| Detailed Specifications |
| TYPE |
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| Type |
Digital, single-lens reflex, AF/AE camera |
| Recording Media |
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC Memory Card |
| Image Sensor Size |
22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size) |
| Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx. 1.6x the lens focal length) |
| Lens Mount |
Canon EF mount |
| IMAGE SENSOR |
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| Type |
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor |
| Pixels |
Effective pixels: Approx. 18.00 Megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
| Color Filter System |
RGB primary color filters |
| Low-pass Filter |
Fixed position in front of the CMOS sensor |
| Dust Deletion feature |
(1) Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit
(2) Dust Delete Data appended to the captured image
(3) Manual cleaning of sensor |
| RECORDING SYSTEM |
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| Recording Format |
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.21 |
| Image Type |
Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM) |
| File Size |
(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 6.4MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 3.2MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.4MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.7MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.2MB (2592 x 1728 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.1MB (2592 x 1728 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 24.5MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc. |
| File Numbering |
Continuous numbering, auto reset, manual reset |
| Color Space |
sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable |
| Picture Style |
Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined 1-3 |
| IMAGE PROCESSING |
|
| Type |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
| Color Temperature Compensation |
White balance correction: ±9 stops in full-stop increments
White balance bracketing: ±3 stops in full-stop increments
Blue/amber direction or magenta/green direction possible |
| Color Temperature Information Transmission |
Provided |
| VIEWFINDER |
|
| Type |
Eye-level SLR (with pentamirror) |
| Coverage |
Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95% |
| Magnification |
Approx. 0.87x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1 (dpt)) |
| Eyepoint |
Approx. 19mm (from eyepiece lens center) |
| Built-in Dioptric Adjustment |
-3.0 to +1.0m-1 (diopter) |
| Focusing Screen |
Fixed, Precision Matte |
| Mirror |
Quick-return half mirror (transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses) |
| Viewfinder Information |
AF information
- AF points and focus confirmation light
Exposure information
- Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, spot metering circle, exposure warning
Flash information
- Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light
Image information
- Highlight tone priority (D+), monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1-digit display), white balance correction, SD card information
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| Depth-of-Field Preview |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| AUTOFOCUS |
|
| Type |
TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor |
| AF Points |
9 AF points (center AF point is cross-type) |
| Focusing Modes |
Auto, One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual Focusing (MF) |
| AF Point Selection |
Automatic selection, manual selection |
| Selected AF Point Display |
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD monitor |
| AF-assist Beam |
Intermittent firing of built-in flash
Effective range: Approx. 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery. When EOS-dedicated Speedlite attached, the Speedlite's AF-assist beam is emitted instead. |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL |
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| Metering Modes |
63-zone TTL full-aperture metering
- Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
- Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
- Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
- Center-weighted average metering
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| Metering Range |
EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Exposure Control |
(1) Program AE (shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE
(3) Aperture-priority AE
(4) Depth-of-field AE (A-DEP, non-shiftable)
(5) Full Auto (Program AE, non-shiftable)
(6) Programmed Image Control modes (6 modes)
- * Flash OFF, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait
(7) Manual exposure (including bulb)
(8) E-TTL II autoflash program AE
- * Evaluative metering, Averaged metering
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| ISO Speed (Recommended Exposure Index) |
ISO 100~6400 (in 1-stop increments), H: 12800
Basic Zone modes: ISO 100~3200 set automatically |
| Exposure Compensation |
Manual: ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments (can be combined with AEB) |
| AE Lock |
(1) Auto AE lock
- * In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved.
(2) Manual AE lock
- * With AE lock button. (AE lock is updated each time you press the button.)
Enabled in all metering modes. |
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| SHUTTER |
|
| Type |
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically controlled |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.
1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Shutter Release |
Soft-touch electromagnetic release |
| Self-timer |
10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting |
| Remote Control |
Remote Switch RS-60E3
Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6 |
| BUILT-IN FLASH |
|
| Type |
Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Flash Metering |
E-TTL II autoflash |
| Guide Number |
13/43 (ISO 100, in meters/feet) |
| Recycling Time |
Approx. 3 sec. |
| Flash-ready Indicator |
Flash-ready icon lights in viewfinder |
| Flash Coverage |
Up to 17mm lens focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 135 format) |
| FE Lock |
Provided |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Flash exposure compensation for built-in flash and Speedlite can be set with the camera. |
| DRIVE SYSTEM |
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| Drive Modes |
Single, continuous, self-timer (10 sec. or 2 sec. delay)/remote control |
| Continuous Shooting Speed |
Max. 3.7 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF) |
| Maximum Burst |
JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 34, RAW: Approx. 6
Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
Varies depending on the subject, SD memory card brand, image-recording quality, etc. |
| LIVE VIEW FUNCTIONS |
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| Shooting Modes |
Still photo shooting and video shooting |
| Focusing |
Autofocus (One-Shot AF): Live mode, Face Detection Live mode, Quick mode; Manual focus (5x or 10x manually) |
| Metering Modes |
Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor |
| Metering Range |
EV 0-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF 50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) |
| Grid Display |
Provided (Two grid displays) |
| Exposure Simulation |
Provided |
| Silent Shooting |
Not provided |
| VIDEO SHOOTING |
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| File Format |
MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (with internal mic: monaural, with external mic: stereo)) |
| File Size |
Recording Size: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p), Movie Crop recording in 640 x 480 |
| Continuous Shooting Time |
Approx. 12 min. (1920 x 1080), 18 min. (1280 x 720), 24 min. (640 x 480)
Based on Canon's testing standards using a 4GB card |
| Focusing |
Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Face Detection Live mode; manual |
| Exposure Control |
(1) Program AE for movie shooting
* For shooting modes other than manual exposure.
