Imaging Source review
Canon T5i Basic Video Specs
1,920 x 1,080 (Full HD / 1080p) at 30 & 24 frames per second, 1,280 x 720 (720p) at 60 frames per second, and 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 frames per second
TTL (through the lens) matrix metering using the main image sensor
MOV file format, with H.264/MPEG-4 AVC encoding with variable bitrates
Autofocus can be triggered during movie recording by pressing the shutter button, or continuous AF can be enabled
Manual focus also available
Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity can be controlled in Manual exposure modes, both before and during recording
ISO sensitivity can also be controlled automatically in Manual exposure mode
All three exposure variables are controlled automatically in other exposure modes
Video recording can be started and stopped with dedicated movie button or optional RC-6 remote control
Seven-step LCD brightness adjustment available
LCD brightness must be adjusted before capture starts
16-bit, 48KHz, Linear PCM audio from internal stereo microphone or an optional external 3.5mm stereo jack
Automatic or fine-grained 64-step audio sensitivity adjustment available, including level display with peak hold indication (the level meter is only displayed when in manual level setting menu screen)
Still images can be captured while in video recording mode, but doing so pauses recording for a second or so
Movies can be "trimmed" in-camera, selecting just the portion you want and optionally saving it as a new file
Video Snapshot feature lets you record quick video clips in 2, 4 or 8 second durations, which can be joined together in Video Snapshot Albums and be set to music
If an attached Canon flash unit has an LED light, it can automatically enable it in low-light shooting in all except Manual mode
Video duration limited to 29 minutes, 59 seconds maximum
File size restricted to 4 GB maximum; automatically and seamlessly spans movie capture across a second file if needed
If sensor temperature threshold is exceeded, shooting may stop before either limit is reached; camera warns before threshold is reached
Single SD memory card slot. Uses SD, SDHC, SDXC cards, Speed Class 6 or faster recommended.
Histogram is available in manual mode, but only before capture starts
Two grid displays (3x3, 6x) are available, but only before capture starts
"Clean" HDMI output not supported. Live view feed is only about 50% of screen, surrounded by black area containing readouts.