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Canon EOS Rebel T5i 18.0 MP CMOS Digital SLR with 18-55mm EF-S is STM Lens

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  • 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) for shooting from bright to dim light and high performance DIGIC 5 Image Processor for exceptional image quality and speed.
  • 9-point all cross-type AF system (including a high-precision dual-cross f/2.8 center point) for exceptional autofocus performance when shooting with the viewfinder and Hybrid CMOS AF increases autofocus speed when shooting photos and movies in Live View.
  • High speed continuous shooting up to 5.0 fps allows you to capture all the action.
  • EOS Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF for continuous focus tracking of moving subjects, manual exposure control and multiple frame rates (1080: 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 480: 30p (29.97) / 25p), built-in stereo microphone, manual audio level adjustment, and Video Snapshot with editing for expanded movie shooting options.
  • Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor II (approximately 1,040,000 dots) with smudge-resistant coating features multi-touch operation and Touch AF for an easy and intuitive experience, flexible positioning, and clear viewing even when outdoors.
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5.0
4.6
4.3
Auto focus
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5.0
4.6
4.3
4.4
For beginners
4.6
4.3
4.0
Image stabilization
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4.8
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display type
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
LCD
display size
3 inches
3 inches
2.7 inches
3 inches
3 inches
3 inches
lens type
Interchangeable
Telephoto
zoom
Zoom
zoom type
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical, Digital
Optical Zoom
shooting modes
Program AE (Scene Intelligent Auto, creative auto, landscape, close-up, sports, special scene modes and more
Automatic
Automatic
Program AE; Shutter-Priority AE; Aperture-Priority AE; Manual Exposure; Scene Intelligent Auto; Flash Off; Creative Auto; Portrait; Landscape
E-TTL II, Automatic, Manual
Bulb Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
connectivity tech
Wi-Fi
HDMI
Wi-Fi
USB
HDMI, USB
HDMI
video resolution
FHD 1080p
1080p
1080p
FHD 1080p
FHD 1080p
4K DCI 2160p

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Full HD Video

Along with the advantages of SLR moviemaking, the EOS Rebel T5i adds some significant new technologies to make HD movie capture smoother, faster and easier. The Movie Servo AF feature helps ensure sharp focus even during unpredictable movement, and works in concert with a number of Canon's STM lenses to deliver smooth and quiet continuous autofocus every time.

9-Point Autofocus System

The EOS Rebel T5i features a wide area 9-point AF system with all cross-type points including a dual-cross center point, delivering faster, more accurate autofocus. An AI Servo AF system achieves and maintains consistent focus of moving subjects.

Vari-angle LCD

Perfect for composing images from any position, the EOS Rebel T5i camera's Vari-angle Touch Screen LCD monitor tilts forward 180°, backwards 90°, and 175° sideways. It's perfect for shooting from low and high angles, handheld or on a tripod. With the Clear View LCD monitors' advanced construction and smudge resistant coating, reflections are reduced for easy viewing, anywhere.

Touch Screen and Multi-Touch Operation

Using similar capacitive touch screen technology to today's popular mobile devices, the EOS Rebel T5i camera's brilliant LCD monitor is touch-sensitive, delivering intuitive operation with ease. Two-finger touch gestures can be used for zooming or changing images.

Renew Your Creative Soul

Canon's flagship Rebel, the EOS Rebel T5i camera, is a sophisticated full-featured powerhouse that delivers fast performance - all packed in an ergonomic, stylish body that's ready for anything. With a brilliant Vari-angle touch Screen 3.0" ClearView LCD monitor II and a phenomenal state-of-the-art AF system, it's the perfect camera to unleash your creativity every time you pick it up.

What's in the box

  • EOS Rebel T5i Body
  • EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens
  • Eyecup Ef (Not shown)
  • Battery Pack LP-E8
  • Battery Charger LC-E8E
  • Wide Neck Strap EW-100DB IV
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-130U
  • EOS Digital Solution Disk & Software Instruction Manual CD
  • Camera Instruction Manual (Not shown)
  • One Year Limited One Year Limited Warranty Card
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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    4.6 out of 5
    607 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, ease of use, value, and performance of the camera. For example, they mention it's a great starter camera, has sharp and amazing pictures, and has lots of easy-to-use presets. They're also happy with the balance of features and affordability. Customers are also satisfied with video quality, features, and audio quality.

