The 1855 kit lens that comes with the rebel series cameras t2i and t3i is actually a surprisingly good lens. For the casual music video or film maker, the choice of camera is a question of style. Meanwhile you can see my other films and videotests at my channel. Mar 15, 2010 the new flagship of the eos rebel line, canon eos rebel t2i brings professional eos features into an easy to use, lightweight digital slr thats a joy to use. It is part of canons entrymidlevel digital slr camera series, and was the successor model to the eos 500d. Canon rebel t2i d550 fast start class creativelive. Preparing to import images to the computer software installation you can use the any of the software on the eos digital solution disk cdrom that came with your camera to import images you have taken to your computer. Canon eos rebel t2i hot shoe replacement ifixit repair guide. Not surprisingly, the technological differences between the two are minimal, at least at first glance.
Having purchased a t2i and almost purchasing a 5d and 7d and having used both the 7d and t2i in a film shoot, i felt the need to share my thoughts on these revolutionary cameras. Canon digital rebel t2i sample photos by jim zimmerlin. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you eos rebel t2i that you can purchase direct. Canon eos 550drebel t2i is the successor to the eos 500d t1i features a 18 megapixels apsc cmos sensor, digic 4 processor with iso 1006400 expansion to 12800, continuous shooting at 3. Home einfrastructure how to shoot movies with the canon eos rebel t2i how to shoot movies with the canon eos rebel t2i 20110408 plagwitz leave a comment go to comments. After shooting both with the port cap on, a lens with the front cap and color charts. The canon eos 550d is a difficult product to categorize.
Philip bloom is a worldrenowned filmmaker who, for. Digital photography has exploded in recent years and casual photographers are now requiring more advanced features on entry level dslr models. The answer will now be in your pocket and your ipad. The panasonic lumix dcs1r is the companys 47mp highres fullframe mirrorless camera. Each new digital rebel seems to add more and more features and the t2i is no exception. Eos rebel t5i eos 700d, eos rebel t4i eos 650d, eos rebel sl1 eos 100d, eos rebel t3i eos 600d, eos rebel t2i eos 550d, eos rebel t1i eos 500d, eos rebel t5eos 1200d, eos rebel t3 eos 1100d eos m2, eos m. When the download is complete, extract the file and you should now have a firmware update. Having purchased a t2i and almost purchasing a 5d and 7d and having used both the 7d and t2i in a film shoot, i felt the need to. February shot on the canon eos 550d rebel t2i preprod unit from nino leitner on vimeo. Importing images to a pc eos rebel t5i eos 700d article id.
As mentioned before we like the rebel t2i550d a lot and use it as a serious camera for our work. What software can i use to processeditprint raw images. Right now we dont see any other camera replacing it near term. The eos kiss x4 eos rebel t2i eos 550d is now supported. Nov 24, 2010 the panasonic lumix dcs1r is the companys 47mp highres fullframe mirrorless camera. The canon ifc200u usb interface cable enables you to transfer your camera pictures to a computer fast. Canon digital rebel t2i sample photos by jim zimmerlin eos 550d. Professional microphone filmmakers holiday bundle for canon eos rebel xs, xsi, xt, xti, t1i, t2i, t3, t3i, t4i, t5, t5i, 10d, 20d, 30d, 40d, 50d, 60d, 70d, 7d. Software for image editing t2i nov 24, 2010 hi, i am new to the dslr world and last week purchased a t2i. How to update the firmware on the eos digital rebel t2i. Best filmmaking lenses for the canon 550d t2i 600d t3i or. The canon rebel t2i is great for amateur dslr photographers with a light, sturdy frame that fits comfortably in your hands. Ostensibly designed to appeal to firsttime dslr buyers and enthusiasts, it offers a lot more technology, and at a higher price, than we might expect for a camera aimed squarely at this sector. The rebel t2i is the latest dslr in the eos lineup to offer a movie mode along with the rebel t1i, the eos 7d and the eos 5d mkii.
