I went out to test our new Canon Rebel T3i. The digital zooming feature is pretty cool, as seen in the video. Other gear used: 500mm f4L IS with 1.4x TC III, RODE Stereo VideoMic w/Dead Kitten, Cinevate Cyclops DSLR Viewfinder. The image quality and video quality of the T3i is excellent - it's just a little small, and a bit limited in its functions. I think it's a great beginner's camera or back-up body for pros. Actually, if you like to shoot wildlife videos, the digital zoom feature is awesome.
Bald Eagle sitting on her eggs.
The rig with 1DmkIV attached:
Sorry, the quality of the video isn't as crisp as it really is for some reason....
Looks like she had herself duck for lunch - she has feathers stuck to her beak along with some blood.