Canon EOS Rebel T1I 15.1MP 3in. LCD CMOS Digital SLR Camera Kit With EF-S 18-55MM F/3.5-5.6.OVERVIEW: Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor DIGIC 4 Image Processor a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You will have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. FEATURES: New 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and natural color reproduction 14-bit A/D conversion for smooth color tones and gradations. Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution with HDMI output for HD viewing of stills and video. Live View Function for stills (Quick Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video. 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920000 dots/VGA) monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings for improved viewing and smudge protection. Auto Lighting Optimizer for superior highlight-shadow control. Wide range ISO setting 100-3200 (ISO expansion: 6400 12800). Creative Auto goes a step beyond auto allowing control over frequently-changed settings. Compatible with over 60 Canon EF/EF-S lenses and most EOS System accessories.SPECIFICATIONS: Type:Type: Digital single-lens reflex AF/AE camera.Recording Media: SD memory card SDHC 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:Type: High-sensitivity high-resolution large single-plate CMOS sensor. Pixels: Effective pixels: Approx. 15.10 megapixels.Total Pixels: Total pixels: Approx. 15.50 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: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. 5.0MB (4752 x 3168 pixels). (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 2.5MB (4752 x 3168 pixels). (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.0MB (3456 x 2304 pixels).(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.6MB (3456 x 2304 pixels.(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.7MB (2352 x 1568 pixels).(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.9MB (2352 x 1568 pixels).(7) RAW: Approx. 20.2MB (4752 x 3168 pixels).Exact file sizes depend on the subject ISO speed Picture Style etc.File Numbering: Consecutive numbering auto reset manual reset. RAW + JPEG Simultaneous Recording. Provided (RAW RAW+JPEG). Color Space: sRGB Adobe RGB selectable.Picture Style: Standard Portrait Landscape Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Def. 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.
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but if video is not a factor I would suggest Canon Digital Rebel XSi which cost your around $600 and save your money for another good lens
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