Canon t2i video rode videomic one of the hottest trends this year in indie filmmaking is shooting video on dslrs. When i use the auto mode, it takes good pictures but when i use av or m modes, the pictures often come out blurry. I used my canon t2i without problems for over a year and i am very pleased with it, but try taking days ago a video after have been taking pictures in program mode and the camera will lock and no picture could be taken, only appeared one minute later a pattern with vertical lines. Also, on manual mode, im not able to increase the exposure compensation. With iphone camera guides from quickpro, youll never have to miss the shot of your. Shooting a feature film on a canon t2i by tom sachs. Mar 28, 2010 canon rebel t2i550d native iso test i was invited to do some native iso testing with hunter kerhart over at hdi raw works this week. Quickpro camera guides, the leading producer of camera guide tutorials, announces canon rebel t2i. Use the procedure below to install software other than imagebrowser ex as well when an. What size screws do i need with a canon rebel t2i camera. Other than that, youll need to use post production software to do more advanced video editing techniques.
Thanks for the photos which i stole from him for this blog. The last clips are also shot with the 550d, but adjusted dramatically in a software called color. The eos rebel t2i digital camera includes a new enhanced 3inch lcd monitor featuring 1. Join john greengo for an indepth stepbystep tour of the canon rebel t2i known in europe as the cannon eos 550d. We did all of the basic testing we thought would get concrete results to find the native isos for the new canon rebel t2i a. Eighteen megapixels of quality image is a very strong t2i feature im sure this. Mono sound is recoded via a builtin microphone, but an. Canon eos digital rebel t2i eos 550d bob atkins photography. The icons and markings indicating features of the software correspond to the icons and markings of the software. Canon rebel t2i from quickpro for ios free download and. How to shoot movies with the canon eos rebel t2i thomas. The 10 best entry level dslr cameras for beginners in 2020. Canon has today unveiled the successor to the popular canon rebel t1i eos 500d, in the form of the canon eos rebel t2i eos 550d digital slr camera. I love cameras, anyone who knows me knows i have more cameras than one person could ever have a use for.
A 1080p video shot with a canon eos rebel t2i at 29. Eos rebel t2i the canon eos rebel t2i brings professional eos features into an easy to use, lightweight digital slr thats a joy to use. Want to take photos like a pro with your canon rebel t2i. Magic lantern for canon five kickass features for filmmaking. Corrects a phenomenon in which when using the camera with the efs 185mm f3. For the videographers out there, the t2i does have the ability to trim movies by editing out the first or last scenes of the video. Adds a lens that supports the aberration correction function. May 04, 2010 the canon eos 550d is a difficult product to categorize. I tried using the software that came with it but then picasa seemed to do just as well and a little more quickly. I have ordered various sizes of screws to replace it but none work. Canons eos line of cameras is widely considered some of the best around and the rebel t6 is no exception. I happen to think that the t3i is a great place to start, but the t2i is great too if you dont think youll be using external flashes.
Download drivers, software, firmware and manuals for your canon product and get access to online technical support resources and troubleshooting. Canon rebel t2i550d native iso test i was invited to do some native iso testing with hunter kerhart over at hdi raw works this week. Canon offers a wide range of compatible supplies and accessories that can enhance your user experience with you eos rebel t2i efs 1855is ii kit that you can purchase direct. Mar 02, 2010 the canon rebel t2i is an 18mp dslr that follows up the popular canon rebel t1i the canon rebel t2i is geared toward entrylevel shooters with a number of features and components that make it a very powerful camera suitable for serious shooters as well. First thoughts on rebel t2i 550d philip bloom blog. Home einfrastructure how to shoot movies with the canon eos rebel t2i how to shoot movies with the canon eos rebel t2i.
The rebel t2i cameras lcd monitor can display a fullscreen video image utilizing the entire screen during playback. This is a step up from the canon eos 500d, the canon eos 550d canon rebel t2i features a better grip, with a spot for the photographers thumb as well. Have your cameras serial number ready before you begin. Although canon is a bit unclear about that, i am also certain its the exact same sensor featured in the. Pentax kx by the numbers, the pentax kx displays lower noise at almost all iso sensitivities than the canon t2i, with the greatest disparities at iso 6,400 and iso 12,800. This is a step up from the canon eos 500d, the canon eos 550d canon rebel t2i features a better grip, with a. As others have said, filmmaking is less about the camera and more about how you use it. Dec 17, 2019 best filmmaking software and tools frame. I used imovie09 and used quicktime to compress a 486mb h264 file. All the differences among the three component rankings for the two units are actually within the measurement. Although it might seem logical for the 550d to replace the eos 500d, the older camera is set to continue in canons lineup, which leaves the 550d. The cable connects to your camera and to the usb port on your pc or mac computer. I have a 7d and two 5dmkiis after all, i even have a 500d.
