Pro:
1. Excellent image quality, both in photos and video.You can expect image quality comparable to a Canon Pro DSLR.And I'm not just saying, I know that really did it compare to our 1Ds MkII.This camera can produce usable images up to ISO 3200 Noise is there, but theydo a good job of controlling it. With that said, it would be important to note that itis not really that much difference between a Canon 20D DSLR and the most expensivedisplay for photos, prints on the Internet or regular size.If you do not really need video, you can save yourself a lot of money and onlyget a used 20D:) I actually still have my original 20D as a backup.
2. Amazingly, it turned out the 18-55 kit lens as remarkably well. How good?Well, in the middle of the frame, they would the more expensive lens a run for their money:)Where it starts to break, is in the corner's, but that's to be expected.The focus is also too loud to use for video, if you are recording.
UPDATE: If you are looking to upgrade the lens, I can recommend the Canon 15-85 IS.
3. The microphone is also built very well. Even on regular video cameras is almost a universal weakness.If you are looking for a better microphone I can Rode SVM Stereo Video Mic recommend.Works very well with this camera, unlike the Audio Technica 24cm. It is not cheap, but never good mics.On all these cameras hiss is a problem in varying degrees, especially when shooting in a quiet environment.The quiter the source the more you will hear it. The only way to remove it is to an external audio responseRecord such as the zoom H4n or do it in software with something like SoundSoap.
4. Light weight compared to the higher end Canon bodies.
5. Amazing low light video capability. With a fast f2.8 lens or less a pro-video camera can not touch it.So when shooting in dark places is a great need then these cameras are the way to go.
Cons:
1. This is my biggest problem. I personally find the little body much more difficult as a handle to the largerCanon cameras that we have. Maybe I'm just too used to the larger institutions, but they are much more natural and easierto work. If you are pro or semi pro shoot the 7D obtained only for this reason. The battery grip will help.I have small hands, so I think what it would be with someone who has great hands to hate each other. I would recommendYou go somewhere and play with the T2i just to see how it feels in your hands.
UPDATE: The battery grip BG-E8 makes a big difference in this respect!
2. For my personal taste I think suspend T2i about. This could be related to vignettingCorrection, marking priority, etc. I usually just by 1 / 3 of a stop setting to compensate.
3. My 2nd big disappointment is the video. The video quality is excellent which is not the problem. Where is the problemis in fact with the camera as a video camera. It has two big problems in this respect: the manual zoom and lackthe autofocus. It is virtually impossible to keep the camera steady and enlarge it a smooth or smaller. Panning and zoomingsimultaneously is almost impossible. A regular video cameras have electronic zoom controls that allow you to zoomin and out very smooth. The other problem is the lack of autofocus. Of course, you can manually re-align very difficulthold the camera steady and focused. With the camera's autofocus in video mode is possible, but it is really slow andthe microphone brings the noise from the lens as it hunts for focus. For me, this means the camera is more usefulfor recording short video clips, no full video shoot as shooting an entire wedding. I do not feel it can replace a regularVideo camera yet. For example, if you can by using the camera to shoot your kids running around thinking to do it,but it will be a lot of focus parts, because they can not follow a theme like a regular video camera, you canCustomize unable to focus either fast enough.
UPDATE: The video can work in most cases, if you with the intention of editing the last video shoot. Requires an SLRa bit more post production work as a normal video camera but the video quality will be superior. It works more likea professional film camera they use in movies than the video cameras, we know. But with that said, this camera still hassome real problems. Neither the shutter speed or aperture is continuous. You can just in 1 / 3 intervals ... enoughCause a jump in the exposure in many cases. Moreover, one can not change without the recording on theNoise makes the dial, if you change the values. If you are in the microphone or camera, this is a problem.With this camera, you have to set up a scene, set your exposure, make your focus and shoot the scene. Do not plan onYou make changes while you shoot. Thus, while the controller is not used to be nice while filming a scene.
