Canon SLR that takes both im? Genes and v? Deo digital?

You have 2 Canons that I would check out:

The Canon EOS 500D (Digital Rebel T1i) and the Canon EOS 550D (Digital Rebel T2i), see the 1st link below. There are a number of good brands so don’t be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. Think more in terms of what camera is best for your needs.

Three other cameras to consider are the Nikon D5000 and D90, and I would include the Pentax K-x DSLR. (see the 2nd link). The first 2 links provides listing of the cameras, the 2nd link has all the cameras I have mentioned and you can compare features and specs, there are also links to camera reviews that include sample images from the cameras. The Canon EOS 550D (Digital Rebel T2i) only has a preview with sample images since it just came out.

If video is of interest then I tend to like this newly announced Canon EOS 550D (Digital Rebel T2i) since it has an audio in connection for an external microphone. The D5000 provides a movable swivel LCD screen which may be of interest.

Hope this helps. Good luck with your decision.

Mark

There are now five Canon SLRs that offer video and to-date, Canon’s SLRs are the only models that shoot 1080p or full HD video The Rebel T1i and T2i are the cheapest models Canon offers with video. The next model up is the EOS 7D. Moving up the line is the 5D Mark II which is the most popular DSLR in use among independent and amateur film makers using DSLRs for video. At the end of last year, Canon introduced the 1D Mark IV which has long been their premier sports camera but, like most recent DSLRs, it too offers video.

I don’t use the video features on my own 7D but, Canon gets high marks from many cinematographers. I know several professional photographers who normally shoot Nikon but have purchased Canon cameras specifically to shoot video for their clients. That said, regardless of whose camera you chose, remember that DSLRs do not handle or work like regular camcorders and are designed primarily for shooting still pictures. Most people using DSLRs for video purchase additional video support equipment like a follow-focus and shoulder or pan/tilt tripod rig from firms like RedRock Micro. I personally use dedicated camcorders for my video needs because I prefer the convenience of autofocus and don’t need the cinematic effects offered by 35mm lenses.