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    141 customers mention137 positive4 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it is a great starter camera, midrange camera, and excellent product from Canon. They also appreciate the quality videos and the amazing photos it produces.

    "...This was an instant regret that continues to haunt me. This lens is phenomenal, and takes GREAT pics, but the added flexibility would be worth the..." Read more

    "...Nice starter camera for the budding photographer, excellent midrange camera for those of us who like taking great photos but also like the..." Read more

    "...It has auto focus which is not very fast but it does work well and it isn't loud so you don't hear it in your videos...." Read more

    "...have been experimenting with some different situations and like the quality of the videos...." Read more

    70 customers mention64 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the camera. They mention that the pictures are fantastic, sharp, and clear. Some say that the macro photography is great and the picture mode is awesome. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Touch screen works like my iPhone7. New Canon kit lenses take very sharp pictures compared to older kit lenses.Cons..." Read more

    "It just arrived today and already shooting some very nice photos of my cats before I even need to open the manual...." Read more

    "...I have taken some great shots with this and the color detail and clarity have been exactly what I wanted in a mid-range DSLR...." Read more

    "Easy to use, value for money, like the features, image quality." Read more

    50 customers mention45 positive5 negative

    Customers find the monitor easy to use. They say the screen is very sensitive and easy to figure out. They also appreciate the controls and presets that make fast action photography easy. Customers also say that the settings and functions are easy to adjust. They mention that the manual modes are perfect for when they want to control the camera.

    "...the ones that put me over to Canon, fast action photography and ease of controls use...." Read more

    "...The controls are easy to learn and use. I have not tested it, but this camera may not tolerate wet weather like the 70D will. Live view works well...." Read more

    "...the auto settings are quite varied and easy to figure out...." Read more

    "...The on camera microphone is not bad by itself either. The settings were very user friendly and it did not take long for me to learn how to adjust..." Read more

    41 customers mention38 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the monitor. They say it's fantastic for the price, worth the investment, and has excellent product packaging. Customers are also happy with the balance of features and affordability, and mention that the flip out screen is well worth the difference in price.

    "...OK, not quite at gun point, but the deal was ridiculously good. After watching a YouTube review of the T3i vs. T5i, it was NO contest...." Read more

    "...Overall I found this to be a good value considering the items that I will be using from the free stuff...." Read more

    "...I bought this because the price was just right and it was going to be my first DSLR camera for my YouTube channel...." Read more

    "Easy to use, value for money, like the features, image quality." Read more

    19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

    Customers like the performance of the camera. They mention that it has a great shutter speed, and is easy to use for fast action photography. They also appreciate the speed at which it will take rapid photos in succession. Additionally, customers say that the camera is spectacular, super fast, and responsive. They appreciate the focusing speed, as well as the astonishing capture ability that spreads the spectrum.

    "...Vacation photos and video never looked so good. The T5i has a 4 second video snapshot feature that stiches all the clips together for one movie...." Read more

    "...4. Light enough everyday family use5. Video capable, Multiple frame rates.6. Touch screen works like my iPhone7...." Read more

    "...I like the car charger except that it will only work with the Wasabi charger The Canon charger only plugs into the wall...." Read more

    "...Overall I like the shots that it takes...." Read more

    19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the video quality of the monitor. They mention that it takes great video, has multiple frame rates, and the low light lens is great for video. The videos shoot in awesome cinematic quality right out of the box. They also appreciate the 1080p videos it produces, which are great for YouTube videos. The video mode is great, and switching focus is a big improvement while capturing video. Overall, most are happy with the quality and features of the product.

    "...Just about everything set on auto that I've taken turns out sharp and clear, and seemed dud-proof...." Read more

    "...4. Light enough everyday family use5. Video capable, Multiple frame rates.6. Touch screen works like my iPhone7...." Read more

    "...This camera has so many great features and allows you to create the video you want...." Read more

    "...The video mode is great too. So far I like the tracking feature of the autofocus and how quiet the lens is...." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the features of the camera. They mention that it has many great features, extensive functionality, and is more advanced than a point-and-shoot. The camera is versatile and helps them explore the world. The automatic functions are excellent and the manual control is good.

