Canon Digital SLR Camera Shoots HDTV Video Clips
Canon USA has taken the wraps off its new entry-level digital SLR camera, which integrates a 15.1-megapixel image sensor with high-definition video recording.
The EOS Rebel T1i offers users two different ways to capture high-definition video with a 16:9 aspect ratio: At 30 frames per second for 720p video clips, or 20 fps when recording video at full resolution 1080p (1920×1080 pixels). Additionally, users can elect to shoot standard-definition video with a 4:3 aspect ratio at 30 fps.
“We are witnessing the emergence of a new phase in digital imaging history, as high-resolution still images and HD video can now both be produced in a handheld device for under $1,000,” said Canon Vice President Yuichi Ishizuka.
15.1 Megapixels
Canon’s new camera can capture up to 4GB of MPEG-4 video per clip, which is roughly equivalent to 12 minutes of 1080p HD video, 18 minutes of 720p HD video, or 24 minutes of SD video. All clips are recorded in the .MOV video format and stored on 1GB to 2GB SD or 4GB SDHC memory cards, which are sold separately.
The EOS Rebel T1i comes with a three-inch VGA-quality LCD monitor. When recording video, the camera’s rear LCD screen is letter-boxed by a semitransparent border to match the aspect ratio selected for the clip being recorded.
Under the hood, the new camera integrates a 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 4 imaging processor, which uses 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion to generate digital data with incredibly smooth tones. The new camera also has an HDMI output to make it easy for users to display their images on an HDTV screen.
The EOS Rebel T1i camera offers three Live View autofocus functions that can be applied to still images as well as video. Though the Quick and Live modes employ different AF detection methods,…
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