wt21
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Having been a user of the XTi, XSi, T1i and T2i, I have to think the traditional crop DSLR Rebel is nearing end of life. To me, the T4i review is not that great
Just Posted: Canon EOS 650D / EOS Rebel T4i review: Digital Photography Review
Focus hunting in Live View. Weaker high ISO performance than the OMD. Middling video modes. Large RAW files (18MP and 14 bit), slightly lower DR than peers. Here's DPRs weakness list
Slow 'hybrid AF' performance in live view and video modes (compared to mirrorless competition)
Slightly higher noise levels than its peers
Default dynamic range lags a bit behind its peers
Using flash with Auto ISO enabled results in ISO 400 even in bright light conditions
Cannot configure common live view and movie mode options independently
AF illuminator integrated into flash (must have flash engaged to use it)
Shorter battery life than other DSLRs in its class
I'm sure they can still sell more, but where is that line headed, given all the mirrorless alternatives, Sony SLT and Nikon's stronger offerings (if you still want a mirror) in the D5000, etc.
I loved my Rebels (especially the XTi) but time marches on, and the Rebels haven't really kept pace.
Just Posted: Canon EOS 650D / EOS Rebel T4i review: Digital Photography Review
Focus hunting in Live View. Weaker high ISO performance than the OMD. Middling video modes. Large RAW files (18MP and 14 bit), slightly lower DR than peers. Here's DPRs weakness list
Slow 'hybrid AF' performance in live view and video modes (compared to mirrorless competition)
Slightly higher noise levels than its peers
Default dynamic range lags a bit behind its peers
Using flash with Auto ISO enabled results in ISO 400 even in bright light conditions
Cannot configure common live view and movie mode options independently
AF illuminator integrated into flash (must have flash engaged to use it)
Shorter battery life than other DSLRs in its class
I'm sure they can still sell more, but where is that line headed, given all the mirrorless alternatives, Sony SLT and Nikon's stronger offerings (if you still want a mirror) in the D5000, etc.
I loved my Rebels (especially the XTi) but time marches on, and the Rebels haven't really kept pace.