    "...Everything was packaged nicely as well. This camera has so many great features and allows you to create the video you want...." Read more

    "Easy to use, value for money, like the features, image quality." Read more

    "...This camera has lots of features to enhance your photography but it can seem overwhelming...." Read more

    "...I just love this camera. it has so many advanced features that I am learning about with the Canon EOS Rebel T5i/700D For Dummies book...." Read more

    16 customers mention12 positive4 negative

    Customers like the audio quality of the camera. They say that the built-in microphone produces crisp, clear audio, and the included lens is extremely quiet while auto focusing. The included STM lens is great and produces no motor sound while focusing, making clear videos. The on camera microphone is not bad by itself, and it's not too loud.

    "...I have turned it on, and the STM focusing is as advertised, quiet! The T5i is STM approved. T3i...NOT...." Read more

    "...I love the fact that it has a slot for an external microphone because that is very important if you want to shoot video...." Read more

    "...So far I like the tracking feature of the autofocus and how quiet the lens is...." Read more

    "...taking way too long to focus and the sound of the lens auto-focusing was obnoxiously loud and sometimes didn't focus at all...." Read more

    10 zooms outta 10 <<<<<<<<<<<
    5 Stars
    10 zooms outta 10 <<<<<<<<<<<
    HISTORY_This is my first SLR camera of any kind. My first was a 1960s Brownie Kodak that used 110 film, then it was a 1980s Canon 35mm point n shoot, someone gave me a 1990s Fujifilm 2mp camera to get in the age of digital, the 2000s got more efficient with a Kodak P880 8mp semi-pro camera which was an awesome camera(they still sell for $100), and then Amazon forced me to get a Canon T5i. OK, not quite at gun point, but the deal was ridiculously good. After watching a YouTube review of the T3i vs. T5i, it was NO contest.1st THOUGHTS_Canon almost got me on a 60x point n shoot at Costco, but I payed the bigger bucks, and am not sorry. I thought my Kodak pics with the nice S&K lens were great, but these are WOW. The only pictures that don't turn out and look great are the ones I have been setting up on manual, which produces wonderful results with a little more trial and error.PICTURES_I got it with only the stock 18-55mm lens and some of the Macro shots of spring blossoms fill an HDTV space with jaw dropping colorific pics. I just ordered the $10 macro reversing ring to play around with some superduper close-ups without having to spend $3-400 on the real macro stuff. Just about everything set on auto that I've taken turns out sharp and clear, and seemed dud-proof. My friends are not the SLR owning crowd and have been very praising of the few shots I have shared.CAMERA BODY_I'm a big guy, the camera is surprisingly light, and is not a problem to wander around with this hanging about your neck or in a side bag. Construction seems to be of strong gauge plastic with not much metal visible. Strap is very comfy too. There is NO(?) connector string for the lens cap. Spinning and flipout color screen is very useful. I have already used it for taking pics at goofy angles which make using the eye piece impossible. Controls, buttons, and switches are layed out nicely, The on-off switch and selector wheels literally feel like a Fisher-Price Toy they are so solidly built, and seem like they may last a while. Nothing on the camera feels flimsy. The battery is doubled locked in it's compartment, which I thought was an impressive touch. One drop and most batteries will barge their way out of a camera and damage the door.WHAT'S INSIDE_Having read many reviews before purchasing this unit, I really liked the difference between the Canon and Nikon, and the ones that put me over to Canon, fast action photography and ease of controls use. Watch any sporting event and the only lenses you see on the sidelines are white Canon lenses for fast action play. The reviews appear to be correct. I read the manual on my Kindle, computer, and the book for the first week. I tried to get up to speed, and the software and controls on the camera were very simple to follow. The camera actually gives you multiple ways to accomplish a software change with wheels, direction buttons, and a super nice touch screen display. Touch screen is one of the best parts of the camera. I tell people to read directions, do they listen, no. I do, and it makes difference no matter what the electronics. Go to YouTube and watch videos, it helps a lot.The battery charges fully in 1-2 hours. Having had the Kodak P880 before this did help ease into learning how to operate the camera. Read the directions and take pictures of anything as you go and see what they look like. I poked my head out the front door and took a handheld 3 second night exposure of streaky car traffic lights. A little unfocused but I learned how to do it when I have tripod in hand. I went back through some initial pics and post effected them with grainy BW or amped colors for some very nice artsy visuals. The software also defaults to save your original pic. The software discs that comes in the box provide manuals, and very good picture editing tools. They call them professional, but it isn't Adobe, I know that much, and does all I need it to do.HD VIDEO_I may add to this later. The STM lens focusing system is a must for video. I watched a YouTube video and the focusing is silent compared to lenses of the past. Even the USM lenses were adding noise to the video, just like my old Kodak did. I have turned it on, and the STM focusing is as advertised, quiet! The T5i is STM approved. T3i...NOT.FINAL NOTES_Even if you just use the no-brainer settings, the camera is well worth it. With IS(image stabilization), new STM(works