Canon to Announce a Rebel 1300D Shortly

[Canon Rumors Guy]

Still no signs of an EOS Rebel SL2, but it looks like the EOS Rebel T5 (1200D) is going to get a replacement shortly.</p>
<p>Specifications: (Google Translated)</p>
<ul>
<li><span class="notranslate">Sensor: 18MP CMOS</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Sensor size: 22.3mm x 14.9mm</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Image processing engine: DIGIC4 +</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">ISO100-6400 (extension ISO12800)</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Wi-Fi, NFC</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Video: Full HD</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Video Snapshot</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Scene Intelligent Auto</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Creative Filters</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Continuous shooting: 3 frames / sec.</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Monitor: 3 inches</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Size: 129mm x 101.3mm x 77.6mm</span></li>
<li><span class="notranslate">Weight: 485g</span></li>
</ul>
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[Sharlin]

Hmm... 1200D already has 18MP, ISO 6400, Full HD and 3 fps. WiFi and NFC are new but...

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

I do not usually criticize new camera models, only through the specifications. But these are the most discouraging I have ever read.

 

[Sportsgal501]

I hope this an error because they just took a large step backwards...smh.

 

[MaxFoto]

This would make a nice mini-pod for my 1DX2

 

[jebrady03]

W

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???

 

[da_guy2]

It better be REALLY cheap.

 

[IglooEater]

I do not usually criticize new camera models, only through the specifications. But these are the most discouraging I have ever read.

I'm afraid I'm going to have to agree with you on that one. Unless this is a new 18mp sensor (seems unlikely) I don't even know why they're bothering. I'm also slow to criticize based on spec sheets, but I hope there's some under-the-hood work that has been done. They did it with the 1dx II's auto focus system, so it's possible. I guess.

 

[neuroanatomist]

The key upgrade: +100 (as in 1200D to 1300D); that and the release date of 2016.

Look, people – this is the entry level to the entry level model. The target market is not anyone who owns a dSLR. This isn't intended to tempt anyone to upgrade their T3/1100D or T5/1200D. The target market is especially not anyone who reads CanonRumors. So criticize away, just understand the irrelevance of what you say.

 

[Don Haines]

low cost, low spec entry level camera.... nothing more to see here.... move along....

seriously though, it looks like Canon is replacing everything in a rather short time. The specs on this one don't look very exciting, but it is a cheap entry camera.... and I must admit to being very curious as to if the sensor is new-tech or what....

 

[ajfotofilmagem]

The key upgrade: +100 (as in 1200D to 1300D); that and the release date of 2016.

Look, people – this is the entry level to the entry level model. The target market is not anyone who owns a dSLR. This isn't intended to tempt anyone to upgrade their T3/1100D or T5/1200D. The target market is especially not anyone who reads CanonRumors. So criticize away, just understand the irrelevance of what you say.

I know you can make good images with any current DSLR, but I imagine a beginner DSLR in the world, who wants to buy his first camera "for real."

These guys would be excited with 24 megapixel and ISO12800 (equal T6i). After the higher the number, the better the camera ... That would cost another $ 50? Maybe $ 100, but would be more appetizing, the eyes of a layman.

 

[neuroanatomist]

I know you can make good images with any current DSLR, but I imagine a beginner DSLR in the world, who wants to buy his first camera "for real."

These guys would be excited with 24 megapixel and ISO12800 (equal T6i). After the higher the number, the better the camera ... That would cost another $ 50? Maybe $ 100, but would be more appetizing, the eyes of a layman.

At that end of the market, a $50 or $100 difference can be very significant.

 

[rrcphoto]

The key upgrade: +100 (as in 1200D to 1300D); that and the release date of 2016.

Look, people – this is the entry level to the entry level model. The target market is not anyone who owns a dSLR. This isn't intended to tempt anyone to upgrade their T3/1100D or T5/1200D. The target market is especially not anyone who reads CanonRumors. So criticize away, just understand the irrelevance of what you say.

I know you can make good images with any current DSLR, but I imagine a beginner DSLR in the world, who wants to buy his first camera "for real."

These guys would be excited with 24 megapixel and ISO12800 (equal T6i). After the higher the number, the better the camera ... That would cost another $ 50? Maybe $ 100, but would be more appetizing, the eyes of a layman.

considering the 1200D is around $549 including kit lens MSRP, and retails now for $399 as a kit, $50 to $100 would be significant.

it's a refresh over canon's lowest priced DSLR.

not sure why people are whining and expecting it to what.. match the T6i specs?

 

[kphoto99]

I'm guessing that the big upgrade is the WiFi and NFC so it will work with the Home Connect thing and possibly with an app on a smart phone. I'm sure it is the same old same old sensor.

 

[9VIII]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIGIC

Looking at Wikipedia, it sounds like the Digic 5 to Digic 4+ downgrade is a fairly steep one.
That said, maybe they're getting better battery life. The 1100D still has the best battery life of any Rebel.
Of course the addition of Wi-Fi would reduce the CIPA measured battery life, so using it with Wi-Fi off might be an improvement over the 1200D.

Edit: Whoops!

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/cameras/dslr/eos-rebel-t5-ef-s-18-55-is-ii-kit

The T5/1200D is "Digic 4" as listed on the Canon USA website!

Brian at TDP slipped up listing the T5 as Digic 5. That's a huge difference.

That being the case, the 1300D should have 60% more processing power than the 1200D

Canon claims a 60% speed bump over the original DIGIC 4.[9]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DIGIC




The final iterations of that 18MP sensor are actually pretty sharp, even comparing the 1200D with the original 7D is fairly dramatic, Canon removed a lot of the AA filter strength from the 650D/T4i onward.

 

[FTb-n]

...So criticize away, just understand the irrelevance of what you say.

Love the lyrical wordsmithing.

 

[KeithBreazeal]

I do not usually criticize new camera models, only through the specifications. But these are the most discouraging I have ever read.

The SL1 has better specs for the most part.
Maybe they are going for a $299 version.
Or maybe they will give you the body if you buy a kit lens.

 

[9VIII]

I do not usually criticize new camera models, only through the specifications. But these are the most discouraging I have ever read.

The SL1 has better specs for the most part.
Maybe they are going for a $299 version.
Or maybe they will give you the body if you buy a kit lens.

I didn't want to say it since it's probably way too much wishful thinking, but I think it would be really smart for Canon to try and get an SLR on the market for $299. These things are really an incredibly good value.
The experience I had moving from a point and shoot to the 1100D was night and day. Maybe too good since kept it instead of the used 5DMkII that I bought a year later.
Just having full compatibility with the most mature photography system on Earth is a very compelling thing.

 

[Mr Majestyk]

I do not usually criticize new camera models, only through the specifications. But these are the most discouraging I have ever read.

My thoughts exactly, absolutely woeful specs for a 2016 camera, even entry level. One can only hope these specs are bogus otherwise the forums will go ballistic.

 

[In-The-Dark]

The SL1 has better specs for the most part.
Maybe they are going for a $299 version.
Or maybe they will give you the body if you buy a kit lens.

Hahaha! You got me on that last statement.

Seriously though, it might be that Canon will try to market this at a low price and make a serious push for the consumers to buy instead of their P&S cameras.