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A new rebel is coming. How will it be better than the last?

Started Jan 17, 2015 | Discussions thread
Steve-P
Steve-P Senior Member • Posts: 1,344
Re: I don't think that's a Rebel.

scorrpio wrote:

WSteveP wrote:

The fact it has an upper screen makes me think it might be an 80D or 6D Mark II.

Steve

No dedicated AF-ON button and rear dial (if that is indeed a dial) only appears to house a 4-way D-pad. Definitely NOT a 70D successor.

Canon has been steadily pushing higher tier features into Rebel line: all cross-type AF points, wireless flash control, burst speed, etc. It stands to reason that next Rebel might see a shoulder LCD and a second dial.

Lets get real: despite all the anguished screams on these forums complaining that Canon sensors only marginally outstrip stone tablets, pros and consumers alike are using Canon DSLRs all over the world and get excellent images. IMHO, what really distinguishes a DSLR body these days is usability and ergonomics. A shoulder LCD that conserves battery and is highly readable in bright daylight is going to be of far more practical use to 99.99% of buyers than an extra DR stop.

Let me just say that my guess was only that, a guess and I can't disagree with anything you've written above.

If it is indeed a new Rebel then I'm sure many of us will be very pleased.  It will be a while before I update my T4i to a newer model, but any and all improvements are welcomed none the less.

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