on a sliding principle) lens focusing, and other Canon technology, the T5i will make your memories foolproof. There are pros doing reviews here on more technical items and I will not try to offer that level of reflection. I know how to build a great computer, but have no where near mastered what this T5i is capable of. Many reviews say this is a good starter $700 camera, and I believe them now, but like the computers I build, you need to do more than check mail. AND read the directions!! Professional photographers are spending thousands on just the body of a camera. I'm not there yet, or maybe never. Right now, the T5i, looks pro enough.UPDATE 2015-06-24: I still really like my T5i!! After a year and a half of use and several thousand clicks to boot, I know what it can and can't do well. I have even started doing some research into the 70D, but not the LCD tiltless 7D, which is the top of the line APS-C. I'm going to update some pictures here also. The T5i pictures are always downloaded to my computer and HDTV. These are ridiculously awesome viewed on a big screen. My friend has a very nice iMac Apple computer and they do not measure up to the HDTV at 46 inches or larger.I just returned form Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Lassen volcano, and several zoos, with picture you can only stare at in amazement. Vacation photos and video never looked so good. The T5i has a 4 second video snapshot feature that stiches all the clips together for one movie. Your friends will love you, because they don't need to watch home movies lasting more than a few minutes. At zoos, this is a huge bonus. The T5i is not the pinnacle of cameras but it can make you look like a pro to your non techie friends, and easily. One more tip on video, and this is fun. Load the supplied software, connect your camera to the PC, convert some of your favorite music to WAV(only), download the WAV files to your SD card via the usb cable, and voila, you hear your music instead of the low quality sound picked up by the in-camera mike. Turn off the mike so that it is silent. Also, turn on the audio wind filter if you want that sound. I listen to my videos with the new Sherlock Holmes BBC soundtrack, goes with everything.I really thought the versatile LCD screen would be really nice for photo taking, but is just useful for some video and video viewing. The eye piece viewer is still the best for picture taking. One thing I just learned, I have always left the image stabilizer on. I have started using the camera without it and have had some revelating(new word) results. The image stabilizer holds the camera back from doing instant focus. Getting a picture of a bee has been impossible with the IS on, but off, the T5i will focus instantly, instead of hunting for AF, and then it is too late. This is also the dilemma for video on the T5i, and has tendency to hunt for focus. If you do the 4 second clip video, sometimes half the clip is horribly blurred before snapping into clarity. Look at a guy like Ansel Adams(genius), the guy could out shoot 99.9 percent of the waking camera public with a shoe box pinhole camera. His favorite 'til the day he died was not a very a fancy camera in the least. It will always boil down to how good and persistent you are with whatever tool you have in the box.The t4i and t5i in the hands of real pros can produce stunning pictures, but again, one is older than the other. The main reason Canon dumped the t4i, and you won't get them to admit it, was too much zinc in the rubber grip handles. This produced several episodes of allergic skin reactions/discoloration of the grip itself, and corporations run away from potential lawsuits with track shoes laced up. Since the t4i was dumped hurriedly, Canon decided to add a few new great wrinkles to the mix, mainly the STM lens line up, and the battery will get you another 100 shots per charge(big plus). I think those two and no lawsuits are winners.The 70d and 7d(top o' line of APS-C) are just above this T5i in one and two position. Canon's 6D is the entry level full frame(non APS-C) but suffers the same video problems as the t5i, or so I hear. The HD video performance on the 7's is outstandingly better than the t5i which sometimes has a tendency to hunt for focus with the image stabilizer on. 70d is another $300 more than the t5i and has better specs. 70d is $1,100 with two lenses, plus extras. It even has the new dual AF, which really helps on the video end. I purchased the 55-250mm and it has been the biggest boost to my picture abilities. Only until a recent camping trip did I long for a 400mm, when I got some decent pics of an Osprey across the river and high on a branch. My best nature shot so far. Generally, the 250mm range gets you almost everything, and nicely, I will do a separate review of that lens. Some reviewers claim it is in L glass class, and I believe it, but have not used L myself.The T5i with two lenses, and extras sells for $800, which is an unbelievable deal. The 70D is $1,100-1,200 and sports better specs than the T5i, with two lenses and extras. For $300-400 more, if the piggy bank allows, buy the 70D, with the new dual AF system, wifi, and more. So much for this update.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars 10 zooms outta 10 <<<<<<<<<<<
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014
    HISTORY_This is my first SLR camera of any kind. My first was a 1960s Brownie Kodak that used 110 film, then it was a 1980s Canon 35mm point n shoot, someone gave me a 1990s Fujifilm 2mp camera to get in the age of digital, the 2000s got more efficient with a Kodak P880 8mp semi-pro camera which was an awesome camera(they still sell for $100), and then Amazon forced me to get a Canon T5i. OK, not quite at gun point, but the deal was ridiculously good. After watching a YouTube review of the T3i vs. T5i, it was NO contest.