* Shutter speed (1/30 - 1/4000 sec., signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed automatically set.
(2) Manual exposure
* For manual exposure.
* Shutter speed (signal accumulation time), aperture, and ISO speed (auto/ manual) manually set. The shutter speed (signal accumulation time) is limited to 1/4000 sec. at the maximum and to 1/30 sec. at the minimum for 24/25/30 fps or 1/60 sec. or higher for 50/60 fps. |
| Exposure Compensation |
Up to ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
* Possible only with autoexposure. |
| Audio recording method |
Linear PCM
(1) Internal monaural microphone
(2) External stereo microphone jack
- * Recording level automatically adjusted.
- * Sampling frequency: 48 KHz, Bits: 16 bit x 2 ch
- * Compatible with a commercially-available external microphone with 3.5mm dia. stereo mini-jack.
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| Video Playback |
Playback, slow motion (variable speed possible), jump to first frame, previous frame, next frame, jump to last frame, cut out first or last, frame, and audio volume (6 levels, including mute).
* The audio level when the camera is connected to a TV set is adjusted with the TV set.
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| LCD MONITOR |
|
| Type |
TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor |
| Monitor Size |
3.0 in. |
| Dots |
Approx. 1,040,000 dots (VGA) |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100%
Viewing angle: 160° |
| Brightness Adjustment |
7 levels provided |
| Interface Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese |
| IMAGE PLAYBACK |
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| Display Format |
(1) Single image display
- Two types of single-image full display and two types of shooting information display.
(2) Index display
- 4-image index and 9-index image.
(3) Jump display
- 10/100 images, shooting date, movies, stills |
| Highlight Warning |
Provided (Overexposed highlights blink) |
| IMAGE PROTECTION & ERASE |
|
| Protect |
Erase protect (or cancel) each image individually |
| Erase |
Single image, selected images or all images in the SD card can be erased (except protected images |
| DIRECT |
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| Compatible Printers |
PictBridge-compatible printers |
| Printable Images |
JPEG images compliant to Design rule for Camera File System (DPOF printing possible) and RAW images captured with the EOS Rebel T2i |
| Easy Print feature |
Provided |
| DPOF: Digital Print Order Format |
Version 1.1 compatible |
| DIRECT IMAGE TRANSFER |
|
| Compatible Images |
JPEG and RAW images |
| CUSTOMIZATION |
|
| Custom Functions |
Total 12 |
| My Menu |
Up to 6 menus, Custom functions and other top-tier options can be registered |
| INTERFACE |
|
| USB Terminal |
For personal computer communication and direct printing (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed) |
| Video Out Terminal |
(1) Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
(2) mini-HDMI OUT terminal |
| POWER SOURCE |
|
| Battery |
One Battery Pack LP-E8
AC power can be supplied via AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8
With Battery Grip BG-E8, AA-size batteries can be used |
| Number of Shots |
Number of shots (approx.)
| Temperature |
Shooting Conditions |
| AE 100% |
AE 50%, FA 50% |
| At 73°F/23°C |
550 |
470 |
| At 32°F/0°C |
440 |
400 |
| Live View shooting at 73°F/23°C |
200 |
170 |
| Live View shooting at 32°F/0°C |
180 |
150 |
| Movie Shooting Time |
1 hr. 40 min. |
1 hr. 20 min. |
The above figures apply with a fully-charged Battery Pack LP-E8.
The figures above are based on CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association) testing standards. |
| Battery Check |
Auto |
| Power Saving |
Provided. Power turns off after 30 sec., 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 min. |
| Date/Time Battery |
Built-in secondary battery |
| Start-up Time |
Approx. 0.1 sec. |
| DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT |
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| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
Approx. 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0 in./128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 18.7 oz./530g (CIPA standard, includes battery and memory card.) |
| OPERATING ENVIRONMENT |
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| Working Temperature Range |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Working Humidity Range |
85% or less |
| NOTE |
All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.
If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the lens maker.
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