MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Whatever your
family dynamic, there are certain moments with the ones you love
that deserve to be remembered. In the spirit of capturing powerful
moments that last a lifetime, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging
solutions, unveiled today the Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The newest and
highest-performing Rebel camera within the Canon lineup features
the DIGIC 8 Image Processor, eye-detection in live view,
4K video, clean 4K HDMI outputˆ, and is the first EOS DSLR with
vertical video1 all within a compact and lightweight
body to bring photography and videos to life.
"Our commitment to high-quality and high-performing DSLR cameras
is unwavering," said Kazuto Ogawa,
president and chief operating officer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Visual storytelling is not one
size fits all, and in order to encourage our current and future
customers to explore their content creation journey and make it
easier for people to explore the art of photography and the power
of an image, it is imperative that the next EOS Rebel provide
high-quality still imagery, high-speed shooting capabilities as
well as top notch video functionality."
The Greatness Within the EOS Rebel T8i
The compact
and lightweight EOS Rebel T8i camera is ideal for documenting the
early days on the soccer field and aspiring shutterbugs looking to
go beyond the "Auto" feature. This camera includes:
- Optical Viewfinder with a 45-point All Cross-type AF System
with Face Detect to ensure images are in focus
- 24 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) Sensor
- Continuous Shooting at up to 7.0 fps
- 4K UHD, Full HD up to 24P
- Equipped with an Approx. 220,000 Pixel New AE Sensor and EOS
iTR AF (Face Detection)
- Fast & Accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye-detection
(Servo)
- Vari-angle, 3.0-inch LCD Touch Screen
- Advanced Control with AF-ON Button and Quick Control Dial
- Built-in Wi-Fi®2 and Bluetooth®3
Connectivity
Compatible with an extensive line of Canon EF and EF-S lenses,
this model can capture vertical video and has multiple connectivity
options using Bluetooth® and WiFi® technology, making it ideal for
vlogging, uploading content to social media platforms, and web
services or for day-to-day usage when capturing life's most
precious moments.
Pricing of the EOS Rebel T8i
The EOS Rebel T8i camera
body has an estimated retail price of $749.99 and the EOS Rebel T8i kit with EF-S
18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STM lens has an estimated retail price of
$899.99. For more information and the
full list of product specifications, visit
http://shop.usa.canon.com
About Canon U.S.A.
Inc.
Canon U.S.A.,
Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately
$33 billion in global revenue, its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks third overall in U.S.
patents granted in 2019† and was named one of Fortune
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2020. Canon
U.S.A. is dedicated to its
Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental
responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon
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ˆ Output of images in 4K UHD
resolution without shooting information. If monitor does not
support 4K UHD, the resolution of the
output format is lowered for display.
1 Vertical Video Support is available for
playback on the following compatible smart devices: iOS® versions
9.3/10.3/11.2-11.4/12.2, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions
5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1/8.0/8.1/9.0.
2 Compatible with iOS® versions 9.3/10.3,
Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.4/5.0/5.1/6.0/7.0/7.1.
Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera
Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social
media services. Please note that image files may contain personally
identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon
disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such
images.
3 Compatible with select smartphone and tablet
devices (Android™ version 5.0 or later and the following iOS®
devices: iPhone 4s or later, iPad 3rd gen. or later, iPod Touch 5th
gen. or later) equipped with Bluetooth® version 4.0 or later and
the Camera Connect.
*Availability, prices and specifications are subject to change
without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may
vary.
†Based on weekly patent counts issued by United
States Patent and Trademark Office.
Canon, EOS and EOS Rebel are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
in the United States and may also
be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. All
other referenced third party product names and marks are trademarks
of their respective owners.
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