Canon Rebel T6s and T6i DSLRs Pack Faster Autofocus Tech for Video

Canon Insubordinate T6s and T6i DSLRs Pack Faster Autofocus Tech for Video

Aspiring filmmakers and photographers will soon have new gear options. Catechism today (February. 5th) announced 2 new DSLR cameras in its consumer-focused Insubordinate lineup, the T6i and T6s, which pack a slew of exciting new features. Both available in April, the Insubordinate T6i will sell for $750, and the slightly higher-end Rebel T6s will sell for $850 (each body only). In that location will likewise be lens bundle options, such equally $900 for the T6i with Canon'southward standard EF-South eighteen-55mm STM kit lens and $1200 for the T6s with the longer EF-S xviii-135 STM lens.

The most intriguing improver to these cameras is Canon's new 24.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor with hybrid autofocus technology that is supposed to make focusing faster and more authentic in video and alive view photo capture. The new hybrid CMOS AF Iii is the company's 3rd iteration of this system.

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It volition feature the aforementioned amount (80 pct) of dual-duty phase-detect pixels every bit in the previous generation, simply scattered in more places on the sensor. Handling focus while the mirror is upward for shooting video or photos in live view, these phase-detect pixels are similar to the autofocus sensors that the camera uses in traditional SLR mode. According to Catechism, they should allow faster and more-accurate autofocus than the slower method of dissimilarity detection that some previous Rebels relied on when the mirror was up.

SLR-style viewfinder shooting features a xix-point all cross-blazon autofocus organisation. The T6s and T6i can shoot continuously upward to a relatively slow v fps.

The new Rebels besides correspond a serial of firsts for the company. They'll be the beginning in the EOS range to come with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities for fast pairing with smartphones or tablets for photo transfer or remote control and for sending photos direct to Wi-Fi equipped printers. Both cameras are also the first in the EOS line to pack Catechism's color tone detection organization to improve exposure and focus on people in photos.

Both the T6s and T6i will pack Canon's latest Digic 6 prototype processor and a 3-inch vari-angle (tilting) touchscreen for navigating menus or tapping to select a focus point and snap a photo in alive view manner. The higher-end T6s will offer several bonus features, such as a pinnacle LCD panel enabling a quick glance at settings and a dedicated quick control dial. The T6s will also characteristic servo AF in live view, another first for the Insubordinate line, to continuously track a moving subject and conform focus for each photograph during burst manner shooting sequences. For videographers, the T6s as well features an input jack for attaching a better microphone than each camera's tiny built-in stereo mics.

Video specs aren't every bit high as they could be, however. Both Rebels shoot at only upwards to 30fps, rather than the smoother 60fps that rival DSLRs from Nikon provide. And video resolution is limited to 1080p Hard disk, while several mirrorless cameras, such as the new $799 Samsung NX500 will provide.

In all, it looks like the new Rebel T6 cameras are enticing options for those seeking meliorate autofocus performance, especially in video recording. Catechism's Rebel T5, T5i and SL1 DSLRs will continue to be available.

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Staff Writer Cherlynn Low shoots with her Canon Rebel T2i. Follow her @cherlynnlow. Follow Tom's Guide at @tomsguide on Facebook.

Cherlynn is Reviews Editor at Engadget and was previously a staff writer at Tom's Guide, roofing wearables, cameras and smartphones. In her spare time she enjoys devouring old episodes of Torchwood or The X-Files. Or taking selfies.