Canon EOS Rebel T5 Digital SLR Camera
Canon EOS Rebel T5 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens
The Canon EOS Rebel T5 with an 18-55mm lens is the latest entry-level D-SLR from Canon, and given the brand, it’s possible that this is the one that first-time SLR consumers will gravitate toward. It’s priced beautifully, a full $100 less than the Nikon D3300; however, it lags behind the D3300 in image quality, video options, and burst shooting.
Design and features
The Rebel T5 DSLR camera at Amazon is not as small or light as the Nikon D3300. It measures 3.9 by 5.1 by 3.1 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.1 pounds; the D3300, priced at $596.95 at Amazon, is a little lighter at 15.2 ounces, but its 3.9-by-4.9-by-3-inch frame is simply a little smaller all around. The enclosed lens adds 7.1 ounces, simply a little over the 18-55mm lens that ships with the Nikon. If you want a very little SLR, you’ll be wanting to look at Canon’s EOS Rebel SL1; it measures 3.6 by 4.6 by 2.7 inches and weighs 14.4 ounces.
But going mirrorless can deprive you of the one huge advantage that SLRs still offer—an optical viewfinder. Like most entry-level models, the T5 uses a pentamirror viewfinder to direct light from the lens to your eye. This series of mirrors is lighter and less expensive to supply than ancient glass pentaprism styles; however, it sacrifices some size and only brings 95% of the frame to your eye. However, if a top-grade viewfinder is what you are after and you do not want to spend lots of cash, contemplate the Pentax K-500Best value at Amazon or K-50Best value at Amazon; they each sport a glass pentaprism with 100% coverage, and therefore the K-50 adds full weather-sealing, another rare feature in this category. If you are moving up from a compact camera, you will probably not notice much wanting from the T5’s viewfinder; however, if you were weaned on older 35mm SLRs, you may notice that it is a bit smaller as compared.
Aside from the lens release, there aren’t any controls located on the front of the camera—some alternative models embrace a depth-of-field preview (which narrows the lens to its shooting aperture to give you an idea of what is going to be focused once you fire a shot), but the T5 does not have one. Its controls are all on the right side; on the top plate there is a mode dial, the power switch, the flash release, the control dial, and therefore the shutter release. Additionally to the quality M, Av, Tv, and P modes, the dial incorporates a range of scene modes available—a description of every show on the rear show once it’s selected, so you know how best to utilize them.
The remainder of the controls are on the rear. The Live View button is correct next to the viewfinder, and exposure lock and focus point select controls are in the right corner, next to the thumb rest.
Pros
It includes an optically stable lens. Raw shooting support Elaborate pictures at high ISOs 1080p video capture. On-screen shooting guide
Cons
Fixed LCD. Pentamirror viewfinder. Slower autofocus. Burst shooting is restricted to 3 fps. Little buffer once shooting raw. No microphone input.
Conclusion
The Canon EOS Rebel T5 sports a beautiful tag; however, you’ll be able to get an improved entry-level SLR for a little bit extra money.