I always know where i am in filestage its traffic light system easily allows me. This camera is known in the usa as the digital rebel t2i. The t2is very slight additional resolution over the rebel t1i can be seen using the mouseover feature in this canon eos rebel t2i vs. In some other parts of the world, it is known as the eos 550d. Theyre films so they show the flaws, they are shot with a canon t2i. I always know where i am in filestage its traffic light system easily allows me to see the status of any video clip. It is known as the eos kiss x4 in japan, and as the eos rebel t2i in the americas. For the inside, canon has brought out the big guns with an 18mp cmos sensor and a native sensitivity range of iso 1006400, which is further expandable to iso 12800. The first short shot on the canon rebel t2i filmmaker. Canon digital rebel t2i eos 550d product information. Canon rebel t2i from quickpro cnet download free software. What to do if youve lost your original cd sources of software and details of available updates. Feel free to link to this guide from your blog, website or even facebook so you can share with family and friends.
These features include canons auto lighting optimizer to. For the less the price of a 35mm adapter you got the canon rebel t2i. A discussion of the canon eos rebel t2is photo quality with image samples. But when comparing the t3i vs t2i, is the t3i worth the extra cost. Canons 550d known as the rebel t2i in the us promises the same video. Finally, in march 2010 canon delivered the rebel t2i, which contains many of the same video features as the 7d at a much lower price. They have identical sensor densities and the t2i shows similar resolution in a canon eos rebel t2i vs. Canon 4462b004 eos rebel t2i 18 mp cmos apsc digital slr camera with 3. Eos utility is an application that brings together functions to communicate with the camera.
The rebel t2i dslr includes a number of professionallevel userselectable canon image processing features to enhance the image quality of incamera jpeg files, and to tag raw images for processing later through canons digital photo professional software included with the camera. Comes standard with the eos 1ds mark iii, 1d mark iv, 1d mark iii, 5d mark ii, 7d, 60d, 50d, 40d, rebel t2i, rebel t1i, rebel xsi and rebel xs. It was available since 24 february 2010 and to us dealers from early march. This firstclass sensor features many of the same new technologies as used by professional canon cameras to maximize each pixels lightgathering efficiency. Click on the eos rebel t2i firmware update version 1. Snapsort compares the canon t3 vs the canon t2i to find out which is the winner. These functions include downloading and displaying images, remote shooting, and camera control for each setting. Students in our online filmmaking program have a tutorial entitled using lenses expressively where they learn how to express their cinematic ideas through the.
The canon eos rebel t2i brings professional eos features into an easy to use, lightweight digital slr thats a joy to use. My computer is 4 years old so it may not be fast enough to process my large. The eos rebel t2i eos 550d is a highperformance, digital singlelens reflex camera featuring a finedetail cmos sensor with 18. Rebel t1i resolution comparison using an iso 12233 chart. Now you have ready to go instruction of all camera functions where you need it and when you need it. Scroll down to easily select items to add to your shopping cart for a faster, easier checkout. The 550d comes with following image processing and camera operating software. Viewing 2 reply threads author posts january 24, 2011 at 9. The new flagship of the eos rebel line, canon eos rebel t2i brings professional eos features into an easy to use, lightweight digital slr thats a joy to use. Professional microphone filmmaker s holiday bundle for canon eos rebel xs, xsi, xt, xti, t1i, t2i, t3, t3i, t4i, t5, t5i, 10d, 20d, 30d, 40d, 50d, 60d, 70d, 7d. Eos 550d support download drivers, software and manuals.
Software canon eos digital solution disk version 22. Viewing 6 reply threads author posts january 22, 20 at 1. Another new accessory launched alongside the rebel t2i is the rc6 wireless remote, which also works with the rebel xsi, t1i, 7d and 5d mark ii. Possible with all versions of digital photo professional. This is ungraded footage straight off the camera converted to prores lt first for easy editing. The first short shot on the canon rebel t2i filmmaker magazine. This short film, february, was shot on a preproduction unit of the new canon eos 550d rebel t2i. But to answer your question, the t2i also known as the 550d is an. From our canon t2i550d image gallery you can see what we photographed over the first nearly 2 months in the info for the images you can find also the iso settings used.
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