Canon T3i Test trial!

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wooMARVIN

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So i just got sent the canon t3i to try it out for a month and i've got to say theres nothing different about it! its just the same as the 60d and t2i with magic lantern...

Full review coming out soon!

 
Nothing? The Hd crop zoom feature alone is worth the price of admission. Ever tried filming somewhere you weren't supposed to or did not have a long enough lens? Also that swivel screen is golden. Sure the image quality might be the same, but there are new features which make this a better camera than the t2i.
 
definitely a better camera than the t2i, but also definitely not worth an upgrade, and that's not even taking into acount the fact that t2i has ML but t3i doesn't (yet)

the HD crop zoom, by the way, extends your DoF, so with 3x digital zoom your 200mm f/2.8 becomes a 600mm with f/2.8 in terms of light sensitivity but f/8.4 in terms of DoF
 
What is the sharpness, moire, and 'look' like with the HD crop? Is it really 1080p with selectable framerates?
 
NormanBates said:
definitely a better camera than the t2i, but also definitely not worth an upgrade, and that's not even taking into acount the fact that t2i has ML but t3i doesn't (yet)

the HD crop zoom, by the way, extends your DoF, so with 3x digital zoom your 200mm f/2.8 becomes a 600mm with f/2.8 in terms of light sensitivity but f/8.4 in terms of DoF
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Soooo true! i was amazed.

Lammy said:
What is the sharpness, moire, and 'look' like with the HD crop? Is it really 1080p with selectable framerates?
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I haven't tried using it yet. I will post up a video in the next few days trying out all these new features!
 
If Canon can only add one or two sort-of useful features with each new version of a camera, I think I'll wait about 5 more releases before upgrading.
 
Michael Traven said:
If Canon can only add one or two sort-of useful features with each new version of a camera, I think I'll wait about 5 more releases before upgrading.
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So true! It would be nice if the t4i had the little circle thingy the 7D has and maybe... MAYYBBEE full sized sensor :D that would be real nice
 
How'd you get in on the test group?

The only thing worth testing is the manual audio levels (alittle different than the 60d) and the big feature - crop video mode.
 
Same camera as 4 years ago when the last 1D was updated (2007). At the very least, Canon can tweak the processor a bit and optimize the video. Something I'm sure they're very capable of. But they're too busy milking profits to care.
 
I think the flip screen is VERY worth it. 2 days ago, I purchased a 60d just because it had this feature and wow, am I impressd. I do a lot of interviews by myself and have to ask questions, so it makes it so nice to be able to look over and see my image :) I think the t3i will be worth a hard look if you don't currently have an external monitor. The crop zoom sounds cool, although I don't normally need to zoom that far for much of anything.
 
If so, How did you know two monthes in advance that they were going to release it. This was announced like on the 7th?? And why bother writing a half assed post about it being the same with out even trying all the new features. If this is true, Canon really dropped the ball when deciding who was going to beta test, or even line test this cam. I will wait for blooms opinion, at least his means something.
 
maranfilms said:
If so, How did you know two monthes in advance that they were going to release it. This was announced like on the 7th?? And why bother writing a half assed post about it being the same with out even trying all the new features. If this is true, Canon really dropped the ball when deciding who was going to beta test, or even line test this cam. I will wait for blooms opinion, at least his means something.
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u mad bro?
 
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