Although all eyes are on Canon 6D Mark II, there is another announcement from this company. They have released Canon EOS Rebel SL2, an entry-level DSLR intended mainly for the first-time DSLR users. Whether you’re just switching from a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera, or starting photography from the very beginning – Canon has intended this model for you. It’s a new and improved version of its predecessor EOS Rebel SL1, so let’s see what’s changed and what it’s offering.
As Canon points put, they took into consideration feedback from entry-level photographers who wanted to learn to use the camera beyond the program mode. As a result, Canon EOS Rebel SL2 has a new user interface called Feature Assistant. It should assist the users in learning how tweaking the settings will affect their image.
The EOS Rebel SL2 has several other improvements over its predecessor, the EOS Rebel SL1, and here they are:
- 24.2 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- 3.0-inch Vari-Angle LCD Touch-Screen,
- Built-in Wi-Fi®2, NFC3 and Bluetooth®4 Technology
- Full HD 60p & External Microphone Input
- DIGIC 7 Image Processor, ISO 100-25600
- Optical Viewfinder with a 9-point AF System
- Feature Assistant
- Small and Lightweight Body
And here are the full specs:
| Imaging | |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF Canon EF-S |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution | 24 MP: 6000 x 4000 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: H.264, MP4 Audio: AAC LC |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Dust Reduction System | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | SDXC SDHC SD |
| Focus Control | |
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 9 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical |
| Viewfinder Coverage | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Display Screen | 3″ Pivoting Touchscreen LCD |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Exposure Control | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-25600 |
| Shutter | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/4000 Second , Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method | Evaluative Metering |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority |
| Continuous Shooting | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| AV Recording | |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| File Size | 1920 x 1080p (Full HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Frame Rate | @ 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps |
| Exposure Control | Auto Manual |
| Focus | Auto Manual Continuous Auto |
| Max Video Clip Length | 1920 x 1080: 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
| Performance | |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
| Connectivity | 1/8″ Microphone, HDMI C (Mini), Mini-USB |
| Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
| Power | |
| Battery | 1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
EOS Rebel SL2 is available for preorders, and the shipping starts in late July. The price of the body only is $549, and the camera with the 18-55mm kit lens is $699.
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