Canon EOS Rebel T5i Leaks

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Mt Spokane Photography said:
Some think that the number of pixels defines sensor technology. That's why we had megapixel wars, because the uneducated masses think that more is always better.

It's a constant struggle from two opposing sides.
I shoot with a T3 right now, a lowly 12MP sensor, when I compared my first shots with that camera VS an old SD780IS (same resolution), I was astonished at how good it looked. Obviously the bigger sensor and more modern technology made a big difference (one point for low resolution sensors).
At the same time, when you look at some comparisons of high density crop sensor cameras VS full frame of the same resolution, if the lens is sharp enough there isn't a whole lot of difference. There's obviously room for higher resolution (one point for high resolution sensors).
On the other hand, I usually downscale my images by about 75%-90% before showing them to anyone, so asking "what's the point" seems quite valid, and has stopped me from ditching my now ancient, inferior sensor (two points for low resolution sensors).
If I'm going to have an SLR that produces such nice images though, it would make sense to have nice prints made of a few of my best shots at some point in the future. I would want a big expensive high quality print to have as much detail crammed into it as you can manage (two points for high resolution sensors).

Continue ad nauseam.
 
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tomsop said:
The reason the T4i is not that good is beacuase of the video AF fail. Can anyone tell from the leaked specs whether the video AF will be fixed? If just this one very important feature is fixed, that is enough to justify a new model. Otherwise, I sat on the fence with the t4I, will stay on the fence with the t5I, too.
I assume you are angry that it doesn't smoothly track moving objects? If so, expect to be unimpressed with future offerings for the next decade. The shallowness of the DOF makes creating a useable video AF nearly impossible. The camera has to decide which high contrast area to focus on when there are numerous options and then smoothly transition to the correct one. Except then people will complain its slow, so it makes those transitions fast, thus looking jerky.

Basically, the AF tracking system of Canon's most expensive DLSR (at $6k) can lock focus on an object at 12fps for several seconds. Yet, a good video AF would have to do the same at 30fps or 60fps for minutes at a time. Ain't gonna happen on a <$1000 DSLR. If you want video AF, you want a camcorder with a small sensor.
 
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If I was going into a shop to buy my first DSLR not really knowing too much about cameras I don't think I would buy Canon, I would be looking at the Nikons far more seriously. For the entry level users Headline specs (megapixels in particular) is what counts plus the Nikon D3200 has already settled into its lower price point. Also hasn't it gone very quiet about a 70D announcement????
 
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T4i ISO Sensitivity 100 - 6400 Expandable to 12800

T5i ISO Sensitivity 100-25,600 Expandable to 256000

Same Digic 5 processor. Are these specs correct? Are they just marketing-generated numbers that only apply in utopia, or is something going on here?
 
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Correct me if I'm wrong.... but wasn't there something recently about a sensor with focusing integrated into it? If this is that sensor than it could have a substantial impact on live-view and movie mode focusing.

If Canon is using this new sensor on new models, then it stands to reason that they will phase out the old sensor. A t4i change to a t5i that just requires some minor software changes and changing a 4 to a 5 in the manuals seems worth it to move towards a new allignment of standardized parts.
 
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...no CR rating?

How come there is no CR rating at this one?
When I first saw the rumor I was pretty sure that it's fake. The images of the 700D where from the 650D and the spec list is a 1:1 copy of the 650D. Starting from the 300D, there was never a successor of a xxxD with a spec list so close to its predecessor than this 700D.

I don't believe it. 8)

However, if it turns out to be true, I'll keep my 400D for another two years.
(or sell all the stuff and run over to nikon ;-))

Update: the rubber grips are different from those on a 650D. It really seems to be the 700D. Damn.
 
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Freelancer said:
Don Haines said:
Correct me if I'm wrong.... but wasn't there something recently about a sensor with focusing integrated into it? If this is that sensor than it could have a substantial impact on live-view and movie mode focusing.

good morning.

the 650D has such an hybrid sensor already.

To quote Homer.... "DOH"

I knew it was somewhere.... but this one seems to have a higher ISO range...
 
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It really looks like a complete re-alignment of the APS-C line

Mirrorless - EOS-M
Compact - EOS-B
Entry - T5i
Enthusiast - 70D
Pro - 7D2

With the specs of the T5i, the 70D was to be at least as good, probably better build, shoulder display, Digic 6, and slightly faster. If the 7D2 is going to be better than the 70D it's going to be a kick-ass little camera
 
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Don Haines said:
With the specs of the T5i, the 70D was to be at least as good, probably better build, shoulder display, Digic 6, and slightly faster. If the 7D2 is going to be better than the 70D it's going to be a kick-ass little camera

I doubt it's already time for a digic6....
 
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preppyak said:
tomsop said:
The reason the T4i is not that good is beacuase of the video AF fail. Can anyone tell from the leaked specs whether the video AF will be fixed? If just this one very important feature is fixed, that is enough to justify a new model. Otherwise, I sat on the fence with the t4I, will stay on the fence with the t5I, too.
I assume you are angry that it doesn't smoothly track moving objects? If so, expect to be unimpressed with future offerings for the next decade. The shallowness of the DOF makes creating a useable video AF nearly impossible. The camera has to decide which high contrast area to focus on when there are numerous options and then smoothly transition to the correct one. Except then people will complain its slow, so it makes those transitions fast, thus looking jerky.

Basically, the AF tracking system of Canon's most expensive DLSR (at $6k) can lock focus on an object at 12fps for several seconds. Yet, a good video AF would have to do the same at 30fps or 60fps for minutes at a time. Ain't gonna happen on a <$1000 DSLR. If you want video AF, you want a camcorder with a small sensor.

Or a Sony alt camera... Translucent mirror works wonders for video.
 
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Albi86 said:
Don Haines said:
With the specs of the T5i, the 70D was to be at least as good, probably better build, shoulder display, Digic 6, and slightly faster. If the 7D2 is going to be better than the 70D it's going to be a kick-ass little camera

I doubt it's already time for a digic6....

like the EOS-B edited to Powershot SX280 HS? If it's out there, I can see it going into the 70D and a pair of them into a 7D2. They probably left the digic5 in the T5i to make the upgrade simpler..... software and improved sensor.... no new circuit boards or re-tooling.
 
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Don Haines said:
Albi86 said:
Don Haines said:
With the specs of the T5i, the 70D was to be at least as good, probably better build, shoulder display, Digic 6, and slightly faster. If the 7D2 is going to be better than the 70D it's going to be a kick-ass little camera

I doubt it's already time for a digic6....

like the EOS-B? If it's out there, I can see it going into the 70D and a pair of them into a 7D2. They probably left the digic5 in the T5i to make the upgrade simpler..... software and improved sensor.... no new circuit boards or re-tooling.

Excuse me, where did you read of the eos-b having a digic6? Or any other camera, for that matter?
 
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No earth-shaking, radical changes.....but we didn't expect that, did we? For someone looking for a first DSLR and wanting a shiny new model, this will be a fine camera, as will the EOS-b. T2i, T3i, 60D and T4i owners will still be happy with their existing gear and perhaps nudged toward 6D if they want significantly higher IQ without too much financial strain. I suspect those who are still okay with crop sensors and want to go higher end (price) will be somewhat pleased with the (fabled) 70D and very pleased with the expected-to-be-suprisingly-expensive 7DII. I'm somewhat in the 6D camp, I have more use for WiFi than the wonderful 5DIII AF.
 
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