compatible with the
world's most comprehensive selection of lenses and accessories. Over 60
EF lenses cover everything from wide-angle and macro to extreme
telephoto, and countless accessories provide the tools to meet virtually
any creative challenge.
EOS 650D – key features
- 18 MP APS-C Hybrid CMOS sensor
- Full-HD movies with manual controls and continuous AF
- 5 fps continuous shooting
- Vari-angle Clear View LCD II Touch screen
- ISO 100-12,800 sensitivity, extendable to ISO 25,600
- 9-point wide-area AF
- Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
1 AF in Live View and Movies subject to use with Canon stepping motor (STM) lenses
Canon Rebel T4i / EOS 650D specifications
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $849.99/€899 body only, $949.99/€999 with 18-55mm IS II, $1199/€1,249 with 18-135mm IS STM |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Compact SLR |
| Body material | Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fibre |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 |
| Other resolutions | 5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 18.0 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 18.5 megapixels |
| Sensor size | APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | Digic 5 |
| Color space | sRGB,Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | RGB Color Filter Array |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (25600 with boost) |
| White balance presets | 6 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Normal |
| File format |
|
| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
|
| Autofocus assist lamp | by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Digital zoom | No |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3" |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | Clear View II TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85× |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
|
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) |
| Flash range | 13 m |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/200 sec |
| Drive modes |
|
| Continuous drive | Yes (5 fps) |
| Self-timer | Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) |
| Metering modes |
|
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
| Videography features | |
| Format |
|
| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage included | None |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (HDMI mini) |
| Wireless | EyeFi |
| Remote control | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery & charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 575 g (1.27 lb / 20.28 oz) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 100 x 79 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.11") |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (by USB cable and PC) |
| GPS | None |
DPREVIEW has been shooting with Canon's latest entry-level DSLR - the Rebel T4i (EOS 650D), and has prepared an hands-on preview. The T4i shares many of the headline specs (18MP CMOS sensor, 9-point AF system, 1.0M dot flip-out LCD) with its predecessor, the EOS 600D / Rebel T3i, but significant changes have been made to every one of those features. The result is the first touch-screen DSLR and the first EOS to offer continuous AF in movie shooting mode. Read our preview to find out more about the 650D's features and what its 'Hybrid AF' really offers. The preview includes real-world samples and low-light studio shots.
source: dpreview