    1st THOUGHTS_Canon almost got me on a 60x point n shoot at Costco, but I payed the bigger bucks, and am not sorry. I thought my Kodak pics with the nice S&K lens were great, but these are WOW. The only pictures that don't turn out and look great are the ones I have been setting up on manual, which produces wonderful results with a little more trial and error.

    PICTURES_I got it with only the stock 18-55mm lens and some of the Macro shots of spring blossoms fill an HDTV space with jaw dropping colorific pics. I just ordered the $10 macro reversing ring to play around with some superduper close-ups without having to spend $3-400 on the real macro stuff. Just about everything set on auto that I've taken turns out sharp and clear, and seemed dud-proof. My friends are not the SLR owning crowd and have been very praising of the few shots I have shared.

    CAMERA BODY_I'm a big guy, the camera is surprisingly light, and is not a problem to wander around with this hanging about your neck or in a side bag. Construction seems to be of strong gauge plastic with not much metal visible. Strap is very comfy too. There is NO(?) connector string for the lens cap. Spinning and flipout color screen is very useful. I have already used it for taking pics at goofy angles which make using the eye piece impossible. Controls, buttons, and switches are layed out nicely, The on-off switch and selector wheels literally feel like a Fisher-Price Toy they are so solidly built, and seem like they may last a while. Nothing on the camera feels flimsy. The battery is doubled locked in it's compartment, which I thought was an impressive touch. One drop and most batteries will barge their way out of a camera and damage the door.

    WHAT'S INSIDE_Having read many reviews before purchasing this unit, I really liked the difference between the Canon and Nikon, and the ones that put me over to Canon, fast action photography and ease of controls use. Watch any sporting event and the only lenses you see on the sidelines are white Canon lenses for fast action play. The reviews appear to be correct. I read the manual on my Kindle, computer, and the book for the first week. I tried to get up to speed, and the software and controls on the camera were very simple to follow. The camera actually gives you multiple ways to accomplish a software change with wheels, direction buttons, and a super nice touch screen display. Touch screen is one of the best parts of the camera. I tell people to read directions, do they listen, no. I do, and it makes difference no matter what the electronics. Go to YouTube and watch videos, it helps a lot.

    The battery charges fully in 1-2 hours. Having had the Kodak P880 before this did help ease into learning how to operate the camera. Read the directions and take pictures of anything as you go and see what they look like. I poked my head out the front door and took a handheld 3 second night exposure of streaky car traffic lights. A little unfocused but I learned how to do it when I have tripod in hand. I went back through some initial pics and post effected them with grainy BW or amped colors for some very nice artsy visuals. The software also defaults to save your original pic. The software discs that comes in the box provide manuals, and very good picture editing tools. They call them professional, but it isn't Adobe, I know that much, and does all I need it to do.

    HD VIDEO_I may add to this later. The STM lens focusing system is a must for video. I watched a YouTube video and the focusing is silent compared to lenses of the past. Even the USM lenses were adding noise to the video, just like my old Kodak did. I have turned it on, and the STM focusing is as advertised, quiet! The T5i is STM approved. T3i...NOT.

