Canon Rebel T4i Announced

Canon announced the EOS Rebel T4i and it promises to pick up right where the T3i left off last year.

With a new and improved A/F mechanism called Stepping Motor (STM) lenses, made to reduce noise heard from the lens during video recording as it tries to focus in.

Zach Honig, a reviewer from Engadget.com wrote in his article yesterday that the new auto-focus is impressive and responsive.

This new entry-level DSLR packs a redesigned 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with brand-new focus capabilities, enabling the camera to use both phase- and contrast-detection autofocus when paired with one of two new STM lenses.

The center portion of the sensor uses traditional phase-detection technology, while points nearer to the perimeter aid by recognizing contrast in a scene, enabling a more accurate autofocus technique for both stills and video shooting.

It was also noted that the autofocus performed well in still situations, but when shooting video it could be heard searching for the perfect focus, which of course would be expected.

In burst mode, the T4i can snap up to 5 consecutive frames per second. The camera also includes the same LP-E8 battery pack as previous Rebels, with a 1120mAh capacity.

The Rebel T4i will be available in a body-only configuration for $850, $950 with the 18-55mm kit lens or $1200 with the new 18-135mm STM optic, all of which are set to ship later this month.

Oh, and whether you are a fan of actual physical controls or on-screen controls for your filming and shot taking, you will be happy to know that both of them are featured in the Canon Rebel T4i.

Canon states in its recent press release that the Rebel T4i will be a great fit for novice photographers even while shooting in low-light due to the upgraded and new shooting modes added to this years model.