It’s been about a year since Canon released the excellent, budget-minded Canon Rebel T2i…a camera that put the beauty of DSLR video into the hands of many, without spending thousands. \u00a0And now Canon has announced an updated model, the Rebel T3i.<\/p>\n
So what’s new and improved about it? \u00a0From a video standpoint, not much. \u00a0It’s still the same sensor and shoots the same video. \u00a0The biggest new feature \u00a0is an articulating screen that you can flip out, just like you can do with regular video cameras (and just like the more expensive Canon 60D already features). \u00a0It’s also claimed to have a digital zoom, which some people will be happy to have and other’s will never use.<\/p>\n
Aside from that, the upgrades are mostly minor and mostly on the photo side of things. \u00a0And the pricing remains the same as the original T2i…around $800 for the body-only model. \u00a0If you’re already a T2i owner, the most compelling reason to upgrade is the articulating viewfinder. \u00a0But if you wouldn’t have a use for that, you can probably stick with what you have.<\/p>\n