Rebel T4i - the end of the XXD line?

So looking at the T4i specs there's really nothing left to differentiate the Rebels from the XXD (60D) cameras, is there? Are Canon simplifying their lineup?

Personally don't think so. 650D gets 60D specs (actually better specs), while 60D replacement is rumored to be getting 7D spec, etc. I think Canon is up-scaling their DSLR lines to accomodate the introduction of their rumored mirrorless. Consumers wins in the end as long as the price remains in line with their respective series.

the rebel line still doesnt have the top LCD or the rear wheel which is almost essential for manual mode shooting.
the XXd line will be fine.

What I know for sure is that they don't want to get rid of the crappy 9 points AF system

Oh, and no micro adjust as usual.

jhayesvw wrote in post #14548323
the rebel line still doesnt have the top LCD or the rear wheel which is almost essential for manual mode shooting.

But the touch screen will offset that greatly, while not as easy to check settings, it will be easier to adjust and change

Maybe the 70D will be like the 7D and the 7DII will be Canon's version of the rumored Nikon D600 (cheaper/basic full frame)?

There is still room for the rebel series (xxxD), a slightly higher end camera with bigger grip (xxD) and the flagship crop-sensor model (xD)

Yohan Pamudji wrote in post #14548249
So looking at the T4i specs there's really nothing left to differentiate the Rebels from the XXD (60D) cameras, is there? Are Canon simplifying their lineup?

You are comparing a 2 year old 60D with a 1 hour old Rebel. Features trickle down. I just think it means 70D will have 7D AF and at least 7fps. 7Dmk2 will probably have the 5Dmk3 AF and machine gun fps.


Personally, I think Canon is getting scared by all the mirrorless cameras in that segment and wanted to beef up the Rebel so it looks more attractive in comparison.

Bad Habit wrote in post #14548348
But the touch screen will offset that greatly, while not as easy to check settings, it will be easier to adjust and change

Not with your eye in the viewfinder!!

jhayesvw wrote in post #14548323
the rebel line still doesnt have the top LCD or the rear wheel which is almost essential for manual mode shooting.

What a load of old tosh.

Michael Cheddar wrote in post #14548367
Maybe the 70D will be like the 7D and the 7DII will be Canon's version of the rumored Nikon D600 (cheaper/basic full frame)?

yea give me 7d done in ff and i be happy. dont need 100 AF points like 5d3. 19 will do

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danjama wrote in post #14549097
What a load of old tosh.

So what is the reason then that EVERY other line of canon DSLR's has a rear wheel and at least one extra LCD for settings.

Not saying you can't shoot a rebel in manual, or that they aren't capable of taking great pictures, and the t4i's specs look pretty nice, but once you have two wheels, there is no going back.

Bad Habit wrote in post #14548348
But the touch screen will offset that greatly, while not as easy to check settings, it will be easier to adjust and change

Not really. How do you adjust stuff with the camera up to your eye on the touchscreen? How's that going to work out?