    FINAL NOTES_Even if you just use the no-brainer settings, the camera is well worth it. With IS(image stabilization), new STM(works on a sliding principle) lens focusing, and other Canon technology, the T5i will make your memories foolproof. There are pros doing reviews here on more technical items and I will not try to offer that level of reflection. I know how to build a great computer, but have no where near mastered what this T5i is capable of. Many reviews say this is a good starter $700 camera, and I believe them now, but like the computers I build, you need to do more than check mail. AND read the directions!! Professional photographers are spending thousands on just the body of a camera. I'm not there yet, or maybe never. Right now, the T5i, looks pro enough.

    UPDATE 2015-06-24: I still really like my T5i!! After a year and a half of use and several thousand clicks to boot, I know what it can and can't do well. I have even started doing some research into the 70D, but not the LCD tiltless 7D, which is the top of the line APS-C. I'm going to update some pictures here also. The T5i pictures are always downloaded to my computer and HDTV. These are ridiculously awesome viewed on a big screen. My friend has a very nice iMac Apple computer and they do not measure up to the HDTV at 46 inches or larger.

    I just returned form Yosemite, Kings Canyon, Lassen volcano, and several zoos, with picture you can only stare at in amazement. Vacation photos and video never looked so good. The T5i has a 4 second video snapshot feature that stiches all the clips together for one movie. Your friends will love you, because they don't need to watch home movies lasting more than a few minutes. At zoos, this is a huge bonus. The T5i is not the pinnacle of cameras but it can make you look like a pro to your non techie friends, and easily. One more tip on video, and this is fun. Load the supplied software, connect your camera to the PC, convert some of your favorite music to WAV(only), download the WAV files to your SD card via the usb cable, and voila, you hear your music instead of the low quality sound picked up by the in-camera mike. Turn off the mike so that it is silent. Also, turn on the audio wind filter if you want that sound. I listen to my videos with the new Sherlock Holmes BBC soundtrack, goes with everything.

    I really thought the versatile LCD screen would be really nice for photo taking, but is just useful for some video and video viewing. The eye piece viewer is still the best for picture taking. One thing I just learned, I have always left the image stabilizer on. I have started using the camera without it and have had some revelating(new word) results. The image stabilizer holds the camera back from doing instant focus. Getting a picture of a bee has been impossible with the IS on, but off, the T5i will focus instantly, instead of hunting for AF, and then it is too late. This is also the dilemma for video on the T5i, and has tendency to hunt for focus. If you do the 4 second clip video, sometimes half the clip is horribly blurred before snapping into clarity.

    Look at a guy like Ansel Adams(genius), the guy could out shoot 99.9 percent of the waking camera public with a shoe box pinhole camera. His favorite 'til the day he died was not a very a fancy camera in the least. It will always boil down to how good and persistent you are with whatever tool you have in the box.

    The t4i and t5i in the hands of real pros can produce stunning pictures, but again, one is older than the other. The main reason Canon dumped the t4i, and you won't get them to admit it, was too much zinc in the rubber grip handles. This produced several episodes of allergic skin reactions/discoloration of the grip itself, and corporations run away from potential lawsuits with track shoes laced up. Since the t4i was dumped hurriedly, Canon decided to add a few new great wrinkles to the mix, mainly the STM lens line up, and the battery will get you another 100 shots per charge(big plus). I think those two and no lawsuits are winners.

    The 70d and 7d(top o' line of APS-C) are just above this T5i in one and two position. Canon's 6D is the entry level full frame(non APS-C) but suffers the same video problems as the t5i, or so I hear. The HD video performance on the 7's is outstandingly better than the t5i which sometimes has a tendency to hunt for focus with the image stabilizer on. 70d is another $300 more than the t5i and has better specs. 70d is $1,100 with two lenses, plus extras. It even has the new dual AF, which really helps on the video end. I purchased the 55-250mm and it has been the biggest boost to my picture abilities. Only until a recent camping trip did I long for a 400mm, when I got some decent pics of an Osprey across the river and high on a branch. My best nature shot so far. Generally, the 250mm range gets you almost everything, and nicely, I will do a separate review of that lens. Some reviewers claim it is in L glass class, and I believe it, but have not used L myself.

    The T5i with two lenses, and extras sells for $800, which is an unbelievable deal. The 70D is $1,100-1,200 and sports better specs than the T5i, with two lenses and extras. For $300-400 more, if the piggy bank allows, buy the 70D, with the new dual AF system, wifi, and more. So much for this update.
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