Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i The Canon EOS Rebel T7i replaces the T6i (which will continue to exist), making it the top model in the compact Rebel lineup. (The new EOS 77D is essentially the replacement of the Rebel T6s.
) Weighing in at under a pound, the T7i is designed to be as small and portable as possible, while still packing in a fairly impressive feature set including a 24MP sensor and a revamped autofocus system, made up of 45 all-cross-type AF points. The AF system should be operable down to -3EV with an F2. 8 or faster lens.
Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i
The T7i will be sold with a new kit lens: the Canon EF-S 18-55mm F4-5. 6 IS STM. This new zoom is 20% smaller than its predecessors and a little slower, but in terms of handling, it suits the equally diminutive camera quite well. According to Canon, image stabilization should produce up to four stops of shake reduction.
Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i
The T7i is Canon's first Rebel class DSLR to feature Dual Pixel autofocus, which means Servo AF in both live view and movie modes. We've come to hugely appreciate this feature in Canon's higher-end DSLRs. The T7i can shoot Full HD video at up to 60p. In stills mode, the T7i can capture images at up to 6 fps, which is pretty good for an entry-level DSLR.
Battery life is rated at 600 shots per charge (CIPA) when using the optical viewfinder and 270 with live view.
Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i
On the top, the T7i is a fairly standard Rebel class EOS DSLR. Main controls are clustered on the right of the top-plate, and a dedicated ISO button is always nice to see, at the 2 o-clock position relative to the main exposure mode dial. This dial provides access to the standard 'PASM' exposure modes and also seven scene modes and ten creative effect filters.
On the left of the top-plate you can see the tiny LED light which indicates when the camera's built-in Wi-Fi is active. Speaking of Wi-Fi, the T7i has that plus NFC for easy pairing with Android devices and Bluetooth LE for instant photo transfer to a compatible smartphone. It's also compatible with Canon's new BR-E1 Bluetooth remote control.
Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i
A brand new user interface guides beginner photographers through the process of choosing the right exposure modes and settings to get the shots they want. This looks similar to the 'Guide' mode found on lower-end Nikon DSLRs. A more traditional UI is available for more experienced users.
For photographers that want to dive a little deeper, the T7i offers 15 Custom Functions with 44 settings in total.
Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i
A fully-articulating 3", 1. 04 million-dot touch-sensitive LCD makes video shooting easy. In live view and video modes, focus can be set by touch. For video shooters, a 3. 5mm diameter stereo mini jack is available for recording sound via an external microphone.
A new 'Group Photo' mode resurrects Canon's defunct 'A-Dep' feature, but uses face recognition. The system identifies the closest and furthest faces in the scene, then sets the aperture and focal length to ensure that this entire region is in focus. Smart.
Hands-on with Canon EOS Rebel T7i
The T7i will be available in April for $750 body-only, $900 with the new EF-S 18-55mm F4-5. 6 IS STM or $1300 with EF-S 18-135mm F3. 5-5. 6 IS STM.
. dpreview.com2017-2-16 07:00
