Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Coming in August? [CR1]

[Canon Rumors]

Rumors of the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 coming this August are out there now. We’d <a href="http://www.canonrumors.com/2015/05/canon-eos-rebel-sl2-this-fall-cr1/" target="_blank">heard previously that the camera would be slightly smaller</a> and suggested an EVF was a possibility. That looks to be off the table with the latest specifications for the camera.</p>
<p>Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Specifications:</p>
<ul>
<li>24.2MP</li>
<li>19 point AF</li>
<li>4.5 fps</li>
<li>1080/30p video</li>
<li>Hybrid CMOS AF III focus system</li>
<li>7560 pixel RGB + IR metering</li>
<li>Fixed 3″ LCD touchscreen</li>
<li>Wi-Fi + NFC</li>
</ul>
<p>Source: [<a href="http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/cameras/Canon_150D.html" target="_blank">Northlight</a>]</p>

 

[MintChocs]

Fingers crossed, interest peaked, Canon please don't f.......... cripple it tooooo much!

 

[painya]

Better focusing than the 6d. Nice

 

[KeithBreazeal]

I think Canon nailed it with the SL1. The popularity of a small, lightweight and inexpensive body has many niches. I use mine as a custom pole-cam(up to 16 feet) with a wireless LCD remote.
I doubt there is room to add wi-fi and GPS, but Canon's choices for improvement are making me think they are trying to drive a wedge into the mirrorless sales with a DSLR that is this light and pocket size. People that buy mirrorless, only because it a better travel size, may have a second choice. And it goes without saying that the wide range of Canon lenses is still a key selling point.
The Image quality of the SL1 just blew me away. Waiting for an SL2

Pole cam Mil stat Seabee Warbirds Reno 2014 Sun 3598 © Keith Breazeal by Keith Breazeal, on Flickr

 

[AcutancePhotography]

Not sure I understand what they mean by "IR metering". Is this camera capable of IR?

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Not sure I understand what they mean by "IR metering". Is this camera capable of IR?

"The metering sensor also features IR pixels to detect infrared light, helping the advanced
EOS Scene Detection System to analyse the scene and improve AF precision. These pixels
also work alongside the RGB pixels to detect brightness, colour and faces, to ensure
consistent exposure at all times."

http://www.canon-europe.com/images/EOS%207D%20Mark%20II_Tech%20Explained_EM_FINAL_tcm13-1190414.pdf

 

[LukasS]

I think Canon nailed it with the SL1.

I agree, waited for M3 but with the issue with EF lenses, the price tag and some other things I changed my mind and bought a week ago 100D - and I love it . Got also 10-18 EF-S to team up with it (and also my 11 years old 50/1.4), tomorrow also 24/2.8 EF-S is arriving .

Still playing around with it, was laughing out loud when I attached it to 100-400/II - wierd sight. Image quality for me is great and it's traveling with me everywhere atm.

 

[Khufu]

Coool... I need to see what people think of this new sensor - if it resolves all these bajillions of pixels as well or better than the 18mp Hybrid II I might find myself wanting one!

I grabbed a £20 battery grip off eBay for the SL1/100D and it suits it fine! Still "Super Light" and looks good with the 400mm f/5.6L
I've gone 60D >> SL1 >> 70D >> SL1 and love it as a res/"reach", lightweight second body to bring along with the 5D3... I also reeeally like the build of this thing, the weight/density/size balance doesn't feel nearly as cheap as some Rebel models!

 

[LDS]

Fingers crossed, interest peaked, Canon please don't f.......... cripple it tooooo much!

I agree... especially hope the touch LCD doesn't mean even less physical buttons and switches... the other specs are very interesting for a small, lightweight second body I'm going to buy.

 

[zlatko]

Fingers crossed, interest peaked, Canon please don't f.......... cripple it tooooo much!

I agree... especially hope the touch LCD doesn't mean even less physical buttons and switches... the other specs are very interesting for a small, lightweight second body I'm going to buy.

The SL1 has a touchscreen too, so touchscreen likely doesn't mean fewer buttons & switches.

 

[Bennymiata]

No dpaf?
Sound great otherwise.

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

No dpaf?
Sound great otherwise.

EDIT:

I read that as AFMA, I want AFMA if I'm going to use expensive lenses at wide apertures. The kit lenses will be ok with it due to the small apertures and depth of field.

That's a big point against it (AFMA), the other was the inability to tether the camera for remote operation. Now that it has Wi-Fi, that may be possible, but its so basic on my G1X II that I doubt it would be much use.

 

[tomsop]

I would not expect it to have DPAF if the new Rebels did not have it either. Now that the Rebels are out - I was hoping people would post their experiences with CMOS AF 3.

Also - CMOS AF3 is on the M3 so wonder if it works the same on Rebel t6 then it probabnly won't work grreat on the SL2.

I assume this is the same sensor as the t6 and m3 too?

 

[Greenmeenie]

Personally, I'd rather get a Sony A6000. Much better bang for the buck than the SL1 or 2 in my opinion.

 

[TeT]

Better focusing than the 6d. Nice

Better points = more options to grab focus but is the mechanism that grabs focus through the points actually better? My 6D focuses very well and so does my SL1

I must admit that I cannot wait until I have a camera with more than 9 points

excuse my terminology (mechanism), I know it is not a mechanical thing but was at loss for correct term..

 

[zlatko]

Personally, I'd rather get a Sony A6000. Much better bang for the buck than the SL1 or 2 in my opinion.

I'd much rather use an SL1 than a Sony A6000. Better ergonomics, system options, etc. Much cheaper too.

 

[KeithBreazeal]

Personally, I'd rather get a Sony A6000. Much better bang for the buck than the SL1 or 2 in my opinion.

I'd much rather use an SL1 than a Sony A6000. Better ergonomics, system options, etc. Much cheaper too.

...and with its optical VF you can compose your picture without straining the battery. I quite like the SL1, just wish it would have at least a tilting screen.

Ya, I thought about that but it would kill the concept as the Small Light One.

 

[Busted Knuckles]

Did I see EVF?!!?!?!? Would that mean it might be m m m m m m mirrorless?

 

[Mt Spokane Photography]

Did I see EVF?!!?!?!? Would that mean it might be m m m m m m mirrorless?

NO, Canon will assign a different model to a mirrorless. The article says No EVF if you check the latest update. They have already started a mirrorless series with "M" model numbers.

Rumors of the Canon EOS Rebel SL2 coming this August are out there now. We’d heard previously that the camera would be slightly smaller and suggested an EVF was a possibility. That looks to be off the table with the latest specifications for the camera.

Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Specifications:
•24.2MP
•19 point AF
•4.5 fps
•1080/30p video
•Hybrid CMOS AF III focus system
•7560 pixel RGB + IR metering
•Fixed 3″ LCD touchscreen
•Wi-Fi + NFC

 

[jrista]

Hmm...RGB+IR metering... I'm not sure what that actually buys in the end. I guess I could understand IR sensitivity for focusing purposes, it could be used with an IR focus assist light...but metering? Curious how that will work.