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Canon EOS Rebel T6 - A first look

The new Canon EOS Rebel T6 replaces the Rebel T5 in Canon's entry level DSLR lineup. It's the "budget" version of the Rebel T6i and T6s (seeT6i and T63 preview.

The T6 is a fairly minor upgrade of the T5. It's a little faster since it uses a DIGIC 4+ processor in place of the DIGIC 4 processor of the T6. The T6 has a better, higher resolution LCD (920,000 dots vs 460,000 dots). Both the T6 and T5 LCD are 3". The T6 adds WiFi and MFC while the T5 had neither. There's a new auto White Balance mode on the T6 which gives more neutral colors in tungsten light and the T6 also offers a new scene mode for food(!). That's about it. The image sensor remains 18MP, the 9 zone AF system is unchanges, and basically all the exposure modes and Video capabilities are the same. ISO remains 100-6400 with the option of expansion to 12800.

The new Canon EOS Rebel T6 was introduced at $549.99 bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, but the price as of mid-2017 is around $449 sand it's available from Adorama (with free shipping). Check current pricing via the link below:

Here's the Press Release from Canon:

MELVILLE, N.Y., March 10, 2016 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced its newest entry-level DSLR camera, the EOS Rebel T6. The Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera offers easy sharing of high quality photos and videos to popular social media sites via compatible smartphones and other mobile devices* as well as Canon’s Connect Station CS100. Smartphone users passionate about photography and ready to take that next step to creating their best images and videos ever will appreciate the ease-of-use and affordability of the new EOS Rebel T6 camera, said Yuichi Ishizuka, president and COO, Canon U.S.A., Inc. With the latest addition of the EOS Rebel T6 camera, the Canon EOS Rebel series continues to be one of the most popular DSLR camera lines on the market.

The Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera offers a wide range of features including:

18.0 Megapixel Canon CMOS (APS-C) image sensor and high-performance DIGIC 4+ Image Processor for excellent image quality and speedy operation.
ISO 100–6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for shooting from bright light to low light.
Built-in Wi-Fi® and NFC connectivity* for easy sharing to smart devices, social media sites and the Canon Connect Station CS100 device.
9-point AF system (including one center cross-type AF point) and AI Servo AF provide impressive autofocus performance with accurate results.
High-performance Optical Viewfinder helps facilitate quick and accurate focusing by firmly framing and capturing the subject at hand.
Large, 3.0-inch LCD monitor with 920,000 dots for easy viewing and reviewing.
Full HD video mode for high quality, easy-to-use video capture.

Missed Photo Ops a Thing of the Past

The Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera provides a wide ISO range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO 12800), making it ideal for shooting both still and moving subjects in a wide variety of lighting conditions ranging from low light to bright sunny days. In addition, the camera is capable of shooting high-resolution 18 megapixel still photos continuously up-to-three frames per second (fps), with predictive autofocus to help keep every image sharp and clear, even with moving subjects.

The Scene Intelligent Auto mode in the Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera analyzes the image, accounting for faces, colors, brightness, moving objects, contrast and whether the camera is handheld or on a tripod. Scene Intelligent Auto mode then chooses the exposure and enhancements that can bring out the beauty in virtually any scene or situation. Simplifying DSLR image capture, Scene Intelligent Auto mode lets you concentrate on composing images without puzzling over settings.

Another exciting addition to the Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera is a new ‘Food Mode’ on the mode dial for the foodie or blogger to easily capture stunning images of the food they love. This mode enhances the color and brightness of the food images while at the same time making the images ready to share. Other fully automatic exposure modes include portrait, night portrait, landscape, sports, and close-up. Additionally, the easy-to-use Full HD video mode captures sharp, high-definition video up to 1080p resolution with the choice of automatic or manual focusing. Creative filters such as Fisheye, Toy Camera, Miniature, and Soft Focus give users additional ways to create fun and imaginative images to enjoy, print and share. The camera’s new “white priority” Auto White Balance setting enables users to create images with a more neutral tone when shooting under incandescent lighting. In addition to all the automatic modes, the new Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera provides complete manual exposure and focus controls plus RAW image output for advanced amateur photographers and photography students.

The Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera is compatible with the entire Canon EF and EF-S lens system including over 60 current models enabling users to capture their world in different perspectives ranging from Fisheye to Super-Telephoto. Scheduled for availability in April 2016, the estimated retail price of the Canon EOS Rebel T6 camera will be $549.99** when bundled with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II standard zoom lens.

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