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Canon EOS Rebel T8i / 850D Specifications
| Specifications | Canon EOS Rebel T8i / 850D | |
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| Year Introduced | 2020 | |
| Megapixels | 24.1 | |
| Total Pixels | 25.8 | |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000 x 4000 | |
| Pixel Size | 3.72µm | |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/6.0 | |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | |
| Lens Mount | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E | |
| FOVCF | 1.6x | |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated sensor | |
| Points | Via optical viewfinder: 45 cross-type AF points – (45 f/5.6 cross-type AF points, 27 f/8 points (9 cross-type), centre point is f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual cross-type) Via liveview on LCD screen: Maximum 143 AF points via camera automatic selection – Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection | |
| Working Range | -4 - 18 EV | |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection: 45 point AF (with iTR Face Priority) Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF | |
| Microadjustment | No | |
| Touch & Drag AF | N | |
| Eye Detection AF | N | |
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | N | |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | Via optical viewfinder: 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor Metering with the area divided into 216 segments (18 × 12) (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.5 % of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.0 % of viewfinder) (4) Center-weighted average metering Via liveview on LCD screen: (1) Evaluative metering (384 zones) (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.8 % of LCD screen) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.9 % of LCD screen) (4) Center-weighted average metering | |
| Metering Range | Via optical viewfinder: EV 1-20 (at 23 °C) Via liveview on LCD screen: EV -2-20 (at 23 °C) Movie: EV 0-20 (at 23 °C) | |
| Exposure Comp | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB) | |
| AEB | 3 shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments | |
| Light Flicker Mode | Y | |
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto (100-25600), 100-25600 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 51200 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 | |
| Shutter Speed | 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentamirror | |
| Coverage | Approx. 95% | |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.82x | |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 19mm | |
| Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light, AI Bounce mode active Image information: Card information, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Aspect Ratio Other information: Warning icon, Flicker Detection | |
| DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button | |
| LCD | ||
| Type | Vari angle touchscreen 7.5 cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040 K sRGB dots | |
| Coating | No anti-smudge coating No anti-reflection coating | |
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of seven levels | |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Electronic Level | |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | 12 (ISO 100, meters) | |
| Built-in Coverage | up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: approx. 28mm) | |
| Built-in Recycle Time | Approx. 5 seconds | |
| Modes | Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter | |
| X-Sync | 1/200 | |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments | |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes/ No | |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support | |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, SCN(Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Group Photo, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Food, Kids, Candlelight), Creative filters, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Self Portrait | |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction, Diffraction correction Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed) Multi-exposure Resize, Crop (JPEG only) | |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (continuous, continuous panning, 2s+remote, 10s +remote) | |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. approx. 7fps via viewfinder Max. approx 7.5fps via Live View | |
| Shutter Lag | ||
| Viewfinder Blackout | ||
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | 29.97 fps | |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single) One-shot AF and Servo AF selectable for Stills and Movie | |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering. | |
| Display Options | Grid overlay (x3), Histogram | |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW (CR3 14-bit), CRAW (Compact RAW) Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | |
| Image Size | JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400x1600, JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600, JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344, JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600, RAW: (RAW) 6000x4000 | |
| Movie Type | MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] | |
| Movie Size | 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame | |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec | |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | |
| GPS | Compatible with GPS receiver GP-E2 | |
| Custom Functions | 14 Custom Functions | |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | No / No | |
| Water & Dust Resistance | ||
| Sound Memo | ||
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0; Micro-B connection type) | |
| Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible) | |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 | |
| Battery Life | Approx. Viewfinder Shooting: Approx. 800 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 730 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Live View Shooting: Approx. 310 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 290 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) | |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter AC-E6N, DC coupler: DR-E18, Battery charger LC-E17E | |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Chassis: Aluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber Exterior: Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber and special conductive fiber | |
| Shutter Durability Rating | ||
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | |
| Dimensions Inches | 5.15 x 4.04 x 3.00" (131.0 x 102.6 x 76.2mm) | |
| CIPA Weight | 18.17 oz (515g) | |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Ef, Rubber Frame Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Magnifier MG-Ef, Angle Finder C | |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built-in | |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses | |
| Battery Grip | ||
| Remote | Remote Switch RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3) Remote Controller BR-E1 | |
| Other | Hand Strap E2, GP-E2 | |
| Review | Canon EOS Rebel T8i / 850D | |
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