18MP APS-C sensor 5fps burst rate Vari-angle touch screen 100-12,800 ISO range HD movie mode with manual control Improving on the excellent EOS 600D was by no means an easy task, but the EOS 650D somehow manages to do just that. With a vari-angle touch screen, HD movie mode with full manual controls and high ISO of 12,800, the EOS 650D goes far beyond the standard specifications and feature set of a mid-range DSLR. Whether you are an aspiring amateur or making the step up from a compact camera, the EOS 650D has plenty to offer. The 3 inch touch screen allows all of the camera’s major controls to be accessed in one area, and will be familiar to compact camera users. The fact that the screen can be rotated through 270º makes both high and low angle shots extremely straightforward, perfectly complimenting the optical viewfinder. The 18MP sensor is flanked by the Digic 5 processor and 63 zone metering system, meaning the EOS 650D can turn out impressively high resolution, well exposed images at an impressive pace. As a result the EOS 650D can take up to 5 frames per second at full resolution, allowing for the likes of an athlete or animal to be captured through a full range of movement. When shooting movies the EOS 650D has more features to boast, from recording in the Full HD 1080p resolution through to offering full manual controls over exposure and focus. Autofocus is fully operational throughout recording, meaning framing is all the user has to worry about. Once again the vari-angle screen is invaluable, allowing for a variety of shooting angles that a standard DSLR would find extremely difficult. Having an ISO range which expands to 25,600 makes low light shooting without the use of flash far simpler, and the on-screen Feature Guide allows for absolute beginners to learn the benefits of utilising manual controls over relying on the automatic modes. Those who are more inclined to shoot on auto can utilise the Scene Intelligent Auto setting to shoot in almost any situation and let the camera do the work. For the advancing user, or the newcomer, the EOS 650D is a feature-packed DSLR with plenty to offer all experience levels.